As part of the on-going Vigilance Awareness Week, the N.S.S. Unit of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science in association with CIDCO performed street plays to create awareness about anti-corruption on 29th, 30th November and 1st December 2017 at different venues in New Panvel, Kalamboli and Khanda Colony. The first year N.S.S. volunteers under the guidance of Prof. Prajakta Bapat member of N.S.S. Unit organized and participated in the event. The event turned out to be a great success as it managed to communicate to the public the need to get the country rid of the evil that is corruption.
A mega medical Health Check Up Camp was conducted on Thursday 5th October, 2017, N.S.S. unit of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science, New Panvel (Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus) in association with Lions Club of Navi Mumbai Champions and Teams from Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Nairs Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Panvel and Unicare Health Care, Mumbai accompanied by a team of over 30 medical personals offered services such as Blood Pressure, Diabetes, ECG, Diabetes, Eye Check up, Dental Check Up, Doctors Consultation, Ayurvedic consultation etc. Over 250 Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of the college were benefited by the Free Medical Camp. The Camp was graced by various dignitaries from Lions Clubs International, District 3231 A2 mainly Lion Shri K. J. Paul, 1st Vice District Governor, Lion Shri Maneshwar Nayak, 2nd Vice District Governor, Lion Pratap Mudaliar, Lion Anuradha Karpe, Lion Usha Talwar among others. Prof. Shabab Rizvi, N.S.S. Programme Officer, expressed satisfaction that the staff members were able to avail the medical check up. Noted Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Pramod Bhor, gave a talk to the staff members on the way to keep their body fit and healthy. The Camp was well appreciated by the Staff Members and requested the Administration of more such camps on a periodical basis.
Medical waste management has become a critical issue as it poses potential health risks and damage to the environment. It is also of greater importance due to its potential environmental hazards and public health risks. The NSS unit initiated an awareness drive on 15th September, 2017 in Old Panvel area. The event turned out to be a great success as the volunteers from B.Sc I.T. participated enthusiastically. It would not at all be wrong to say that by undertaking such activities, we instill the very essence of social service in our volunteers. This drive is yet another such step showcasing the role NSS plays in social welfare.
The PUC (Pollution Under Control) certification tests are of immense importance as they help in controlling the abuse of environment by the hands of some ignorant drivers, whose indifference hurts the ecological balance and threatens community health. Our students of B.Sc.I.T. under N.S.S. initiatives played an important role to create awareness by getting their vehicles checked at Khandeshwar PUC check-up Point on Mumbai-Pune Highway and got their vehicles PUC certified.
They also spread awareness regarding the same to people around the Petrol Pump Area of Khandeshwar. This activity was conducted on 11th September, 2017.
The NSS unit organized Awareness on Environment Sanitation and Disposal of Garbage on 8th September, 2017 at Panvel Mahanagarpalika School, New Panvel. The IT student volunteers visited the school and gave awareness on the importance of environment sanitation and helped students understand various methods on garbage disposal. The drive provided a wonderful opportunity for students’ participation and proved to be an avenue to raise awareness.
On 22nd August, 2017 “Thalassemia Awareness & Testing Camp” was organized by the N.S.S. Unit in association with Parents Association Thalassemia Unit Trust, Mumbai. This camp was conducted under the guidance of N.S.S. Programme Officer Prof. Shabab Rizvi. The camp started at 9:00 a.m. and students were encouraged for Thalassemia testing. The camp was well executed with the able support of staff members, lab technicians and all the volunteers of the event. The camp was successful to complete 650 participants of different age groups being tested. This camp ended with smile on the faces of the coordinators, who were happy to create awareness about thalassemia in the campus.
With the objective to educate public about the adverse effects of plastic bags on the environment and to provide ways for them to make a difference Anti-Plastic Campaign was organized by thirteen of our S.Y. B.Sc.I.T. students on 17th August, 2017 in New Panvel area. The students made paper bags out of old newspapers and distributed to roadside vendors and shopkeepers.