Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4: NSS units of Padma Sachdev Govt. P.G. College for Women Gandhi Nagar Jammu concluded special winter camp under the guidance of Principal Dr. Sangita Nagari.
A total of 30 NSS volunteers participated in different activities conducted under the supervision of NSS Programme Officers- Prof. Mala Bhasin and Dr. Monika Hans. On the first day of the camp , a lecture cum ‘Demonstration on Self Defence’ was organised wherein Harinderpal Singh, Coach, Department of Physical Education, University of Jammu along with his team demonstrated various techniques for self defence to the volunteers. Another lecture on the topic ” Integrated Approach on Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” was also organised.
The resource person for the event was Dr. Ashaq Malik of Govt. PG College, Rajouri, who spoke on the contribution of top Indian Scientist/ Noble Prize Laureates in the field of Science and Technology. A cleanliness drive in the College premises was conducted.
The volunteers actively participated, cleaned the campus and collected the waste in paper/cloth bags and disseminated the message of saving the environment by reducing the plastic use in our daily routine. A seminar on the topic – ‘ Healthy Body and Importance of Healthy Diet’ was organised virtually, wherein volunteers shared their views for healthy living.
On fifth day of the camp, the event of plantation drive was conducted in the college premises.
Principal of the College, Dr. Sangita Nagari along with NSS PO’s -Prof. Mala Bhasin and Dr. Monika Hans ; NSS Committee members- Dr. Harjeet Kour Sodhi and Prof. Abhinav Sharma along with NSS volunteers planted medicinal and flowering plants.
The volunteers also visited Dogra Art Museum followed by a heritage walk to Mubarakh Mandi Palaces.
The aim of this particular activity was to make the volunteers aware about the Dogra Heritage.
Dr. Sangita Nagari congratulated NSS volunteers for their commendable work during the camp and also acknowledged the efforts of NSS Programme Officers.