Self Defence Workshop for Women at Yamuna Khadar
(3rd April, 2019)
NSS Hansraj organised a Self Defence Workshop for women at Yamuna Khadar slum on April 3, 2019 in collaboration with The Delhi Police. The women were taught different methods of self defence and were educated about their rights which are very important in today's world considering the fact that most of them might be going through some sort of abuse knowingly or unknowingly. NSS Hansraj for past few years has been closely working with families and inhabitants of 'Yamuna Khadar' slum, organising various workshops, literacy and awareness drives from time to time, aiming at strengthening inhabitants of the area at various levels. Immediate attention needs to be paid to a topic like women safety in our country. Not only the authorities, but also the women and the society need to prepare themselves, for which, NSS Hansraj provides a helping hand. We would like to extend our gratitude to 'God Gives Everything' NGO, headed by Poonam ma'am and Ashish sir for their constant support.
Fire Safety Workshop and Seminar
(2nd April, 2019)
Recognising the lax attitude towards safety in the minds of individuals today, NSS Hansraj took the initiative to organise a fire safety workshop a few days ago. Three fire safety officers from Roopnagar Fire Station visited our college with the goal of conveying much needed precautionary fire safety measures to our volunteers and other interested college students. They instructed the students on what to do in case a fire breaks out, and the ways to prevent such a thing from even happening. Additionally, a fire safety workshop was also organised, where students were guided regarding how to operate fire safety equipments. All the volunteers participated in all the activities with extreme enthusiasm and absorbed everything that was presented to them with great interest. It was an enriching experience and everyone left feeling more confident in their own safety.
College Campus Cleanliness Drive
(13th March, 2019)
NSS Hansraj today conducted a College Campus Cleanliness Drive and cleaned leftovers such as paper bits, posters and banners after the recently concluded college fest Confluence '19. The aim of this drive wasn't only to make the campus clean but also spread awareness among the students for cleanliness, hygiene and proper sanitation. It is also a message for all the college going students who find exploring fests amazing yet overlook their duties regarding cleanliness and dumping of wastes into the dustbin. We believe we have taken one step in the right direction and would request everyone to join this initiative. Let's enjoy the fest seasons while keeping the campus neat and clean.
UTSAV'19
(9th March, 2019)
The aura of music, the shimmer of decorations, the aroma of cuisines, the delight of games and the co-operation of beautiful hearts - that's to sum up the Annual Fest UTSAV '19 of NSS Hansraj. NSS Hansraj successfully celebrated Utsav 2019 on the 9th of March. It was a steaming event, highly awaited and straight from the hearts of hard-working volunteers. As one entered the celebrations, the first ones to welcome were the vibrant paper hangings suspended elegantly over the celebration area. There was something to cater to everyone's interests - exciting Bollywood games for the game lovers, delicious Chaap for the foodies, and exquisite artworks ranging from bookmarks, posters, purses to candles for the artlovers. Also, there was a photobooth stall in the shape of a truck which served to be a key attraction of the fest. The treasure hunt saw highly enthusiastic participations. The people grooved to music in the "Let's Nacho" game stall performing the hooksteps of popular songs. Meanwhile, others expressed their views about menstruation in the Padman challenge. The games were applauded by all for how well they amalgated the fun and engaging factor with awareness of social responsibility. Moreover, there were stalls of different DU colleges namely NSS Lakshmibai, Enactus Maitreyi, CDF Motilal Nehru College and a special stall by the NSS Hansraj Jugnu team. The feedback collected from the visitors was really motivating as they praised the work of the NSS team as they got to know about the initiatives of NSS Hansraj. Finally, the whole team of NSS Hansraj would like to extend its thanks to all the visitors for showing up for the event and turning this humble initiative into a grand and admirable success. Also, without the cooperation from the volunteers, it would not have been possible to manage this event in such an efficient and effective manner. Thank you all, we hope to see you at Utsav 2020!
Poster Making Competition
UTSAV'19
(8th March, 2019)
Amidst the countless fundamental responsibilites and duties, the necessity to cast a vote still stands at the peak. On the 8th of March, NSS Hansraj organised a Poster Making Competition on the topic "Rock Enroll - cast your vote and rock the world" to spread awareness among people to exercise their "right to vote". The event turned out to be successful with the dedication and efforts put in by each participant. The first position was secured by Pratibha Singh from Ramjas College. NSS Hansraj thanks one and all for their contribution through creativity to this cause and wills to organise many such events in the future to encourage people to take a step forward.
Road Safety Workshop
(7th March, 2019)
'Precaution is better than cure.' NSS Hansraj recently organised a Road Safety Workshop on 7th March, 2019 in earnest collaboration with the Road Safety Department of Delhi Police. The informative seminar was headed by ASI Rakesh Kumar and HC Sachin Kumar and informed the attendees about the importance of following safety rules on the road, along with some crucial guidelines which need to be kept in mind for the safety and well being of all. The seminar experienced a great footfall and the volunteers took away a great deal of learning from the same. After all it is true that 'speed thrills but kills.' We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Delhi Traffic Police and our volunteers for their service and support.
Career Counseling Session
(7th March, 2019)
A career counseling session was organised on March 7 for the students of classes 10 and 12. It was conducted by Ms. Anju Sharda, a social worker and counsellor. She elaborated on various government policies that provide aid for higher education as well as vocational training. Students were also briefed about different career choices by her and Ms. Rajkumari. The session ended with the felicitation of the members of SAFE (Social Awareness for Education) NGO by the NSS President and the Padhaku Head.
UTSAV At Yamuna Khadar
(5th March, 2019)
The bright sun shone in unison with the high spirits that NSS Hansraj carried - all ready to radiate the lives of our brothers and sisters at Yamuna Khadar to celebrate Utsav 2019. The day began amidst excitement as volunteers reached Yamuna Khadar around 9 A.M. to light up the day. The volunteers lit up the area with beautiful decorations and hangings. An oral hygiene awareness session was conducted for the children at the commencement followed by fun activities for them. Besides putting up a fun big 'Columbus' ride, we began with the races for our kids. Quite vibrant with the energies that they hold, we saw amazing participation in tyre race and sprint race. The winners were appreciated with lovely prizes. Meanwhile, the tasty gulab jamun and chole bhature began attracting the inhabitants in large numbers, garnering praises and spreading smiles on everyone's faces. As the sun came overhead, we soon began with our next set of competitions for adults starting with a stitching contest which saw enthusiastic participations and pretty frocks. The best entries were awarded for their creativity. It was followed by an awareness seminar regarding menstrual health, which was attended by a number of female inhabitants of the slum. Keeping in mind the crucial importance of hygiene and sanitation, NSS Hansraj also organised cleanliness and personal hygiene contests, and the top three cleanest houses were acclaimed with prizes. The event concluded by a plant sapling donation drive, wherein we inspired people to increase green cover around their house. It was followed by the final discussion with the volunteers regarding their experience and the positivity that they encountered spreading smiles and happiness. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers for their dedicated efforts which helped us make this event a great success.
Plogging Drive
(23rd February, 2019)
Moving forward with the 'Swachh Bharat Mission', N.S.S. Hansraj successfully conducted a 'Plogging Drive' on 23rd February, 2019. The volunteers began from the Main Gate of the College to go around the college campus and covered three different routes, including some nearby parks. The drive started at 8:00 A.M. and everyone took part in the drive enthusiastically. The remarkable enterprise received a sensational response from the masses. As the volunteers told the joggers about their motive, the joggers also enthusiastically got involved in the initiative and even promised to keep doing this in the future. This effort of the N.S.S. received open-mouthed praise from all the onlookers. We are extremely grateful for the wholehearted cooperation by all the volunteers.
Animal Food Donation Drive
(19th February, 2019)
'We make a life by what we give.' NSS Hansraj added one more golden feather to its crown by organising an Animal Food Donation Drive which is an extension of the renowned Project Aahar. The primary motive of Project Aahar is to channelize the leftover food from PGs and hostels to our needy brothers and sisters who are unable to manage a 2-time meal. After the success of Aahar, we extended our support and love to animals through Animal Food Donation Drive by collecting animal foods and green vegetables from college students and donating these to stray dogs, cats and cattle in the streets. The volunteers participate in the donation drive on a regular basis, and contribute to eliminating hunger across species. The satisfaction we receive from works like this inspire us to take part in social service with more enthusiasm and pleasure. We would like to thank all those who donated food for animals, and our volunteers for their dedicated efforts!
Visit to Arya Mahila Vridh Ashram
Love Week Day 8
(15th February, 2019)
NSS Hansraj organised a visit to Arya Mahila Vridh Ashram, an old age home for women to mark the concluding day of Love Week 2019, with much love and gratitude. It started with an interactive session with the residents both on an emotional and overwhelming note. There were dance sessions and a relieving game of Antakshari which brought in a diverse taste of joy to one and all. The members also arranged cake cutting to add in a little more happiness to the lives of these wonderful Ladies, shouldering the burdens of life but never forgetting to rejoice its blessings! Refreshments and photographs ended the visit but never-ending and eternal were the memories and stories, that every member brought back!
Visit To The Prabha Autistic School
Love Week Day 7
(13th February, 2019)
In a strive to spread love and care, NSS Hansraj visited the Prabha Autistic School to interact and engage with children with special needs. The visit commenced with melodies flowing all around, when the volunteers engaged the kids in musical games, and lively dances. To showcase the creative streak inherent in these young minds, a clay modelling session was also organised which saw shapes of all sizes and nature ranging from snowmen to animals. It was followed by some radiant performances by the kids which were received with great warmth by the volunteers. A series of fun games came to an end with a heart fulfilling experience as the volunteers helped feed the kids and gifted them stationery kits and tiffin boxes. We hope this event goes a long way in establishing that every child is special, and no structural barrier - physical or mental - should let you deter from your dreams. We would like to thank the staff at the Prabha Autistic School and our volunteers for their support.
Visit to the All India Federation of the Deaf
Love Week Day 6
(12th February, 2019)
In the spirit of spreading love and inclusivity, NSS Hansraj organised a successful visit to the All India Federation of the Deaf, an organisation dedicated to being a sanctuary for those who are hard of hearing, providing vocational training to the hearing impaired underprivileged sections of our society. The volunteers were first given a tour of the area and introduced to the different classrooms and halls where activities such as sewing, photography, basic computer training and thread-making were taught and carried out with full vigour. Then, our volunteers brought out the entertainment! We played various games with the members: signal musical chairs, the action game, the balloon game and much more! It was a series of wonderful, interactive and heartwarming sessions. And after all the fun was over, we provided refreshments in form of Frooti and samosas, and distributed diaries and notebooks with heartfelt messages written on the covers. All in all, it was a delightful experience which lit up the souls of both the volunteers and the members of the foundation!
Visit To The Earth Saviours Foundation
Love Week Day 5
(11th February, 2019)
Adhering to the notion of spreading smiles carrying the legacy of Love Week further, NSS Hansraj visited The Earth Saviours Foundation, an organisation providing shelter to homeless and needy people, meanwhile catering remedial measures for their maladies. The event took a forward step up by a mass interactive session between the team and the residents. Chuckles of joy and happiness started dispersing as the interaction proceeded, which then was followed by a gaming and dancing session. The meeting turned out to be a two-way street as everyone was very supportive and interactive. As the clock striked to lunch timings, the volunteers zealously served the lunch to the beneficiaries. NSS Hansraj focuses primarily over bringing eternal joy into the lap of unprivileged which is achieved by such events during the Love Week. We would like to thank all the volunteers for their time and enthusiastic efforts!.
Visit to Yamuna Khadar Slum
Love Week Day 4
(10th February, 2019)
Celebrating the virtues of love and acceptance, NSS Hansraj organised another visit to Yamuna Khadar Slum and organised a number of events, spreading joy and putting smiles on the faces of people of the locality. The event began with a quiz organised for children on sanitation, general hygiene and computer literacy. Similarly, a parallel quiz was organised for the elders of the locality on general issues and sanitation, it was followed by 'Anatakshari Competition' for elders and top performers were awarded 1 kg of rice and paintings made by our volunteers. The activity was followed by several other activities including - 'Tell a Joke', 'Freeze Dance' and 'Constellation' for kids, the winners of the games were awarded. The day ended with lots of laughter, beaming faces and smiles resonating with our idea of reaching out to all who need love and acceptance this 'Love Week'.
Visit to ShaktiVahini
Love Week Day 3
(9th February, 2019)
We, at NSS Hansraj, feel immense pleasure in sharing the happiness of another successful and socially concerned visit to 'ShaktiVahini', an NGO which works closely with high-risk groups. The visit started with brief introduction between volunteers and their members, followed by a small session on HIV-AIDS, its causes and prevention along with myths associated with it. This was followed by powerpoint presentations which comprehensively described the establishment of GB road, brothels and how are they regulated. Various games like antakshari, spoon and balloon games, balance the coin game were also played by everyone present there. Amidst this, we also distributed sweets and gifts to everyone in order to spread some love. The event concluded with a song dedicated to each and everyone present there which engraved some beautiful memories in every heart.
Blood Donation Camp
Love Week Day 2
(8th February, 2019)
Continuing the legacy of Love Week, NSS Hansraj organised a blood donation camp which was open to everyone who wished to donate blood and save lives. The camp was organised in collaboration with AIIMS, BloodConnect, and CanKids, and received a warm response. We recorded a total of 84 successful blood donations, hence showcasing the success of the camp. The blood donated shall be channelised to children who're suffering from childhood cancers at Cankids. The volunteers and donors also made sure to leave their heartfelt messages to the children at Cankids to infuse them with hope and vigour to fight their illness. We would like to extend our thanks to the staff at AIIMS, BloodConnect and Cankids for their support! Thanks is also due for our volunteers for their drive and enthusiasm!
Visit to Rashtriya Prigya Drishti Sansthan
Love Week Day 1
(7th February, 2019)
NSS Hansraj commenced the Love Week with an intimate visit to Rashtriya Prigya Drishti Sansthan, an organization that caters to look after the blind. The smiles that spread across their faces as soon as the team reached the destination was overwhelming. As the volunteers began interacting with them, we soon heard happy voices which for long had remained silent. Talents overflowed as we heard melodious voices lighting up the small antakshari that we arranged for them, which was followed up by a 'Guess the song' competition. The activities soon took a playful turn when the volunteers engaged their audiences in shayari, poems and stand up comic acts to brighten up everyone's mood. The volunteers had a wonderful time, and the feedback that we received from the blind people staying in the organisation made everyone feel glad. Thanks is due for our volunteers and the core committee of the Rashtriya Prigya Drishti Sanshthan for their enthusiasm and continuous support.
First Aid Workshop In Yamuna Khadar
(2rd February, 2019)
We, at NSS Hansraj, realise the need for sensitising people regarding accidents and mishaps happening everyday, and the thousands of lives that are lost due to absence of primary first aid knowledge in people. Tackling the same issue, N.S.S. Hansraj conducted a First Aid Workshop in Yamuna Khadar Slum, wherein the residents were made aware of adopting primary measures for frequent emergencies. The campaign was led by Dr. Satish from Chacha Nehru Government Hospital explaining the general mishaps like dog bite, sudden chills, burns, breathing difficulties and the curative nursing for each. He also engaged with the questions from the masses regarding the same. In parallel, a sensitisation programme about general health, aimed at children, was also conducted and was received warmly. N.S.S aspires to spread utmost awareness amongst the slum dwellers so that they can be able to tackle any minor accident meanwhile averting any further damage. We would like to thank Dr. Satish and our volunteers for their everlasting support and contribution!
Project Manzar
(29th January, 2019)
The Social Entrepreneurship Wing inaugurated its stitching camp at Anand Parbat in collaboration with Enactus Ramjas lately, namely Project Manzar. The occasion was joyous, as the wing strives to make it a successful attempt towards improving the social and economic status of women living in the neighbourhood. NSS Hansraj aims at helping the unprivileged poor ladies by employing them to sew bags for which all the raw materials along with sewing machines are provided by the organizers. Neighbourhood women collect at the workplace in their allotted day hours and sew bags and get paid accordingly. All the profit that is earned on selling those bags is used for the betterment of these women. NSS endeavours to remove poverty by making these women self-reliant so they can work and earn for themselves through the move; hence making society a better place to live for all.
Voting Pledge Ceremony
(25th January, 2019)
NSS Hansraj organised a voting pledge ceremony to commemorate the National Voters' Day, and to sensitise people about the immense power that their vote carries. The event saw students and staff from myriad backgrounds coming together in a sense of community, to pledge to excercise their vote in a judicious manner. The event was graced by the graceful persona of our Principal, Dr. Rama and Mr. Ram Avatar Tyagi, the S.H.O. of Maurice Nagar Police Station, along with Sh. Priyadarshini, the Manager of Canara Bank, Hansraj College. The event did go a long way to sensitise people about their electoral power, and inspired them to make change by voting. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all guests of honour for taking time out from their schedules, and our volunteers for their help and support!
Seminar on Organ Donation
(17th January, 2019)
It is rightly said that you should not think of organ donation as giving up a part of yourself to keep a stranger alive rather it's a stranger assimilating you in entirety to keep a part of you alive. NSS Hansraj organised a seminar on Organ Donation on 17th January, 2019 which was addressed by Ms. Sunayana Arora Singh from Organ India, Parashar Foundation, through which she brought up the importance of organ and tissue donation. The interactive session culminated with queries put up by the students to bring the best out of the seminar conducted. A visual presentation was also given to impart a great deal of knowledge to stress upon the need of organ donation. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Sunayana Arora Singh, Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht - our programme officer, and all the volunteers who attended the session
Computer Literacy Programme
(13th January, 2019)
NSS Hansraj carried forward with the Computer Literacy Programme on 13th January 2019. With the increasing importance of computers in our daily lives, NSS volunteers joined hands to teach the students of slum areas about computers. The course has been planned to start with basics like different computer parts, interface, and switching on and off, and then moving on to navigation, typing, internet browsing and applications like Microsoft Word. The programme is planned to be carried on alternate Sundays and this session was a great success. We would like to thank our volunteers for their indispensable support!
Swacch Bharat Internship Programme
(11th January, 2019)
Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them. - Benjamin Disraeli NSS Hansraj celebrated the hard work put in by the students who interned under the Swachh Bharat Internship Programme by Government of India in the summer of 2018. The internship programme was a step to ensure that the youth of the country makes the rural areas aware of the importance of hygiene and sanitation through field work, and hence devising solutions for the same. The programme head started with a moving address by Dr. Monika Koul regarding 'The Swachh Bharat Campaign', in which she underlined the various aspects of the movement and their crucial importance to our society. It was followed by the interns sharing their experience with the audience through presentations and speech addresses. The event was concluded by the awarding of the certificates by Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht and Dr. Monika Koul to various participants, followed by a vote of thanks. We would like to thank Dr. Romila Ma'am, Dr. Monika Koul Ma'am and our volunteers for marking the event with their gracious presence.
Donation Drive of Woollen Clothes
(26th December, 2018)
The winters are knocking at the door as Delhi gets prepared for another season of chilling, spine freezing winter. While we might be cosy, comfortable in the warmth of our own homes, do we realise the plight of the ones that do not have means to cover themselves on the streets? NSS Hansraj has always endeavoured to extend a helping hand towards our downtrodden brethren of Yamuna Khadar Slum Area, and along the same lines, we conducted a donation drive of woollen clothes on 16th December 2018. The woollen clothes and blankets that were donated at 'The Wall of the Kindness' were distributed to the needy as they blessed us with radiant smiles and warmth. Thanks are due to the staff and students of the college for donating the clothes, your contribution shall always be cherished, the smiles of the needy always reminding us of the same.
Winter Cloth Collection Drive
(26th November, 2018)
Cold days, warm hearts and charitable hands when together, bring the sweetest smiles on innocent faces. NSS Hansraj is overwhelmed with the feeling of 'sukoon' as we organized a winter clothes collection drive in the college and were imbursed with loads of love and woollens from students and staff members, who contributed to this noble deed with all their hearts. The flight of happiness and 'sukoon' took off on 26th November, 11:00 P.M. on the streets of Barfkhana, Ghantaghar, Shaktinagar Chowk and Vijay Nagar when the collected clothes, blankets, jackets and other woollen stuff was donated to our brothers and sisters on the streets without proper resources to keep them warm in cold nights. The warmth of the smiles of our peers on the streets filled us with immense energy and satisfaction. The most recognised proverbs that we all have been hearing since childhood that "charity begins at home" and "sharing is caring" were brought to life as we felt immersed in those emotions.
Project Aahar
(9th November, 2018)
Squander less, feed more. With Project Aahar, share love galore! It is rather too painful to see hundreds of homeless and poor people go to bed with an unfilled stomach each day. It is even more depressing to not be able to extend a helping hand and watch these people starve miserably. But, no more! The Environment and Disaster Management Wing of NSS Hansraj College brings to you Project Aahar! A programme that has now been functional for two whole months, Project Aahar aims at providing nutritious food to these underprivileged individuals by channelising the excess food collected from various PGs and student accommodations all across the Delhi University campus such as Stanza Living PG, Mannat PG and Shreya PG to be channelised to areas like Ghanta Ghar which are typically inhabited by such people. These food drives are conducted at around 10 in the night with volunteers and coordinators of the numerous wings collecting the extra food that would otherwise have been discarded, and distributing it among children, women and other vulnerable sections of the aforementioned areas. On Diwali, under the same program, we also donated sweets to these brothers and sisters of ours on this festive occasion. We offer our sincere thanks to all the contributors of this sublime cause. To see the smiles of gratitude and love pouring out from the faces of the less privileged, is indeed a pleasure indescribable in words and thus, Team NSS Hansraj invites each one of you to participate in this noble initiative!
Diwali Eve At Yamuna Khadar
(6th November, 2018)
Stepping up from the usual celebrations confined to the college walls and homes, we made sure that the festivities trickle down to the ground seed where all the inhabitants of the Yamuna Khadar slum came together, and celebrated Diwali as a community. NSS Hansraj visited Yamuna Khader slum area on the Diwali Eve and made it a joyful one by lightening some diyas with the slum dwellers. Having decorated the entire slum area, we also made sure to dance to our favourite groove with the kids. The masses were also made aware of the mythological reasoning behind Diwali, and were advised not to burn crackers as well. The celebrations culminated with the distribution of food items, and the extension of best wishes to all. We are glad to have wiped out the darkness through the lightening of those diyas, and to have marked their lives with colours and celebrations. A Happy Diwali to everyone, let's celebrate this Diwali by celebrating it with everyone, because that's what its true essence is, right?
Unity Pledge and Run for Unity
(29th October, 2018)
In order to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of the 'Iron Man of India'- Sardar Vallabhai Patel, NSS organised a gathering of volunteers and the core team members to take 'Unity Pledge' and 'Integrity Pledge'. With the enthusiastic turn out of over 50 members, it was pledged by all to uphold the values of 'Unity in Diversity' and develop the same harmony and respect for every community, religion and tradition to follow the footsteps of this selfless leader and stand together for a United India. The 'Integrity Pledge' too was a subtle reminder of the absolute necessity of integrating a diverse country like ours in every scenario. The pledge taking ceremony was followed by a 'Run for Unity' programme, which commemorated the very ethics and values that we stand for. We would love to thank all the volunteers for their enthusiastic support!
Computer Literacy Programme
(29th October, 2018)
We, at NSS Hansraj, take great pride in sharing with you all the success of the third session of the computer literacy programme held on this Sunday in the Yamuna Khadar Slum area. In the modern era where computers are indispensable to our existence, little do we pay attention to the fact that the inhabitants of slums do not have access to computer systems unlike us. These children usually don't know as to how to deal with these complex systems. To nurture the very roots of our society, our volunteers took a great initiative to spread basic computer skills like MS-Word, Ms- Excel and how to switch on and off a computer system. This is indeed a pride-worthy step towards ensuring that the children could walk shoulder to shoulder with their spirits as well as heads held high.
Diwali Mela
(25th October, 2018)
The radiance of lanterns, the shimmer of glitters, the aroma of cuisines, the delight of games and the cooperation of beautiful hearts - that's to sum up the Diwali Mela of N.S.S. Hansraj. N.S.S. Hansraj successfully celebrated the Diwali Mela 2018 on the 25th of October. There was something to cater to everyone's interests - a plethora of delicious food for the foodies, exciting games for the game lovers and exquisite artworks ranging from paintings to lanterns for art-lovers. Not to forget, the charm of the festivities was a very exciting game of Mario functioning as a video booth, which was also extremely beautiful to gaze at and had been created by the efforts of diligent volunteers. Finally, the whole team of N.S.S. Hansraj would like to extend its gratitude to all the visitors and turning this humble initiative into a grand success and contributing for a noble cause. Also without the cooperation from the volunteers, it would not have been possible to put up an event at such a huge scale. We would love to thank you all, and hope to see you again at Diwali Mela 2019!
Nukkad Natak in Yamuna Khadar
(7th October, 2018)
A street theatre performance was organised by NSS Hansraj for the inhabitants of the Yamuna Khadar slum area. The Nukkad Natak, "Wajood", performed by Sukhmanch Theatre Group, explored different gender roles and the inherent need to acknowledge these identities and to do away with every form of discrimination. The plot also dealt with the importance of breaking down numerous social stereotypes which restrict women from voicing their opinions even to this day. With the hope of building a more inclusive society which embraces people for "who they are", NSS Hansraj hopes to witness and undertake many more such events in the days to come!
Visit to Bachchon Ka Ghar
(1st October, 2018)
To mark the culmination of the 'Joy Of Giving' week, Team NSS Hansraj visited 'Bachchon Ka Ghar', an orphanage in Daryaganj. Beginning with an interactive session with the children, we organized a drawing activity for these innocent minds, the theme for which was the ambition of the children. The volunteers also helped the members of the orphanage in serving food. Having relished the food, the children joined the team of volunteers in playing 'Jump In, Jump Out', a game that made the little ones roar with laughter. Team NSS also donated rice and bedsheets to the underprivileged. It is with immense sincerity and pleasure, that we thank the staff at 'Bachchon Ka Ghar' for their cooperation and, the volunteers for being so sensitive to the needs of others and investing their time and effort.
Visit to Humsafar Trust
(30th September, 2018)
Embarking upon the legacy of the 'Joy of Giving' Week, NSS Hansraj felt ecstatic to visit 'Humsafar Trust', an organisation working for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The visit started off with discussions regarding the Section 377 and how the conservative Colonial Law had been such a threat to the dignity of the LGBTQ+ before its decriminalisation lately, which was followed by discussions about HIV-AIDS. To make the event fun-filled, the volunteers relished to play Pictionary and Antakshari with the members of the community. A token of love, in the form of a rainbow coloured heart badge, was also gifted to the Trust. The visit came to its culmination with the cutting of the cake to commemorate the decriminalisation of Section 377. Thanks are due to the Humsafar Trust and our enthusiastic volunteers!
Visit to CanSupport
(29th September, 2018)
'There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.' On the third day of 'Joy of Giving Week', NSS Hansraj organised a visit to CanSupport, an organisation working wholeheartedly for the happiness and care for cancer patients. The visit commenced with volunteers interacting with them in a lively manner, and also engaging them in fun games of Antakshari. What followed was an exultant session of dance, grooving to musical notes. The volunteers also initiated a discussion about the happy memories in their lives, so as to instil in them a sense of strength to battle their illness, and also donated fruits, juices and biscuits. Having had a sense of fulfilment after the visit, the event did end on a positive note for all! We would love to extend our gratitude to the staff of CanSupport for their eternal support!
Visit to Azadpur branch of Noida Deaf Society
(28th September, 2018)
"Of all the languages in the world, smile is the most powerful, effective and inclusive." On the second day, NSS Hansraj took the flags of 'Joy of Giving' week to the Azadpur branch of Noida Deaf Society, a school for the speech and hearing impaired children. The NSS team was greeted by sixty beautiful children and eleven trainers at the school. After an introductory session, the children were divided into three groups and gathered in different classrooms to indulge in fun games and activities. From urging them to paint their dreams on a paper to playing an innovative signal Musical chair, Memory tiling and the Elephant in the group, we made sure the special day is equally recreational and educational for the children. The visit ended with the prize distribution where the children taught us how to smile for your friends' success and how to clap so loud so as to make sure that the children were actually able to listen to the same. We thank the trainers at the school for their cooperation and help, the volunteers for their enthusiastic response and the children for teaching us so much about human values in so little time.
Visit to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram
(28th September, 2018)
"Without respecting its past, the present cannot look forward to a promising future." The volunteers of NSS Hansraj started the 'Joy of Giving' week by taking the blessings of the elderly residing at Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. The volunteers were briefed by the authorities about the plight of senior citizens who are abandoned by their next of kin. They narrated some of their past experiences in the field which were both heart-breaking and eye-opening. The volunteers visited the medical ward of the old age home where the patients were under constant surveillance of the doctors and nurses, and were received with wide smiles and divine blessings in the resting ward where they spent about an hour and a half interacting with them and dancing to the tunes of their favourite songs. The realisation that followed the interaction was really intriguing - the abandoned senior citizens who live in old age homes have lots of stories to tell and talents to display, but they seldom come across the ready-to-listen ears and welcoming eyes. The visit that rather started with a lot of energy and enthusiasm left the entire team with tearful eyes and in a state of introspection - of the society's behaviour towards those who paved its path of success and glory.
Computer Literacy in Yamuna Khadar
(27th September, 2018)
N.S.S. Hansraj recently organised a computer literacy programme in the Yamuna Khadar slum area. Computers have come to be indispensable to the modern world, and keeping that in mind, some basic information about the computer and its functions was imparted to the youth of the slum. The basic course dealt with switching a computer on and off, with navigation, internet browsing and applications like MS word. The programme would be carried forward on every alternate Sunday of the month. N.S.S. looks forward to this initiative wholeheartedly!
Flash Mob on Plastic Waste Prevention
(24th September, 2018)
NSS Hansraj commemorated NSS Day to mark the celebrations of the inherent values of our eternal goal! A Flash Mob was conducted on Plastic Waste Prevention, in College Campus as well as at the Vishvavidyalaya Metro Station. The enthusiastic participants sensitised people by holding the spectators spellbound by their stunning way of spreading awareness. Moreover, a 'Best Out of Waste' competition was organised in which the creative volunteers created beautiful artefacts out of waste, transforming trash articles like plastic bottles, cups etc to some very useful commodities. Also, a 'Plogging Drive', an activity wherein trash is collected alongside jogging, was organised in which the hard-working volunteers gathered at the college gate before the commencement of classes and cleaned the surrounding area. It was a very enthusiastic effort as the volunteers worked very tirelessly. We would like to convey our thanks to the volunteers for their enthusiastic support!
Survey in Yamuna Khadar
(23rd September, 2018)
The Rural Development and The Environment and Disaster Management wings of NSS Hansraj joined hands to organise a survey for the inhabitants of Yamuna Khadar lately. The survey aimed at identifying the number of households possessing Aadhar and ration cards. The volunteers from both the wings came to the following conclusion - Almost all the inhabitants hold Aadhar cards but a relatively less number of them are ration card holders. The drinking water supplied is usually clean but the sole source, a hand pump, usually proves to be inadequate for the entire slum population. Meanwhile, the volunteers from the Environment Wing also sensitised people about the importance of maintaining hygienic surroundings, and regarding a contest wherein the cleanest household in the slum would be awarded attractive prizes. The survey, indeed, provided us with statistical insights into the status quo of the developments in the slum. We would like to thank all the volunteers for their dedicated response!
Computer Literacy Programme
(22nd September, 2018)
N.S.S. Hansraj recently organised a computer literacy programme in the Yamuna Khadar slum area. Computers have come to be indispensable to the modern world, and keeping that in mind, some basic information about the computer and its functions was imparted to the youth of the slum. The basic course dealt with switching a computer on and off, with navigation, internet browsing and applications like MS word. The programme would be carried forward on every alternate Sunday of the month. N.S.S. looks forward to this initiative wholeheartedly!
Cleanliness Drive
(18th September, 2018)
"Elections remind us not only of our rights but the responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy." Hansraj College went into the polls for Students' Union with great enthusiasm and fervour this year as well. But, unfortunately, the election campaign left the campus in shambles, because of thousands of pamphlets and posters used to promote the candidates, scattered on roads and in the college grounds. Continuing the mission of cleanliness, NSS Hansraj took onto the initiative and launched a 'Cleanliness Drive' around the campus where volunteers collected the same to be disposed off to suitable sites. The drive was appreciated by the teachers and students alike. We'd like to thank all the volunteers for their enthusiastic participation!
Movie Screening in Yamuna Khadar
(14th September, 2018)
NSS Hansraj has always endeavoured to play an active role in the development of children. Along the same lines, we screened the movie 'I am Kalam' to our brethren of Yamuna Khadar slum. As the movie progressed, we found the kids captivated by the enthralling scenes and thoroughly interested till the end. 10 of our volunteers who accompanied, interacted with the kids after the screening, engaging them in an interactive session. Kids showcased a great response to all the questions they were asked with enthusiasm and zeal, promising to study hard and achieve greater heights in their life. We extend our best wishes and heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers!
Elocution Competition
(14th September, 2018)
"Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." -Ralph Waldo Emerson NSS Hansraj took the initiative to organize an elocution competition centred around the topic "Cleanliness isn't just physical purity, but a state of mind" on 14th September, 2018 at Hansraj College. The competition commenced at 2 PM as members of NSS Hansraj welcomed participants with great enthusiasm. Students from various colleges of our esteemed university participated in this competition with great zeal and vigour. From prose to poetry - the contestants used all forms of speech to passionately put forward their views on internal cleanliness in both English and Hindi. The winners were awarded with certificates. Happy Saurav from Ramjas College bagged the first position, with Hardik Agarwal from Hansraj College bagging the second position, and Niharika (Ramjas College) and Kulsum (Lakshmibai College) achieving a shared third position. We would also like to congratulate Annie Pruthi from Gargi College as a special mention. We thank all the participants for taking the time to make this competition a success!
Workshop on 'Good Touch, Bad Touch'
(11th September, 2018)
On the occasion of the Universal Brotherhood Day, we at NSS Hansraj, commemorated the importance of a familial essence in the way we lead our lives. It's important to be informed, but it's even more crucial to make sure that all strata in society have access to all the values and the information that we do. Only then, we believe, we'll be able to achieve our eternal goal of this world being a family in the true essence. The Educational Wing of NSS Hansraj, Padhaku, organised a workshop on 'Good Touch, Bad Touch', in collaboration with the NGO, 'Umeed ki Kiran'. The interactive session elaborated on recognising danger and the steps to undertake for the same. The Padhaku children took an active part, interacting energetically with the mentors. The kids and volunteers were also gifted with the kit with smiley goodies and chocolates too, thus ending the event on a blissful note.
Swachhta Shapath
(6th September, 2018)
Carrying forward the legacy of 'Swachhta Pakhwada', a fortnight celebration to increase awareness about cleanliness, NSS Hansraj organised a pledge taking ceremony. The pledge, also known as the 'Swachhta Shapath', was recited by a vast multitude of volunteers who promised to take a step towards maintaining cleanliness in our surroundings. NSS also made sure to tap into its creative side, and made the volunteers sign a petition where they shared their views about increasing the awareness about hygiene and sanitation in unique and creative ways. The event was truly a commemoration of our heartfelt spirit of realising the importance of hygiene and sanitation in our day to day lives, and garnered praise from all the beneficiaries. We thank all the volunteers for their enthusiastic participation.
Free Eye Checkup Camp
(31st August, 2018)
Maintaining the spirit of 'Great Vision, Greater Society', the Health wing of N.S.S. Hansraj successfully conducted a 'Free Eye Checkup Camp' in collaboration with Titan Eye+ on 31st August, 2018. The event was held in the Health Room of the college. The camp started at 10:00 A.M. and was concluded by 4:00 P.M. A huge multitude of students, teachers and non-teaching staff of the Hansraj College showed up for the event. The benefit of the camp was extended to kids from Padhaku as well. The camp successfully concluded with 188 registrations done throughout the day. This effort received an open-mouthed praise from all the beneficiaries. We are extremely grateful for the wholehearted cooperation by the Titan Eye+ team, and our dedicated volunteers.
Plant Sapling Donation Drive
(31st August, 2018)
'Jeev Daya Palani' {Be compassionate to all living beings} - Guru Jambeshwar Ji (Founder of The Bishnoi Faith) Celebrating this very spirit, NSS Hansraj organised a Plant Sapling Donation Drive in collaboration with Hansraj Alumni Association and the organisation, Green the Earth, honouring those 363 passionate Bishnoi villagers who sacrificed their lives to protect their environment. The event was attended by the dedicated volunteers of NSS, NCC and Haritima alike. The event began with the address of Shri Ashok Bishnoi, an IFS officer and a member of Bishnoi Community, who highlighted the contribution of Bishnoi community in saving and nurturing the environment for centuries. During the programme, Mr. Balvinder Kumar, retired IAS officer and chief guest for the event, appealed to people for protecting the forest and wildlife in his keynote address. Shri Mahendra Goel, President of Hansraj Alumni Student Association, also inspired volunteers to do their own bit to save the environment and to inspire others in bringing the change. After the inspiring words of guests, the volunteers from the NSS Hansraj formed the pattern '3 6 3' holding the plant sapling in their hands, giving a clear and loud message of the need to save the environment. The event stood as a symbolic metaphor for an undying spirit to preserve the environment for our future generations.
Blood Donation Camp
(28th August, 2018)
"Bring a life back to power, make blood donation your eternal responsibility." Honouring the practice of donating blood, NSS Hansraj organized a Blood Donation Camp in the college premises on 28th August 2018. The camp, organised in collaboration with AIIMS, Cankids and BloodConnect, commenced at 10:00 A.M. A feeling of pride, enthusiasm and satisfaction, sanctified the air in the college premises as 88 people titled themselves as blood donors till the culmination of the camp. Blood donor cards, certificates, t-shirts were also issued by the organizations as the souvenir of the day. The blood donated was redirected to Cankids, an organisation who works for children suffering from terminal cancers. After all, the measure of life is not in its duration, but in donation!
Fumigation in Yamuna Khadar
(24th August, 2018)
N.S.S. Hansraj took up the task of fumigating the Yamuna Khadar Slum. The slum, adopted by N.S.S. Hansraj, is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, and has always been under the incessant threat of diseases like Malaria and Dengue. The drive was undertaken by Mr. Dharmendra from EAST DMC, under whose guidance, a door to door awareness campaign was organised where residents of the slum were made cognizant of the measures that can prevent the spread of such fatal diseases, the importance of adequate hygiene and the dangers that clogged water brings with itself. All homes and pits containing stagnant water were treated. N.S.S. Hansraj acknowledges the efforts of all those present for the drive and thanks them immensely.
Visit to Yamuna Khadar
(18th August, 2018)
Underlining the spirit of 'service before self', N.S.S. Hansraj visited the Yamuna Khadar slum on 18th August 2018. Attended by the volunteers and coordinators of the Rural Development Wing and Environment and Disaster Management Wing alike, N.S.S. took up the responsibility to make the masses aware about hygiene, sanitation as well as the crucial importance of being socially and economically self dependent. We volunteered to showcase some inspiring videos to the women residing in the slum, to make them realise their true capabilities. The event was followed by another video-session wherein kids were made to realise the importance of hygiene and sanitation. Brought about through some fun and interactive videos, they were encouraged to keep themselves clean and wash their hands frequently. To culminate the session, a tree plantation drive was organised, wherein plant saplings were distributed to the masses, with an aim to increase the green cover around the slum, hereby marking it with bliss. We, at N.S.S., take great pride in reaching out to our less privileged brothers and sisters in the slum. The smiles on faces of the kids keep reminding us of the blessings that we garner for the rest of our lives. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the N.G.O., 'God Gives Everything' for the collaborative efforts.
Orientation
(20th July, 2018)
The Orientation Ceremony by N.S.S. Hansraj was an exultant celebration of its very essence and the eternal goal, and truly, a sight to behold. The event was marked by presentations which moved people's hearts and impactful speeches which inspired everyone to contribute their handful towards the society. The fifth wing of N.S.S. Hansraj, the Social Entrepreneurship Wing, was also launched proudly on the occasion which was followed by an introduction of the core team of 2018-2019. We'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rama, the principal of Hansraj College, our convenor, Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht, the entire teaching and non-teaching staff and everyone who attended the Orientation Ceremony, and we invite you all to be a part of the huge family that we are, striving to make a difference in people,s lives. After all, we rise by uplifting others.
Donation drive at Yamuna Khadar
(19th July, 2018)
N.S.S. Hansraj organised a donation drive in the Yamuna Khadar Slum Area wherein the core team distributed over a hundred clothes, stationery, and miscellaneous items including sanitary napkins, footwear and other articles of daily use. Making the justified use of the articles that people donated for the graduation collection drive, the endeavour was aimed at providing all the inhabitants of the slum area with better life amenities. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who donated these articles, it's because of your generosity and compassion that we could organise this drive. This step towards the alleviation of the suffering of our less fortunate brothers and sisters couldn't have been successful without your immense support. After all, donating is the supreme act of grace!
International Day of Yoga
(21st June, 2018)
N.S.S. Hansraj commemorated the International Day of Yoga, by organising a one day Yoga and Meditation Camp, in collaboration with N.C.C. Hansraj, on 21st June. The camp was marked by the presence of our principal, Dr. Rama, Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht(Convener, NSS Hansraj College) and Dr. Jyoti Singh(Convener, NCC Hansraj College). The session was headed by the renowned Yoga Instructor and Scholar, Mr. Varun Arya, an alumnus of Hansraj College itself. The session saw the attendees performing various yoga asanas, such as Naukasana, Shavasana and Surya namaskar, and meditative techniques. Scholarly discussions about the importance of Yoga in our stress induced lives was followed by a vote of thanks and felicitations to mark the culmination of the event. A poster making activity was also organised where the participants displayed their creative skills. We would like to thank Mr. Varun Arya, Dr. Rama and Dr. Romila Rawat Bisht for their everlasting support.