Awareness session on coronavirus
(16th March, 2020)
An awareness session on Coronavirus disease - COVID-19 was conducted by N.S.S. Hansraj for the residents of Yamuna Khadar slum area on 16th March, 2020. The residents were urged to practise basic hygiene. It included regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. A donation drive to distribute masks and Dettol soaps to the residents was also conducted.We would like to extend our gratitude to Poonam Ma'am and God Gives Everything NGO, for their support.
Utsav '20
(27th February, 2020)
Utsav '20 was a great success in bringing together people to celebrate life in all its glory and shades through the theme of "Carnival". With fun-loaded games, wonderful competitions and the treasure hunt, the atmosphere was indeed very engaging and congenial. Also, the sweet cotton candy, delicious momos and organic amla candies filled more bliss into the hearts of the people. Right from decorating the venue to volunteering in their respective slots for the games till the wrapping up of Utsav, the NSS volunteers were thoroughly involved in spreading the message of collective happiness and togetherness amongst the people. The whole NSS team takes pride in continuing the legacy of celebrating its annual fest every time with great zest and fervour.
Computer Literacy Session
(23rd February, 2020)
N.S.S. Hansraj conducted a session on computer literacy in the Yamuna Khadar Slum area to empower the kids digitally. With the elementary use of a computer to learning new programmes and applications, kids were introduced to different horizons of knowledge and skills. The excitement and keenness of the kids in learning different components of a computer was pleasant to behold.
Visit to Yamuna Khadar Slum
(14th February, 2020)
The "Love Week 2020" of N.S.S. Hansraj finally reached its conclusion as we celebrated the last day of this mega-event at the Yamuna Khadar slum area. Yamuna Khadar is a slum adopted by N.S.S. Hansraj and we regularly conduct various charitable activities at the place. Hence, to spread love among the residents of the slum and promote social well-being, a team of our volunteers visited the area and interacted with the residents there on February 14, 2020. Games for children and other exciting activities for other residents were organised and the volunteers participated along with the residents of the slum to share a sense of community and love. The event concluded with the distribution of sweets among the residents. With this, we successfully completed another heartwarming version of the "Love Week".
Visit to Prabha Autistic School
(13th February, 2020)
N.S.S. Hansraj's "Love Week 2020" was celebrated with an objective to spread love and humanity in all corners of the world. Hence, with the same spirit, we organised a visit to the 'Prabha Autistic School' on February 13, 2020. A team of volunteers visited the facility and engaged in an interactive session with the inhabitants therein. Heartwarming activities and games were organised for the kids. The event was concluded with the distribution of refreshments and gifts to the residents. It was overall a heartwarming enterprise.
Visit to All India Federation of Deaf
(12th February, 2020)
The Love Week 2020 of N.S.S. Hansraj was celebrated with great enthusiasm as the zealous volunteers dedicated their efforts to spread love and joy among their fellow humans in the society. Thereby, as event 5 under the Love Week, we organised a visit to All India Federation of The Deaf on February 12, 2020. The volunteers interacted with the residents of the organisation and involved them in fun games, sports and other activities. Sweets and stationery goods were distributed to the beneficiaries of the facility. The volunteers formed a beautiful bond with the residents of the shelter and it was an enriching experience for all.
Visit to Earth Saviours Foundation
(11th February, 2020)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj work for the holistic development and upliftment of all stratas of the society we live in. As event 4 under the aegis of our "Love Week 2020", we organised a visit to 'Earth Saviours Foundation', an organisation that works for the homeless and mentally deprived and helps them in their recovery, on February 11, 2020. The volunteers engaged the beneficiaries of the organisation through conversations and fun activities. The event was overall a heartwarming one.
Blood Donation Camp
(10th February, 2020)
N.S.S. Hansraj, in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), organised a Blood Donation Camp, under the "Love Week", in the college campus on February 10, 2020. Donors were provided with refreshments, donor cards and certificates of appreciation as a recognition of their contribution towards the noble cause. The event was overall a huge success.
Visit to Vinayak Blind Women Welfare Society
(9th February, 2020)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj endeavour to spread love and solicitude amongst each segment of the society. Hence, fostering social welfare and uplifting the happiness quotient of the unprivileged section are highly prioritised. In an attempt to promote this, N.S.S Hansraj celebrated the second event of the "Love Week" in the "Vinayak Blind Women Welfare Society" on February 09, 2020. This hostel houses blind girls seeking education from higher secondary course to graduation courses. Their food, shelter and other indispensable requirements are promptly catered to, free of cost in the shelter. Henceforth, our volunteers contributed by organising several convivial and exciting activities for its enthusiastic residents. Also, refreshments were distributed to all and it was overall a merry event.
Visit to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram
(7th February, 2020)
The "Love Week" is an initiative by N.S.S. Hansraj that is celebrated every year to spread love among the deprived and underprivileged strata of the society. N.S.S. Hansraj visited the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram, an old age home working for the elderly suffering from Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases, as day one of the "Love Week" on February 07, 2020. A team of around 20 volunteers visited the ashram to spread love among the beneficiaries of the facility. The event was filled with fun interactions, songs, dances and games. Gifts and refreshments were also distributed. The event was overall a grand success.
Session on Breast Cancer
(4th February, 2020)
In today's fast pacing world, negligence of good health is leading to numerous maladies including fatal diseases like cancer. Hence on February 4th, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, N.S.S. Hansraj, organized an interactive session on Breast Cancer Awareness. The session was headed by a speaker from Yes to Life Foundation, an NGO run by young breast cancer champions working passionately to bring down the mortality rate arising out of breast cancer. The session proved to be an informative one for all the attendees.
Yoga Session at Yamuna Khadar
(2nd February, 2020)
N.S.S. Hansraj organised a Yoga Session in the Yamuna Khadar Slum Area on 2nd February to educate the slum residents regarding yoga, it's benefits and to help them inculcate it in their daily lives. It was followed by a session on Computer Literacy, the programme earlier set it into motion by N.S.S. Hansraj, to impart computer knowledge to the children of the slum.
Session on Self Management
(31st January, 2020)
In the monotony of daily life, where one often forgets to pay attention to self, N.S.S. Hansraj, in collaboration with Akshya Patra organised a session addressing the issue of Self Management. The purpose of the session was to help those who lack the skills to address personal issues and sort out trivialities. The speakers stressed upon the fact that self-management was about preparing for the future, owning the present and taking care of what to do – as well as learning how one could do better next time. The students were made aware of the importance of self-management to grow as a person. The session turned out to be highly informative for all attendees.
Session on Drug Addiction
(28th January, 2020)
Drug addiction has become a worldwide problem, especially in teenagers. Many young people fall prey to drugs. The life of these people becomes spoiled in all aspects, be it their social lives or their health. To shed light on this problem, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a session on Drug addiction. The event was graced by speakers from the Naya Savera Organization. The speakers shared their personal experiences and struggles they faced when they themselves were fighting to overcome drug addiction. They also discussed various problems related to substance abuse and possible solutions. The session turned out to be highly informative and an overall success.
Session on Road Safety
(27th January, 2020)
Keeping in view a large number of road accidents, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a session on road safety on 27th January in collaboration with Honda India Pvt. Ltd. and Delhi traffic police. The session was organised in the traffic training park, Roshanhara Bagh. The session involved both perceptual and practical learning. The students were taught adequate driving postures, skills and traffic rules by means of various drills. Statistical data, indicating a high frequency of road accidents over the years, was also shared. Refreshments and certificates of participation were also provided.
Republic Day Celebrations
(24th January, 2020)
The wheels of any democracy are its voters. An honest and corruption-free voting public is what differentiates a democracy from a dictatorship. India is the largest democracy of this planet. It isn't only a right but a duty of every citizen to cast their vote for the smooth conduct of the nation. Hence, in wake of National Voters' Day (January 25), N.S.S. Hansraj organised the "Voters' Day Pledge" to uphold the spirit of democracy. The event was conducted on January 24, 2020 as a part of Republic Day Celebrations in the college auditorium. Volunteers of N.S.S. Hansraj and college students reached in enthusiastic numbers to participate in the pledge and made this event a grand success.
Session on living in harmony with animals
(16th January, 2020)
In our hectic daily schedules, we ignore the fellow creatures and animals that share the same habitat with us and hence they are subjected to cruelty and hardships. Therefore, on January 16, 2020, a session on "Living in Harmony with Animals" was organized to promote animal welfare and change general opinion on the subject, taking in account the recent rise in acts of cruelty against animals. The session was chaired by prominent panellists and speakers from 'Straw India'. The new seminar hall of the college was packed with kind souls and the experience was highly enlightening for the audience present there.
Winter Donation Drive at Yamuna Khadar
(05th January, 2020)
To mark the glorious beginning of 2020, N.S.S. Hansraj undertook a 'WINTER DONATION DRIVE' held on January 05, 2019, to accumulate the generosity into woollen clothes in this unforgiving environment, and distribute them to the people of the Yamuna Khadar Slum area. It was continued with a session on 'Computer Literacy', the programme earlier set into motion by the team of NSS themselves. With beaming smiles and glowing faces, the event was overall an overwhelming success.
Constitution day Celebrations
(21st November, 2019)
"We, The people of India..." These very words marked the dawn of a new era for all the Indians who had witnessed years of exploitation, toil and turmoil onto the hands of the British. To commemorate the adoption of one of the finest constitutions of the world and in the memory of its founding father Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, we at N.S.S Hansraj celebrated the 'Constitution Day' in the college campus. The students were educated about various constitutional values, their fundamental rights and duties. Group discussions took place about the same and the preamble was read out aloud. The event concluded with an oath-taking ceremony wherein the students vowed to respect the Indian constitution, incorporate its values and follow its guidelines ceremonially.
Woollen clothes & Blanket donation drive
(21st November, 2019)
It is that time in Delhi again, when everyone dons their sweaters and bundles up in blankets - the harsh Delhi winters. However, the plight of the destitute on the streets only seem to increase in this season due to a lack of proper woollen clothes, blankets etc. We at N.S.S. Hansraj firmly believe that charity is the ultimate sign of altruism. To prevent the unprivileged from sleepless and freezing nights, a ‘Blanket Donation Drive’ was conducted on 21st November 2019. Consequently, a team of N.S.S. members donated blankets to the homeless needy near the Ghantaghar and Amba Cinema area. The radiant smiles that they received, were truly a worthy acknowledgement of their efforts. Therefore, the event turned out to be very effective and an enriching experience for everyone involved
Children's Day Celebration at Yamuna Khadar
(13th November, 2019)
The beautiful occasion of 'Children's Day' becomes more joyous when celebrated in the company of innocent little minds who live in the thoughts of candy bars and realms of fantasy where dragons exist and unicorns roam the lands. Hence, we at N.S.S. Hansraj took the ever pleasant initiative to bring out cheerful smiles on the little visages of some children. Organised on November 13, 2019 in the Yamuna Khadar slum area, the celebration amounted with the procession of an informative speech followed by some interesting games and fun activities. The event concluded with an enthusiastic dance peformance by the children which indulged everyone with the immersing music beats. As an initiative of the society to create awareness among children in an interesting way, saplings were distributed to everyone present there. Also, to make the sapling distribution and plantation eco-friendly, the volunteers used an innovative method wherein the saplings were potted in used coconut shells. It ended with the distribution of refreshments to the children. The event was thus brimming with happiness and serenity, which reflected on the faces of children and volunteers.
Integrity Pledge
(04th November, 2019)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj have always tried to be instrumental in dispersing ideas about national harmony. With the same intent, we organised an 'Integrity Pledge' as an attempt to discuss the idea of our nation's integrity and sovereignty. Organized on November 04, 2019, the pledge was a part of the Vigilance Awareness Week, celebrating the spirit of unity and integrity as advocated by Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Volunteers showed up in huge numbers and took an oath to purge any sense of national crisis of integrity from the system and minds. The N.S.S. coordinators took up the task of guiding the oath taking ceremony. The event was marked by spirited participation of the society volunteers and other participants from the college campus.
Talk with Kailash Satyarthi
(31st October, 2019)
On 31 October 2019, NSS Padhaku got an opportunity to showcase their work to Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, through an insightful presentation. The alumnis who started and took Padhaku to greater heights were invited for the felicitation by Kailash Satyarthi. The Padhaku kids were also felicitated by Kailash Satyarthi with a token of love. A documentary showcasing the whole journey of Padhaku including all the new initiatives taken, was displayed. After this, the Padhaku kids joined the march for Free, Safe and Educated Childhood along with many college students and Kailash Satyarthi leading in front, to Arts Faculty reciting slogans like : "हर बच्चे का अधिकार रोटी, खेल, पढ़ाई, प्यार" At the end of the march, Kailash Satyarthi gave a motivational speech and encouraged everyone to come forward and take initiatives by joining hands with such organisations for the betterment of our society.
Workshop on Manure from Waste
(30th October, 2019)
Garbage and litter have become a vexing problem for all human habitations all over the world. However, with better management, technology and scientific knowledge, we can tackle this issue. One of the sustainable and economically viable approaches is converting the biodegradable waste to manure. Motivated by the same thought, we at N.S.S. Hansraj hosted a workshop on "Manure from Waste" on 30 October, 2019 for the people of the Yamuna Khadar slum area. Mr. Praveen Mishra from 'Chatt Par Bhagwani Group' chaired the session. This workshop aimed to make the people of the slum aware of the techniques of converting their household waste into manure and the benefits therein. The programme concluded successfully and proved to be beneficial for all.
Diwali Celebration at Yamuna Khadar
(26th October, 2019)
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Diwali is not just a festival, it's a spirit that runs deep through the hearts of all - a sense of joy, celebration and pious devotion. However, it's regrettable that as we all take pleasure in celebrating Diwali by lighting lamps, consuming sweets and even bursting crackers, there are people who strive hard to arrange for food on their tables, leave alone celebrating any festival. Hence, we at N.S.S. Hansraj took the initiative of sharing our joys with the deprived and therefore arranged for a 'Diwali Celebration' with the people of Yamuna Khadar slum area. A team of enthusiastic volunteers organised the event - short informative speeches were given about the mythological history of Diwali, lamps were ignited throughout the slum, the area was decorated with paper hangings and lanterns, and toffees were distributed to the children of the slum. The event was blissful for all the volunteers as they experienced the beauty of sharing their happiness with the people of the slum. We concluded with a lot of happy hearts and contented souls.
Diwali Mela
(21st October, 2019)
"To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind." Diwali Mela, organised on 21st October by N.S.S Hansraj, brought great pleasure to all. With aromatic and tasty cuisines like momos, jalebis, panipuri, icecreams; the decorative arts skillfully crafted by volunteers; the tinkling of jewellery and trinkets and the beautiful handicrafts decorated and made by N.S.S volunteers; the event was unquestionably a grand success. The sarsaparilla drinks, mouthwatering cakes, muffins, a variety of games, books and handicraft stalls attracted significant attention from the visitors. The dance performance by 'Padhaku' beneficiary students stole many hearts. The Harry Potter photo booth remained the centre of attraction. The handicraft products such as painted jars and bottles, bookmarks and paintings were bought in large numbers. The Diwali Mela left its scent over minds leaving everyone mesmerised with glittering memories to cherish! The crowd acknowledged and affirmed the cause of Diwali Mela. We hope to proceed with the same zeal and enthusiasm over further years.
Computer Literacy Session
(29th September, 2019)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj strive to promote social well-being and try our level best to contribute towards various sectors that are of significant importance for the upliftment of the society. Hence, to promote the education of the underprivileged, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a computer literacy session on September 29, 2019 with the sole noble intention of imparting computer science education to the less privileged children of the Yamuna Khadar slum area. The students had been craving to be introduced to the world of computers but unfortunately did not possess the fortune of owning a computer. Hence, the knowledge was imparted by N.S.S. volunteers using laptops. The volunteers started their program by giving practical experience, which included MS Paint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The main emphasis was to make students realise the importance of knowledge of computer systems which in turn would help them in their future. All the students listened to the volunteers with great patience and attentiveness. Thus the programme ended on a happy note and a beautiful smile was seen on the faces of the beneficiaries.
Session on Electoral Verification Programme
(27th September, 2019)
It has been widely quoted - "A democracy can only be a democracy when its people practice their power to vote." India is considered to be the largest democracy worldwide. Voting is the way to express the opinion of a citizen in a democratic nation and is crucial in activating the democratic process. With the same spirit, a session on 'Electoral Verification Programme' was organised by N.S.S Hansraj on the 27th of September, 2019. This programme facilitates the citizens from Delhi NCR regions to get their family details verified and get registered with the Electoral Commission of India and hence our session was aimed at spreading awareness about the same. Also, two volunteers of the team, Anjali Sharma and Surya Pratap Singh, presented their speeches to enlighten the masses about the same. They highlighted the importance of voting and also highlighted the procedure of the scheme. With that, the event was successfully concluded. The session turned out to be very informative and resourceful.
Session on sign language
(27th September, 2019)
"Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference." N.S.S. Hansraj endeavours to meliorate the lives of impoverished sections of the society. Therefore, on the accomplishment of the 50th 'N.S.S. Day' on September 24 this year, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a donation drive in the Majnu Ka Tila slum area to make it memorable. The drive was arranged for the distribution of clothes and sweets to the underprivileged residents of the slum. The collection for the clothes had been done from the 'Wall of Kindness' in the college campus. A group of volunteers engaged in the donation drive exhilaratingly and helped in the completion of this noble cause. We would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and enthusiasm displayed in the donations.
Visit to Shanti Bhawan
(25th September, 2019)
As N.S.S. Hansraj celebrated the Joy of Giving Week, a visit to Shanti Bhawan, an old age home for destitute women was organised on 25th September to mark the 4th day of the event. We started off with a session of introduction to get to know everyone. After this, some fun activities were carried out like playing 'passing the parcel' where we got to know about what the residents liked, some happy moments they've had, or anything that they wished to share. We also played antakshari and some of the women sang their favourite songs with us. We sang and danced on some of their favourite songs too. Later on, we had a close one-on-one interaction with the women and we got to know about their lives before coming here, their likes, where they lived, their childhood, etc. Their faces lit up as they talked about themselves to us. This event was successfully ended by cutting a cake and enjoying it together. Spending time with them was such an insightful experience for all the volunteers. All the women were so enthusiastic about participating in the activities and interacting with us. It was a very homely environment and all the volunteers returned with a joyful experience as well.
Donation at Majnu ka Tilla on N.S.S. Day
(24th September, 2019)
"Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference." N.S.S. Hansraj endeavours to meliorate the lives of impoverished sections of the society. Therefore, on the accomplishment of the 50th 'N.S.S. Day' on September 24 this year, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a donation drive in the Majnu Ka Tila slum area to make it memorable. The drive was arranged for the distribution of clothes and sweets to the underprivileged residents of the slum. The collection for the clothes had been done from the 'Wall of Kindness' in the college campus. A group of volunteers engaged in the donation drive exhilaratingly and helped in the completion of this noble cause. We would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and enthusiasm displayed in the donations
Visit to Missionary of Charity
(24th September, 2019)
On the third day of our Joy of giving week, we at N.S.S. Hansraj organised a visit to Missionary of charity which is an organisation that tends to less privileged children. The main objective of the event was to propagate an ambience of benign smiles and hearty guffaws among these lovely children. We interacted with a large number of kids who were quite vibrant and cheerful as they always are. We played a lot of games like big fish, small fish, actions with shape etc. Besides, we sang songs with them which was an alluring scenery to behold. Apart from this, other short fun activities were also organised. The event concluded after a small feedback session and we, the N.S.S. Hansraj family, had nothing but feathers of joy and smiles to add to our caps.
Visit to Divya Kiran Nasha Mukti Kendra
(23rd September, 2019)
A true winner is not the one who is perfect. The person who knows his flaws and works to make himself a better person, is the true winner. Inspired by the thought to help and understand the world of such winners, we at N.S.S. Hansraj dedicated our second day of the Joy of Giving Week, to pay a visit to Divya Kiran Nasha Mukti Kendra, a drug de-addiction centre that helps drug abuse victims to cope up with this deadly vice. The day was an amazing experience for the residents and the volunteers as they interacted with each other. Games like 'Glass on Plate', 'Antaksharri' and 'Pictionary' were played, and this in turn showed how active and creative the minds and bodies of the resisdents were. It was an enlightening affair for all and the volunteers received a warm farewells from the residents of the centre.
Visit to Anukriti Special School
(21st September, 2019)
“Abled doesn't mean enabled. Disabled doesn't mean less abled." Another waypost was oversighted in the odeyssey of N.S.S. Hansraj. A visit to the Anukriti Special School for mentally impaired children was conducted to mark the first day of the Joy of Giving Week started by N.S.S. Hansraj. After receiving a warm welcome from the cheerful faces, an ice breaking introduction session was done. Keeping our promises for fun and excitement, ‘Antakshari’ was played. Children of all age groups contributed to it with zeal. It was followed by a dance. It was a pleasure to see those countenances laughing and enjoying themselves. To encourage the brimming talent in them, a painting competition on the theme of International Peace Day which is observed on the same day was announced. Painting colours and crayons were distributed among them. The two winning teams were apprised with a prize of notebooks . Teachers present there were also esteemed with token of love and respect. Hence, everything was wound-up by afternoon and the volunteers received a solemn farewell. It was an enlightening affair for everyone.
Ozone Day Celebrations
(16th September, 2019)
"Through unprecedented pollution and reckless exploitation of natural resources, humans are digging their own graves by further depleting the ozone layer that acts as our very shield from the harmful UV rays of the sun." In this wake, a session on 'Ozone Depletion' was organised by N.S.S Hansraj in collaboration with Millennium India Education Foundation (MIEF) on September 16, 2019. The main objective of the seminar was the celebration of the 'World Ozone Day' and realization of the gravity of the ozone crisis in the contemporary world. The seminar was presided by Prof. Mayanglambam Ojit Kumar Singh', Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Ramjas College, who explained in detail the catastrophic effects of ozone depletion on the biodiversity of our planet. He further elaborated on the adverse effects of the depletion on farming, apiculture & the biotic as well as the abiotic components of our ecosystem. The seminar was further graced by the esteemed presence of our convenor, Dr. Monika Koul. Students showed up in large numbers. The room was vibrant with audiences both intrigued & engrossed into the deep insight offered by our honourable speaker, who not only helped us realize the crisis but also came up with innovative and feasible ideas to curb the same. Upon completion of the session, the winners of the poster making competition were declared. Eventually, the seminar reached its culmination and the audience dispersed with a gleam of enlightenment in their eyes. We, the N.S.S Hansraj family, were quite grateful and satiated upon the fruitful completion of the seminar and are further incentivized to organise many more.
Yoga Session at Yamuna Khadar
(15th September, 2019)
"Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” We at N.S.S. Hansraj organised a 'Yoga Session' at Yamuna Khadar slum on September 15, 2019 inorder to generate public awareness regarding a much ignored issue in the modern world's hectic lifestyles- Health. Under the supervision of trained gymnast, Rakesh Rautela, who is also a volunteer under the health wing of N.S.S. Hansraj, we started our event with some warm up exercises which were followed by some yoga postures and Suryanamaskaras. A total of 25 motivated children participated in this event. The children were also taught 'tada asana', 'vriksha asana' and 'ardha ushta asana'. The volunteers also talked about the importance of Yoga and the benefits of inculcating this practice in one's lifestyle. To conclude, the event, which was both educational and inspirational, along with a remarkable participation of both volunteers and kids, turned out to be a remarkable success.
Computer Literacy Programme
(8th September, 2019)
Computers are an important constituent of the modern life today. The strong adherence of technology and normal goings-on of the normal being is irrefutable. Hit by the same thought, we hosted a "Computer Literacy Session" on 8 September, 2019 for the young curious minds living in the Yamuna Khadar slum area. The turnout of the children raring to learn was indeed encouraging for our volunteers. The basics of computer system handling, communication, impact of computers in our daily lives and other basic computer functions such as mailing techniques and making a word document were discussed. What made the day more gratifying for our volunteers was the ardent desire to learn with which the children participated and tried their hands on the computer systems.We at N.S.S. are in constant bracing of the idea of technology and its minions. A person who's not equipped in computers today would actually find himself at a serious loss of ability, it is thus we will always look for future opportunities to conduct such sessions and help more and more people benefit from this age of technological wonders.
Sanitation session at Yamuna Khadar
(7th September, 2019)
‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’. Only a handful realise that, one of the major things that we take for granted in our lives, Health, is not so. ‘Sanitation is more important than political freedom’; with all ears to these words of Mahatma Gandhi, we at N.S.S Hansraj, took up the initiative to generate public awareness on sanitation in the Yamuna Khadar slum area on 7th September, 2019, under the Nutrition Week initiative. A team of volunteers conversed with the people in the area regarding the adverse effects that improper sanitation could infest in their lives, and suggested ways and means to a proper and healthy sanitation. They also touched upon the usage of purified drinking water, which forms a major part of healthy living. The event, which was both educational and inspirational, alongwith remarkable participation of both volunteers and the people of Yamuna Khadar, turned out to be a huge success.
Awareness Session at school
(6th September, 2019)
Entrapped in our hectic lives and busy schedules, we often fail to notice that health and well-being are our greatest assets. Hence, we at N.S.S. Hansraj try to generate public awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. And what better place to spread this message than a school full of young minds! Hence, to create awareness about inculcating healthy eating habits among the students, N.S.S. Hansraj organised an interactive session for the students of Government Boys Senior Secondary School, Roop Nagar on Spetember 06, 2019 in the light of the "Nutrition Week" observed by N.S.S. Hansraj. The students firstly took an oath to take up healthy food choices. This was followed by a thought provoking lecture by the NSS volunteers on "Importance of Nutrition" highlighting the various benefits of consuming nutrition rich food. The School Canteen was also requested to introduce balanced, nutritious food options as well as discourage students from buying products with high fat and sugar contents. The event was overall an enlightening and inspirational one.
Essay Writing Competition at padhaku
(3rd September, 2019)
On September 03, 2019, the 'Health' wing of N.S.S. Hansraj conducted an essay writing competition on topic 'Malnutrition in India'. In the competition, 38 beneficiary students of the 'Padhaku' wing from classes 9th to 12th participated with full zeal. All the essays written by students were worth appreciating and precisely addressed the issue of malnutrition in India. We congratulate all the participants for their diligent and sublime entries and are grateful to them for participating enthusiastically and making this event a grand success.
Flood Donation Drive at Yamuna Khadar
(2nd September, 2019)
On September 2, 2019, N.S.S. Hansraj undertook yet another expedition in their service towards the society by putting forth the Flood Relief Donation Drive into action. All collectables donated by the pupils of Hansraj College over a week's time were distributed to the residents of Yamuna Khadar Slum Area. N.S.S. Hansraj announces yet another milestone achieved in the service and upliftment of the community, and extends their gratitude to all generous contributors who stacked their overflowing bags on the shelves against the Wall Of Kindness. We are extremely thankful.
Plogging Drive
(31st August, 2019)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj work with a zeal to clean the environment and beautify our mother nature using novel and inspiring ways.To progress with the same zeal, we organised a PLOGGING DRIVE, an initiative to get rid of the plastic in the surrounding areas by collecting waste from the surroundings while jogging. During this drive, students gathered in the college campus and jogged to clean the nearby areas; they collected the plastic wastes they encountered and also informed the people about the hazardous impact of plastic on the environment and Human health. The nearby people joined them too and pleged not to litter the environment with plastic wastes. It was overall a motivational and informative event.
Blood Donation Camp
(29th August, 2019)
With the aim of human welfare and healthy India, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a BLOOD DONATION CAMP on August 29, 2019 in collaboration with Cankids, Blood Connect and Safdarjung Hospital in Hansraj college. The camp was well managed by the N.S.S. volunteers and conducted by doctors and nurses with complete safety and sanitation. The success of the camp was marked by an active participation of the college students. A certificate of participation, donor card and refreshments were given to each donor as a token of gratitude. Donors were also made aware about the facts and myths related to blood donation. The donated blood was supplied to the Cankids, a not-for-profit, National Society, striving hard to eradicate childhood cancer in India. The camp promoted the spirit of altruism and proved to be immensely valuable for the needy.
Fit India Movement
(29th August, 2019)
As a part of the Fit India Movement initiated by our honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a series of events in collaboration with the Department of Physical Education and Sports. The day started with the 'Run for fitness' campaign wherein around 100 volunteers were made aware of the need of incorporating fitness in our daily lives. The event concluded with the live telecast of the launch of the 'Fit India Movement' by our Prime Minister. On the occasion of National Sports Day, the students pledged to support and uplift the Fit India Movement. Upholding this same spirit, the younger children in our educational wing, Padhaku were told about the importance of sports and fitness followed by an exercise session. We thank the entire Hansraj family for being a part of this initiative.
Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene Session - Swachhta Pakhwada Day 5
(14th August, 2019)
Schools are a great place to influence young minds and create a lasting impact on them. Hence, to create awareness regarding Cleanliness and Sanitation, and to cater to the present young generation's need of such necessary information, N.S.S. Hansraj organised an interactive session for the students of Government Senior Secondary School, Roopnagar under the Swachhta Pakhwada. The students firstly took an oath to maintain cleanliness. This was followed by an informative lecture by the N.S.S. Volunteers on 'Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene'. Also, the sweepers of the school were felicitated with potted plants to recognise their contribution towards keeping the school campus clean. The event was overall an informative and motivational one.
Independence day celebration
(14th August, 2019)
On the 73rd Independence Day of our beautiful nation India, a day when every Indian is brimming with patriotism and when the tricolour becomes the colour of the sky, we at N.S.S. Hansraj got the opportunity to organise an event in the college campus to celebrate this auspicious day. The event commenced with a flag hoisting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and as the glorious tricolour ascended the sky, the heads of the onlookers bowed down as a mark of respect for the nation. Dr. Satpal Singh, ex Minister in the Government of India, was the chief guest. Other imminent personalities who graced the event with their presence were Col. S. K. Verma, Shri Rajiv Sharma and Shri Mahendra Goyal. The flag hoisting was followed by cultural presentations in the College Auditorium wherein the N.C.C. cadets performed a beautiful skit, members of Swaranjali sang an elating patriotic song and the members of Oorja delivered impactful dance performances. The ceremony concluded at 12:30 p.m. as our honourable Principal Dr. Rama felicitated the P.I. staff and Col. S. K. Verma. The event was overall a gratifying experience for all the spectators. We are grateful to be provided the chance to organise the event and hope to continue with the same enthusiastic spirit in future.
Rakhi making competition at Yamuna Khadar
(14th August, 2019)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj always try to find novel innovative ways to support the all-round holistic development of the deprived sections of the society. Progressing further with this spirit, a Rakhi Making Competition was organised in the Yamuna Khadar slum area on August 14, 2019 to promote creativity in the children of that community. We witnessed a phenomenal participation from the high-spirited children of the slum. The prizes distributed for the first, second and third positions served as a great motivation for the contestants. The event was concluded with an oath about Independence Day and a beautiful recitation of the National Anthem. The event was overall an overwhelming experience for all the volunteers.
Session on Cancer Awareness
(13th August, 2019)
As Cancer has become a serious concern in today's world, whereas people still treat it as a stigma and a taboo, we at N.S.S. Hansraj tried to deconstruct and understand this threat by conducting a seminar on 'Cancer Awareness'. Organised on August 13, 2019 in the college campus in collaboration with an N.G.O. 'Yoddhas - Indians Fighting Against Cancer', the seminar witnessed a remarkable participation as the students flooded in to be a part of the discussion. Mrs. Rishi Mandela Yadav, a trustee of the Yoddha foundation, and Mrs. Kajal Palli, a cancer survivor, enlightened and motivated the spectators with their knowledge. The event was overall inspiring and informative.
Cleanliness Rally - Swachhta Pakhwada Day 4
(13th August, 2019)
Rallies serve as an impactful device to emblematise issues of social interest and their wide approach caters to an extensive audience. Hence, to rouse interests of general public in the field, N.S.S. Hansraj organised a 'Cleanliness Rally' in the Malkaganj area on August 13, 2019, an initiative taken under the Swachhta Pakhwada. A motivated team of volunteers marched out of the College campus with banners on cleanliness, raising enthusiastic slogans to motivate people. After extensively covering the Malkaganj area, the students re-entered the college through the Hostel Gate. The event was overall a very inspiring initiative and was open heartedly praised by the onlookers.
Cleanliness Drive at Malka Ganj - Swachhta Pakhwada Day 3
(11th August, 2019)
To keep the Swacchta Pakhwada of N.S.S. Hansraj progressing in full pace, a 'Cleanliness Drive' was organised in Malkaganj area near the college campus on August 12, 2019 as the third day of the Pakhwada. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A dedicated team of volunteers gathered and were provided sanitary gloves and garbage collection bags. The enthusiastic group then marched across the streets of Malkaganj, collecting garbage from the surroundings for safe disposal. Also, the volunteers informed the nearby shopkeepers about the importance of cleanliness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The event was overall a very encouraging one as the volunteers worked with full zeal for their environment.
Cleanliness Drive at Yamuna Khadar - Swachhta Pakhwada Day 2
(10th August, 2019)
A Cleanliness Drive was recently conducted in the Yamuna Khadar slum area wherein a team of dedicated volunteers motivated the residents of the slum to take an oath regarding cleanliness of their surroundings and maintaining personal hygiene. After the oath, the volunteers, through the mode of a door to door campaign, collected garbage from the houses and surroundings of the slum dwellers, which was further safely disposed. As it was the first volunteer-driven event of the session, the volunteers also got a chance to interact and form bonds within the society, which made the overall experience quite elating and satisfying. Also, we heartily thank and congratulate all the participants for successfully concluding the event. We hope to continue with the same pace towards the cleanliness of the environment and upliftment of the society.
Swachhta Pledge - Swachhta Pakhwada Day 1
(8th August, 2019)
Progressing with a dream of clean India and our visionary Prime Minister's initiative of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan , we at N.S.S. Hansraj are exhilarated to present to you the Swachhta Pakhwada- a fortnight dedicated intensively to focus on the cleanliness of the surroundings. As an energetic start to the event and to motivate the volunteers and enthusiasts to contribute towards the noble cause, a Swachhta Pledge was formally taken in the college amphitheatre area on August 8, 2019. All the volunteers left the amphitheatre with a heart filled with zeal and enthusiasm. The event was overall an inspiring one and we hope to progress and successfully complete the Swachhta Pakhwada with the same zeal and motivation.
Cloth Donation drive at Yamuna Khadar
(26th July, 2019)
We at N.S.S. Hansraj are on a perpetual lookout for innovative measures to aid in the upliftment of the deprived strata of the society. Progressing on a similar note, the society recently conducted a Donation Drive wherein the members of the society donated clothes to the needy residents of the Yamuna Khadar slum area. The volunteers collected the clothes from the college campus that had been donated by the students on the 'Wall of Kindness' and took them to the slum wherein separate teams of volunteers targeted different sections of the slum and effectively managed the donation drive. It was a liberating experience as the beneficiaries immediately accepted the donated clothes and praised our initiative with open hearts
Orientation
(20th July, 2019)
"Social service doesn't need riches. Start with whatever you have. Go above and beyond. Rise from within." The very bliss that marks the days of N.S.S. volunteers as they contribute towards the society was witnessed by the spectators as lucid presentations and impassioned speeches were delivered by the core team members of the society. The essence and spirit of N.S.S. was channelized into the minds of the spectators and the program hence prompted many young minds to contribute to the society. Various schemes and projects initiated by the society were recounted through audio-visual clips and they delivered a strong impact on the minds of onlookers. We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Rama, the Principal of Hansraj College, our convenor Dr. Monika Koul, the entire teaching and non-teaching staff and everyone who attended the Orientation Ceremony. Also we welcome all the college students to be a part of this vast N.S.S. family. Let's all contribute our handfuls to create a great change. After all, the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
International Day of Yoga
(21st June, 2019)
The anxiously awaited day, i.e. the International Yoga Day was celebrated with renewed zeal on June 21, 2019. Our honourable Principal Dr. Rama Sharma, college staff and members of NCC graced the event with their presence. A plethora of Yoga postures were tried and practised by the enthusiasts besides taking a pledge to make Yoga an integral and indispensable part of their lifestyles. The 3-day event finally reached its gracious conclusion as all the participants immersed their souls in the bliss of Yoga. It was an invigorating experience for all and hence the event ended successfully.