National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme is the real third dimension of Higher Education System close to social realities and community concern i.e., developing a living link with community by the institution of higher learning helps in marching towards the prosperity of the mankind. The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government sponsored public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India.
History
In year 1958, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru took initiative and advised the academicians to suggest the programme to involve student youth in social service activities. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi’s Centenary year on 24th September 1969which aimed at developing student’s personality through community service. In May 1969, a conference of student representatives (of universities and institutions of higher education), convened by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission, unanimously agreed that a national level service scheme could be an instrument for national integration.
Motto
The Motto of NSS “Not Me But You” is a sense of expression of the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also to underline that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole. 24th September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with great enthusiasm and pride.
NSS in Arihant College, Pune
NSS unit of Arihant College was established in 2012. Presently, the NSS unit of Arihant College, Pune, affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) consists of 1500 volunteers. The main aim of NSS unit in Arihant College is to contribute to the wellbeing of the society in various fields and sectors. It also aims at developing the personality of young minds through community service who will later serve as citizens aiming for a better tomorrow. National Service Scheme unit of Arihant College functions in a distinctive manner with six different groups operating in various sectors aiming at public welfare and personality development of the volunteers. The activities of NSS always encourages volunteers to understand community, to imbibe good relationship with society, national integration and to increase awareness about social issues. With utter zeal and enthusiasm, the work continues to serve the society throughout the year. Various activities such as elocution, poster making competitions, debates, blood donation camp, interactive sessions for students, tree plantation programme, cleanliness drive and street plays helps the NSS unit to reach the society through every way possible.
NSS Program Officer
- Harshal Chalwadi (Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Humanities)
- Pranali Deshmukh (Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Technology)
Following are the 6 groups of NSS unit of Arihant College which works distinctively in consonance with their aims:
1.) Nisarg
2.) Warsa
3.) Aarogya
4.) Sanskar
5.) Police mitra
6.) Swachhta
Aim
To protect natural resources, focusing on creating awareness regarding environmental issues and imbibing the importance of natural resources among students.
Work –
The work of nisarg mainly focuses on motivating the students to keep their surroundings green and clean by undertaking plantation of trees. Promoting ethos of conservation of water by optimizing the use of water. Organizing seminars, debates, lectures and popular talks on environmental issues in the college to motivate the students to have a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Organizing Tree plantation programmes, awareness programmes such as quiz, essay, painting competitions, rallies, nukkad natak etc. which will make them realize the importance of environment. Field visits to environmentally important sites including polluted and degraded sites, wildlife parks, etc. are also arranged to make students practically aware about the concerns.
Aim
To learn about and preserve the monumental wonders and spread admirable values of ethnic culture of India among the students.
Work –
Legacy, of places and art forms that represent the rich and ethnic culture of our glorious country is maintained. Several Treks, cleanliness drives in places of importance, pertaining to the history of that place and thus preserving the ‘Warsa’. The main objectives include preserving our culture and letting the new generations know and wonder about the glorious past.
Aim –
To build an inwardly and substantially strong society and provide medical facilities to the deprived section.
Work –
Aarogya exclusively works towards the health sector. Number of activities are carried out. These activities are aimed at eradication of misconceptions regarding various diseases. It also focuses on encouraging the youth to come forward in number of social activities such as blood donation, stem cell donation through street plays and educating people regarding new techniques such as stem cell donation. Visiting hospitals for a better understanding of the working of health organizations and experiencing the grievances of the affected people is also carried out.
Aim –
To educate the underprivileged and widen the scope of knowledge and learning.
Work –
The group works for cultivation of love for education among students. It strives towards building of a bright nation by applying acquired knowledge with conscience. It tries to enhance the creativity of students through variety of activities. Excellence is a combination of education and moral values and spreading such synchronized moral education is promoted.
Aim –
To encourage young blood to construct a better society and serve the community during catastrophe.
Work –
As the name suggests ‘friend of Police.’ The objectives and aims range from labour donation to strengthening the youth forces to personality development. To teach the values of standing together in times of need and of servitude. Inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s preaching, the youth stands together, tougher and even more humble to lend service to the society.
Aim –
To encourage young blood to construct a better society and serve the community during catastrophe.
Work –
The objectives and aims range from labour donation to strengthening the youth forces to personality development. To teach the values of standing together in times of need and of servitude. Cleaning events or drive we arrange.
National Service Scheme 2024-25
1.Tree Plantation Report
Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Taljai Hill Pune
Organizer: NSS Department, SDB and Green Club
Participants: 25 volunteers, 7 Teachers
Introduction
Tree plantation is a crucial initiative aimed at combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and improving air quality. This report outlines the activities conducted during the tree plantation event held at Taljai Hill, detailing the goals, outcomes, and future recommendations.
Objectives
- To raise awareness about the importance of trees in the environment.
- To engage the community in environmental conservation efforts.
Planting Day
- Volunteers arrived early, and a brief orientation was conducted to educate participants about planting techniques and the significance of each species.
- The group was divided into teams, each responsible for planting a specific number of trees.
Outcomes
- Trees Planted: Successfully planted 25 trees.
- Community Engagement: Over 32 community members participated, responsibility towards the environment.
- Awareness Raised: Informational flyers were distributed, and discussions were held on the importance of reforestation and sustainable practices.
Conclusion
The tree plantation event at Taljai Hill was a significant success, demonstrating the power of community action in addressing environmental issues. The newly planted trees will contribute to ecological health, enhance community aesthetics, and provide educational opportunities for future generations. Ongoing commitment from the community and local organizations is essential to ensure the long-term success of this initiative. NSS Unit, SDB and Green Club of Arihant college of Arts Commerce and Science Camp Pune organized a tree plantation drive on 21 September 2024 at Taljai hill in association with forest department Pune. The volunteers did the work of digging pits, planting trees, watering them, cutting grass, cleaning the area around the trees etc. also collected plastic and other waste from the area and disposed of it. Volunteers planted 25 saplings. This event was carried out under guidance of Dr. Ashok Chaskar Academic Director AEF and Dr. Kanchan Shinde I/C Principal. The programme was coordinated by NSS Program Officer Harshal Chalwadi and Pranali Deshmukh. Dr. Gautam Shinde of Green Club assisted in the programme. College teachers were also present.
2. CPR First Aid Workshop
Report on “CPR First Aid Workshop”
Department of NSS and IQAC Organized a Workshop on CPR and First Aid.
A demonstration on how to perform CPR in medical emergency situations was conducted during the workshop, along with hands-on training for participants.
The program covered the following key aspects:
- An overview of first aid principals and their importance.
- Hands-on training on performing CPR.
- Responding to choking and other medical emergencies.
- Best practices for ensuring safety while helping others.
Arihant Education Foundation’s Academic Director Dr. Ashok Chaskar, and In-Charge Principal Dr. Kanchan Shinde Provided valuable guidance for conducting the workshop. All the teachers of the College attended and actively cooperated to make the workshop a success.
3. NSS Special Winter Camp
Report on
NSS SPECIAL WINTER CAMP 2024-25
Organised BY
NSS Unit, Arihant College Camp, Pune.
24th Dec. 2024 to 30 Dec. 2024
- PRE-PREPARATIONS
NSS Unit of Arihant College, Camp Pune organised various activities for the whole year session of 2024-2025, still a need was felt to organise a NSS Special Winter Camp for NSS Volunteers of the College.
Accordingly, a proposal was submitted by Mr. Harshal Chalwadi, NSS Programme Officer in a meeting with Dr. Kanchan Shinde principal of the college and under the guidance of Dr.Ashok Chaskar Academic Director Arihant Education Foundation Camp Pune. A comprehensive action plan was designed to invite recourse persons from several of Society such as Social Activist, Thinker, and Teachers etc.
- INTRODUCTION
Camps provide a sound environment for youth to be active, to develop competence in life skills, to learn about and enhance their abilities to serve community & Leadership skills with rural life experience & Understanding of farmer’s life.
- OBJECTIVES
NSS Winter Special Camp was based on the objectives set by National Service Scheme. The foremost objective of the camp was surely towards community service and to inculcate social values in the youth in general and NSS Volunteers in particular so that a healthy society could be created.
- SUMMARY OF THE CAMP
Most awaited NSS Winter Camp was started from 24the Dec. 2024 to 30 Dec. 2024 All NSS Volunteers of our college were eagerly waited for the NSS Camp 75 Volunteers participated for this camp. Secondly selection of camp site was also done. Mhatobachi Alandi a village form Haveli block of Pune District was selected for conducting all camp activities. Individual responsibilities were also allotted to each group leader for seven days regarding camping activities.
First Day of the Camp 24-12-2024
On 24th of Dec., inaugural session was started at 08.00 am in the college premises under the guidance of Dr. Kanchan Shinde, Principal of the College. She gave best wishes for the NSS Winter camp 2024-2025. Afterwards all volunteers and faculty leave campus and started journey towards camp place which is Mhatobachi Alandi, Tal. Haveli, Dist. Pune. In two difference buses volunteers reached at camp site in afternoon around 11.00 am. At 11.00 am all had lunch together in that village. After lunch volunteers started organise things like place of stay, place of cooking, cleaning nearby area of residence of girls and boys. Along with this some volunteers were working on kitchen. Where in Seven-day volunteers cook food for all of us. We successful to manage all preparation work before night. At 9.00 pm we had dinner which was made by volunteers. After dinner there was meeting for next day planning after this meeting everyone was in bed for rest. First day of camp from our faculties Mr. Samadhan Bhadkumbe, Mr. Ramjan Varunkar and Shital Ankushe was with us.
Second Day of the Camp 25-12-2024
The camp activities were commenced at 07:00 am. The day started with prayers and NSS song and the volunteers were asked to take daily activities after 08:00 am to 12:00 pm all volunteer did shramdan they did tree plantation. The day was scheduled for cleaning of camp site and interacting with people of Mhatobachi Alandi. In the first session of the second day of camp the volunteers interacted with folks of Mhatobachi Alandi and understood their way of life and raised awareness among them about less use / no use of plastic in the area. In the second session Dr. Kanchan Shinde Principal delivered a lecture on “Good Citizenship.” After lecture there was tea break. After tea break all volunteer participated in group discussion on AI Social Impact. In the evening we visit in Grampanchayt. At the end of the day volunteers did street play. After that at 08:00 pm there was dinner every day. End of the day we have cultural program of volunteer. After culture program there is meeting for next planning after meeting everyone goes to sleep.
Third Day of the Camp 26-12-2024
The Camp activities were commenced at 08:00. The day started with prayers nd NSS son and the volunteers were asked to take daily activities after 08:00 am to 12:00 pm all volunteer did sharamdan they did tree plantation. The day was scheduled for cleaning of camp site and interacting with people of Mhatobachi alandi. From in the first session of the second day of camp the volunteers interacted with folks of Mhatobachi alandi and understood their way of life and raised awareness among them about less use/no use of plastic in the area. In the Second session Mr. Shanteshwar Waghmare delivered a lecture on, “Gram Vikas and Environment.” After lecture there was tea break. After tea break all volunteer participated in group discussion on Internet and We. In the evening we visit Nursery Flowers Management. Volunteer understand Nursery management. At the end of the day volunteer did street play. After that 8:00 pm there was dinner every day. End of the day we have cultural program of volunteer. The day ended with discussing next day activities.
Fourth Day of the Camp 27-12-2024
The Camp activities were commenced at 08:00. The day started with prayers & exercised and NSS song and the volunteers were asked to take daily activities after 08:00 am to 12:00 pm all volunteer did sharamdan they did tree plantation. The day was scheduled for cleaning of camp site and interacting with people of Mhatobachi Alandi. From in the first session of the second day of camp the volunteers interacted with folks of Mhatobachi Alandi and understood their way of life and raised awareness among them about less use no use of plastic in the area. In the second session Mr. Harshal Chalwadi PO delivered a lecture on, “भारतीय संविधान आणि अमृतमहोत्सव” After lecture there was tea break. After tea break all volunteer participated in group discussion on Social Media Impact in Society. In the evening we visit Mhatobachi Alandi Cow’s Gotha volunteers understand cow’s gothas management. At the end of the day volunteer did street play on social issues. After that 08:00 pm there was dinner every day, End of the day we have cultural program of volunteer. The day ended with discussing next day activities.
Fifth Day of the Camp 28-12-2024
NSS Volunteers did cleanliness drive inside the heritage temple of Mhatobachi Alandi and also prepared their meal of the day. One group of the volunteers helped in cutting vegetables for preparing lunch and other group helped in kitchen and washed the vessels. On 5the day of the camp guest lecture was delivered by Mr. Ramjan Varunkar on “Financial Literacy”. He interacted with NSS Volunteers and encouraged them to contribute to society as much as possible amd make them aware about Financial Independent and they also complimented the efforts of volunteers for systematic arrangements of camp using limited resources.
Sixth Day of the Camp 29-12-2024
In the morning starting to prayers and NSS Song. In the Sixth day of the camp all volunteers cleanliness drive and Gad Snavardhn activity at Historical Place Malhar Gad tracking activity. Historical Place Malhar Gad Volunteers understand history of the Malhar Gad. In this place volunteer work to the Cleanliness activity. On 6th day of the camp guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Gautam Shinde on “YUVA BHARAT”. After lecture there was tea break. After tea break volunteer’s preparation rally on awareness to Mhatobachi Alandi. In evening volunteers rally and Street play on Population Control and Bal Vivah Bandi Awareness. After that 08:00 pm there was dinner every day, End of the day we have cultural program of volunteer. The day ended with discussing last day of the camp.
Seventh Day of the camp 30-12-2024
On that day from the morning valedictory function was organised. The programme started with NSS Song. Sonali Jawalkar (Sarpanch Mhatobachi Alandi) appreciated the work of NSS unit and encouraged the NSS volunteers to participate in such activities. Neel Deshmane our NSS volunteer welcomed the guests. Shankar Jwalkar (Maji Sarapanch) also appreciated work of our NSS unit. Ajinkya Pise and Heena Mhashale NSS leader highlighted the activities of the camp. A gift has also been distributed to all NSS leader & volunteers and also felicitated tall guests. In this program NSS volunteer shared their experience of camp. They talk on learning, about love which they received from villagers and all people of different wadi’s in Mhatobachi Alandi. End of the day Harshal Chalwadi NSS program officer did vote of thanks.
While talking he mentioned gratitude towards institute for immense support and motivation. Special thanks to Paras Maru sir (Managing director, Arihant Education Foundation) Dr. Ashok Chaskar (Academic director, Arihant Education Foundation), Dr. Kanchan Shinde (Principal Arihant College of Arts, Commerce and Science Camp Pune) for support to this winter camp without support of them it won’t be complete.
Thank You.
4. Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Rally
National Service Scheme 2023-24
Cleanliness drive:-
This Program exclusively focuses on cleaning the environment not only in the campus but also outside the campus. A cleanliness drive is organized on every possible occasion through which it is observed that the campus remains clean.
Blood Donation Camp:-
A Blood Donation camp is organized every year. This activity aims at spreading the awareness about blood donation among the students as well as the importance of stem cell donation, also clearing the misconceptions among many people regarding blood donation.
Winter Camp: –
“Real India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi. For national reconstruction it is very important for the student youth, to be properly sensitized and utilized for strengthening the Indian society as a whole with particular emphasis on rural community and winter camp exactly focuses on the same. A seven-day camp where volunteers stay in a village which is designated by the government as an initiative to adopt the village so that volunteers can focus on the transformation of that village discretely. Under this camp the volunteers spend 7 days in the respective village and various kind of surveys are conducted through which they are able to learn the problems faced by the villagers and also suggest majors to tackle them. Various activities including cleanliness campaigns, encouraging villagers to take part in fun learning activities, teaching children in schools, eradication of false beliefs among the villagers, organizing seminars and interactive sessions regarding scientific techniques of farming are taken in this camp. The work does not stop here, NSS volunteers through surveys make sure that the problems should reach government and reforms take place. The Shramdaan in which volunteers themselves contribute to the physical labour. The work used to take place on a daily basis for minimum three hours which makes them understand the hard work taken by the farmers and helps them to gain a new perspective to develop an emotional intimacy and love towards the nation. Various other tasks like economic and social surveys, soil and water tests, free health check-ups, free guidance on law, surveys on the biodiversity of the village, cleanliness of the local water bodies, building farm dams are also carried out through Sharmdaan. Schools in the village are cleaned and plantation programme is conducted in which trees are mostly planted along roadside. Cultural activities including dramas, debates and various competitions help the volunteers to come out of their comfort zone and become a better version of themselves. Through this camp the volunteers learn about the village lifestyle, their grievances and most importantly India in its true sense.
Blood Donation Camp
Arihant College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Camp, Pune-01, National Service scheme (NSS) and Sport Department in association with Tarpan blood bank, loni kalbhor has organised blood donation camp on 20/7/2023 from 10.00 am to 01.00 pm. In this camp, fifty-five students, ten teaching staff and non-teaching staff actively participated. Total 35 bottle of 350 ml blood were donated on that day. Breakfast and tea were provided to all the blood donors.
Historical Walk
On 12th September our NSS unit organized the historical walk which was led by the varsa group. We started this activity by moving from our college by bus and to our first place that was pataleshwar temple at 10:15. Constructed in the 8th century, the glorious Paraleshwar cave temple presents an iconic narration to the rich history of India. The temple is found in the epicentre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra. Carved out of a single rock, it is dedicated to the God of the underworld – Lord Pataleshwar.. After that we visited the badi darga many volunteers visited this place first time and it was just amazing. next we left the place and from there passing through the manapa bridge which is built by the British we visited the kasba peth to visit the tambat ali (Copper alley). Tambat Ali (Copper Alley) is a street that is alive from dawn until dusk with the constant hypnotic rhythmic sound of the beating of metal objects. This unique street is a neighbourhood in Pune where the traditional craft of moulding metal, specifically copper, into objects of everyday use has been practiced for centuries. Located in the densely packed narrow alleys of the old city, the current livelihood of the
Tambats (coppersmiths) is under threat from rapid urbanization and other pressures of growing industrialization. Next we saw the most famous dagdu sheth ganapati mandir and exact in front of that we saw the bhide Wada. Bhide Wada occupies a very important position in the societal development of Pune, especially for girl’s education. This is the site of one of the first schools for girls when it was taboo for them to study. Established by Savitribai Phule and Fatima Begum, this was not known to most of the volunteers. Next from there we went to the famous market in Pune Mahatma Phule mandai to know it’s history made in 18 century up of wood and other materials and still is as strong as it was at that time ..then we were given a break of 10 min to roam and see the place. then we started walking from there to Phule Vada we enjoyed walking through the roads in bunch of groups and without disturbing the surrounding and managing the traffic areas after we reached the Phule wada we took rest there and also saw the place where Savitribai Phule and mahatma Phule lived. Phule Wada is the residence of visionary reformer Mahatma Phule. The Wada is located in the Ganj Peth area, a few kilometers away from Pune station. This is the place where Mahatma Jyotirao Phule stayed with his wife Savitribai Phule for a certain period in his life. It was built in around 1852.Then we shared our whole day experience with Nilesh sir with cup of tea and biscuits under the big tree in Phule Vada. Then we started walking towards our college. we reached our college around 6:00 pm and then we took attendance and had our snacks. This activity was a successful activity without any mess and the management and the hard work by our Nilesh sir, our Cr’s and our group leaders.
Refreshment Distribution Camp
Arihant College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Camp, Pune-01, National Service scheme (NSS) We are so happy to share with you all that yesterday our NSS Unit organised REFRESHMENT DISTRIBUTION CAMP On the occasion of wari our NSS unit distributed 2000+ glass lemon sherbet and 1500+ Rajgira Ladoo for Warkari. And after that our volunteer did cleaning around campus.
NSS Foundation Day Programme
Arihant College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Camp, Pune 01 organized a Program on the occasion of NSS Foundation Day with Principal Dr. Kanchan Shinde Ma’am and Prof. Dr. Prabhakar Varade (NSS Coordinator, Pune City) , Mr. Abhishek Akotkar (Founder of Team Tarunai) Mr. Yunus Sayyed (a Cancer fighter , writer ,counselor) Mr. Sandip Bhise (Curret Sarpanch of Panavdi village) , and lastly Mr. Abasaheb Lole (Ex- Sarpanch of Panavdi village) at the Basement Classroom of the Junior College Building, opposite Burger King on 25th September 2023.
First when the guests arrived they were welcomed with a warm heart and wishes, they were given refreshments and then were addressed to the volunteers. The Host of the Program Namrata Choudhary started the program with a quote and asked the guests to start the program by watering the plant as a symbol of growth and prosperity. Our Principal Ma’am Dr. Kanchan Shinde was asked to Facilitate the guests as a token of appreciation for coming to the Program.
Then we had a dance performance (Ganesh Vandana) by our two volunteers Tanushree Shetty and Chinmayee Kale.
Dr. Kanchan Shinde Ma’am did speak a few words about NSS and also welcomed the guests from Arihant College’s side. Then our Program Officer Mr. Nilesh Sarwade were called up on the stage to give a brief introduction of the program and also the guests. Then we had Prize distribution of the winners on District Level under the Program “Meri Mati Mera Desh” by NSS, on College Level and also the participants of Pathanatya (Street play).
The guests were then one by one called up to speak for around 20 to 25 minutes about the topics they had decided and or given. First Prof. Dr. Prabhakar Varade were asked to speak in which he introduced the volunteers about many camps held under NSS and and also the advantages of being an active volunteer. Next we had Mr. Abhishek Akotkar who started with a song as he noticed that the volunteers were bored by seeing the PPT and also listening to Varade Sir so to bring a positive vibe from the audience he started singing and also asked the volunteers to sing along with him. He spoke on Society and change.
Last speaker/guest we had was Mr. Yunus Sayyed who is also a Cancer fighter he shared his experience about NSS during his college days and also how NSS has helped him be a better and responsible person of the society. He also shared his journey when he was hospitalized and how he overcame all the struggles. Last but not the least our Program ended with a Vote of Thanks by Parth Dave who mentioned in his speech a special thanks to all the guests, Principal Ma’am, P.O. Mr. Nilesh Sarwade and also the volunteers who helped in making the Program a success.
