National Service Scheme (NSS) IIT Kharagpur

This is a short report on activities carried out last month by student members of Gholgharia village unit of NSS, IIT Kharagpur. This unit was declared best unit of the year two years back. Last year they missed the trophy by a whisker! Comes the new session, comes new members in the team. But the tradition to give the team's best for the community they serve, seems to continue. Tree plantation , van-mahotsav  had been one of the most successful campaign of this unit. A big stretch of the primary school compound is already transformed by the NSS team. This year too, the campaign was very successful. Following this, a football tournament was organized where school students and local youth participated. Prizes were distributed in a function in the presence of village school teachers, NSS Program Officer and NSS Coordinator. Besides enjoying the monsoon spirit that fosters a spirit of friendship, the tournament helped villagers connect to NSS volunteers easily. The unit arranged ...

In Rangametia and Porapara village units, the senior students (2nd year) had an additional responsibility this month. They had to introduce 1st year students to the village. In addition, they had to introduce the new faculty-in-charge, the new program officer :-) in respective places. Of course, past and present program officers are extending all help. The previous program officer of Rangametia village unit completed his three year term last session and is now associated with us as our resource person. The previous program officer of Porapara village unit has assumed greater responsibility to serve NSS, IIT Kharagpur as Program Coordinator. Both ably led the team to make a considerable in-road in respective villages. Each team  won the mind and heart of villagers by their self-less service. The new session saw continuation of the good work there with new program officers leading from the front. Here are few pictures of activities of the month by these two units. Teaching assis...