Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Regional Directorate NSS, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Office of the Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS) and NSS Campus Units, organized a successful one-day workshop on the theme of Swacchata for NSS volunteers at University of Jammu.
The workshop brought together more than 100 volunteers from various institutions with the aim of promoting the importance of cleanliness and sanitation in communities.
The event was inaugurated by Prof Suman Jamwal, Dean Social Sciences who was the chief guest of the occasion. She focused on the need to address the Swacchata issues at the local level and highlighted the need for community participation for looking out the solutions.
Prof Vishav Raksha, Convenor, NSS campus Units and special guest of the occasion. emphasized the critical role of youth in driving social change, particularly in the context of cleanliness and hygiene.
Dr Hema Gandotra, Programme Coordinator NSS, JU, motivated the volunteers to participate in such workshops so that they get sensitized and gain knowledge which can further be useful in community service.
The workshop featured various sessions and interactive activities designed to educate volunteers on the principles of cleanliness, waste management, and sustainable practices. Experts from Sociology, Environmental Science & Arboriculture Department led discussions on topics such as waste segregation, recycling, and the importance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene.
The workshop included four technical sessions besides inaugural session. The first technical session was conducted by Prof Vishav Raksha, Convenor Campus Units while the second session was conducted by Prof Deeepika Slathia, Founder Member GREEN
CAMPUS TASK FORCE University of Jammu. In the third technical session, the students actively participated in slogan writing competition and fourth technical session marked the plantation drive.
Dr Monika Bhardwaj, NSS PO of The Law School, conducted the entire programme. Dr Shallu Sehgal, NSS PO; Ajmer Singh from the Arboriculture Department , Shevali Raina, Bhanu Priya, Vineet Kour, Tanvi Gupta, Lokesh Dogra , Shiv Pal, Research Scholars from the Department of Sociology among others were present on the occasion.
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