Visit to Earth Saviours Foundation
(22nd April, 2018)
On 22 April 2018, NSS Hansraj visited Earth Saviours foundation, an organisation that works rigorously for serving the mentally challenged and differently abled. The foundation is an initiative by Mr. Ravi Kalra. It provides homage to more than 400 people across Delhi NCR. On reaching there, the volunteers were greeted with warmth and respect. The members of the foundation initially took them around the shelter home and acquainted them with the people through an interactive session. Their grief-stricken stories downhearted the volunteers as well. But their spirit instilled motivation in the volunteers to work for the society. Each one of them had a story to share. The foundation expressed gratitude for the donations. All in all, the volunteers had a great time interacting with the people over there.
Fire Safety Workshop and Mock Drill
(26th March, 2018)
NSS Hansraj organized a fire safety workshop and a mock drill in collaboration with the Department of Fire Safety. Mr Ashok Sharma and Mr C.L. Meena trained the students to handle a fire breakout situation. In the workshop, they taught them what all measures should be used to prevent fire and in case of a fire break out, how should the situation be dealt with. They also taught the students how to use a fire extinguisher. A mock drill was also organized to give students a practical experience.
Annual Padhaku Sports Day
(23rd March, 2018)
The Annual Padhaku Sports Day'18 was a fun filled event. It started off with telling the students about sportsmanship and how inculcating it in our lifestyles was a necessity in order to achieve happiness in life. The children were then divided in four groups according to their classes and separate activities and competitions were held among the same. A Lemon and Spoon Race was the show starter for the kids of classes 1 to 3, followed by Race, ultimately ending with a fun Origami session to teach them the importance of art and creativity in our lives. For students of classes 4 and 5, the merry environment was created with a Balloon race, followed by a Jalebi race and then concluding with 50 metre Race. The children of classes 6 and 7 were shown the importance of coordination and team spirit with a Three-Legged Race and a Relay Race. A Cycle Race was also conducted. For the kids from classes 8 to 12 the fun started with a Slow-Cycling Competition wherein they had to focus on maintaining balance, even if it meant going slow, to ultimately reach success. Surprisingly enough, in both rounds, the kids who were initially the slowest ended up winning the prize for the first position. Then the lot was split in four teams and couple rounds of Kho-Kho were conducted between two groups each. It was very interesting to see the children getting so involved in the game and putting their best foot forward in order to win the game. Ultimately, the competitions were brought to an end with a game of tug of war. The day was concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and discussing the merits of sports in life and all the qualities and lessons they learnt through these multiple games. The kids went home with trophies for their outshining performances and a bucketload of memories.
Initiative to provide Employment to Ladies of Yamuna Khadar and Anand Parvat
(21st March, 2018)
We, at NSS Hansraj, believe in equal opportunities for both men and women. We believe in empowering women, who later can become strong leaders and entrepreneurs and lay the foundation of a developed and happy nation. Carrying this vision forward, NSS Hansraj in collaboration with Enactus Ramjas' women empowerment unit- Aradhaga, has taken an initiative of providing employment to ladies in areas of Yamuna Khadar and Anand Parvat. With the help of an NGO- Lakshyam our aim is to market at least 30,000 bags per month. The number of bags given to each woman will range from 500 bags to 2500 bags. The initiative, being taken under the flagship project PARVARISH, is a great responsibility on our shoulders. This initiative has the potential to change the lives of these women for the better; forever. These women, living in these areas, are marginalised to the very core. Providing them with stable means of livelihood will not just make them financially stable; but also provide them with an avenue of empowerment and putting their opinions forward. Through this project, we will act as a potential link between them and the outside world. All of this, we believe, will trickle down to the day to day dynamics, empowering these women and financially and socially stabilising them too. Here's to a glorious past and a promising future!
Cleanliness Drive
(15th March, 2018)
We, at NSS Hansraj, take great pride in the successful endeavour that we pulled through after the exultant celebrations of the Annual Festival of Hansraj College- Confluence 2018. Often it comes to notice that once the celebrations are over, all of us in ecstasy don't pay attention to the sanitation and hygiene of the venue, marking it with dirt and filth. NSS Hansraj took this responsibility on the chin and with the help of several volunteers and the College staff too, organised a cleanliness drive after the festive celebrations, marking the areas with absolute cleanliness. This measure also attracted the praise of our principal, Dr Rama. We hope that this endeavour of ours goes a long way in setting a trend where we do indulge in festivities but don't ignore our responsibilities towards our college's ambience at the end of the day.
UTSAV
(13th March, 2018)
NSS Hansraj celebrated the second day of Utsav on 13th March with zeal and enthusiasm. The fest was organized in LP which was decorated with colourful hangings and props relating to the Theme of the FESTIVALS OF INDIA. There were numerous stalls with mini-games which served with entertainment and a side platter of social awareness. In the 'Holi' stall, there was a palette of colours in which people dipped their thumb and used their thumbprints to help complete the tree drawn on a paper, after taking a pledge of planting and saving trees. 'Picture the Reality' was another interesting game where the participants after having guessed the movie from a clip showed to them, had to give a remedy for a social problem presented in the film. Another highlight was the treasure hunt competition. With clues spread around the college, it was a fun adventure. Bulb painting and doodle making competitions were also held which saw beautiful entries. And since festivals in India come with a promise of sweets along with them, Utsav was no exception. Everyone enjoyed the rolling ice cream. The event was a great success which was evident from the joyous response of the crowd. After days of toil and anticipation, the efforts of the NSS team bore sweet fruit and thus ended another successful undertaking.
UTSAV At Yamuna Khadar
(11th March, 2018)
Commemorating the very spirit of the society, NSS Hansraj pushed the conventional boundaries and celebrated UTSAV-2018 in Yamuna Khadar with the locals at the grass root level. Attended by the volunteers and the coordinators alike, the festivity was surely a symbolic metaphor of our ever striving efforts to ensure that all the values, privileges and services trickle down to ground zero and not just be confined to the boundaries of our college. Under our flagship programme PARVARISH, NSS has truly tried to play a pivotal role to change the lives of the inhabitants of the slum in every dimension. A number of positive endeavours have marked noteworthy developments in the spheres of education, health, provisions and awareness alike. The grand celebration of UTSAV-2018 was a commemoration of the same. The day of the exultation commenced by the organising of a Medical Camp for the locals in partnership with the supreme Hospital Chain, Medanta. NSS identified the health menace that the inhabitants had been facing due to lack of hygiene and sanitation facilities, and the camp was a step in facing the same challenge. But the celebration part was yet to arrive. In addition to this, at completely different dimensions, a number of games were also organised by NSS Some worth mentioning are the 'Tyre Race' and the 'Lemon Spoon Race' which filled the atmosphere with enthusiastic cries and festive spirits. A drawing competition was held too, to peek into the minds of our young artists. The endeavour was certainly a noteworthy one to ascertain that the colours of the imagination don't remain confined but are allowed to let fly. Meanwhile, a cuisine delight of _chole bhature_ and _gulab jamun_ was served to the locals, with much enthusiasm. In addition to all of this, a Mehendi competition was also organised for women, but also saw a positive response from the volunteers themselves. To strengthen the intra-societal bonds, a 'war of songs' aka a game of Antakshari was played too with great fun. The day ended on a positive note, with Mr Anurag Jhamb marking everyone with bliss. His soft voice yet impactful words, penetrated deep into everyone's hearts, serving as a constant reminder of the services that we all owe to humanity. NSS takes great pride in having enthusiastically celebrated UTSAV 2018 in Yamuna Khadar, this is surely the first of many more to come, a subtle reminder of our responsibilities as a society and a celebration of our spirit as a whole. We thank Dr. Shubhank Singh and his team for their immense support.
Eye Checkup Camp
(20th February, 2018)
The Health wing of NSS Hansraj organized a free eye-check up camp in collaboration with Lenskart in the college premises on 20th February 2018. Mr. Kunal and Mr.Chandan came to conduct the checkup. The event was open for all. It started at 10:00 am in the Health Room. Apart from students, the teaching and nonteaching staff of the college also made time for the camp and turned up in huge numbers to get their eyes checked. 167 checkups were successfully done. Padhaku kids from classes 9th-12th also got their free eye checkups done. The high turnout made the event a successful one.
Annual Padhaku Trip
(17th February, 2018)
The much-awaited annual Padhaku trip happened on 17 February. The morning was filled with excited chatter and after the attendance, everyone boarded the two buses. Since travel is incomplete without antakshari, the volunteers made sure to follow the tradition. All sorts of songs and all sorts of voices resounded in the buses. The first stop was Bal Bhawan where activities like clay modeling, painting and science experiments were done according to the age group. The students also visited the aquarium, the Panchatantra room with drawings and 3D models of stories and the museum of wooden carvings and hand-loomed cloth. The room with little models of India's glorious mythological and historical past was viewed with awe. Another fun thing was the toy train which started from Delhi and made the passengers roam the whole of India. Following this, lunch was served and the party departed for Rashtrapati Bhawan. The President's residence was grand, to put it mildly. After the group photograph outside the main building, a lady guide showed everyone various rooms and gifts and mementos that had been given to the President of India over the years. She explained the history and the origin of the embellishments of the vast rooms like the carpets and the paintings. It was a beautiful sight. Some volunteers had branched off during the journey to the Rashtrapati Bhawan and visited the museum in the premises. It was surrounded by a lush green park and had valuable antique articles from the lives of the Head of the State of India. They had their fun with the rides which also provided the occasion for silly photos and playful banter. Just like that, the time passed and they returned. But there was still something to smile about, because who doesn't enjoy an ice cream. The kids departed with joyous faces and toothy grins. The trip gave everyone a day of fond memories and delightful times.
Blood Donation Camp
(16th February, 2018)
'The measure of life is not its duration but its donation.' Carrying this notion forward, the Health Wing of NSS Hansraj, in collaboration with AIIMS, organized a blood donation camp on 16th February 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Yagyashala. The camp witnessed a total of 100 registrations. A team of doctors from AIIMS supervised the camp. The camp was a success, thanks to the overwhelming response of the volunteers who turned up in large numbers, showcasing the care they harbor for fellow human beings. They surely made a difference in the lives of others that day. We thank all the volunteers for contributing their bit towards eradicating blood shortage and safeguarding the lives of several others.
Awareness on Cleanliness and Sanitation
(15th February, 2018)
Swachh Bharat slogans are being articulated in the whole country. Each and every person has worked vigorously towards the achievement of this goal. One such initiative was taken by NSS HANSRAJ. We performed a flash mob in Chandrawal on 15th February. The following message was conveyed : Let good sanitation be a part of our education, Indulge not in littering. If cleanliness is really next to Godliness, Then let cleanliness be our main business.
"Indradhanush - Har Rang Ek Sa" Love Week Day 8
(13th February, 2018)
For the last event of Love Week, 27 volunteers from NSS Hansraj visited the Humsafar Trust on 13th February 2018. It is a community-based organization of the LGBTQ. The students were shown a short clip about safety measures to prevent HIV and remain healthy. Following this, there was a presentation about the foundation, working and milestones of the trust. Later, an informative session on gender, sex and sexuality was held where the students learned things that the biology classes always left out. A cake was cut as a symbol of love and care and little handmade heart notes with good thoughts written on them were given to all the members. After this, many students stayed back to become a part of their pre-Valentine day celebrations. Dance, dumb charades and general banter and laughs ensued. Several people shared their stories, equally inspiring and emotional. Eventually, it was time to go. With the people as warm as the chai and samosa that they had served, it was a wonderful experience. As a part of the mainstream society, one usually doesn't realise the hardships that the people from the LGBTQ community face at every step. But from this visit, the students came across their courage and the spirit of not giving up and facing the challenges of life head-on.
"Insaaniyat-Priceless Treasure of Human Nature" Love Week Day 7
(12th February, 2018)
On 12th February 2018, NSS Hansraj took their wagon to Bhandwari village in Gurugram in order to celebrate 7th day of Love week with Earth saviours foundation, an organisation that works rigorously for serving the mentally challenged and differently abled. The foundation is an initiative by Mr. Ravi Kalra. It provides homage to more than 400 people across Delhi NCR. On reaching there, the volunteers were greeted with warmth and respect. The members of the foundation initially took them around the shelter home and acquainted them to the people through an interactive session. Their grief stricken stories downhearted the volunteers as well. But their spirit instilled motivation in the volunteers to work for the society. Each and every person living over there had a story to tell and there was something to learn from each one. People over there enthusiastically participated in interacting with the volunteers about their emotions and later danced and sang with them on bollywood numbers. The foundation expressed gratitude for the donation and the members were courteous enough to have lunch with volunteers. The event was concluded with distribution of certificates and trophies. It was a way to depict their oath of service before self.
"Jazbaa-Smiling takes Courage" Love Week Day 6
(11th February, 2018)
"Some kids wish to be a cowboy, to be a princess, to be a chef, to be a farmer; other kids wish for a cure so that they can grow up." NSS Hansraj, on the 5th day of love week, was overwhelmed to plan and organise a visit to meet the children of Cankids- a foundation for children suffering from cancer. The visit started with origami lessons by our volunteers in which the children showed great enthusiasm in making windmill, paper boxes and paper shirt. Soon after the origami began the interesting game of riddles and brain teasers. Children solved the riddles, displaying a great sense of fun and enthusiasm. As usual, story narration is indispensable, when it comes to interacting with these cuties, and so was the case that day. These kids were enthralled on hearing interesting Panchatantra stories, narrated by our volunteers. Poem recitation and nursery rhymes by some little champs and finding morals in the stories also added grace to this day. The volunteers felt nostalgic after playing board games with the little kids and losing to them in these games was like a victory. Facts around the galaxy and the words of wisdom further filled the kids with some knowledge banks. In exchange for the quality time spent, the team of NSS Hansraj donated chocolates, fruits and flavoured milk to the children. Love of volunteers towards these kids was reflected in the hand-made cards gifted to them. The visit came to an end with the honour of Snehograha's caretakers by the NSS President, and a warm salute to all these heroes, who are brave and cheerful enough to hinder us from realising that they are afflicted with cancer.
"Nayaab-A Child is an Uncut Diamond" Love Week Day 5
(10th February, 2018)
On the 10th of February, a group of volunteers from NSS Hansraj visited Katkatha, a safe haven for the children of the sex workers. Located on the third floor in one of the many buildings in GB Road, it is a place radiant with the positive aura of hope and brotherhood. Complimenting this spirit, the theme of the event was "A Dream" and the visit consisted of activities spun around it. After the introductions, everyone talked about their dreams. Many of the children had a shared interest in dance, maybe owing to their dance teacher who they look up to. This was followed by a tradition at Katkatha - a prayer to the God for the fulfilment of the dreams of your fellow mates. In this positive frame of mind, the volunteers then talked about the importance of effort and not giving up quoting examples from the lives of Martin Luther King and fun short incidents of their own lives. The poem "Koshish Karne Walo Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti" by Harivansh Rai Bacchan was recited for further emphasis. Learning is best when it is fun. To this effect, a drawing competition was held wherein the children had to draw "things that made them happy". The students also joined in on the activity. Following this, everyone played 'passing the parcel'. With the atmosphere full of dance, music and laughs, gifts were distributed to the children for their drawings along with beautiful and innovative cards. They were given diaries for the same and asked to jot down their thoughts regularly with the objective to give them a platform to express all their emotions - sad or happy. The visit ended with a group photograph. Goodbyes were followed with promises to meet again. The maturity and understanding in the eyes of the children gave everyone something to ponder over. The visit was an amazing idea and therefore naturally, it was a wonderful day.
Team Building Sesssion - Love Week Day 4
(9th February, 2018)
As we all know, Love Week is not about spreading love among the needy sections of the society but it's also about keeping our own assets happy and satisfied. Keeping this in mind, NSS Hansraj organized an interactive session at VC lawns on 9th February, 2018. The event commenced with an introduction of all the volunteers and the memories they've made being a part of the society. Everyone enjoyed the refreshment of hot samosa with a chilling sip of frootie under the soothing shade of trees. Battle of singing among the teams in a game of antakshari made the event more interesting. Dares given to volunteers and coordinators in passing the parcel also lit up the lamp of excitement among all. Games like dumb charades further added on to the enjoyment. The event concluded by writing anonymous feedbacks by all volunteers about NSS while their seniors peeping into their papers from behind.
"Aashnaa-Where Happiness Stands on Four Feets" Love Week Day 3
(8th February, 2018)
'When I see into the eyes of an animal, I just don't see an animal, I see a living being, I see a friend, I feel a soul.' - A.D. Williams Retaining the humane attributes of care and affection in our eternal goal, N.S.S. Hansraj steered forward in the celebrations of 'The Love Week' and took great pride in organising a visit to the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Center, Raja Garden, New Delhi on 8th Of February. The visit, planned so as to stimulate a sense of realisation about our pawed friends, was attended by 30 volunteers and coordinators alike. The visit was commenced by coordinators being received by the shelter authorities with much warmth. All the volunteers also went on to help the shelter staff to clean the animal home, all of them participating enthusiastically in the same. The volunteers also got a wonderful opportunity to groom the animals and they fed the animals too. In a nutshell, the motive of the visit was fulfilled with absolute pride in the due course. N.S.S. Hansraj looks forward to more such wonderful visits because we believe that a bit of the service is not just to humans but also every living being on this earth, and all beings deserve the same respect and dignity that humans do.
"Itminaan-Filled Stomachs Smile the Widest" Love Week Day 2
(7th February, 2018)
"One cannot think well, love well or sleep well if one has not dined well." Keeping this in mind, NSS Hansraj reached Mr. Anup Khanna's 'Dadi ki Rasoi' to celebrate their second day of Love Week. The event held in Noida witnessed great enthusiasm. NSS Hansraj provided help by getting fruits added in the menu along with the delicious dal-rice delight. We also helped to serve the food and interacted with the people over there. With the help of this initiative by Mr. Khanna, one can easily satisfy his hunger with the good quality meal by paying just Rs.5. Cloth donation drive to the residents further enhanced the flame of social service towards the needy. The sheer determination and benevolence of Mr. Khanna was a source of inspiration for us. The event concluded with Mr. Khanna expressing his views on youth power. All in all, we are grateful to Mr. Khanna and we really appreciate his initiative.
"Aanchal-Saath Apno Ka" Love Week Day 1
(6th February, 2018)
'A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.' Carrying this notion forward, a team of 40 enthusiastic volunteers of NSS Hansraj visited Arya Mahila Ashram for widows on 6th February 2018, as a part of the Love Week initiative. They spent quality time with the abandoned widows within the Ashram. We were greeted by one of the representatives from the Ashram, Ms. Adarsh Sehgal who told them about the importance of a healthy body and the need to stay away from smartphones. This was followed by a one on one interactive session with the women. The volunteers learnt several life lessons from them. A flash mob was staged by volunteers of the Environment wing. We had a gala time playing Antakshari with the melodious nightingales of the Ashram. The visit ended with the cutting of cake by the old ladies and distribution of fruits among them as a token of our love.The happiness on their faces was a reward for the team. The volunteers bid goodbye to them with a promise to return. Overall, it was an enriching experience for the team.
Amanat - The Tenth-Anniversary Celebration of Padhaku
(13th January, 2018)
Commending on a voyage of self reflection and harmony, we welcomed our 'prized belongings' to Amanat, the Tenth-anniversary celebration of Padhaku-the educational wing of NSS Hansraj. This event was marked by the presence of Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Chief guest of the day and various notable alumni of NSS Hansraj. The event began with the lighting of the lamp followed by a heart warming and melodious prayer song by some students of Padhaku.The elaborate ceremony continued with a heartwarming speech paying respect and felicitating Ms. Srishti Gupta and Ms. Srashti Dwivedi, the humble people who laid the foundation for our success. This was followed by an inspiring speech by our principal Dr. Rama after which, Mr. Rajesh enlightened us all with his kind and motivating words. Shoaib, a bright student of Padhaku also shared his experiences with us. The student diary and t- shirts for the students of Padhaku were launched. With the thought that every student must have the right to education, a library for the Padhaku kids was also inaugurated. The event concluded with the viewpoints of our alumni.
Wall of Kindness
(13th January, 2018)
"Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give." The Wall of Kindness, near the library, was inaugurated on Vivekananda Jayanti as part of the Joy of giving week. It allows anyone to donate anything they'd like at anytime during the day. When the collection reaches a fair amount, NSS Hansraj will distribute all the donated items, be it clothes, books, shoes, stationery, sanitary napkins etc. to the needy people
Visit to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram
(11th January, 2018)
People who don't cherish their elderly have forgotten whence they came from and where they're destined to go. -Ramsey Clark N.S.S. Hansraj got a golden opportunity to visit an old age home, the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram, on January 11, 2018. The contingent, consisting of about 20 volunteers, reached Gautampuri at 11:00 A.M, looking forward to an amazing experience. The volunteers and the coordinators were welcomed warmly by the staff members of the old age home and the elderly themselves. Most of the elderly were suffering from Alzheimer's; seemed to be in great pain and just a few of them could interact with the contingent. The nostalgia of the good old days, marked by the absence of all the superficiality and _technology_ but boasting of the scintillating presence of humility and mutual respect stimulated all emotionally. Taking a trip down the spine, most of them had tears in their eyes, narrating the stories of their life. Nevertheless, the whole experience was emotionally satisfying and edifying. The volunteers endeavoured to lift their spirits high by performing a song; all of which was highly appreciated and many elderly people joined in too. NSS Hansraj donated peanut brittle and _poha_ as per the requirement that was stated by the staff members too. The volunteers also got a wonderful opportunity to interact with Dr. Bhagat, one of the founding members of the old age home. The volunteers were briefed that they had been maintaining two old age homes; one in Delhi and the other in Garhmukteshwar. Most of the elderly who live in these old age homes are either rescued from the streets or procured through police/hospital authorities. Many of the times, they've rescued people who were left to perish by their own families, just because of their mental and physical illnesses. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has been involved in alleviating the sufferings of the dying, destitute people who don't have anyone to look after them. N.S.S. Hansraj looks forward to more such collaborations and endeavours. After all, the world's best school is in an elderly's feet.
Visit to Bird Charity Hospital
(10th January, 2018)
During the Joy of Giving Week, NSS Hansraj conducted a visit to the Bird Charity Hospital on January 10, 2018. Fifteen volunteers visited the place to donate bandages, cotton, ointment and millets for the bird. The hospital follows the tenets of Jainism and treats injured and sick birds that are admitted by people from across the city. About 50-60 birds are taken in per day including parrots, crows, pigeons, cuckoos, falcons and eagles. They are treated free of cost and then set free post-treatment. The volunteers mentioned that they liked the fact that the birds are not returned to the owners for fear of their confinement. They got a chance to feed the birds themselves and set the recovered birds free from a part of the roof that is opened once a week for this purpose. All in all, it was a successful effort.
Visit to Drug Rehabilitation Centre
(9th January, 2018)
As a part of the "Joy of giving week" celebration NSS Hansraj visited Sarve NIDAAN welfare society, a rehabilitation centre housing former drug addicts on 9th January 2018. An ebullient team of fifteen people interacted with around thirty patients for over 2 hours. The event began with an ice-breaking introductory session among the volunteers and the inhabitants of the rehab centre. Followed, a meditation session where the volunteers highlighted the need for practicing meditation on a regular basis. As a part of the interaction, volunteers played many games with the patients to induce a sense of inclusiveness in them. Volunteers donated some of the essential everyday needs. Patients were served with hot soup. The volunteers felt ecstatic while carrying out activities that added values to the society. It induced a sense of responsibility and inculcated values in students who volunteered for such an event. The event was all about trading happiness and NSS Hansraj's volunteers are the best merchants.
Kilkari visit
(8th January, 2018)
'A person's most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help others.' Carrying this notion forward, a team of 15 enthusiastic female volunteers of NSS Hansraj visited Kilkari Rainbow Home for Girls, Kashmere Gate, on 8th January 2018 as a part of its Joy of Giving Week. The volunteers spent quality time with the orphaned and displaced girls within the home which provides education, healthcare, nutrition, clothing, and most importantly love and support to the homeless girls. The visit started with the enthusiastic girls giving a tour of their home. They showed the volunteers their library and computer room, counselor room and activity rooms. The team then indulged in one on one interaction with the amiable kids. The volunteers discussed several important matters of personal hygiene with them like brushing teeth, menstrual hygiene, cutting nails and combing hair. The volunteers had a gala time playing games with them and got a chance to relive their own childhood. The visit ended with the distribution of gifts to the girls as a token of our love. The smiles on their vibrant faces were our reward for the day. All in all, it was an enriching experience for the entire team.
Interactive Session with YOUTH DELEGATES from Korea
(8th November, 2017)
"Atithi Devo Bhava, it is not just a catchy line to promote tourism but a beautiful example of a text asking us to respect our guests as God." NSS Hansraj felt privileged to felicitate the YOUTH DELEGATES from Korea who visited University of Delhi. This event was marked by the presence of Dr. S.P. Bhatnagar, the regional director under Ministry of Youth affairsand Sports, Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht, Dr. Monika, and all the foreign delegates. It was an interactive session between the delegates and the volunteers. A presentation was showcased which gave them a brief about University of Delhi, Hansraj College, National Service Scheme, and the history of National Service Scheme. It focussed on NSS Hansraj and its activities to change the society for the better. Two of PADHAKU children, Shoaib and Raunak shared their experience and were rewarded by the delegates. We at NSS Hansraj respect cultures of various countries. The delegates actively participated in the session and a group of delegates presented their cultural dance. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of support we got from our volunteers today. Thank you everyone for making the event a huge success.
Session on Importance of Voting
(7th November, 2017)
NSS Organizes workshop on Power of Ballot. Glorifying the power of ballot, NSS Hansraj in collaboration with 'Youth Ki Awaz' organized a session on the importance of voting on 7th November. The underlying theme of the session was to intimate the students with the knowledge in voting at local, state and national level. Keeping the essence of democracy in mind, students were told how voting is the ultimate form of participation in the government. The event was graced by the presence of Mr.Prashant Jha who highlighted the importance of expression of opinion through ballot. An interactive and educational snakes and ladders game was organized for the attendees where students participated with ebullience.
Voter ID Registration Camp
(7th November, 2017)
In another effort to accomplish our pledge of service before self, we in collaboration with Election Commission organised a two day Voter ID Registration Camp on 7th and 8th November in the college premises.The key objective was to make the students aware of the essence of their voice in democracy. Students were informed beforehand so that they could have their photographs and documents ready.This event also ensured that the students were not bereft of the opportunity to vote in the upcoming elections.This initiative saw a great response as lots of students showed up with the necessary documents and filled the voter ID forms. To sum up, the initiative was a success as it helped in bridging the gap between the students and potential voters.
Cloth Donation Drive at Yamuna Khadar
(4th November, 2017)
"Clothing is not just a matter of fashion, it's a human right." Winters in many parts of India can be very harsh, especially for the rural and urban poor who don't have access to woollen clothing or cover. NSS Hansraj successfully organised a cloth donation drive in the Yamuna Khadar area on 4th November, 2017 with a hope to offer solutions to this grave problem. The event was indeed a successful one and witnessed an immense turnout of people. Winter clothing like sweaters, shawls, socks, blankets, etc. were distributed by NSS volunteers to the people living there. It was really a blissful moment for us to strain our nerves with a hope to bring a smile on their faces. This attempt might not have alleviated all their problems, but may have decreased their sufferings to some extent.
Street Play - DASTAK at Yamuna Khadar on Women Empowerment
(3rd November, 2017)
"An attempt to deal away with women harassment." NSS Hansraj has never supported women harassment and always stood against the indifferent behaviour of our society towards the atrocities inflicted towards women. Driven by this notion, NSS Hansraj organized a street play "DASTAK" in collaboration with Sukhmanch theatre group to bring out this social evil; the venue being Bhalswa on 2nd November, and Yamuna Khadar on 3rd November. It was based on the acts of cruelities against women and aimed at enlightening the masses about the flaring problem of women harassment. The event was initiated by mobilising the masses and motivating them to take their stand and get the matter reported as soon as possible, because most often the cases go unreported. The awareness campaign concluded with an interactive talk by the Rural Development volunteers, in an attempt to have an insight into the victims' lives and the distress they have to face. We, at NSS Hansraj, are anticipating to organise more such public awareness campaigns.
Magic Show at Padhaku
(3rd November, 2017)
As we look back at the wonderful journey with Padhaku kids, a journey of learning and self discovery, a journey full of memories and fun, we realize that it has now formed a beautiful part of our nostalgia. The Padhaku wing of NSS Hans Raj College successfully concluded their teaching session for this semester on Friday, 3rd November, 2017. As a matter of fact, can a learning session be ever complete without a fun and heart lightening interactive session? Obviously no. So, to bid a farewell to the Padhaku kids, a magic show was organised for them, in which Karan, the magician, entertained people by showing them some magic tricks. To add a learning edge to this session, some Panchtantra stories were also shown to the kids. The Padhaku volunteers also explained the moral of each story, as the stories concluded. Some fun games also followed this trail of refreshment and enjoyment. The feedback was collected from the kids and it revealed that the first term of Padhaku was a great success. The volunteers also shared their experiences with the kids. This was followed by the speech of Tanuja Chandrika, the Padhaku Head, to motivate them and never to lose hope in despair. This chapter of NSS Padhaku wing closes here, but the book is still open, and we look forward to another such interesting endeavour for the second term.
Blood Donation Camp
(2nd November, 2017)
'Blood Donation means a few minutes of your life but a lifetime for somebody else.' Carrying this notion forward, NSS Hansraj, in collaboration with AIIMS and BLOOD CONNECT, organised a blood donation camp on 1st November, Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Yagyashala. A team of doctors from AIIMS supervised the camp. Many accident victims, innocent children suffering from thalassaemia, pregnant women, cancer patients and other people in life threatening situations die due to shortage of blood. The camp witnessed a total of 129 registrations. With such an overwhelming response from the enthusiastic volunteers, showcasing the care they harbour for the human clan, the camp was indeed a success. We thank all the volunteers in contributing their bit towards eradicating blood shortage and safeguarding the lives of several others.
Unity Run on the Occasion of World Unity Day
(31st October, 2017)
N.S.S. Hansraj observed a pledge taking ceremony on the occasion of World Unity Day with great exuberance. The inspiring event, organised in the Amphitheatre, received a great response and was attended by a number of students. The event was graced by the scintillating personas of Dr. Rama, Principal HRC and Dr. Monika and Dr Romila. The dignitaries held a deeply engrossing talk about the legacy of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel which was followed by the core pledge. The honorary guests also related the pledge to the college's premises stating that all the students should come together overseeing the geographic diversity and work for the betterment of the institution. N.S.S. Hansraj observed a Unity Run on the occasion of World Unity Day with great exuberance. The students participated in a run in the sports field, holding a banner, with an incentive of awarding people about the legacy of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The Run for Unity is a fitting tribute to Sardar Patel and his mission of uniting India.The students, divided in rows, ran around the field once and were encouraged by the players already playing there. The event was an amazingly successful one and received positive and appreciating reviews.
Essay Writing Competition on Corruption Free India
(31st October, 2017)
Anti corruption begins from you! We are elated to inform you that NSS Hansraj in collaboration with Air India and Central Vigilance Commission organized an Essay Writing Competition as a part of the Vigilance Awareness Week on 30th October. The theme of the essay was -"MY VISION- CORRUPTION FREE INDIA".There was a turnout of 30-35 students. The event began with a small session in which the participants were enlightened about corruption free India and were motivated to take an initiative for the same by the officers from the Central Vigilance Commission. The winners of the competition were- First prize- Sarthak Saxena Second prize-Sandeep Singh Third prize-Snigdha Mishra and Akash We at NSS Hansraj look forward to organising more such events and expect greater participation from everyone.
Diwali Celebration at Yamuna Khadar Slum
(18th October, 2017)
Keeping our social responsibility and the spirits of festive season intact in one initiative, N.S.S. Hansraj visited the Yamuna Khadar Slum Area on Diwali eve to share the festivity with the inhabitants of the slum too. The volunteers celebrated the Festival of Lights with the kids with great exaltation. The kids were also delivered a deep and engrossing talk about the historical and spiritual connotation of Diwali and the harmful consequences of bursting crackers on humans, animals and environment and how lanterns and diyas are always the better option to celebrate. The session was met with an amazing response, hence marking their day with exuberance. With the gleam of Diyas and the echo of chants, may this Diwali fill your hearts with contentment and love! Happy Diwali!
Diwali Mela
(11th October, 2017)
The Diwali Mela was organised by NSS Hansraj on 11th October. It attended to a huge crowd from across the university. With a lot to buy, try and indulge in, the Mela was a much engaging affair. The decor and the hangings set the right mood and the strikingly beautiful paintings and handicrafts added to the glitter. The mela catered to all tastes and preferences ranging from delightful cuisines like momos, golgappas, rolling ice cream, sweet corns and chocolates to exciting games, challenging the wit and the luck of the participants, instilling in them the happiness of winning prizes while some were trying their luck again and again. The Iron throne was a huge attraction and the paintings illusioning the rich and diverse art and culture left everyone amazed. The dance perfomance by the Padhaku kids stole everybody's hearts. Jewellery, printed mugs, handbags, handmade books, diaries and many other elegant household decorative items including the beautiful pots, piggy banks and bookmarks were bought by the students in huge numbers. All in all the mela was loaded with fun and left everyone mesmerized. We are grateful to everyone who visited the mela and bought something or the other as the proceeds will be used to organize an educational trip for our lovely Padhaku kids.
Notebook Donation Drive at Yamuna Khadar Slum
(9th October, 2017)
'A person's most wonderful asset is not only a mind full of materialistic knowledge, but also a heart full of compassion, a soul brimming with love and a hand always willing to help others.' We, at N.S.S. Hansraj take immense pride to state that we observed a notebook donation drive in the Yamuna Khadar slum on October 9, 2017 with great exaltation. The altruistic drive was spearheaded by Mr. Ramesh Mehta, an ex-employee of Hansraj College and a dedicated social activist. Mr. Mehta took a wonderful initiative to distribute study-utilities to the needy and set an example for all to follow. N.S.S. Hansraj feels exuberant to be an associate of this drive. Yamuna Khadar slum, inhabited by a huge number of people living in the lack of proper sanitation and hygiene, has been adopted by N..S. S. Hansraj under the 'Parvarish' project and hence a number of donation drives, health camps and awareness programmes are undertaken regularly to alleviate the sufferings of the people. Under the umbrella of this benevolent drive, Mr. Mehta inspired the children from the Slum Area to study hard and to pave their own way to success in future. We, at N.S.S. Hansraj, believe that education is the best channel to bring about emancipation. We stand at an elevated moral setup that only monetary help eventually adds to the misery of the people in the long run and hence educating them and providing them with useful vocational skills is the only way to channelise them into mainstream society and to inspire them to carve a niche for themselves. And after all, on a concluding note, 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others'
"Best Out of Waste" Competition
(26th September, 2017)
"Art requires perspective. What is garbage to someone might seem beautiful to someone else." N.S.S. Hansraj observed a "Best Out of Waste" competition on 26th September 2017 with great exhilaration. The contest was organised in front of N.S.S. room from 1:00 PM onwards and saw a great number of participants turning up for the creative cause. Following the streak of series of events to promote cleanliness amongst the citizens of India, this competition was conducted to foster creativity in the students and was extremely well received. Students from an array of courses took part in the contest and displayed their individual originality. In the status quo, specifically in the Indian Context, competitions like these go a long way in establishing the sublime originality of the youth. In India, where we, as a country, are still struggling to provide clean and pristine environment to our people, where there is a dearth of circumspection, the contest succeeded in planting a dormant seed of positivity in the students. It illuminated the fact that you just need a creative mind to see positives amongst the negatives and the opportunities amongst the clutter. The event was a highly successful one, and the winner of the contest, Ankita Rajkumar Patil was felicitated too. It was a day of great exuberance and added great depths to the students' creative streaks. In the words of Sir Albert Einstein: "Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony, Amidst difficulties lies opportunity."
Post-Election Cleanliness Drive on NSS Day
(24th September, 2017)
"NOT ME BUT YOU" NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS Day. NSS Day 2017 in Hansraj College was marked by a post-election cleanliness drive and a national level NSS motto writing competition. A team of NSS volunteers observed "Swachhta hi Sewa". They went around the college campus to clear the sullied walls left unattended after the campus and DUSU elections. Along with the cleanliness drive, NSS organised "Alternative NSS Motto", a national level motto writing competition for the volunteers in which they had the chance to come forward with their own mottos for NSS. The entries received will be forwarded to Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India for reward at the national level. As the day came to an end, we could proudly say that the NSS Day was a success.
Slow Cycling Race on World Car Free Day
(22nd September, 2017)
NSS Hansraj's Step Towards Green India. Slow and steady wins the race. NSS Hansraj successfully organised "A Slow Cycling Race" on the occasion of "World Car Free Day" i.e. on 22nd September 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the sports ground. The event aimed at explaining the students the importance of this special day and encouraging them to adopt means which are less fuel-dependent and more eco-friendly. The motto was to inspire everyone to devote some time from their daily schedules for this good cause. A large number of participants turned up and the winner was Aashish Sharma. He was the person who took the maximum possible time to reach the finishing line and was awarded for his achievement.
Interactive Session on Gender Issues
(22nd September, 2017)
With the aim to make the children under the Padhaku wing of NSS Hansraj aware about the basic know-hows of gender issues, an interactive session was held on 22 September. Ms. Prerna Bhatia, from the Nurturing Dreams Foundation, graced the kids with her presence and educated them about issues such as gender sensitivity and the menstrual cycle. She elaborated on the facts, thus disregarding the conservative myths surrounding it. She also talked about the need for hygiene and awareness about the same. Later, she explained "good touch and bad touch" to the children. The session was made interesting by showing videos about the topics being discussed which successfully captured the young minds. They gained understanding and knowledge of important issues that are often left out and talked about in whispers leading to all sorts of misconceptions.
A Word on Gender Sensitisation
(21st September, 2017)
An initiative to eradicate gender bias. NSS Hansraj, in collaboration with WDC Hansraj, organised a workshop on gender sensitisation on Thursday i.e. 21st September, 2017 in room A-209 from 1:00 pm. It was all about the mentality of people to judge others on the basis of their gender. The event was marked by the presence of Inspector Meena, Incharge of Parivartan Cell of Delhi Police and Dr. Jayanti Dutta, a Retired Professor of Psychology. The most common instances where the gender of a person is called into play are dowry, rape, and homosexuality, which were in the limelight during today's discussion. Dowry was aptly summed up in these words- "A girl should never marry a boy, who is not capable enough to take up her responsibility and is thereby resorting to dowry. And if a boy really wants to resort to this practice then he should rather opt for beggary in temples." Rape emerges out as the worst act which can be committed by an individual- even worse than the murder because it is the soul which is hurt. The Nirbhaya case still gives horror shrills to each and every individual of India. The talk concluded with a word on gender equality because women are in no way inferior to men as they carry a life in their womb. The thought provoking fact to ponder upon is - "Respect for the homosexual people is a must because if God had thought homosexuality is a sin, he would not have created these people."
Team Building Session for Padhaku Volunteers
(15th September, 2017)
"A good team is one in which its members understand each other's strengths, weaknesses, and interests." With this aim, team Padhaku conducted a delightful teambuilding session for all its members on September 15, 2017. The session comprised of fun activities and games with the aim to improve team bonding and understanding. It helped us all get a break from the monotonous college routine, keeping all the stress aside, and taking out some time to share a few giggles. We look forward to conducting these fun activities more often and just enjoy each other's company.
Interactive Session on Stress Management
(15th September, 2017)
"When something happens in your life, it is not the incident which is of much significance but the way how you respond to it." - Ms. Rashi Ahuja, renowned Psychiatrist. N.S.S. Hansraj, in collaboration with the Epsyclinic, observed an interactive session on Stress Management on 15th September, 2017, with great exuberance. The talk was spear headed by Ms. Rashi Ahuja, an eminent psychiatrist with specialisation in counselling psychology. Ms. Ahuja hails from reputed educational institutes such as the Delhi University, Christ University ( Bangalore) and California Institute of Hypnosis and has been professionally involved with renowned Corporate houses such as PepsiCo and the Vartika Group. She was one of the founding team members of the Epsyclinic and has been its integral part since the very inception. Ms. Ahuja initiated the interaction by listing the deep rooted causes of stress : Exams' pressure, peer pressure, relationships and failures, and the fact that how an individual stands on thin ice when he's passing through these phases of life. She iterated the importance of mind relaxation through the practice of Yoga and Meditation. She also delivered a deeply engrossing talk on how many adolescents cannot cope with stress in their lives and ultimately commit suicide, and how it's an alarming situation for us. Ms. Ahuja, during the talk, also presented an Android application: "Iwill" . The application basically seeks out to ascertain a person's mental health with the help of general questions. The attending volunteers were encouraged to download the application too. For the culmination of the session, Ms. Ahuja and the volunteers made valuable additions to the discussion that how stress needs to be dealt with more efficiency and how it is a wake up call for acknowledging a person's mental health and stress levels. The exquisitely intriguing discussion proved to be of great benefit to the students. It added great depths to their understanding of psychological health and equipped them with a serene and revived positive outlook for life. After all, Stress is dangerous for your health, so have it in moderation like sweets, junks and cold drinks.
Debriefing Session with MCD Officer on Cleanliness
(14th September, 2017)
As a part of the 'Swachhta Pakhwada' being celebrated by NSS Hansraj, a Debriefing Session was organised in collaboration with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on 14th September. Mr. Ramu, one of MCD's sanitation inspectors, conducted the meeting where he talked about the importance of sanitation. He also focused on the steps taken by the Delhi Government to ensure cleanliness in the national capital by bringing into light the system in motion. Lastly, he talked about the future plans of the government and how they would contribute in lessening the pollution rates in Delhi and increasing the standard of living of the people. The session witnessed active participation of the students and thus was a successful step towards creating awareness about sanitation.
Visit to the Delhi Prabha School for Autistic Children
(13th September, 2017)
Greetings from NSS Hansraj! It is often said - "Light the lamp of cleanliness, to spread the light of godliness." Carrying this notion forward NSS Hansraj visited the Delhi Prabha School, a school for autistic children. The children were educated on personal hygiene, public sanitation and common sanitary habits. A total of 28 volunteers were present who taught students basic sanitary habits such as washing hands before and after meals, taking care of themselves etc. Packets of shampoo, toothpaste, handkerchiefs, combs and brooms were also distributed amongst the school authorities to inculcate good sanitary habits. The trip gave the volunteers a deep insight into community sanitation and made them ponder upon the urgent need for a change in the way we work. In the end, dance and drawing competitions were also held to lighten everyone's mood. It was definitely, a visit everyone learnt from!
Webcast with the Honorable Prime Minister of India
(11th September, 2017)
On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Centenary Celebration, a WebCast was organized on 11 September in the auditorium of Hansraj College. The web seminar, broadcasted live on the mygov.in website, was addressed by the honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, where he elaborated on "A Young India, A New India" as a part of the government initiative - "A Resurgent Nation - Sankalp se Siddhi Tak". Later, officials from Delhi Police came to launch an innovative app called "Traffic Sentinel" which aims to reduce traffic. It gives a platform to people to capture and report violation of traffic rules and in turn earn rewards by collecting points. Each violation has been assigned some points according to the extremity of it. "You capture, we reward" was its tagline. It was a successful event where students were seen focussing and understanding the concepts of innovation and creation.
Market Survey on Cleanliness Maintanence
(9th September, 2017)
With an aim to see beyond cleanliness awareness seminars and to look into the actual scenario of cleanliness in the city, volunteers of NSS Hansraj conducted a market survey on 9 September. They visited 24 shops in Malkaganj and Kamla Nagar including places like juice corners, bakeries, dental clinics, stationery and restaurants. A questionnaire was prepared with a view to understand the mechanism of waste management and disposal in the area. It was observed that most of them used only one dustbin for all kinds of waste. It was found that everyone was pretty satisfied with the work of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the locality. The MCD staff cleans the area everyday early in the morning. Since a clean Delhi can be made possible by clean localities, it was an effective way to look into the progress we had made so far.
Visit to Hindu Rao Hospital to Check Cleanliness Maintanence
(9th September, 2017)
Is cleanliness too small a thing, to be considered by hospitals?? NSS Hansraj surveys Hindu Rao Hospital. NSS Hansraj visited the Hindu Rao Hospital during its peak hours, to find where the hospital stands on cleanliness terms. The queries regarding the cleanliness practices of the hospital were addressed to the Nodal Officer, Dr. Jitendra Kumar, who honestly put forth his views on the same. The team found that the hospital uses coloured bins for the segregation of waste. The toilets are also clean and well-equipped with basic amenities like soap and water. The floor is paved with tiles and the toilets are furnished with a mirror too. The hospital uses chemical treatment for disposing of liquid infectious waste and is looking forward to install an ETP (Effluent treatment plant) to serve the same purpose. Autoclave machine is used for sterilization of medical instruments. An effective waste disposal mechanism is adopted to dispose biomedical and solid waste. The staff members, including the sulabh workers, wear masks, gloves, etc. while working. The use of posters for cleanliness awareness among the masses is quite commendable. Cleanliness is something which one can never neglect. Always remember: Wash your hands, say your prayers because Jesus and germs are everywhere.
Cleanliness Drive at Yamuna Khadar Slum
(8th September, 2017)
The Environment, Health and Rural Development wings of NSS organized a visit to Yamuna Khadar for the volunteers under their chief project Parvarish. Officials from East Delhi Municipal Corporation had come, upon request by NSS, for collecting the overflowing waste for proper disposal. NSS volunteers went from door to door in small groups to talk to the families about the risks and precautions of malaria, the importance of cleanliness in their homes and surroundings and to collect basic information about the inhabitants as a part of the ongoing survey. While talking to the families, the volunteers assigned a unique number to each hutment for future events and informed them of the ongoing health checkup for children. Body mass index was calculated in the checkup. Ms. Romila Rawat Bisht and Ms. Monica Koul from the Botany Department accompanied the NSS team in their visit and talked to the women living in the area about various issues such as family planning, healthcare, superstitions, personal hygiene, cleanliness and education. A secret contest had been going on the whole time in which NSS had planned to gift three children on the grounds of their dental hygiene and three families on the basis of the cleanliness of their house. Packets of biscuits were distributed among the children as the part of a food distribution drive because a major fraction of the children living in the area were underweight. Kids turned up in huge numbers for the health checkup, the teachers got to talk to a lot of the women and volunteers covered a large number of hutments for the survey making the event a massive success.
Knowledge Development Session on Nutritional Values
(5th September, 2017)
Can nutrition be the key to a healthy life?? An initiative by NSS Hansraj Not all of us are alive to the growing rate of unhealthiness in our bodies. It is due to the lack of awareness about one of the most important things which we generally neglect - Nutrition. So,the Health Wing of NSS Hansraj took the initiative and proved its sterling caliber by organising an overwhelming Knowledge Development Session on Nutritional Values. The event aimed at imparting the basic knowledge about nutritions to the youth of the college. This successful session was organised on 5th September, 2017 at the Conference room (A-block, second floor), and lasted from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. It was marked by the presence of Ms. Gurdeep Kaur,a renowned nutritionist from AIIMS, who enlightened us on the types and functions of various nutrients. We express gratitude towards those who devoted some time from their busy schedule to attend the session. This might be the beginning of a better life for at least some of them.
Essay Writing Competition on Cleanliness
(5th September, 2017)
On September 5, NSS Hansraj, under the guidance of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, organized an essay writing competition for its volunteers. The participants, in their essays, elaborated on the way cleanliness can be achieved and their views regarding the causes of a dirty surrounding. The students were very enthusiastic to present their thoughts and ideas. The winners would be felicitated at the National level as well as at State and District level.
Awareness Rally in support of "Rally for Rivers"
(1st September, 2017)
NSS Hansraj organised an awareness rally in support of the countrywide movement "Rally for Rivers" on September 1, 2017. It aimed at spreading awareness about nurturing the rivers that have nourished our country for centuries. A group of NSS volunteers went around the campus with placards, chanting slogans in a successful attempt to call on the college students and the staff to pledge to keep the lifelines of India from dying of pollution.
Fogging Drive in Yamuna Khadar Slum
(31st August, 2017)
The Environment and Rural Development wings of NSS Hansraj, in collaboration with the East Delhi Municipal Corporation, conducted a fogging drive in Yamuna Khadar slum under our flagship project-PARVARISH so as to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in the area and spread awareness regarding the same. A couple of officials from the Public Health Department of EDMC accompanied the workers who carried out the fogging. Both of them visited each and every hutment in the area to check for possible mosquito breeding and inform the people about the diseases that are caused. All the residents were advised not to let water collect in any circumstance as this provides breeding ground for mosquitoes. Since all the hutments had roofs made of tarpaulin sheet, the officers advised the people to ensure that water does not get collected after it rains. There were actually a couple of places where breeding was evident and larvae spotted, so necessary action was taken in order to prevent any harm. All in all, it was a very successful campaign for the NSS team and we would like to thank the EDMC officials for their help and support in organizing this fogging drive.
Free Eye-Check Up Camp
(25th August, 2017)
The Health wing of NSS Hansraj organised a free eye-check up camp in collaboration with Titan Eye+ in the college premises on 25 August 2017. Dr. Sushil Pachauri, along with his team, came to conduct the check up. The event was open for all. It started at 10 am in the Health Room. Apart from students, the teaching and non teaching staff of the college also made time for the camp and turned up in huge numbers to get their eyes checked. 134 checkups were successfully done. The high turnout made the event a successful one.
Cleanliness Session for Padhaku
(21st August, 2017)
On 21st August, we organized an interactive session for the Padhaku students. The session was based on the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene. Dr. Monica Koul, Department of Botany, gave a talk on how cleanliness helps to promote good health. Students were encouraged to practice basic habits of hygiene like washing hands before eating, not throwing wrappers on the road, drinking clean water etc., passing the message that we can achieve nothing physically, mentally or spiritually if we are unclean in our body, mind, or soul. The students found the session very informative and motivating. We also asked them to not just practice cleanliness but also spread awareness about it.
Azadi Utsav
(14th August, 2017)
On 14th August, NSS Hansraj celebrated Azadi Utsav with the Padhaku kids. Azadi utsav was a celebration of the country's independence as well as the auspicious day of Janamashtami. Various competitions, based on the theme of independence, were held for the Padhaku students. For classes 1st-5th, drawing competition was held. For classes 6th-8th, paragraph writing competiton was held. For classes 9th-12th speech and singing competitions were held. Students spoke about the sacrifices of freedom fighters, about the rich heritage of India and about the importance of independence. They sung songs of India's glory, patriotism and martyrdom. Three students from each class were awarded on the basis of their performance. Thereafter, a movie based on Lord Krishna's life, was screened. The children enjoyed watching the movie. Sweets and popcorn were distributed to everyone. NSS Hansraj and the Padhaku kids together made the day special.
71st Independence Day
(14th August, 2017)
NSS Hansraj celebrated the 71st Independence Day with a fervour of patriotism. The august occasion was graced by Shibani Kashyap, Arun Gemini, Manjot Singh, Jagdish Rai, Parvin Dabas and Amit Talwar. Dr. Rama, along with all the guests, hoisted the national flag with a heart full of pride. It was then followed by a cultural programme which commenced with a beautiful song by Shibani Kashyap. All the guests addressed the audience and stated that all of us should remember the golden heritage of our country and feel proud to be a part of the ever shining India. They entertained the audience fully with their artistic skills and marked the iconic day with great pomp and show. The event was also graced by Rupa Khurana, actor and model. A patriotic video, featuring her, was played. All in all, the special day was made memorable by the sincere efforts put in by everybody.
Pledge for Development of the Country
(10th August, 2017)
India is completing 70 years of Independence on 15th August, 2017. Also, this is the year when 75 years ago, the Quit India movement was launched. To celebrate this momentous occasion, NSS Hansraj organized a pledge taking ceremony to take an oath to contribute in the development of the country. This was as per the initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. The mission is to involve everyone in realizing the vision of New India, which is clean, and free from poverty, corruption, terrorism, communalism and casteism. We will strive to achieve our resolve and rid the country of these vices.
Cleanliness Drive in Yamuna Khadar
(9th August, 2017)
The Rural development wing and the Environment wing of NSS organized a visit to Yamuna Khadar area, which has been adopted by NSS under its flagship project "Parvarish". It was the very first visit in the area and turned out to be a great experience for all our volunteers. The project was commenced by planting trees in the area. Thereafter, the volunteers interacted with the people and talked about the importance of cleanliness.They helped to raise awareness about sanitation. This was followed by an intensive cleaning of the slum area by the volunteers. Efforts were made to involve local people so that they understand the dignity of labour and develop a habit of keeping their surroundings clean. The volunteers ensured that the surroundings were cleaner and better. This was the first step towards the fulfillment of our initiative to develop Yamuna Khadar.
Self Defence Workshop
(2nd August, 2017)
NSS Hans Raj and Women's Development Cell, in collaboration with Delhi Police, organized a self defence workshop for girls on 2nd August, 2017. Mr. Ravi from Delhi Police came to teach the self defence techniques. The workshop witnessed over 30 registrations. In a society where violence against women is on the rise, acquainting women with self defence techniques, inter alia, is a dire necessity. It helps them to be more prepared for any kind of situation and develops a sense of confidence in them which is much needed in such circumstances. By taking the initiative to organize this workhop, we tried to empower women through practical training.
Pledge to Maintain Cleanliness
(1st August, 2017)
"Cleanliness is next to godliness!” On 1st August, the volunteers of NSS Hansraj took a pledge to become responsible citizens of the country by keeping the surroundings clean. The volunteers pledged that they would remain committed to cleanliness and devote 100 hours in an year to it. Not only will they maintain cleanliness, but will also spread awareness about it and ask 100 other people to take a pledge to do the same. They would initiate this quest for cleanliness from themselves, their families, and workplaces. They will also help to propagate the message of Swachh Bharat mission throughout India. NSS Hansraj believes that every step towards cleanliness will help in making the country clean.
Padhaku First Day
(31st July, 2017)
NSS Padhaku commenced its journey for the year 2017-18 today. A lot of enthusiastic kids and volunteers showed up and made the first day a great success. They interacted with each other for the first time and everybody seemed to hit it off well. We hope to make the entire year a great success.
Voter ID Registration Camp
(27th July, 2017)
NSS and NCC Hansraj, in collaboration with the Election Commission, organized a two day Voter ID Registration Camp in Hansraj college on 27th and 28th July. Students were informed beforehand so that they could have their photographs and documents ready. This camp was specially organized to enroll young voters so that the gap between students and potential voters is bridged. This also ensured that the students were not bereft of the opportunity to vote in the upcoming elections. This initiative saw a great response as lots of students showed up with the necessary documents and filled the voter ID forms.
Waste Paper Recycle Camp
(24th July, 2017)
Recycling, as it is well known, is one of the main principle of waste management. Keeping this thought in mind, the Environment Wing of NSS Hansraj collected waste paper in form of old notebooks, answer sheets, registers and newspapers from various departments of the college. On 24th July, 2740.3 kgs of waste paper, amassed by the volunteers, was sent to NGO Prakriti for recycling. The recycled paper will be used for making notebooks which will be distributed to the students who are not as privileged as we are. Almost everything that we use, can be recycled very easily. We hope that a small step from our side leads its way in making a big difference.
Orientation
(19th July, 2017)
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." On 19th July, 2017, NSS Hans Raj conducted its annual orientation programme to introduce the students of the new batch to NSS and its different wings. The gathering was welcomed by our respected Principal, Dr. Rama, who also apprised the parents with the vision and mission of the college. Thereafter,a powerpoint presentation showcasing the journey of NSS was displayed. Our project "Parvarish" was officially launched by Dr. Baljeet kaur, former convener of NSS. Anurag Jhamb, President, NSS Hansraj, shared his personal experiences with NSS and Tanuja Chandrika, Padhaku head of NSS, told what Padhaku means to us. The Core team of NSS, 2017-18, was introduced through a video. Also, we played a video in which Abhishek Kumar, our former President, addressed the gathering and told about NSS. Our convener, Dr.Romila Rawat Bisht, brought the event to a close with a vote of thanks to all the attendees.
Cloth Donation Drive
(18th July, 2017)
On 18th July, Core team members of NSS Hansraj visited Yamuna Khadar near Shastri park, our adopted area under the initiative"Parvarish" for a cloth donation drive. Earlier in the year, a collection drive for these clothes was organized, in which members of teaching staff, non teaching staff and students participated with a great degree of enthusiasm. It is better to donate than accumulate things which can prove to be very useful for someone else. It gave us immense pleasure to see the broad smiles on their faces. We were successful in providing a basic amenity-clothing to underprivileged people of the area and we'll continue to work for their upliftment and betterment in the future.
Yoga Camp
(19th June, 2017)
Hansraj college organised a three day yoga camp from 19th June to 21st June with the collaborative efforts of NSS and NCC. Many students of the college, teaching as well as non teaching staff participated very enthusiastically in the camp. Members of the Bhartiya Yog Sansthan were invited to teach yoga. They performed and taught each asana while emphasizing the role of yoga in stabilizing the body, mind and emotions. The yoga session in college was followed by an enlightening session on the importance of yoga by Dr. Varun Arya. He has set a milestone in yoga by entering the Limca book of records. He spoke about how yoga enhances vitality, focus, memory and productivity. We hope that the session imparted a lasting sense of joy, peace and fulfillment in all the participants.