The NSS unit of the College organised its Annual Special Camp at Shree Vimleshwar Devashtan, Rivona from November 8-14, 2017.
All the NSS volunteers with the NSS Programme Officers reached the campsite at around 2.30 pm on November 8th. After reaching the campsite, the NSS volunteers cleaned the camp premises. The inaugural function was scheduled at 5.00 pm. The Chief Guest for the programme was Shri Suraj Naik, Sarpanch of Rivona Village Panchayat. In his speech, he spoke about the natural beauty of Rivona village and also expressed his willingness to provide any help needed.
The gathering w
as welcomed by NSS PO Dr.Vishal Chari who emphasised NSS as one of the most important platforms for the college youth to serve the community. Mrs Vaishali Gaonkar who was the Guest of Honour stressed that the change in the nation lies in the hands of today’s youth and they should realise it. The Vote of thanks was proposed by NSS Programme Officer Ms. Preksha Chopdekar. The inaugural function was also attended by NSS Programme Officers Mrs.Smita Marathe & Ms Deepa Talawar and the NSS volunteers.
After tea and snacks, a meeting was scheduled for the NSS volunteers in the evening wherein 5 groups were formed. The groups and the individuals were given orientation about their duties and responsibilities and assigned tasks pertaining to each group.
The second day of the camp (9th November 2017) started with the morning walk followed by assembly. At around 9.00 am all the NSS volunteers cleaned the temple premises. The afternoon session was organised under the guidance of NSS Programme Officer Smita Marathe, where Mr. David Sweeney presented a talk on the topic Women Empowerment and also on other social issues.
In the evening the NSS volunteers participated in cultural activities.
The third day of the camp (10th November 2017) started with the morning walk followed by assembly. Later the NSS volunteers went for fieldwork which included cleaning of premises of Govt. Primary School. NSS volunteers cleaned the school playground and painted the sports facilities at the school.
In the afternoon, talk on Public Speaking by Mr Ketan Jadhav was organised. Evening session included cultural activities by NSS volunteers.
The fourth day of the camp (11th November 2017) started as usual with the morning walk & assembly. On this day the NSS unit had organised ‘Ayurveda Medical Camp’ for the villagers between 9 am to 1 pm at the campsite. Expert Ayurveda doctors from Kamakshi Arogyadham, Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Shiroda treated as many as 32 patients. Free medicines were also distributed to the patients after the consultations.
In the afternoon session, there was a talk about What constitutes Sexual Harassment by Mrs. Sidhi Parodkar. The evening session included cultural activities by NSS volunteers.
On the fifth day (12th November 2017) after the morning walk & assembly, volunteers were sent for fieldwork. During the afternoon session volunteers were taken for a “Nature Walk” where they were shown ancient caves, springs & lakes of Rivona Villa
ge. Evening session included cultural activities by NSS volunteers.
The sixth day of the camp (13th November 2017) started with the morning walk and assembly after which the volunteers headed for cleaning of temple premises.
For the afternoon session, there was a talk by Prof. Adarsh Handa on the topic Organ Donation. After that, there was a talk by Mrs. Samantha Noronha on the “Highlights of the Indian Constitution” followed by Quiz competition for the volunteers.
In the evening there were cultural activities followed by the Valedictory function. The chief guest for the function was Go
a University NSS Coordinator Shri. Sanjeev Shirodkar. The Guest of Honour was Vice Principal Dr Sanjay Dessai. The gathering was welcomed by was Chief NSS Programme Officers Dr Sarath Chandran and Dr Vishal Chari proposed the vote of thanks. The day ended with a campfire at the night.
The seventh day of the camp (14th November 2017) started with the assembly after which the volunteers were made to clean the rooms, halls, kitchen and the surrounding of the campsite, before leaving the site.
