The NSS unit in association with Navi Mumbai College Association of PCACS organized a webinar on “Psychological Impact of Covid-19” on 28th August, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The Resource speaker for the webinar was Ms. Hema Subramanium, Freelance counselor and Corporate Trainer. COVID-19, like every other pandemic, has imposed an unprecedented threat to physical and mental and psychological health of the people, across all the age groups. This webinar focused on the required knowledge, attitude and behavior of the people regarding this pandemic and how it influences their depression, anxiety and stress level. The speaker also addressed the mechanism to successfully deal with the COVID-19 pandemic by enhancing immunity and mitigating the risk. Faculty members and students from different departments participated in the webinar.
Independence Day – Celebrated Online
On the occasion of Independence Day the NSS unit organized a webinar on “Importance of Constitution of India”. It was conducted on 15th August, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom platform. Prof. Sudhir Puranik graced the program as the Chief Guest. Adv. Poonam Gupta, Assistant Professor, Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (Autonomous) gave an informative session on the “Importance of Constitution”. Students, Faculty members and the NSS volunteers’ attended the webinar. E-certificates were issued to all the participants
The NSS unit in association with United Way Mumbai organized Free Online Training on Hepatitis B&C on 12th June, 2020. This training covered areas like: What is Hepatitis? Its signs and symptoms, Types, Transmission, Stages, Importance and Prevention of Hepatitis B. The Training was conducted on the Zoom platform. E-certificates were mailed to the participants after the successful completion of the online training program.
The National Service Scheme of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (Autonomous) made a sincere effort to conduct online corona virus awareness program on 22nd April, 2020. Covid-19 awareness quiz was created using Google Forms. The objective was to create more social awareness about the pandemic. The NSS volunteers, students and staff members were encouraged to take on the quiz to increase awareness regarding the disease, ways to stay safe and understanding facts. Students and staff members actively participated and received e-certificates of participation on taking the quiz.
The N.S.S. unit in association with Health Department participated in the world’s largest walkathon against blindness ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ organized by Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, One Vision Health and Research Foundation on 9th February, 2020. Our students participated across all the competition and henceforth the N.S.S. unit won the first prize in maximum participation. Dancing is another form where our students left no stone unturned. The official dance group of our college left the judges and audience to applaud loudest for them. Undoubtedly, they won the Best Dance Performance Award. All these efforts were highly appreciated by the celebrities supporting the social cause of fighting against blindness.
Road Safety Week is celebrated year by year in order to create awareness among the public regarding traffic rules and to reduce casualties of road accidents. This year again the N.S.S. Unit of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science (Autonomous) organized Road Safety Week in association with Navi Mumbai Traffic Branch, Panvel Unit on 16th January, 2020. The Chief Guest of the day was Mr. Abhijeet Mohite Senior Police Inspector Traffic Branch Panvel unit. He stated in his speech that safety is as simple as ‘ABC’- Always Be Careful and insisted each one to be a good citizen and obey traffic rules and minimize the number of accidents and save human lives.
The National Service Scheme of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, New Panvel organized a social camp in the adopted village, Ghot Gaon, MIDC Taloja from 13th to 19th January, 2020. The social camp was hosted with the help of Municipal Corporation and former Nagarsevak of the village. The main purpose of the camp was to promote ‘Swachhta’ in the village. There were 90 student volunteers under the surveillance of NSS Chief Programme Officer of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Prof. Shabab Rizvi who did the planning, coordination and execution of the whole camp with zeal. All the activities planned were successfully executed like Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, Swachhta hi Seva, Alcoholism, Technology and Family, Old age is Gold age, Jal hai to Kaal hai, Me and N.S.S, etc. The social camp also held special lectures for student’s development like Personality Development by Dr. B. S. Patil, Competitive Exam and National Services by Dr. Samrat Jadhav, Dental Awareness by Dr. Shilpa Vaishampayan and Dr. Anupam, Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat by Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, Sex Education by Dr. Arun Ranade, etc. Some of the guests who graced us with their presence in the camp for guiding students were Dr. Gajanan Wader (Principal of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science), Mr. Diwakar Kadam (Area coordinator of N.S.S.), Mr. Dyaneshwar Suresh Patil (Nagarsevak of adopted village), Mr. Suresh Patil & Mr. Sandesh Kumar Patil (Principal, Z.P. School, Ghot gaon). There were also some important people working in the department of Panvel Municipal Corporation who came to the camp to share their experiences and knowledge on Cleanliness management with their volunteers. The overall environment of the camp was disciplined and well structured. It was rich in practical knowledge and experience which introduced human skills into students. The camp was conscious of not exploiting the resources of the village and keeping the villager’s consent as higher consideration. It was as a whole a fruitful experience for the college students and a helping hand for the residents of the village with the guidance and active involvement of all the Guests.
World Aids Day observed annually on 3rd December, 2019 is dedicated to raising awareness to the Aids pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
The N.S.S. Unit observed this day by involving young students in the awareness campaign. The volunteers actively participated in spreading awareness and believe that the future generation has the ability to sensitize others and prevent spread of HIV.
The NSS volunteers carrying placards took part in the rally to create awareness among the public and youth on HIV/AIDS. The rally began from college to Panvel.
The NSS unit in association with Maharashtra Police Boys Company paid tribute to the security personnel killed in the Mumbai terror attacks on 26th November, 2019. On the 11th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, we remember everyone who lost their lives and mourn with their families. A grateful nation salutes the security personnel who made the supreme sacrifice.