Shramadhana - NSS

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MOTTO - NOT ME, BUT YOU

Shramadana- National Service Scheme at VET First Grade College has a vibrant and dynamic organization dedicated to fostering a sense of social responsibility and community engagement among our students. As an integral part of the university, the NSS unit strives to instil the values of service, empathy, and leadership in our young minds.

Mission:

To nurture socially conscious and responsible citizens who actively contribute to the welfare of society through variety of community service initiatives and outreach programs, aimed to create a positive impact on the lives of those in need and promote a culture of compassion and inclusivity.

The NSS unit of VET First Grade College started in the year 2012-13 with 100 volunteers in association with Bangalore University. The prime objective of the unit is introducing students to social, economic and welfare activities. The unit has successfully organized many programs from the day of inception which includes regular activities and special camp activities.

NSS Regular Activities:

The regular activities include medical camps, eye camps, Chinnaraloka activities, Green Day, Independence Day Camp, Gandhi Jayanthi, Martyrs Day, Blood Donation Camp, Vivekananda Jayanthi, Exams made easy for class 10th from various schools, a rally creating awareness about girl child and stopping abuse against them, awareness about chain snatching in association with J.P.Nagar Police station, Kannada Rajyayotsava, Ambedkar Jayanthi, Swachh Bharath and city clean programs and many more.

Awareness Drives on Public Health & hygiene, Free Health and Eye Checkup in association with Shekhar Nethralaya, Physiotheraphy camp in association with RV Physiotheraphy College, Painting of government school were organized in adopted villages during 7 days NSS Special Camp in remote villages outskirts of Bangalore.

Books & Stationary Distribution to students, competitions conducted for women at village to imbibe gender equity.

Cycle rally’s-Walkathon, Free Masks and Sanitizer Distribution, Observation of Matrys day, Gandhi Jayanthi, International Women's Day, World AIDS Day International Yoga Day, Environmental day, Green day, Ambedkar jayanthi, Basavajayanthi, Tobacco and drugs awareness drive, water Awareness drives, Cauvery Calling Fund Raising and donation for Uthar Karnataka Flood relief

Community Service Projects

Shramadana- NSS unit regularly organizes and participates in a wide range of community service projects from environmental conservation and health awareness campaigns to educational initiatives and skill development programs and committed to address the diverse needs of the community.

Social Awareness Campaigns

We believe in the power of awareness to drive positive change. NSS unit conducts social awareness campaigns on issues such as environmental sustainability, gender equality, and civic responsibility through workshops, seminars, and outreach events, we strive to educate and empower individuals to make informed choices.

Skill Development Workshops

As part of our commitment to holistic development, we organize skill development workshops to equip our volunteers with practical skills that will not only benefit them personally but also enhance their ability to contribute meaningfully to society.