Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: In continuation to celebration of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, NSS SKUAST-Jammu in collaboration with NAHEP IDP organized a sensitization programme for NSS students of faculty of Agriculture for prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases.
On the occasion, Dr Rajiv Sharma, Director Health Jammu and Dr Harjeet Rai, State Malariologist, J&K, UT were the invited speakers.
At the outset, Dean students Welfare Prof Rajesh Katoch threw light on the risk of vector borne diseases in society, particularly in Indian context. He also spoke on the significance of the awareness about preventive measures of such diseases and role of young NSS volunteers to control.
Dr Harjeet Rai gave an impressive power point presentation on the topic, “Vector Borne Diseases and their management” and made the students aware about various possible causes and symptoms of such diseases. He particularly talked about Dengue and said that everyone is prone to this disease. In the presentation, he stressed upon the students not to venture out without wearing full sleeves during these rainy days.
A student interaction session was also organised in which students took active participation. A pledge for taking appropriate steps to keep such vector diseases away from our homes with slogan of ‘10 Minutes 10 Sundays and 10 Weeks’.
The programme was organised by Dean Students’ Welfare and team of NSS Instructors of Faculty of Agriculture and Health Centre. A large no of students and staff attended the programme.
Those present in the programme includes Dr Anil Gupta, Dr Sushma Gupta Medical officers, Dr Subhash C Kashyap NSS Coordinator, Dr Arvinder Singh, Dr Sushmita, Dr Veena Sharma, Dr Balbir Dhotra and Neeraj Gupta, NSS Programme Officers. The programme ended with vote of thanks by Dr Subhash C Kashyap.
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