National Service Scheme

Special Camp Report

21stJan to 27th Jan 2018

National Service Scheme (NSS) camp was organized by AISSMS College of Pharmacy, funded

by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) during the period of 21st Jan to 27th Jan 2018 at

Hivare Village, Saswad Taluka, District-Pune.

NSS was established in 1969 with a vision of personality development of students through

community service and well as development of rural areas in India.

NSS Unit has been introduced in colleges with an optimism of establishing a sense of social

responsibility amongst students and inculcating values of self-discipline and selfless dedication

towards community development.

As a part of NSS Activities, a 7 day camp was held by AISSMS College of Pharmacy at Hivare

Village, Saswad Taluka, District-Pune between 21st Jan to 27th Jan 2018. Various social activities

were held with a sole view of rural development and value education. We, being a part of the

cultural committee, undertook various cultural activities in the village to promote interaction

with the villagers and used the NSS platform to spread awareness about different social issues.

Date: 21/01/2018

THE OPENING CEREMONY

For inauguration programme of Special camp at Hivare village, we called renowned persons

from village. Inauguration programme started with lighting of the lamps and welcoming of the

guests. It was followed by introduction of the chief guests and their felicitation. The vision,

mission and the main purpose of the NSS camp was put forth by Mr. Rahul Padalkar, Program

Officer for NSS Unit of AISSMS. The programme proceeded with different speeches given by

the guests present for the ceremony. The opening ceremony was concluded by recital of Vande

Mataram.

Opening ceremony of Special camp held at Hivare village.

Date: 22/1/2018

SAVE FORT PROGRAMME

During NSS special camp, our NSS student had visit to Purandar Fort which is very near to

our adapted Hivare village, Taluka Saswad. During visit our students tried to clean the way

of Purandar Fort. Our NSS team has also done tree plantation at hill point below the fort.

Our intention of tree plantation at Purandar fort was tocontribute to environment by providing

oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and

thereby supporting the life of Purandar fort.

Date: 22/1/2018

CULTURAL ACTIVITY

The cultural event conducted in the evening at the Village Temple.The purpose of the

programme was to encourage the freedom of expression amongst the villagers. The main theme

of the event was traditional art performances. The villagers responded with great enthusiasm.

The children gave outstanding dance performances, recited poetry and sung songs which

conveyed a social message. The programme was successful in proving the spirit of the people

living in rural areas. Music and poetry was also organized and it was embraced and cherished by

one and all. The programme concluded at 8:30pm with the recital of Vande Mataram.

Cultural activity at Hivare village

Cultural activity at Hivare village

Date: 23/1/2018 HANDWRITING COMPETITION

The NSS Unit conducted a Hand writing competition for school students at Hivare village. The

students of standard 1st to 8th standard were participated in the competition. Draft for writing was

given in Marathi.Students were provided with the papers and were instructed about the rules of

the competition.

The handwriting latter were evaluated by their school teachers and our NSS students and staff

unanimously and the winners were declared. The prize distribution was conducted on 26th

January after flag hosting at school.

Drawing Competition for Class 5 to 8 Standard

Drawing Competition for Class 1 to 4 Standard

Date: 23/01/2018

CASHLESS AWARENESS PROGRAMME

The Digital India programme is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision

to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.Government of

India has taken measures to promote a cashless economy through digital payments. In the view

of this our NSS students were able to collect the information regarding awareness and use of

ATM and cashless transaction during survey of Hivare village. During survey our NSS student

explained the people of different families about various methods of cashless transaction such as

pre-paid cards, debit cards etc. We have also organized special awareness programme in the

evening for villagers on Cashless/Digital India. In this programme we have sensitized the

villagers to access and use of electronic payment system. Our NSS programme officer had

explained the importance of digital payment, advantages of it and different modes of digital

payment and services.

Cashless awareness programme during special camp at Hivare village

Date: 24/01/2018

SURVEY OF VILLAGE

Survey of the Hivare village is conducted by the students of NSS during special camp. In this

survey, each student has given 5 survey form which is filled according to the information given

by the respective villagers. 25 members of the NSS camp has collected the information from

each houses. 125 forms has been filled. Common information regarding the village and locality

is mentioned at the beginning of each form. The printed forms contained questions regarding

population of the house, occupation of the family members, questions considering the education

and qualification of the family members and the benefits received from the welfare of the village.

Questions about the household items and the housing was also asked regarding better sanitary

facilities. The survey form also includes the complete information of the villagers, family

members, income source and etc.

Date 24/01/2018

ORGAN DONATION PROGRAMME

India is struggling with acute shortage of organs for transplantation and estimated more than

million people suffer with end stage organ failure. In the view of this we have organized organ

donation awareness programme for villagers in the evening. In this programme our NSS students

given the information about organ donation to everyone to encourage them to become organ

donor and also informed to register on site http://www.organindia.org/ to become organ donor.

Organ donation programme during NSS special camp at Hivare village

Date: 25/01/2018

HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME

A medical health care camp had been set up in Hivare, Saswad on 25th February 2018 by the

NSS students of AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune. In the camp, proper medical treatment of

the people of Hivre and nearby area was done and remedial measures were provided, all free of

cost, including the basic medicines required for an early recovery. The aim of the health camp

was to administer Health Awareness and provide health counseling.

The four co-ordinators LalitKasar, AkshayPabale, NazneenPathan and Rima Ubale and a team of

doctors from Saswad government hospital including head Dr. Shinde conducted the camp with

which included General Physical examination, Blood Pressure check-up, BMI check-up, Blood

Sugar check-up, Hemoglobin Check-up. Necessary medical advice and precautionary measures

were given to the students.

The students were given the task of taking down the details of the people who came for this

health check-up and guide the people for the same. The people encouraged to do simple activities

on a regular basis to get rid of the excessive body pain. Check-up was performed on every

patient. After that, they were sent to their respective doctors where they were appropriately given

the right directions regarding their health. The doctors carefully listened to the problems that

patients were facing and provided an appropriate solution to cure it. Majority of the people were

suffering from chronic joint pain and high/low blood pressure.

The camp lasted for four hours, from 10am to 2pm. More than 150 people attended the camp.

The talk was followed by the different queries that villagers asked with respect to the

consultation to understand their health related concerns and help them. This session was further

followed by counselling in group where in similar set of problems were dealt together.

The teachers helped in the successful completion of the camp by providing the doctors the

required information. The villagers too were very enthusiastic and attentive.

Health Awareness programme during NSS special camp at Hivare village

Date: 26/01/2018

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

Our NSS students were celebrated the republic day at Zilla Parishad School Hivare. All students

were present during Flag hosting at school. At the end of flag hosting, gift distribution ceremony

for the handwriting competitions which was held on dated 23/01/2018 at primary and secondary

school was done by hand of Sarpanch of Hivare village.

Republic Day Celebration during Special camp at School of Hivare Village

Date: 26/01/2018

“STREET PLAY AND DRAMA ON SAVE THE GIRL CHILD”.

This was the last cultural programme organized by our NSS students during special camp village

HIWARE. The evening started with Performance of Villager’s Children by singing songs, Dance

followed by the speech on “IMPORTANCE OF PURANDAR” by special guest Ms.Karishma

Shabbier Shaikh followed by the Street play performed by NSS students unit which was full of

emotions and drama. The theme of street play was “SAVE THE GIRL CHILD”. The main

intention of street play and dram was to spread the massage and awareness about girl child and

her role in life. This drama not only spread awareness but also it attained the hearts of villages by

tears in their eyes. The programme concluded at 8:30pm with the recital of Vande Mataram.

Date: 27/01/2018

The Closing Ceremony

The closing ceremony of special camp held on dated 27/01/2018 at 6.30 PM. In this all the

activities and events conducted during 7 day Special camp were summarized by the Mr. Rahul R.

Padalkar, Program officer of NSS Unit. Sarpanch of the Hivare village expressed his views and

opinions regarding our NSS students and the activities which were carried out during 7 day

camp. Sarpanch has appreciated our NSS students and disciplines during 7 days of camp. The

vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Vidya Wable, teacher Incharge in NSS camp.

Mr. R. R. Padalkar Dr. A. R. Madgulkar

NSS PROGRAM OFFICER Principal