NSS

The operational aim of NSS is to integrate the three basic components of the programme. NSS programme should provide a variety of learning experiences, which must develop a sense of participation, service and achievement among the volunteers. The activities should aim at the following:

(i) Making education more relevant to the present situation to meet the felt needs of the community and supplement the education of the university/college students by bringing them face to face with the rural situation;

(ii) Providing opportunities to the students to play their role in planning and executing development projects which would not only help in creating durable community assets in rural areas and urban slums but also results in the improvement of quality of life of the economically weaker sections of the community;

(iii) Encouraging students and non-students to work together along with the adults in rural areas;

(iv) Developing qualities of leadership by discovering the latent potential among the campers, both students as well as local youth (Rural and Urban), with a view to involve them more intimately in the development programmes and also ensuring proper maintenance of the assets created during the camps;

(v) Emphasizing dignity of labour and self-help, and the need for combining physical work with intellectual pursuits;

(vi) Encouraging youth to participate enthusiastically in the process of national development and promote national integration through corporate living and cooperative action.

While undertaking these activities, each NSS Unit should envisage its programmes/activities aiming at instilling discipline, building character, promotion of physical fitness and development of culture.

Regular activities includes functional literacy and non formal education, plantation, reservation and up keeping of trees, construction and repair of roads, cleaning of village ponds and wells, construction and laying of parks, healtheducation and primary health care, first aid awareness, blood donation, anti drug addictiondrives, AIDS awareness, advocating advanced agricultural practice, disaster management, women empowerment, road safety, socio-economicsurveys, improvement of campus etc.

As soon as the student secures admission for her studies for the given courses in the college she is eligible to enroll her self in NSS as a volunteer.Generally the enrollment is done between July and August of every academic year. A student who wants to join NSS must fill her enrollment form which will be available in the college in the last week of July.The notice for the same will be put up on student notice boards in the last week of July. Enrollment is on first-come-first-serve basis.

Students selected as NSS volunteers are expected to working the scheme for a period of two years continuously and render community service for at least 120 hours in a year and also participate is special camping programmes of 7 days duration.

Ms. Pallvi Rani & Dr. Purnima Bhandari
Assistant Professor in Commerce | Assistant Professor in Botany

The NSS Units of the College have been working consistently towards the cause of welfare of society by contributing to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swachhata Pakhwada, PoshanMaah, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) and doing praiseworthy work in rural areas during Swachh Bharat Summer Internship- 2.0. Further, with an aim to address the development challenges in the rural areas, NSS volunteers collaborated with the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) team of the College and undertook various initiatives for accelerating sustainable growth in the nearby villages. With the field experiences, our volunteers have learnt how to lead a life of dignity with a positive mind set and contribute to the growth of the nation. The activities carried out in the session 2019-20 have served as an eye opener for the young NSS volunteers about the contemporary problems that our country is facing today. The door-to-door visits, the real encounter with situations in the rural areas and fieldwork has given a sense of responsibility to everyone involved in this project, which will surely stay with them forever. For instance, vermicomposting, plantation drives, generating awareness about waste segregation, installation of blue and green dustbins, cleaning of campus and surroundings, sensitization programs on sanitation, hygiene and cleanliness on and off campus were done by the NSS volunteers,. The enthusiasm with which our volunteers put their heart into the NSS initiatives is bound to become a movement in itself in the times to come. The activities undertaken by the NSS volunteers in the year 2019-20 helped them to equip themselves with an insight, sensitivity and close understanding of the problems that are faced by people at the grass root level. Our volunteers have been participating in various awareness and sensitization programs on hygiene and Swachhata not only in the adopted Village Badheri under NSS but also in the adopted Villages under UBA: Attawa, Badheri, Buterla, Maloya and Kajheri. The enthusiastic participation by our volunteers in various programs such as “Swachh Bharat Summer Internship 2019- 2.0” “Swachhata Pakhwada”, “Swachhata hi Seva”, “PoshanMaah”, and “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” (EBSB) are some of the endeavours in the direction of nation building. Apart from this, following activities have been undertaken by the NSS Units of the College in session 2019-20:

The NSS unit of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, was awarded the Best Unit Award 2021-22 in a state level award function to mark the celebration of NSS Day by Chandigarh NSS Cell, Department of Education, Chandigarh Administration. The function was graced by Ms. Purva Garg, IAS, Education Secretary, Chandigarh as the Chief Guest. Shri A S Bhatti, Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration, Mrs. Harinder Kaur, Regional Director NSS and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. The award comes as a recognition of the college’s exemplary work in the field of community service and youth development. The college’s NSS Programme Officer Dr. Pallvi Rani was also awarded on this occasion for her outstanding contribution in the field of community service. Principal Dr.Nisha Bhargava, Mrs. Deepa Chhibber, Dean, Cultural Committee of the college, and NSS Programme Officers Dr. Pallvi Rani and Dr. Purnima Bhandari received the award on behalf of the college.
Principal Dr.Nisha Bhargava lauded the efforts of the college’s NSS unit that have been instrumental in grooming students to be responsible citizens and work for the betterment of the society. She added that the college remains committed to nation building by empowering the future generations through holistic education.

As part of CleanIndia 2.0 programme, the NSS units of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the college’s Eco Club Parivesh, organised two plastic collection drives in the adopted village Badheri, Chandigarh. The aim of these drives was to spread awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Hardeep Singh Butrela, Councillor, Badheri.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed appreciation for the efforts of the NSS units for raising awareness about the menace of single-use plastic, which poses a major threat to environmental as well as human health. She was impressed upon prioritising reusable products for fighting this menace and preserving our environment.

I feel elated and blessed to share that in a unique initiative, the Physical Education Department, NCC, NSS units and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Club of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, with a view to infuse spirituality and good health among the stakeholders, undertook a 60-day Yoga programme, a 45-day Fun with Fitness programme, and various other activities as a prelude to International Yoga Day 21/06/2022. All these activities were great initiatives towards purification of self and surroundings leading to long term gains to individuals and society. I congratulate and express my deep gratitude to the stakeholders who benefited by organising and participating in these holistic activities. Congratulations to my dear colleagues: Dr Anju and her team for simultaneously organising two activities, one in the morning for yoga practice and another in the evening for Fun with Fitness. The significance of the success of these events lies in the fact that these two were conducted over a fairly long period of time. My gratitude goes to Dr Pallvi and Dr Purnima and their devoted NSS teams for their consistent efforts towards encouraging the spirit of national service, and my gratitude to Ms Neena Sharma for being the torch bearer of the spirit of EBSB. Jai Hind Jai Bharat. Long live MCM!!”
Dr. Nisha Bhargava
Principal

The NSS units, RedRibbon Club, AIDS Awareness Committee and Medical Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh organised a BloodDonation Camp, in collaboration with Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The camp was supported by LionsClub Chandigarh Prosperity. Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava welcomed Chief Guest Sh. Nemi Chand Golia, State Liaison Officer, State NSS Cell, Chandigarh Administration, and officials from Lions Club Chandigarh Prosperity- Lion R K Rana, Lion Surinder Pal Singh Safari, Lion Ashwani Wig, Lion N K Vasudev, Lion Vinod and Lion Uma Kant Mehta. The students and staff members participated enthusiastically in this camp, with a collection of more than 50 units of blood.
Dr. Nisha Bhargava acknowledged the noble gesture of the donors to serve humanity by donating the elixir of life. She emphasised the need to recognise and work towards such humanitarian causes which help in shaping the students into responsible and empathetic citizens.