Report on National Service Scheme (NSS) Day Celebration
On September 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM, the National Service Scheme (NSS) Department of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur, celebrated NSS Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur. The program was held in the college auditorium and witnessed active participation from students, NSS volunteers, faculty, and staff.
- Program Overview
- Event: NSS Day Celebration
- Date & Time: September 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM
- Venue: Main Auditorium, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur
- Presidential Chair: Prafulla Bansod (Principal, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur)
- Keynote Speaker: Priti Dave (Athawale College of Social Work, Chimur)
- Objectives of the Event
- Instilling NSS Values: To reinforce the core motto of the National Service Scheme, “Not Me, But You,” and cultivate a spirit of selfless community service among students.
- Fostering Social Awareness & Responsibility: To sensitize students toward social work, environmental conservation, de-addiction, and cleanliness, encouraging active participation in nation-building.
- Personality Development: To enhance leadership qualities, discipline, teamwork, and communication skills among student volunteers.
- Inspiration & Guidance: To utilize the occasion of NSS Day to acquaint new students with NSS activities and inspire them to contribute to social causes.
- Detailed Proceedings
- Garland Ceremony & Lamp Lighting: The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp and offering floral tributes to the portraits of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj and Swami Vivekananda. Following this, NSS volunteers rendered the inspirational ‘NSS Theme Song’ (Lakshya Geet).
- Introductory Remarks: The NSS Program Officer welcomed the dignitaries and audience, outlining the significance of NSS Day, the background of the NSS unit, and the various community welfare activities conducted throughout the year.
- Address by Keynote Speaker: Addressing the gathering, the Keynote Speaker Dr. Priti Dave (Athawale College of Social Work, Chimur) emphasized:
“The National Service Scheme is not merely an extra-curricular activity, but a powerful platform for personality development and community welfare. Students must remain mindful of social issues and actively contribute toward nation-building with the spirit of service.” She urged the youth to take the lead in initiatives like environmental protection, cleanliness drives, de-addiction awareness, and social equality.
- Presidential Address: In his presidential address, Dr. Prafulla Bansod (Principal, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur) commended the efforts of the NSS volunteers, stating:
“Engaging in community service through college instills discipline and empathy in students. The experiences gained in NSS help shape students into responsible and conscious citizens of tomorrow.” He concluded by extending his warm wishes to all volunteers on NSS Day.
Outcomes / Impact
1.Enhanced Social Sensitivity: The insightful address by Dr. Priti Dave deepened students’ understanding of societal issues and nurtured a positive attitude toward social work.
2. Student Motivation: The presidential remarks by Principal Dr. Prafulla Bansod inspired students to uphold discipline, responsibility, and active engagement in community initiatives.
3. Leadership and Organizational Skill Development: Managing the event planning, compering, and stage setup enabled volunteers to sharpen their administrative and leadership skills.
4. Pledge for Community Commitment: Attending students pledged to actively participate in upcoming social initiatives such as blood donation drives, cleanliness campaigns, and tree plantation drives.
Anchoring & Vote of Thanks
- Anchoring: The event was seamlessly compered by an NSS volunteer.
- Vote of Thanks: The program concluded with a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to the guests, principal, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and volunteers for their support.