GVHSS RAMAVARMAPURAM: February 2015

NSS SPECIAL CAMP REPORT 2014-2015

Development of human resource is the main function of education. The overall objective of NSS is educational and service to the community. It is meant for personality development of the volunteers by their activities and through the awareness to the community to which they live. They get ample opportunity to serve the people in their surroundings and to understand their needs. NSS essentially is a student –centred programme and aims at all-round development of the volunteers through community work.

The seven day NSS camp of GVHSS Ramavarmapuram, titled “Nairmalyam” was conducted from 20-12-2014 to 26-12-2014 at Govt: Training Institute for Hindi Teachers, Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur. Our project emphasised ‘Cleanliness’ and many types of agricultural activities in the partnership village - Padookad Sandhya Gramam.

The activities conducted were carried out under the following categories.

· Cleaning activities

· Agricultural activities

· Waste management

· Energy conservation

· Blood donation

· Health oriented programmes

20-12-2014 Saturday

The camp commenced with registration at 11 am and after that icebreaking session started. The ice breaking session gave a new experience to the volunteers. The special camp was inaugurated at 3 pm by Mr. P.V. Manojkumar, The Principal of Govt. Hindi Teachers Training Institute at Ramavarmapuram by planting the saplings of “Lakshmitharu”. In his inaugural session he said how a volunteer should be in a camp as well as in his life. PTA president Mr. P.V. Mohan presided over the function. Principal Dr. C.J. Bindu welcomed the dignitaries, parents and students. Programme officer Smt. Sheela K.R. thanked each and every one presented in the function.

At 5 pm, the padayathra “Gramadarshan” to Padukkad Sandhyagramam started from the Govt.Hindi TTI RVPuram, giving the message “Cleanliness is godliness”.

The following evening session witnessed various activities organised by the students who were divided into five groups. All the groups had duties assigned to them. Shortfilm fest was conducted everyday from 7 pm -8 pm. After supper cultural programmes were conducted everyday from 8.30pm to 10pm.

21-12-2014 Sunday

The day started with yoga at 6.30 am by Sri. Balaram, District Yoga Trainer. After breakfast we assembled in the hall where the volunteers started with NSS song, followed by the message for the day, activity report of the previous day and the camp paper. At 10 am there was a class on creative meditation by psychological trainer, Sri.Sreejith which influenced the students very much. In the afternoon session Dr. Major Satheesh led a practical class on First Aid and Disaster Management. It was a new experience to us and we got many safety tips too. As usual, short film fest and cultural programmes were there in the night. At 9 pm PAC member Shri. Jony Augustine visited our camp and shared wonderful moments with the volunteers.

22-12-2014 Monday

The day started with yoga, followed by NSS song, message of the day, report presentation and camp paper presentation. Our project “Pipe compost” was started that day. Our Principal Dr. C.J. Bindu inaugurated the preparation of pipe compost in the Govt: Training Institute for Hindi Teachers campus. We prepared two compost units in the campus venue before installing the compost pipes. Our Principal gave a brief class to volunteers about the importance of waste management and installation of pipe compost. Saplings of different plants and vegetables were prepared to plant in the partnership village. Pipe compost was installed in 15 houses ensuring bio-composting and thereby keeping premises clean.

It gave awareness to the importance of waste management. we reached camp at 4 o’clock and had a stress management class by Smt. Saritha Ajayan of Jiva Prenav Kendra, Nedumbassery. It was a laudable session on stress relief . At 9 pm we had a surprise visit by Sri. Fazil, NSS state co-ordinator. The interaction with Fazil Sir was highly inspiring.

23-12-2014 Tuesday

As usual the 4^th day we began with yoga. After breakfast we gathered in the hall at 9.30 am for regular activites. We completed our pipe compost project and moved with vegetable gardening that day. We also did wiring maintenance in same houses. The afternoon session started with the class “ Manassu Nannavatte” by Sivan Nenmanikara . It changed the volunteer’s attitude towards life. It was a heart touching experience to all. 4^th day programme ended with cultural programmes.

24-12-2015 Wednesday

The fifth day started as usual. We had a hands-on training in soap making by Sri. Arumukhan highlighting importance of Swadeshi movement in the present scenario. The session also included preparation of bag, flower vase and various led products. Afternoon session was the renovation of the TTI Hostel. Volunteers actively participated and proved the strength of team work. We made a beautiful crib and sang Christmas carol deep into night. Our Christmas celebration was a memorable one.

25-12-2014 Thursday

After Yoga and routine events, we started at 10 am to Ashabhavan to celebrate Xmas with the inmates. Both the members of Ashabhavan and volunteers show cased their talents. We shared Biriyani with them and helped them to clean the kitchen hall. At the time of farewell, we could not hold back our tears. It was a new experience to the volunteers. In the evening we cleaned the camp premises and followed the regular activities.

26-12-2014 Friday

On the last day of our camp, we had a final cleaning of the camp and premises. The closing ceremony started with NSS song, message, report presentation, camp paper, feedback and evaluation. PTA President Sri.P.V. Mohan inaugurated the function. Principal in charge Smt.Priya.K.B lowered the flag indicating the culmination of the 7 day camp. All volunteers whole hearted service was noticed in the camp. This camp was an eye opener towards social commitments and to be a responsible citizen in future.