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Under the dynamic leadership of
Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla, the third day of the 7-Day Special NSS Camp
organized by NSS unit of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya Jalandha, at Village
Lidhran was observed with great enthusiasm and dedication under the theme
“Health, Hygiene, and Social Awareness.” The theme aimed to sensitize
volunteers and villagers about healthy living practices, social evils and
responsible citizenship. The day began with the morning assembly, where the
volunteers recited the DAV Gaan followed by the song Hum Hoge Kamyab, which
infused the environment with patriotic spirit, unity, and high enthusiasm. The
atmosphere was filled with positivity and a strong sense of social commitment.
Thereafter, the Day Report of Day 2 was presented by the volunteers Radhika of Urja group gave report in
Punjabi, Anuradha of Seva Sankalp group
in Hindi and Pranjali from NSS Warriors gave report in English, all
highlighting the activities conducted on the previous day. After reviewing the
report, Mrs. Satinder Kaur along with Ms. Harmanu, NSS Programme Coordinator, briefed
the volunteers about the activities planned for the day. Detailed instructions
were given regarding rallies, awareness campaigns, and community interaction to
ensure disciplined and effective execution of the programmes. Subsequently, the
volunteers proceeded to Village Lidhran,
where they were given a warm and heartfelt welcome by the village
residents. All the volunteers assembled at the Gurdwara Sahib, where they were
respectfully offered Karah Prasad. The gesture reflected the hospitality,
warmth, and communal harmony of the villagers and created a positive and
respectful environment for the day’s activities. Then rally against drug abuse
was organized. The volunteers raised awareness by chanting powerful slogans.
The rally aimed to educate villagers, especially the youth, about the harmful
effects of drug addiction on health, family, and society. Following the rally,
An awareness session on Food Adulteration was conducted by Prof. Vandana
Thakur, Assistant Professor in Chemistry of the college. She explained, in a
practical and simple manner, how commonly used food items such as milk,
turmeric, chilli powder, and pulses are adulterated. She demonstrated easy
household tests to identify adulteration, such as checking milk with water
tests, identifying artificial colors in spices, and observing texture and smell
changes in food items. She emphasized that awareness about food purity is
essential for maintaining good health and preventing diseases. A Nukkad Natak
was performed on the theme “Nasha Tyago, Punjabiyo Jago”, effectively conveying
the message of staying away from substance abuse. The street play received
appreciation from the villagers for its strong social message and impactful
performance. The volunteers also carried out a door-to-door awareness campaign
in the village, educating residents about personal hygiene, cleanliness, safe
drinking water, balanced diet, and sanitation practices. The villagers actively
interacted with the volunteers and appreciated their efforts. In the post-lunch session, a poster-making
competition was organized on themes “Reduce Waste for Greener Tomorrow"
and "Women Empowerment" where volunteers showcased their creativity Additionally,
a tree lime-washing (whitewashing) activity was carried out in the college
hostel ground, reinforcing the importance of environmental care alongside
health initiatives. On this occasion, Associate Members of NSS, Mr. Neeraj
Aggarwal, Dr. Shalinder Kumar and Dr.
Baljinder Singh, were also present and encouraged the volunteers to actively
participate in the activities, emphasizing the importance of health awareness,
social responsibility, and community service. The third day of the NSS Special
Camp concluded successfully with meaningful community engagement and active
participation of all volunteers.
