National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi Centenary year 1969 and aimed at developing student’s personality through community service. The overall objective of National Service is educational. This objective is attained through the service to the community.
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a permanent Youth Programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and funded by Government of Tamilnadu and Government of India in the ratio 5:7.
The formal inauguration of the V V COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING NSS unit & its activities for the academic year (2012-2013) took place at Conference Hall at 2.00 pm on 08th September 2012 . NSS Programme Officer Mr. A. Bright (Asst. Prof., Chemistry, VV College of Engineering) welcomed the august gathering. Principal Dr.P. Melba Mary presided over the function. Dr. G. Mahadevan (NSS, RRC & YRC Coordinator, Anna University – Tirunelveli Region) delivered the inaugural address. He explained the various activities of the NSS like national integration camp, immunisation, blood donation, planting trees, disaster management, providing medical facilities to villages, etc. Dr. I. Sundarapandi (Director – Admin, VV College of Engineering) provided the special address. He appreciated the students for joining the NSS and encouraged them to involve in blood donations, NSS camps, etc. RRC Program Officer Mr. I. Balasubramanian (Asst. Prof. Mechanical Engineering) delivered the vote of thanks. Management Representative Ms. T. S. Sundari, Professors, and NSS students participated in the function and contributed to the grand success of the NSS inauguration in the college.
NSS Regional Coordinator Dr. P. Mahadevan inaugurating the NSS Unit of V V College of Engineering
Mr. I. Balasubramanian, RRC Programme Officer, V V College of Engineering uttering the vote of thanks.
VV College of Engineering organised a blood donation camp in its college premises on 13.9.12 (Thursday). Principal Dr. P. Melba Mary presided over the programme and explained the significance of blood donation to all the students. The camp was held in the presence of a team of doctors under Dr. Poomani Samuel from Tirunelveli Government Medical College, High Ground. Many students identified their blood groups and donated blood enthusiastically. NSS Program Officer Mr. A. Bright, YRC Program Officer Mr. S. G. Jebastin Andrews, and RRC Program Officer Mr. I. Bala Subramanian, had made all the arrangements. Director (Admin) Dr. I. Sundarapandi, Management Representative Ms. T. S. Sundari, Estate Officers Mr. Elango and Mr. Suresh, Physical Directors Mr. Suresh and Ms. Mercy, staff members and students facilitated the camp.
Donating the Blood for Saving Life.
Dr. P. Melba Mary (Principal – V V COE) encouraging the NSS volunteers for donation of blood.
The seven day special camp lead by NSS unit , V V College of Engineering, Tisaiyanvilai was held during 14th February, 2013 to 20th February 2013. The major highlights of the camp were rural development programmes, Eye Care Camp, Animal Health Camp and conducting sports competitions. The personality development programmes, group discussions and games instilled joy and confidence in the NSS volunteers.
On Tuesday 14th February, 2013 NSS Special camp was inaugurated by the chief guest Mrs.I.Balambigai Jeyapandiyan , President, Arasoor Panchayat and presided over by Dr.P.Melba Mary , Principal, V V College of Engineering. Mrs.I.Balambigai Jeyapandiyan (President, Arasoor Panchayat ), Mr.Jeyapandian (Ex.President, Arasoor Panchayat ) and Mrs.L.Selvi (Vice-President, Arasoor Panchayat) were honoured by 'ponnadai' in the function.The inaugural ceremony came to an end by the vote of thanks delivered by Prof.I. Balasubramanian, RRC Programme Officer, V V College of Engineering.
Temple cleaning work was carried out by NSS Volunteers at Idachivilai village to understand cleanliness is godliness.
Free eye camp was carried out for the villagers with the coordination of Vasan Eye Care, Tirunelveli Branch . Nearly five hundred villagers were examined. Prescription with necessary instructions and free medicines were given to them.
In the evening session, a speech on the topic 'Healthy Youth For Wealthy India' was conducted under the leadership of Prof.R.Rajasingh Rogland, Physical Director, Nazareth Margoschis College, Pillayanmanai.
NSS Unit conducted Animal Health Camp at Idachivilai, Arasoor Panchayat. Wide publicity was given in the village a day in advance by NSS voluteers, so as to provide service to maximum number of animals. The local veterinary Assistant Surgeon Dr.Ganesan graced the occasion. In this clinical camp, hundreds of animals were examined and among these, sixty one animals were given the respective medicine treatment and sixteen animals were found suffering from reproductive diseases.
A speech on the topic 'Plastic Eradication' was conducted under the leadership of Prof. S.G.Jebastin Andrews, YRC Programme Officer, V V College of Engineering.
A speech on ‘Environmental Cleanliness and Rain water Harvesting’ conducted by Prof. I.Balasubramanian, RRC Programme officer, V V College of Engineering as part of the village development programme.
A speech on ‘National Integration’ conducted by Dr.Soosairai, Principal, St,Joseph B.Ed., College, Puthukula.
After the cultural events that followed, the programmes for the day ended at 10 pm. The day ended with the vote of thanks by one of the volunteers.
Third Day NSS Special Camp Programme – Chief Guest – Dr.SoosaiRajan, Principal, St.Joseph B.Ed., College Puthukulam.
NSS Unit conducted cleanliness work at TNDTA School and Playground at Idachivilai village. The NSS volunteers cleaned floor, campus and other premises to spread the message among the youngsters and the other villagers about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygienic conditions in the surroundings.
The sports competitions for the children, youth and aged people of the village was conducted. Everyone eagerly participated and enjoyed the games like volley ball, track&field events, football etc.
Heart holding speech on the topic 'Parent's role in the development of youngsters' was conducted under the leadership of Mr.A.Prince, Head Master, Saiva Prakasa Vidyasalai Middle school, Udangudi.
This seminar was eminently and interestingly conducted by E.Manikandan and J.Godson(III EEE Students, VV College of Engineering). They explained about the benefits and importance of solar energy.
After the cultural events and programmes the day ended at 10.pm.
NSS Unit conducted cleanliness work at St. Peter's Church at Idachivilai village. The NSS volunteers cleaned floor, campus and other premises to spread the message among public about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygienic conditions in the surroundings.
In this session Prof.A.Bright ,NSS Programme officer,V V College of Engineering explained about 'Importance of Blood Donation and about National Service Scheme' to the NSS Volunteers and village people as part of the village development programme.
A Speech on the topic 'Higher Education' was conducted under the leadership of Dr.V.S.Srinivasan, HOD, Mechanical Engineering department, V V College of Engineering.
A talk on ‘Importance of Computer Education’ conducted by Mr.Maheswaran (Vanavil TV) as part of the village development programme.
Fifth Day Programme : Chief Guest - Dr.Srinivasan, VVCOE & Mr.Maheswaran, Vanavil TV, Tisaiyanvilai
NSS volunteers have participated actively in 'Tree Plantation' campaign in TNDTA school Campus at Idachivilai Village, saplings were planted in play ground and near the Library. More than 20 saplings were planted. Idachivilai Panchayat President & Vice President, School Head master, Church Pastor, Gardener of VV College of engineering graced the occasion.
An inspiring talk on topic 'Self Improvement for Students' was given by Dr.R.Rajesh, English Department, V V College of engineering to the NSS Volunteers.
The valedictory function of the NSS special camp was held in the presence of our respected Principal Dr.P.Melba Mary, Principal, V V College of Engineering. Mrs.I.Balambigai Jeyapandiyan (President, Arasoor Panchayat ) presided over the function. Welcome Speech was delivered by Prof.I.Balasubramanian, RRC Programme officer, V V College of Engineering. Special address was uttered by Dr.I.SundaraPandi, Director, V V College of Engineering. Prof.Asaithambi Dawson, NSS & YRC Programme officer , Nazareth Margoschis College, Pillayanmanai and Dr.S.Antony Selvakumar, HOD of Tamil Department, Nazareth Margoschis College, Pillayanmanai were the Guest of Honours at the function. They gave a speech about National Integration, social unity which was really thought provoking. Prizes were distributed by the Chief Guests to the villagers who performed well in the competitions conducted during the camp. There were many entertaining cultural programmes like dance, singing, mimicry etc. Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof.A.Bright ,NSS Programme officer, VV College of Engineering.
The NSS special camp was a great learning experience for NSS volunteers
After the valedictory ceremony all the NSS volunteers gathered at the NSS office for a meeting to celebrate the success of the camp. Group pictures were taken. All of us were proud to be a part of this camp. The camp ended with a sense of satisfaction and scope for betterment. The Happiest People Are Not Those Getting More, But Those Giving More.
Join hands, Lets make a difference!!
Tisaiyanvilai, August, 17- V V M Educational Trust organized free solar lamp distribution programme to the school students in V V College of Engineering on 17.08.2013. RRC Programme officer Prof. I. Balasubramaniam welcomed the gathering. Principal Dr. P. Melba Mary presided over the function. She distributed free solar lamps to the poor school students and delivered the Presidential address. In her address she explicated the benefits of solar energy, compulsion for using solar energy, uses of solar lamp etc. College Director for admin Dr. I. Sundarapandi uttered special address. YRC Programme officer Prof. S. Jebastin Andrews proposed vote of thanks. About 100 poor school students who are in and around of Tisaiyanvilai got benefited by receiving the free solar lamps. NSS Programme Officer Prof. A. Bright coordinated the programme.
Dr.P.Melba Mary, Principal, representing the management of V V College of Engineering in lighting the life of a rural student by providing a solar lamp.
Solar power is an indigenous source for the upliftment of today's generation stressed by Dr.I. Sundarapandi, Director, VVCOE.
Smiling benefited students with college officials.
Smiling benefited students with college officials.
V V College of Engineering observed ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ from 21.08.2013 to 03.09.2013. Our college Principal Dr. P. Melba Mary initiated the Sadbhavana Pledge for promoting National integration and communal Harmony on 21.08.2013. Students about 1200 voiced out the Sadbhavana Pledge in each classroom.
Further we conducted quiz and skit on the theme of National integration and communal Harmony in view of ‘Communal Harmony Fortnight’ from 22.08.2013 to 02.09.2013.
On 22.08.2013 quiz competition was conducted with the central theme of non-violence, national leaders, peace and integration.
On 02.09.2013 skit programmes were conducted to make the students aware of the public issues and false faiths of the society and the need for national integration and social harmony. The Sadbhavana programme has been executed by NSS programme officer effectively
Students are taking the Sadbhavana pledge in front of NSS and YRC programme officers.
Quiz programme on Sadbhavana Diwas.
Mr. A. Bright, NSS Programme Officer is conducting quiz programme on Sadbhavana Diwas.
Students are performing Skit on National integration and social harmony.
