National Service Scheme

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & technology, Hisar,

Haryana

SPANDAN: State NSS Camp organized at Guru Jambheshwar University of

Science & Technology, Hisar

National Service Scheme of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology,

Hisar organized the first state level day-night seven day NSS camp “SPANDAN” at the

university campus from 23-10-2012 to 29-10-2012 in coordination with directorate of higher

education Haryana. The objective of the camp was to inculcate the feeling of empathy, inner

discipline, commitment, self-extension, team spirit, and positive life orientation among

volunteers and to make them aware about social, national and human concerns. To unfold the

hidden talent and to strengthen the positive emotions are other objectives of the camp. Two

hundred and fifty (250) NSS volunteers representing Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, MDU

Rohtak, CDLU, Sirsa, CCHAU, Hisar, GJUS&T, Hisar, DCRUST, Murthal, MMU, Mulana,

participated in the camp. Prof. R.S. Jaglan, registrar of the university inaugurated the camp. He

opined that politeness in behavior is must for NSS volunteers.

Day-1 (23-10-12).

After the formal registration of the participants an induction programme was organized

for participants to make the volunteers aware about the objective of camp. To provide all kind of

information related to breakfast/lunch/dinner and stay arrangement. Interactive session (Ice-

breaking) was organized on the topic “Role of NSS in personality development”. To involve the

participants in the organization of camp teams were constituted representing volunteers from

different universities in one team. Teams were made clear about their job description. A quiz

contest was organized on current affairs to consolidate the concept of team. Mr. Amit Dhariwal

from GJUS&T, Hisar got the first prize in quiz. In the evening there was a cultural programme

“EK SHYAM RASHTRA KE NAM” performed by NSS volunteers of GJUS&T, Hisar.

DAY-II (24-10-2012)

Understanding the importance of physical health, mental well being and better mind –

body coordination the day begin with yogic exercise and mediation for all seven days from 5:30

AM to 7.00 AM. Yoga experts helped the volunteers in developing positive health beliefs and

behaviors. Prayer was performed by volunteers followed by discussion on thought of the day for

all seven days in the morning session. Personality development workshop was organized for the

participants. Mr. Parveen, Director, PDCPA highlighted the relevance of life skills and

interview skills for students during personality development workshop. Volunteers participated

in the poster and slogan making competition on communal harmony. It has been observed that

tolerance and respect for each other culture is required for maintaining communal harmony. It

has been emphasized that participation, transparency and accountability in governance is

important for sustainable communal harmony Volunteers organized the JAM (Just a minute)

session covering the themes related to NSS. On the occasion of VIJAY DASHMI (Dushera)

theme based cultural programme “Burayi pe achhai ki jeet” was organized by the participants in

the evening session.

Day-III (25-10-2012)

Volunteers participated in a workshop on “Prevention of crime against women”. Mr.

Satish Balan, SP, Hisar highlighted the irrational beliefs associated with female gender and

emphasized that change in attitude towards women is the only sustainable solution to the

problem. On the same day a panel discussion was conducted. Prof. R.K.Yadav

(DSW,CCSHAU,Hisar), Dr. Nirmala , (Principal), Madam Kamal (Advocate, Hisar) , Madam

Suman jain (Social activist) interacted with the students and discussed various socio-cultural-

legal aspects associated with crime against women. Dr. Sandeep Rana, programme coordinator,

NSS, GJUS&T, Hisar emphasized the participation of females in social, economic and political

decision making. It has been observed that holistic approach is required to prevent the crime

against women. In slogan writing on the same theme Deepa from MMU, Mulana, Rakesh from

GJUS&T, Hisar got the first and second prize. Cultural event was organized in the evening on

the theme “Your inspiration”

Day-IV (26-10- 2012)

On the 4th

day of the camp an interactive session was organized on the theme “ Role of

youth in National development” Dr. Y.S. Khayalia , DC, Jind interacted with the participants and

highlighted that physical fitness, mental alertness and goal consciousness are important for

students personality development. It has been emphasized that social development is based on

personal development and vice-versa. To understand the dignity of labor, self dependence and

sense of belongingness to the institution volunteers participated in the cleanliness campaign. On

the same day a panel discussion was conducted on the topic “Materialistic attitude and feeling

of empathy: How to make a balance”. Prof. CDS Kaushal (NSS coordinator, KUK), Prof.

Ranbir Gulia (NSS, coordinator MDU, Rohtak), Dr. Mahinder Singh (DN, College , Hisar), Mr.

Devender Uppal (Journalist, Hisar), Dr. Sandeep Rana (NSS coordinator, GJUS&T, Hisar)

interacted with volunteers and observed that a balance is required for sustainable social growth.

Positive emotions and sensitivity is required to utilize the materialistic assets for personal and

community development. Positions should be linked with welfare. A balance is required between

empathy and materialistic attitude. Cultural programme on “Haryanvi Folk” was organized in the

evening for exhibiting the positive community life.

Day-V (27-10- 2012)

To make the volunteers sensitive about traffic rules and various mechanisms of road

safety poster making was organized on the theme of road safety and unity in diversity. Traffic in

charge; Hisar interacted with the participants on the issue of road safety. Participants were also

involved in SHRAMDAN to help the institution, to learn the concept of community participation

and to understand the dignity of labor. In the after lunch session a work shop was organized on

“Youth and Health”. Dr. M.D. Chabra answered the number of quarries raised by participants

related to their health. Volunteers learned that healthy life style (Balance diet, physical activity,

proper sleep) is essential for preventing the disease. Cultural programme was organized on the

theme “Spirituality” in the late evening exhibiting the relevance of spiritual quotient in human

life.

Day-VI (28-10- 2012)

On the 6th

day of the camp Madam Geeta Bharti , Additional director higher education

Haryana addressed the NSS volunteers. She emphasized that youth must utilize their energy in

positive direction, and in national development. She also emphasized the importance of

community work in social development. Madam Bharti sensitized the youth regarding the

prevention of crime against women. Prof. N.K. Bishnoi, (Head BDG, GJUS&T, Hisar) discussed

the issue of corruption with participants. Prof. N.K. Rakha (LLRU, Hisar) delivered a talk on

service with passion. Dr. G.K. Tuteja (NSS advisor, Ministry of youth affairs and sports, Govt.

of India) addressed the volunteers on role of NSS in personality development and describe the

various programmes of NSS at National and International level. Dr. Charanjeet Kaur, State

liaison officer, NSS, Haryana also interacted with students. Participants shared their experiences

during the campfire on the second last day of the camp.

Day-VII (29-10- 2012)

On the valedictory function Mr. Arshinder Singh Chawla , I.G.P., Hisar range sensitized

the youth for inner discipline and qualitative approach in life. He emphasized that awakened

consciousness is helpful in better decision making. He made a detail presentation on role of

youth in National development. Dr. M.L. Ranga (Vice-Chancellor, GJUS&T, and Hisar)

distributed the prizes and certificates to the NSS volunteers. Dr. Ranga emphasized that youth

can be the solution to many social and national problems having positive approach in life. He

appreciated the social contribution of NSS volunteers and emphasized that these activities are

also helpful in personal development also. Dr. Sandeep Rana, Coordinator of the programme

appealed the youth for becoming part of solution not the problem, to make a fight with issues not

with people. On this occasion Madam Geeta Bharti (Additional director higher education

Haryan), Dr. Charanjeet Kaur (state laison officer, NSS, Haryana) were also present along with

the officials of GJUS&T, Hisar.

A small effort has been made in the state NSS camp to develop some sensitivity

among youth towards their personal development. Creating a positive SPANDAN (vibration)

among young volunteers for believing in self potential and to show concerns towards social and

national issues is the basic objective of the camp.