Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 2: Sharada Degree College, Talapady to understand and experience the daily hardships of common people and to identify with them, had its NSS unit volunteers take part in the seven-day NSS annual camp held at Shri Bharathi Higher Primary School, Mudipu.
Out of the many service-related works, four notable contributions and activities by the NSS volunteers left an impression in the school. First, the creation of- 'Akshara Kai Thotta', a vegetable and fruit garden which creates a sense of protection and nurturing the ecology. Second, classroom and wall painting, which brought out informative and social messages through drawings. On one of the KG classrooms wall was the English alphabet wherein each letter and its representation were painted in such a way that made it very easy to remember. Third, a group of lady students addressed girls of the school on self-protection and also how to maintain the hygiene of the body especially during the menstruation cycle. Fourth, is the creation of high-jump pit so that the school children can utilize it for their sports activity.
The valedictory programme was presided over by Prof M B Puranik, the president of Sharada Educational Institutions. In his address, he said, “Service should not be confined to camps alone, but should turn out to be a walk of life. Service can help in building a peaceful and harmonious society with the support of local people.”
Mahesh Chowta, president of the Kairangala Agricultural Co-operative Society was the guest of honour. He noted, “NSS camps should be conducted in one of the most remote areas so that everyone understands how the poorest of the poor lead their daily life. This can be a transformative approach.”
Naveen Kumar Padalpady, a member of taluk panchayat, Bantwal was also one of the guests. Dr Kabinale Balakrishna Bharadwaj, principal of Sharada Degree College expressed his gratitude to all those who were responsible for the smooth conduct of the camp. Kushi Kundar compered the programme, Preksha welcomed the gathering, Suraj M Devadiga and Amitha Alva, NSS officers of Sharada Degree College and staff members graced the programme by their presence.