Jalandhar January 15 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- A grand valedictory ceremony of the seven-day NSS Camp, organised from January 9 to January 15 was held with great enthusiasm at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar.
On this occasion, a technical session was conducted in which Mr. Mohit Rubal from the Department of Journalism was present as the resource person. He shared his insightful views with the students on the issue of digital addiction. Expressing deep concern, he highlighted how excessive digital dependence is rendering students emotionally depleted and intellectually weakened. He observed that just as de-addiction centres were once established to combat substance abuse, society is now witnessing the emergence of centres aimed at addressing digital addiction—an alarming reality for modern times. He also discussed effective preventive strategies that can help students lead balanced, mindful, and positive lives.
During the ceremony, students who actively contributed at various levels throughout the camp were honoured with certificates based on their performances and achievements. It is noteworthy that during the seven-day camp, NSS volunteers carried out several commendable activities in village Jamsher Khaas, including wall painting, book donation drives, awareness campaigns against drug abuse, and a pot decoration competition organised under the theme of environmental protection.
During the valedictory ceremony, Taranpreet was adjudged the Best Volunteer of the Camp
During the valedictory ceremony, Taranpreet was adjudged the Best Volunteer of the Camp, while Durvish received the award for Outstanding Volunteer. Harpratap Singh was honoured as the Best Programme Coordinator, and Pratham was recognised as the Best Cultural Performer. The title of the Most Punctual Volunteer was conferred upon Raghav, whereas Soumya and Divyanshu were awarded as the Most Disciplined Volunteers of the Camp.
Sahil and Gurkamalpreet Kaur were honoured with the title of Community Star, while Mannat was recognised as the Most Active Participant. Vishnu received the award for the Most Promising Volunteer, Shivam was honoured as a Promising Volunteer, and Muskan was declared the Best Volunteer of the Camp. In the Pot Decoration Competition organised under the camp activities, Niharika secured the first position, followed by Komal in second place and Anshpreet in third place.
Appreciating the successful conduct of the programme, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra lauded the dedicated efforts of NSS Dean Dr. Simkee Dev and her committed team—Ms. Ritu Sohal, Dr. Raman Dhadra, and Mr. Sachin Kumar. In her words, “Such initiatives nurture social responsibility, discipline, and empathy among students. The devotion and teamwork displayed by the NSS unit truly reflect the core values and service-oriented spirit of Apeejay College.”