National Scheme Service [NSS] Special Camp was organized by NSS Unit , Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology from 21st – 27th February, 2023 at Shiv Temple, Gulsunde Village, Panvel Taluka of Raigarh district.
Date- 21st March, 2023
All the volunteers reached at the camp site at around 3.00 p.m.. All the volunteers gathered at shiv temple of Gulsunde village along with the NSS Co-ordinator Prof. Rekha Dhawan and Mr. Manish Mane. As soon as all the volunteers are gathered in the temple premises formal attendance was taken.A formal opening remarks were given by NSS coordinator Prof. Rekha Dhawan in presense of Grampanchayat member Mr. Manoj Pawar
NSS Special Camp Volunteers
Date- 22nd March, 2023
The 2nd day of NSS camp started with warm-up exercise being done by our volunteers at 6 a.m. in the morning, and breakfast at 8 a.m.. After breakfast shramdan activity took place by cleaning the mandir premises from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.. After that, volunteers had time for rest and lunch uptil 3.00 p.m..
At 3 p.m., the intellectual session was arranged on the Disaster Management. For that session, the speaker Mr. Kalpesh Patil was present the session was so informative and interesting which was enjoyed by all the volunteers. Our speaker Mr. Patil also gave motivational book to the volunteers. After that at around 5 p.m. volunteers had their snacks break. At 6 p.m., the drawing competition was held for the childrens in village. Around 45 kids participated in the event. Volunteers had their dinner at 9 p.m.. After that, the short meeting was arranged as usual.
Date- 23rd March, 2023
The 3rd day of NSS camp started with warm-up exercise being done by our volunteers at 6 a.m. in the morning, and this activity was followed daily throughout the Special Camp. It was followed by breakfast at 8 a.m.. The Coordinators of NSS camp gathered all the volunteers for an Guest session at 2:15 p.m.. The session was on topic “Importance of Adhyatma”. our Guest Lecturer Acharaya Shri Gorkshnath Ji Came at Camp Location To Share There Valuable Thoughts And Information With Our NSS Volunteers. The Session wast Started By Welcoming the Guest.
Date- 24th March, 2023
The 4th day of NSS camp started with warm-up exercise being done by our volunteers at 6 a.m. in the morning, and breakfast at 8 a.m.. After breakfast, we volunteered do their daily cleaning activities.
At 11 a.m., intellectual session was arranged on topic science behind superstition which was conducted by Mr. Mahendra Patekar and Mrs. Manasvi Patekar from Sanskrutik Vibhag Karyavah Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, Raigad.
Then, at around 5 p.m., our team began setting up for the day’s activities. We had planned to conduct an awareness campaign about the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. We went around the nearby village and collected all the plastic waste and cleaned the village.
After this, in the evening we organised games for children of that village and we all volunteers had fun with them, enjoying all these activities with children. Then, at the end we did some dance with them and after that, children went to their home.
At 9 p.m. we all had dinner and then we had a short meeting where we discuss about tomorrow’s activities which we had to do and then after attendance we were dispersed
Date- 25th March, 2023
New day start with new hopes…
Morning starting with Yoga Session being done by our NSS volunteers at 6 a.m. and this activity was followed daily throughout the Special Camp. It was followed by breakfast and tea at 8 a.m..</p
All the NSS volunteers gathered at 10 a.m. for ‘Shramdan’ and cleaned the inside and outside of the temple. After Shramdan everyone freshened up and had lunch at 12 o’clock. After that some played and some went to rest for 2 hours.
Date- 26th March, 2023
Day started at 5.00 a.m. all volunteers had to wake up at 5.00AM. 15 min are given to fresh purpose after that the 30 min yoga session conducted.
The time is given to fresh purpose the assign volunteers team did breakfast, outside cleaning. After doing the breakfast we all gathered together at 10.00 a.m. for the “Shramdan” at the thakurwadi.
The all 31 volunteers with the NSS coordinator Prof. Rekha Dhawan and Prof. Aaditya Shinde sir reached to Akulwadi at 10.30 a.m.. We doing shramadan for the complete 2 hrs.
The volunteers actively did the shramdan for Akulwadi :
All the 33 volunteers are going in respective rooms and get freshen up. By 2.00 p.m. all the volunteers again gathered near the stage where lunch take placed.
After the lunch all volunteers gathered at 3.00 p.m. for the session which was held on the information about the snake
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A total of 33 volunteers attended the session and every individual was actively involved in the session.
Date- 27th March, 2023
The camp started early in the morning, and all the participants woke up to a beautiful day. After freshening up, the volunteers were served a nutritious breakfast.
The first activity of the day was cleaning. All the volunteers divided themselves into different groups and cleaned the surroundings of the temple. They collected the garbage, picked up litter, and swept the premises. The activity not only helped keep the temple premises clean but also instilled a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Near the camp location there is water reservoir where domestic animals go for drinking water. But road to that place was blocked due to excess tree limbs so students cleared that.
Next, the volunteers got busy preparing lunch. They were divided into groups and assigned different tasks such as cutting vegetables, cooking, and cleaning. The lunch menu included pulaw, raita, and papad. The volunteers worked in teams and coordinated well to ensure that the lunch was ready on time.
Later in the afternoon, at 1.00 pm the Principal and HOD’s of the PHCET visited the camp to encourage the volunteers. They interacted with the volunteers, appreciated their efforts and shared their own experiences of community service. The volunteers felt motivated and inspired by their words.
After the lunch was ready, the Principal and HOD joined the volunteers to have lunch together. It was a great opportunity for the volunteers to interact with them and learn from their experiences. The lunch was delicious, and everyone enjoyed it.
In the afternoon, the volunteers had some free time to explore the surroundings. Some volunteers played games among themselves. The day ended with a feedback session where the volunteers shared their experiences and the learning they gained from the camp.
Overall, it was a great day filled with learning, fun, and community service. The volunteers felt motivated and inspired to continue their efforts towards building a better society.
At the end of the Special Camp, the volunteers compiled a note on the various problems faced by the villagers. This special camp has Kept all special unforgettable memories for lifetimes for each and every volunteers.
