Jalandhar December 20 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Under the able aegis of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla, the NSS Unit of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya Jalandhar, inaugurated 7-Day Special NSS Camp at village Lidhran. The theme of the camp is “Yuva Manthan: Seva, Sankalp aur Vikas”, reflecting the spirit of youth engagement, social responsibility, and nation-building. The inaugural day began with a warm welcome of Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla. The programme commenced with the soulful rendition of DAV Gaan. Principal Dr Ekta Khosla motivated the volunteers to serve society with dedication and sincerity.
She emphasized that youth participation plays a crucial role in nation-building. She also encouraged the students to utilize the NSS platform for their holistic development. Following this, Mrs. Satinder Kaur,Associate Professor in PG Department of Punjabi, apprised the volunteers about NSS, its objectives, the motto “Not Me, But You,” discipline, code of conduct, and the responsibilities of NSS volunteers. She emphasized that NSS is not merely an activity but a way of life that nurtures leadership, empathy, and social commitment among students. She motivated the volunteers to follow the true path of service, honesty, and selfless dedication to society.
Ms Harmanu, NSS Incharge, presented a detailed outline of the activities to be done in this 7-day camp. She sensitized the volunteers about the importance of cleanliness, health awareness, community interaction, discipline, teamwork, and active participation during the camp. She also encouraged volunteers to observe village life closely and identify real-life social issues. On this occasion, Associate Members of NSS, Mr. Neeraj Aggarwal and Dr. Deepti Dhir, were also present and encouraged the volunteers to serve society with dedication and responsibility.
The senior volunteers shared their experiences of previous NSS camp
The senior volunteers shared their experiences of previous NSS camp through a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting community service activities, learning outcomes, and personal growth. This presentation motivated new volunteers and created enthusiasm among all participants. A group-formation activity was conducted, in which ten groups were formed. Group leaders were selected, and duties were distributed to ensure smooth coordination of the camp activities.
This exercise promoted leadership qualities, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility among volunteers. The volunteers were also assigned duties for day-wise report writing in Hindi, English, and Punjabi. Subsequently, a cleanliness drive was conducted in the college hostel lawn. The first day of the camp concluded successfully with enthusiasm, discipline, and active participation from all volunteers, setting a strong foundation for the remaining days of the NSS Special Camp.