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NSS Unit, Durgapur Women’s College

The NSS unit of the college stands as one of the most prestigious units from the academic session 1985-86 to 2014. With a brief halt, the college ran a social service cell from 2014 to 2017. It became functional again in 2017. Ever since then, the NSS unit has undertaken different community development and awareness programmes. A Health care workshop was organized in February 2020 to create awareness among the students regarding health issues. Post-Lockdown, the unit members of the NSS in association with the IQAC of the College arranged a Covid-19 vaccination camp in September 2021 where the student and faculties were shielded against the deadly virus. The unit members celebrated the plantation programme, Vriksha Raksha Bandhan in 2021 to ensure the importance of nature and to maintain sustainability. The members of NSS unit in collaboration with the NSS unit members of Michael Madhusudhan College participated in the one-day rally of Swachh Bharat Abhijyan in 2022.

We are proud to announce that the College NSS (National Service Scheme)DWC unit is conducting a special school program for underprivileged children from local slum areas. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community development.

The program aims to provide these children with access to quality education, fostering their intellectual growth and opening up new opportunities for their future. Our dedicated volunteers are working tirelessly to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, offering lessons in basic literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills.

Beyond academics, the school also focuses on holistic development. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, and health awareness sessions, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire a love for learning and help these children realize their potential.

We believe that education is a powerful tool for change, and we are committed to making a positive impact in our community. We invite all members of our college and local community to support and participate in this noble cause.

Together, we can make a difference and help shape a brighter future for these young minds.

Disha,DWC: Value-Added School for the Underprivileged

NSS ADVISORY COMMITTEE :

Dr. Mahananda Kanjilal-(Chairperson)

1. Dr. Debalina Kar (SACT) – (Programme Officer)

2. Smt. Manimala Ghosh

3. Dr. Surajit Karmakar

4. Smt. Chandrima Das

5. Sri. Sudip Mandal

6. Dr. Swati Chatterjee (SACT)

7. Smt. Sreyashree Das (SACT)

8. Sri. Samrat Dasgupta (SACT)

9. Sri. Palash Roy(SACT)

10. Smt. Joyitree Thakur (SACT)

11. Sri. Vivekananda Gorai (SACT)

12. Smt. Dolan Dutta (SACT)

13. Smt. Shruti Mukherjee -(Student)

14. Smt. Ayantika Mukherjee- (Student)

The NSS unit of our college organized a mass awareness programme on Filaria disease in 2022, to create awareness of this mosquito-borne disease among the students. A Blood Donation camp and health check-up camp were held at college premises under the supervision of Governmental Bidhannagar Hospital Durgapur on 6th September Members of the Alumni Association actively participated in this programme. The students and faculty along with members of Alumni participated in this event. In August 2022, the Har Ghar Tiranga programme was organized to instil the spirit of nationalism among the underprivileged children of the adopted slum at Barafkal Basti. A special camp on general awareness on some basic issues’ was held on NSS has adopted slum Barafkal Basti from 16th March to 22nd March 2022.

On the First day, a seminar was organized on the “Rain Water Harvesting System”,by Rampranay Ganguly, Junior Engineer, Member of Bigan Mancha to conserve rainwater as a water resource. The members of the NSS actively participated in the plantation programme and awareness programme on adenovirus. A survey was undertaken at the Barafkal slum to review the women’s menstrual hygiene status. The students also distributed books and took classes as a part of a literacy programme to educate the tiny tots of the region.