NSS Special Camp

January 26^th to 31^st 2020

NSS Units of IIS (Deemed to be University) have organized a seven day Special Camp for NSS volunteers from January 26^th to 1^st February 2020 The inauguration of the camp took place on Republic Day, January 26^th, 2020.  The ceremony commenced with Flag Hoisting by Dr. Ashok Gupta, Vice Chancellor, IIS (deemed to be University). After that, the NSS volunteers presented the NSS song and a patriotic group song which was sung by the Group Leaders of NSS.  A Nukkad Natak highlighting the positive role of the three pillars of the government and the role of the responsible citizens in democracy was also presented by the NSS volunteers. The inaugural ceremony and Republic Day celebration came to an end with the blessings and words of wisdom by Dr. Ashok Gupta, Vice Chancellor, IIS (deemed to be University) who was the chief guest on this occasion.

The volunteers then visited the ‘Manav Kushth Ashram’ at Galta. It is a home and work place specially dedicated to leprosy patients. The NSS volunteers visited the whole ashram which comprise of work stations, temple, residential quarters, common area, chaupal, etc. The volunteers performed a skit on the role of responsible citizens in democracy. The volunteers interacted with the residents of the ashram ,and got aquainted with the challenges and the skills used by them for their livelihood. The ashram inmates shared their experience with the volunteers and thanked them for visiting.

The ashram visit was followed by a visit to Bad Ka Balaji, a temple situated in front of the ashram.