N.S.S. Camp Report

The first seven days camp of NSS unit of Girijyothi College, Cheruthoni, began on 26^th December 2016 at Calvary High School, Calvarimount, Idukki, with the flag hoisting ceremony by Sri. Bijumon Thomas, Member, Kamashi Gramapanchayat. Sri S.T. Augustine, President, Kamashi Gramapanchayat, inaugurated the meeting with an inspiring talk. After the inaugural session  the NSS Volunteers under the leadership of Mr. Rubin John, NSS programme officer, did the construction of Calvarimount-Machankavala road. The Volunteers in different groups worked very hard to make the road in good condition. In the afternoon, they had an awareness class on “anti-addiction” conducted by Sri. Jayan P. John, Exercise Inspector, Thankamani. Variety entertainment programme were conducted in the evening. It was the time where various inborn talents of our students came out with excitement. In the following days various awareness classes like Traffic Awareness by Sri. Deji Thomas, Constable of Police, Thankamani, class on Cyber Crimes by retired DYSP Sri. Sasidharan and personality development by Sri. Anit Jose were conducted. The Volunteers also visited Jeevan Tea Factory and “Kalyanathandu”a tourist spot in Idukki district and conducted a cleaning campaign there. The Volunteers also dug a waste pit for the school where the camp was conducted. An awareness rally was conducted at Calvary Mount town to familiarize NSS to the general public. The New Year eve was also made immemorable in the Camp with variety entertainment programs. Camp Fire was the main attraction of the celebrations. Idukki MLA Sri Roshi Augustine, Sub Inspector of Police Mrs. Joshi K. J. and Fr, Toji Puthenkaduppil C.M.I. Principal Girijyothi College also visited the camp to make the eve more vibrant. Dr. Sabukuttan, NSS Programme coordinator of MG University, Kottayam, visited the camp for the closing ceremony. With the NSS anthem the camp was declared over on 1^st January 2017.