NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
NSS unit of the college works for the development and upliftment of society. It enrolled 300 volunteers in the session 2018-19 and celebrated NSS day, 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and National Integration Day & Yoga day. It also organized cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Pakhwara. NSS volunteers organized various lectures to educate the masses about Environmental Conservation, methods to save water, ill effects of flying kites with Chinese thread, awareness about ill effects of drugs and need of higher education, women menstrual hygiene, nutrition recipes, career counselling etc. A skill development workshop was also organized in which pots, paper bags and bangles were taught to the inmates of newly adopted village “Malawali, Gumtala”. NSS volunteers participated in various rallies to educate people about cleanliness. self hygiene. Open defecation survey was conducted in adopted village of NSS unit, Qila Jiwan Singh. Free medical checkup camp was also organized. An awareness rally, ’Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, in collaboration with the Dept. of Women and Child Development was organised.
Objectives
- To enrich the student’s personality and deepen her understanding of the social environment in which she lives.
- To develop socio-economic awareness and encourage the students to impart the same to the illiterate community of the area adopted.
- To develop socio-economic activities designed to tackle social problems.
Incentives & Weightage
- The college awards concessions and incentives to the best NSS Volunteers.
- The volunteers get additional 3 percent marks in aggregate for seeking admission to higher class after graduation.
- Punjab State Youth Award of Rs.5,000 is given to volunteers who give distinguished social and national services.
- One special excursion trip/picnic is arranged for NSS volunteers.
- NSS volunteers would get a special 10 percent discount on the total cost of all the college trips and tours.
- Best NSS Volunteer is honoured on Annual Awards Day.
NSS WOULD SURELY BE A REWARDING ACTIVITY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CAMPERS.
Activities of NSS
The college celebrates International Yoga Day-2023
BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2023 in which the Department of Physical Education along with the NCC and NSS units of the college participated. Celebrating the occasion, Principal Dr. Pushpinder Walia expressed that the practice of yoga brings joy, health, peace from within and deepens a sense [...]
Online workshop on “Sustainable Practices and Mission LiFE” to celebrate World Environment Day
BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, organised an online workshop on “Sustainable Practices and Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)” to celebrate World Environment Day under the aegis of Mission LiFE, an initiative of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The mission aims to promote sustainable living by encouraging individuals to make change in their […]
The college organizes a Blood Donation Camp under the aegis of Red Cross Society
A Blood Donation Camp was held by the Youth Red Cross Society, NSS and NCC units of BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar. Dr. P.S. Grover, Managing Director, MedicAid Hospital and Dr. H.S. Nagpal, Managing Director, Hartej Hospital, were the chief guests for the inaugural and closing ceremonies of the camp, respectively. A team of [...]
The college organizes a three-day Workshop on Video Editing
BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, organized a three- day online workshop on "Video Editing" in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The workshop was organized under the patronage of Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta and Rural Engagement Cell (SESREC) of the college. Mr. [...]
The college concludes 7 day NSS Camp
BBK DAV College for Women concluded seven day NSS camp with a splendid valedictory ceremony. Prof. Rajesh Kumar, NSS coordinator & Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University was the chief guest for the event. While welcoming the chief guest, Principal Dr. Pushpinder Walia said that BBK DAV has always been at the […]
NSS Unit of the college organises Dental Hygiene Camp and Tree Plantation Drive
NSS unit of BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, organised a Dental Hygiene Camp on the sixth day of its seven-day NSS camp to create awareness about dental ailments with emphasis on brushing techniques, tooth decay, gum diseases and measures used to prevent them. The camp was screened by Dr. Rajveer Singh, M.D.S., Orthodontics, and [...]
NSS Unit of the college visits Guru Ram Das Old Age Home
NSS unit of BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, visited Guru Ram Das Old Age Home to have an interaction with the elderly inmates on the third day of its special 7 day NSS camp. The aim of the visit was to sensitise the volunteers to the problems of senior citizens and find ways and [...]
NSS Unit of the college visits schools in adopted villages
During its two-day visit of the special seven-day NSS camp, NSS unit of BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, visited Government Middle School and Government Elementary School, Malawali, Amritsar. The aim of the visit was to promote the cause of community engagement among the volunteers by sensitising them towards the needs of less privileged people. [...]
The college organizes an Awareness Rally under the aegis of Clean India 2.0 and Fit India Run 3.0 Programmes
BBK DAV College for Women organized an oath taking ceremony and an awareness rally as a part of Clean India 2.0 Programme along with Fit India run 3.0 for the month of October. Purpose of the rally was to create awareness about cleanliness and physical fitness. Principal Dr. Pushpinder Walia flagged off the rally along [...]
The college organizes a Seminar on the theme ‘Catch the Rain’
NSS unit of BBK DAV College for Women organized a seminar on water conservation in context of the theme ‘Catch the Rain’. Hon’ble Dr. Raj Kumar Verka, former Cabinet Minister, Punjab was the chief guest for the event. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, NSS coordinator, GNDU was the resource person for the seminar. While welcoming the […]