Committee Members :

1. Mrs. Akshata A. Kulkarni - N. S. S. Programme Officer
2. Mrs. Samya Shinde - Member
3. Dr. Satish Naringrekar - Member
4. Mr. Hrishikesh Wandrekar - C. A.
5. Mrs. Ragini Samant & Vivek Tawde - Typists
6. Aashish Samant - Accountant
Contrary to the first term :

REPORT:

This (2009 - 2010) Academic Year turned out to be a very active one full of events.
It all started with the planning session attended by the Programme Officer Mrs. A. A. Kulkarni on 9th July ’2009, where the good news was announced that the enrollment strength of the unit was increased from 110 to 150 volunteers by the University N. S. S. Cell.
Mr. R. P. Paul, the area co-ordinator along with Dr. Madhuri Samant addressed the volunteers in the orientation session. So the total enrollment rose upto 125 volunteers which included 55 Males & 66 Females.

As per the rules of the University all these were equally divided in to 3 groups namely
1) Disaster Management cell
2) Red Ribbon club for creating awareness for HIV/ AIDS
3) Eco Club

The 5 days leadership Residential Training Programme was attended by Prajyot Dhumal & Ranjeet Yadav at Sathaye College.

A) Disaster Management Report :
Under the leadership of Bhavik Parikh, a total of 50 volunteers enrolled for Disaster management. They participated in an awareness campaign against Swine Flu in their strike period of the University lectures. Similarly they participated in all the University activities as well as college activities. They attended Peace rallies on 5th Aug. ( i.e. Hiroshima Day), 2nd Oct. (3rd International Non-Violence Day), 15th Oct. (World March for Peace) 17th Oct. (Human Chain formed by the Police) and 30th Jan. 2010.
For the “ World March For Peace ” - A signature campaign was also organised where totally 600 + signatures were collected. The Principal Dr. M. B. Madlani & the Vice Principal Dr. N. Roy signed for the campaign. The photographs of the March were sent to the authorities of the “ World March for Peace” which they displayed on their website.
In the Residential Campaign, 2 lecture-cum-slide show of the Chief Fire and Security Officer Mr. Gajendra Jagtap of Reliance Energy was conducted in the Auditorium of Dahanu Thermal Power Station on 19th Dec. ‘2009.
With the consent of the central N. S. S cell of Mumbai University, and in collaboration with Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation, a two days workshop on Disaster Management was conducted in our college premises on the 5th and 6th of Jan 2010. The Chief Fire officer of the Andheri Fire Brigade, Mr. Manoj Sawant and the Chief of B.M.C. Disaster Management cell, Mr. Mahesh Narvekar guided the gathering of 60 N. S. S & Non NSS members and our 7 members of supporting staff including Mrs. A. A. Kulkarni & Dr. Naringrekar. All of them received certificates of participation from the authorities of B. M. C.
As per the guidelines received in this workshop, we will be demonstrating a Mock Drill and will also begin to observe 15th October as Disaster preparedness Day from the next academic year.
We also received a prompt reply by phone from Mahesh Narvekar as he received our letter of Thanks.

NSS REPORT 2010-2011:

The total strength of the unit is 120 students. The planning session was attended by Programme Officer Samya Shinde on 28th June 2010 at Vidyarthi Bhavan, Churchgate.

 The enrolment drive started in July with NSS student volunteers going class to class for registration. A registration counter was also set up where students could register themselves for the NSS. In July Mrs.Kulkarni, the ex PO & Samya Shinde, PO conducted an orientation for the enrolled students to brief them up with the NSS activities, motto & goal of NSS. A core committee of ten leaders was formed. Following a brain storming session a number of activities to be conducted was outlined & planned. It was decided that along with the regular college & university level activities, area based projects would include health awareness campaign, consumer awareness drive, disaster management preparedness, cleanliness campaign, AIDS awareness campaign with MDACS would be carried out.

 The blood donation drive was carried out on 16th July 2010 with Think Foundation. The college tied up with Nanavati Hospital. A total of 101 units of blood was collected. Thalessemia check-up camp was conducted on 17th July with overwhelming response from the students.

 The students conducted a health awareness drive in the two adopted areas of Daulat Nagar and Khotwadi. They sentisized the residents through door to door campaign about the causes , symptoms and precautions of the 5 rampant diseases during the monsoon, namely Typhoid, Cholera, Dengue, Malaria & Jaundice. They prepared posters and flash cards for this purpose. They covered about five hundred households.

 The NSS unit in collaboration with BMC and United Way Mumbai Helpline participated in the project ‘Youth for Healthy Mumbai’ under which they carried out Malaria Awareness Campaign in Juhu Koliwada area and Chandrabai Nagar (K- west ward). The students were trained as health educators by Dr. Dengle from K-west ward. They conducted a door to door awareness campaign and carried out the awareness drive as per instructions. The total number of beneficiaries was about 1000 people. A rally was also organized in the same area. About 40 students participated in the entire health awareness programme. The programme was coordinated by student leaders Maria Das and Rahul Jadhav.

Peace Rally was conducted at Azad Maidan on 6th August 2010 on occasion of the anniversary of the Hiroshima – Nagasaki Bombing. The students prepared posters for the rally. The total no. of students who participated was 60.

Mr. Harsh Shah from SYBMM participated in the Utkarsh festival at Sathaye college on 30th August. Mr. Rahul Jadhav from SYBCom represented the college for SRD/NRD selection at Sathaye college.

 Disaster management cell conducted a 12 days civil defence course from 17th August 2010 to 1st Sept 2010 in association with Civil Defence Department, Government of Maharashtra. All activities took place in college auditorium and 45 students of NSS took part in it. Student leaders Neha Mansoori and Mayur Patil coordinated the programme.

 Resource person for this course was

1. Dr. Mumtaz khoja (co-ordinator)

2. Mr. Bidwe

3. Mr. M.K. Gawade

4. Mr. Sachin Khedekar

5. Mr. Sangle

In this course of civil defence the resource person took lecture of two and a half hours for 12 days. In their lecture they give theory as well as practical knowledge. They gave fire control and extinguishing training. They also took lecture on first aid, warning system, #666666 out and disasters. They conducted practicals on how to lift and treat victims during casualties and natural disasters, how to use a rope during time of disasters and need, types and use of bandage and how to use stretcher.At the end of this course an exam of 100 marks (40 marks practicals and 60 marks theory) was conducted.

 As part of their activities the students did patrolling at Bandra fair (Mount Mary) They did patrolling for three days 16th, 17th & 19th September. The students reported during these three days at the police station set up near St Basilica. They helped the officials manage crowd and were also stationed at the first aid counter. The students participated with full zeal and enthusiasm.

 The Red Ribbon Club actively participated in the activities conducted. Prof. Samya Shinde and Prof. Laila Patel attended the HIV/AIDS Sensitization Workshop on 7th July 2010 organised by MDACS. In keeping with the activities outlined the RRC Committee was constituted. Peer educators workshop was conducted by MDACS at Wadala on 28 and 29th July to which was attended by

 Amit Modi (FYBCOM)

Sagar Nagvekar(TYBCOM)

Neelam Pandey(SYBA)

Angel Burvin(SYBA)

Vidhyut Kesariya(SYBCOM)

 The total strength of the RRC is 30 students with Sagar Nagvekar as the student leader. The peer educators conducted membership drive wherein they enrolled around 500 members in the RRC.

 In August the club distributed Friendship bands provided by MDACS. The Peer Educators in August conducted class to class campaign sensitizing students about AIDS/HIV. They conducted group discussion and power point presentation for the same. The RRC participated in the International Youth Day activity at Sewri on 12th August.

 A Seminar on HIV/AIDS was conducted by the college in September. The resource person was provided by MDACS. The auditorium was packed with 150 students making the seminar a huge success. The students also asked a number of questions related to HIV/AIDS.

 The students visited Ashray, an NGO of AIDS afflicted and affected children where they spent some time with the children . They were oriented by the resource person who gave them a background of the NGO. They organised games and had entertainment programmes bringing smiles of their faces. They also contributed food grains to the NGO.

 MDACS organized a street play by Varnam Performing Arts Centre on 24th sept 2010 in the college premises. The play got an overwhelming response attended by about 100 students. Getting encouragement from them the students decided to organize the same and are busy preparing for performing the street play in college premises and adopted area to spread awareness.

 AIDS awareness exhibition was also conducted in the college. Posters, banners and slogans were put up in and around the college.

 Amit Modi (F.Y.B.COM) and Suraj Yadav (F.Y.B.COM) attended the Leadership Camp at Sathaye College from 4th Sept 2010 to 8th Sept 2010. The students enjoyed the residential camp making new bonding friendships and learning leadership qualities. They enjoyed the various seminars and programmes organized for the purpose. These students are now helping other students imbibe the same qualities with success.

 The NSS publicity week was held from 24th Sept. 2010 to 2nd Oct 2010.The NSS day was celebrated with full enthusiasm on 24th Sept 2010.

 Report on NSS week celebration

(24th September to 2nd October).

L.S.Raheja College of Arts and Commerce celebrated NSS week from 24th September to 2nd October.

• NSS day was celebrated on 24th September. It started with the national integration pledge followed by the NSS song. Our student leader Suraj Yadav who attended the leadership camp shared his experiences with all the NSS students and other non-NSS students. All the students were also oriented about the importance of NSS.

• A tree plantation drive was organized in our college compound followed by a talk on environment enrichment by Harsh Shah. Games such as housie, volleyball, hand wrestling and musical chairs were conducted followed by with some great peppy songs. The NSS day ended with the national anthem.

• On 25th September an Elocution competition on “Portrayal of Women in Media.” was conducted. Around 8 to 10 students participated. An essay writing competitition on “My Contribution in The preservation of environment.” was conducted on 27th Sep.2010.

• Poster making competition was conducted on the theme of peace and non violence on 28th September. Students enthusiastically participated in the event.

• Slogan writing competition on the theme ‘Stop Global warming’ was held on 29th Sept 2010. An exhibition was also held on same day in the NSS Room.

•   Winners of the various competitions are as follows:

•  Elocution competition:
• 1st Prize -Vidhyut Kesharia.
• Harsh Shah.

• Essay Competition:
• 1st Prize –Shilpa Kotkar.
• 2nd Prize –Harsh Shah.

• Slogan Competition:
• 1st Prize – Pragati Poojari.
• Hetal Jain.
• 2nd Prize- Mariya Das.
• Sagar Nagvekar.

• Poster competition:
• 1st Prize- Mariya Das.
• Komal Parmar.
• 2nd Prize- Mayur Patil.

Vidyut Kesariya and Harsh Shah represented the college at a district level elocution competition. Vidyut won at the district level and participated at university level. He stood 4th at the university level.

Juhu Beach Cleanliness Drive was conducted with United way Mumbai Helpline on 23rd Sept. post Anant Chaturdashi. The students reported early morning to conduct the cleanliness drive enthusiastically.

On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and International Non- Violence Day 7 students with Programme Officer Mrs. Samya Shinde attended the programme organised by NSS cell of Mumbai University of Vidyarthi Bhavan, Churchgate on 2nd Oct.

 As part of closure of Ist phase of malaria awareness campaign a three-day programme was conducted from 25th October to 27th October, 2010 in coordination with BMC, United Way Mumbai Helpline and Mumbai University NSS cell. On 25th October students assembled in the college premises under the guidance of PO Samya Shinde. They then proceeded towards Santukbai Hall, Vileparle (west) at 10am for the programme. The programme was officiated by BMC officials, United Way Mumbai Helpline officials and Professor Bharati Unni, NSS District Co-coordinator. The dignitaries spoke about the success of the campaign and thanked all the student volunteers who successfully helped them in reducing the cases of malaria spread that was almost like an epidemic.

On 26th October the students took part in a rally from the college to Chandrabai Nagar where they performed shows of street play on malaria.

On 27th October at 11.00am the students again visited Chandrabai Nagar and Juhu Koliwada area. A follow up survey was conducted at Juhu Koliwada.

The students were involved in an environment enrichment programme with “PROJECT CARE”. The adopted area was “KHOTWADI”, SANTACRUZ (W), where students conducted a household survey.

The project focused on the issue of waste management. The students also conducted an interview with bakery owners and stall owners. The students found out that the major source of waste was small pieces of cloth (chindi) which was generated from the small cloth industries in that area (KHOTWADI). With the coordination of BACHAT MAHILA MANDAL and programme officer Miss Saltanat, Palavi, Shabana, and the students organized a training session on stitching of bags, 10 women attended this session. We found this session successful, so we started making cloth bags on a regular basis to sell it in the market to earn some livelihood for the members of BACHAT MAHILA MANDAL. Students motivated the women to work in the group and enjoyed the work. The students worked under the leadership of student leaders Suraj Yadav and Mayur Patil.

 The second term started with activities conducted by the Red Ribbon Club. An Essay competition, a slogan writing competition and a poster making competition was conducted for the students on themes related to HIV/ AIDS. The response of the students was overwhelming. On 1st December 2010, on occasion of World AIDS day an exhibition was held. The students performed a street play in the college campus and the adopted area. The main theme of the play was on the causes of AIDS and social discrimination against AIDS victims.

The unit organized a 7 days residential camp from December 5- December 12, 2010 at Depivali village, Vasai. 50 students, accompanied by Professor Samya Shinde, Professor Seema and Mr Dube involved themselves in cleaning of the village, leveling of the roads and filling of gunny sacks for creation of temporary dam in the village. Personality development talks and competitions were conducted during the camp. Professor Sawant, Professor Venkateswarlu, Professor Kulkarni and Professor Laila visited the camp to conduct lectures for the students. The Gram panchayat was cooperative, and motivated and appreciated the students for the work they were involved in.

From December 27- January 16 the students, in collaboration with United Way, were actively involved in the Standard Chartered Marathon. The NGO focused on the theme of Disaster Management and Civic issues. The students were involved in the administrative work, distribution of collaterals and event management on the race day. On 16th January 2011, on Athletic day, 15 volunteers participated in the dream run of 6 kms.

 Vidyut Kesariya, Mayur Patil, Suraj Yadav and Shweta Dedhia attended the western zone seven-day residential camp at Ratnagiri from 26th December to 2nd January 2011, where about 650 students from all across the country participated. The students built 11 temporary dams to conserve water for irrigation and daily use of the villagers. The organizer of the camp ‘GOGATE JOGLEKAR COLLEGE, RATNAGIRI did good social work.

On 12th January 2011 students participated in the National Youth Day organized by Ramkrishna Mission in commemoration of Swami Vivekanand at YB Chavan Auditorium. The National Youth Day was also celebrated in the college premises remembering the thoughts of Swami Vivekanand.

 Blood donation drive was conducted in the college gymkhana on 18th January 2011 with St George Hospital. 82 blood units were collected. The students enthusiastically participated in the camp.

The National Voters’ Day (25th January 2011) was celebrated in the college. The NSS volunteers went from class to class to spread awareness on the need to register as voters, and the importance of voting. On 29th January 2011 the students participated in the rally at Azad Maidan.

On 30th January 2011, 10 students along with Professor Seema attended a programme on occasion of Gandhiji’s death anniversary at convocation hall, Churchgate.

In conclusion, the year was a fruitful year where many students realized their hidden potentials and leadership qualities. They understood the motto of NSS “Not me but you” and realized that service to others can be very fulfilling and satisfying. Samya Shinde Seema Ukidve Laila Patel.

B) Red Ribbon Club Report :
Since the R. R. C is funded by MDAC’s from 2008-2009, many activities are being conducted.There are a total of 50 volunteers who are members of the RCC club.
The First Programme for the orientation of P. O’s was jointly conducted by the University of Mumbai & MDAC’s hotel Shantidoot, Dadar wherein all the guidelines were given for activities to be conducted throught the year. Mrs. Samya shinde has been guiding the volunteers of the RRC club for the last 2 years. The sample questionnaire received by Mrs. Kulkarni was handled over to Mrs. Shinde & she then conducted the survey of different localities & college students through the volunteers in order to create awareness. The report was sent to the University of Mumbai & MDAC’s. Dr. Rajratan Lokhande of AVERT International gave an interesting lecture on the scientific aspects of HIV/ AIDS & he donated many pamphlets, booklets, brochure & red ribbons also.
On 14th Nov, 2009 a Blood Donation camp & a free Thalassemia check up camp was organised jointly with St. George Hospital Think Foundation and Lions Club of Juhu in our college premises. A total of 105 Bottles of Blood were collected & 450 students were checked for Thalassemia. Out of them 2 Thalassemia were detected to be Thalassemia minor. They were given free counselling by the Think Foundation. 30 volunteers visited the RRE (i.e.. Red Ribbon Express) Exhibition at C. S. T. & they tried to create awareness at the railway station.
The leader of RRC , Sagar Nagvekar attended the 3 days Residential camp organised by MDAC’s at Lonavala for the Peer group Training. His feedback report along with 2 photographs were accepted by the University Authorities.

Similarly, Sangram Shinde and Ranjeet Yadav attended a 1 day Residential Orientation Camp for the Red Ribbon Club held at Rizvi College.
   
C) Eco Club Report :
Generally Environment enrichment activities are conducted in the seven day Residential Camp.
On the 4th of Sep, 2009- a cleaning of Juhu Beach campaign was done with Madam Priya Dutt under the guidance of Mrs. Kulkarni & Dr. Naringrekar.
The Function “ Uddan organised jointly by Yuvak Biradari & the University of Mumbai for “ Vasundhara Bachhan “at Rizvi College was attended by 10 volunteers along with Dr. Naringrekar & Mrs. Kulkarni.
Wasim Qureshi (SYBA) attended a special one day Residential Camp at Sathaye college on Food & Nutrition “ while Pushpanjali Mishra attended a State level 7 day Residential Special Camp at KOSBAD in Thane District on “ Natural Farming “
A workshop by the (Uni. approved NGO) - United Way of India on “ Becoming Clean-Up Marshalls ”was organised on the 10th of Oct, 2009. 30 volunteers were given Id-cards by the authorities. These 30 volunteers have adopted “ Relief Road “ in front of the college to work as “ Clean-Up Marshalls”
A unique programme - entitled “ Men who braved “ saluting the Brave Martyrs of 26th Nov, 2009 (on the 1st anniversary of their death) was organised in the college which the Senior Police Inspector from Santacruz police station attended alongwith some visitors, who also lit candles.
This programme was the Brainchild of the “ Best Student ” of the college Aashish Jain, of T. Y. B.COM. who was the ex-leader of N. S. S.
We also donated Rs. 2000 by helping the sale of Tricolors prepared specially by the mentally challenged students belonging to “ Hitech International “. The cheque was handed over to Mr. Ajay Shukla.
It was a moment of pride when Pooja Parab received the Best voluntary Trophy for the West Zone from the University of Mumbai’s acting vice Chancellor Dr. Krishna Chandraswamy.
Dr. S. Naringrekar also completed successfully his Refresher course in N. S. S. Now he is a completely trained N. S. S member alongwith Mrs. Akshata Kulkarni.
Mrs. Akshata Arun Kulkarni, the N. S. S Programme officer was selected to attend a 5 day National Seminar on the topic “ Training of Trainers” . “ Social Harmony and National Unity” (i.e. SHANU) at Nagpur jointly organised by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Sriperambudoor and the N. S. S Regional Office at Pune from 25th Jan to 29th Jan 2010.
We have introduced the Gandhi Peace Exam conducted by the Sarvodaya Mandal, Mumbai this year. A total of 13 students participated who were also given certificates by the Sarvodaya Mandal.
Similarly Two Trophies for the best NSS volunteer have been introduced for one male and one female Leader of N. S. S by the Principal Dr. M. B. Madlani.
A separate report of the 7 day Residential Camp held at Vanavasi Kalyan Kendra, Talasari from 14th of Dec. to 20th of Dec. 2009 was submitted to the University where all the details of the 14 projects of the Environment Enrichment Programmes are described along with the photographs.

In a nutshell, this year was a very good & active year for the N. S. S.

Be in Today, believe in Today,

behave in Today, be alive in Today,

Because yesterday died for Today,

&

Tomorrow takes birth from ‘Today’.