REPORT FROM NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS).

                                                                                             Zirlianngura

 Programme Officer

It is indeed a great privilege for me to give a brief report on the activities of NSS Unit, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science during the academic session 2013-2014

With regard to the NSS scenario in Mizoram, this unit is the seventh in seniority and has been allotted six units of volunteers for the session 2013-2014. Almost all the volunteers are actively involved in creating assets for the community as well as in generating health and environment protection issues. Some of the most important activities undertaken by this NSS unit may be summarized as follows:

REGULAR ACTIVITIES :

April  2013:     On 5^th of this month, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the College Hall. Medical team consisting of one doctor and five other supporting staffs from Durtlang Hospital, Aizawl Mizoram had arrived our College at 9:30 AM. After having done all the necessary arrangements, the voluntary blood donation was started from 10:00 AM in full swing. The doctor on duty carefully examined all the NSS volunteers before they donated blood and only those volunteers who were found eligible were allowed to donate blood. A large number of volunteers who were willing to donate blood were found ineligible.

 Local Cable Operators had come to cover the programme and this programme was shown on the very night in their local channel. Most of the Local Newspapers highlighted this programme on the next day. A total of 93 units of blood were donated on this day.

On this same day, an eye camp was organized for the NSS volunteers at the College itself.  A team of Medical headed by Dr Lalrindiki Eye Specialist, Durtlang Presbyterian Hospital thoroughly checked up the eyes of the students and teachers. Around 125 persons got their eyes checked up. Some volunteers and teachers were referred to Durtlang Presbyterian Hospital for further necessary check up.

May 2013:       Public Urinal which was constructed in 2018 at Capital Complex, Khatla needed minor repair. It was renovated with active participation 25 NSS volunteers. The renovation work included painting and repairing of the front wall.

June  2013:     On 5^th of this month, Social Work was organized at College Premises. On this day, NSS volunteers cleaned the class rooms, practical rooms, office and corridors thoroughly. A fact worthy of mention is that not just the NSS volunteers but all the teaching and non-teaching staff of this college also participated in this cleanliness drive actively.

                         Green Mizoram Day was observed on 11th  June 2013 at ICFAI University Campus Durtlang. Inauguration programme was done at the ICFAI Auditorium at 7:30AM in which Hon’ble Minister Mr Lalzirliana was invited to be the Chief Guest. He talked on the importance of planting more tree and also conservation of the forests. The main theme of Green Mizoram - 2013 was ‘Plan trees and conserve life’.Our NSS units planted around 30 saplings in the ICFAI Campus which was allotted for us. Heavy refreshment was served to all the NSS volunteers and programme officers.

July 2013:        Orientation Course for NSS Volunteers was organized at College Hall on 12^th July 2013 in which Mr Zilianngura PO NSS had a talk on ‘History, Aims and Objective of NSS’. This Orientation Programme was organized to make the first years’ students aware NSS history, aims and objectives.  As many of Higher Secondary Schools in Mizoram do not introduce NSS Unit in their schools. Our NSS Unit feels very important to conduct Orientation Programme especially for the first years’ students and hence this kind of proramme is being organized every year. Volunteers’ hand books were also distributed to the participants.

August 2013: On2^nd of this month, Class to class motivation campaign for Voluntary Blood Donation was organized on the date mentioned above. Mr Zilianngura PO, Mr Lawrence Zonunmawia PO and Ms Zarzokimi PO talked about the importance of voluntary blood donation and earnestly requested all the students to donate their blood voluntary in the coming Voluntary Blood donation camp which is scheduled to be organized in the month of September 2013.

September 2013: The44^th NSS Foundation Day was jointly observed on 24^th Sept 2013 by all NSS Units of Aizawl city at Chanmari YMA Hall. Mr Lalzirmawia Chhangte Director Sport and Youth Services graced the function as the Chief Guest. Dr  Lalzuiliana SLO gave welcome speech. Around 600 NSS Volunteers and 50 Programme Officers from different NSS Units actively participated in this auspicious function. Proff P.Rinawma Programme Coordinator NSS Cell Mizoram University proposed Vote of thanks. The detailed programme was highlighted in Local Cables in the same day and Newspapers in the next day. Heavy refreshment was served to all the NSS Volunteers.                  

October 2013:               Cleanliness Week was observed at College Campus 9th October 2013. On this day, NSS volunteers cleaned the class rooms, practical rooms, office and corridors thoroughly. A fact worthy of mention is that not just the NSS volunteers but all the teaching and non-teaching staff of this college also participated in this cleanliness drive actively.

December 2013:          On 10^th of this month, ten NSS girls’ volunteers of this unit attended Self Defence Training at Sport Contact Centre, Mission Vengthlang. This Programme was organized by State Liaison Office NSS Cell Mizoram at Contact Sports Training Centre, Mission Vengthlang Aizawl. This particular programme was organized for NSS girl’s volunteers for effectively deal with the problem of Crime against Women. Mr Mangthangvunga Black Belt in Karate taught the volunteers presented at the Training how do defend themselves when other persons try to attack or rape them.

January 2014:                         23^rd of this month, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the College in which 76 units of blood were donated for the Presbyterian Hospital, Durtlang Mizoram.        Local Cable Operators had come to cover the programme and this programme was shown on the very night in their local channel. Most of the Local Newspapers highlighted this programme on the next day.

February 2014:           Sixteen NSS volunteers and three Programme Officers of our NSS Unit had successfully participated NSS Youth Festival at Multipurpose Hall MZU Tanhril during 4^th to 7^th April 2014. This festival was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Mr Zodintluanga in the forenoon of 4^th February 2014 at Multipurpose Hall, Mizoram University Tanhril.

During this festival, imminent scholars were invited to give lecture on the burning topics like Disaster Management, Voluntary Blood Donation, Human Trafficking in NE India, Crime Against Women. The awareness of these topics was spread among the participants.

One day Sight Seeing programme was also organized at Hmuifang Tourist Centre and Falkawn Mizo Village on 5th February 2014 successfully.

All the North East States except Arunachal Pradesh sent their delegates and altogether around 270 NSS volunteers participated successfully in this programme.

This festival was concluded in the afternoon of 6th February 2014 and Mr R.Romawia Minister Higher & Technical Education closed the progamme . A very colourfull and enlightening cultural programme was organized on the evening of 6th February 2014 at University Campus.

Ms Mimi Lalmuanawmi PO NSS had successfully attended Orientation Course for NSS Programme Officers at Narendrapur Kolkota during 16^th to 22^nd February 2014.  As many as 43 Programme officers from Bihar, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh West Bengal and Mizoram actively participated at this programme. Different resource persons from Ram Krishna Mission Narendrapur and nearby Institutions gave lectures on various topics like financial patterns in NSS, aim and objective of NSS, organizing special camping at adopted villages, youth profile in India etc.

March 2014: Seminar on Disaster Management for NSS Volunteers was organized on 14^th March 2014 at College Auditorium. Mr Zirlianngura PO NSS chaired the programme. Mr Zoramthara PO NSS of this college gave lecture on how to prepare ourselves when the natural disaster like earthquakes, landslides comes in our locality/town. In his lecture, he mentioned that Mizoram is one of the earthquake prone areas in the country. Earthquake may hit our town any time. As nobody could predict the time of it, so we all have to ready to face any time.

SPECIAL CAMPING:

December 2013:      Special Camping for Units I and II were organized at Thingsulthliah during 7^th  to 13^th of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

                 a). Construction of Waiting Shed.

b). Visiting of Middle School and High School to give lecture on Career   guidance, and also to distribute pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

                 c). Cleanliness Drive at the roadside of the village.

December 2013:      Special Camping NSS Units III and IV were organized at Tlangnuam during 7^th  to 13^th  of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

            a). Construction of Public Urinal

            b). Awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS. Distribution of pamphlets related to this topic.

            c). Visiting of Middle School and High School and given lecture on Career   guidance, and distribution of pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

            In conclusion, I would like to thank to our respected Principal Mr JH Zoremthanga for his valuable support and guidance without which many of our activities would not have been achieved. I would also like to thank to all my colleagues and NSS volunteers for their support and cooperation.

REPORT FROM NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS).

                                                                                             Zirlianngura

 Programme Officer

It is indeed a great privilege for me to give a brief report on the activities of NSS Unit, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science during the academic session 2012-2013

With regard to the NSS scenario in Mizoram, this unit is the seventh in seniority and has been allotted seven units of volunteers for the session 2012-2013. Almost all the volunteers are actively involved in creating assets for the community as well as in generating health and environment protection issues. Some of the most important activities undertaken by this NSS unit may be summarized as follows:

REGULAR ACTIVITIES :

April 2012 : Two days Workshop on ‘Human Rights Education’ in collaboration with International Association for Religious Freedom(AIRF),Kolkota from 24^th to 25^th April 2012. The main objective of this workshop is to eliminate of all forms of intolerance& discrimination based on religion or belief. Prof. Asit Basu Chairman IARF Kolkota branch and Dr Mathew Thomas Chairm IARF South Asia Coordinating Council were the main resource persons in the program. This program was inaugurated by Dr Lalzuiliana SLO NSS, Mizoram Cell and Mrs Lalhmangaihi Hrahsel, Principal Govt. Zirtiri Res. Science College closed this program and also given away Certificates to the participants.

June 2012:      Green Mizoram Day was observed on 14^th June 2012 at Sihhmui NSS Plantation Site with an active participation of 40 NSS Volunteers. This programme includes clearing of the plantation site. Some damage ones were replaced with new saplings.

Four NSS Volunteers namely K.Vanlalawmpuii III BSc(H/Sc), Zothangsangi III BSc(H/Sc),  Lalruatasanga III B.Sc and Rammuanpuia III B.Sce successfully participated Annual Summer Mega Camping at Vishakapatnam, Andra Pradesh during 6^th to 17^th June 2012.

            Awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS was organized during this programme for all the participants. The participants were taken to different places of historical importance in and around Visakhapatnam. The participants performed cultural items in some schools in Vishakapatnam.

July 2012:       Four NSS Volunteers namely Janet Lalthansiami III B.Sc, Dengchhingpuii III B.Sc, Jerry Lalhuapzauva III B.Sc and Danny Zodinsanga III B.Sc  had successfully participated Summer Adventure Camp at Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh during  29^th June to 8^th July 2012.

The following were the main activities during the foresaid adventure:

1. Trekking                                                      2. Mountaineering

3. Artificial Rock Climbing                            4. Natural Rock Climbing

5. River Crossing                                            6. Hiking

7. Rappelling.

            Orientation Course for NSS Volunteers was organized at College Hall on 12^th July 2012 in which Dr Lalzuiliana SLO NSS Cell Mizoram was invited as the Resource person. He had a talk on ‘History, Aims and Objective of NSS’. This Orientation Programme was organized to make the first years’ students aware NSS history, aims and objectives.  As many of Higher Secondary Schools in Mizoram do not introduce NSS Unit in their schools. Our NSS Unit feels very important to conduct Orientation Programme especially for the first years’ students and hence this kind of proramme is being organized every year. Volunteers’ hand books were also distributed to the participants.

August 2012: One day Career Guidance for NSS Volunteers was organized on 18^th August 2012 at College Hall in which Mr Lalhriatrenga Chhangte Mining Engineer, ONGC Gauhati was invited to be the resource person. He gave a talk on how to enter into Mining services especially under ONGC. The NSS volunteers presented at the programmed had gained awareness on entry into mining services. Literature related to this topic was given to all the participants.

College level Essay Competition was organized in collaboration NYK (Nehru YuvaKendra), Aizawl Zone on 24^th August 2012 at College Hall. 42 NSS volunteers participated in this Competition. The topic chosen for the essay was “Remna leh Muanna Hlutna”. NYK donated rupees six thousands for conducting the aforesaid competition. The first prize winner was given rupees 1500.00, second prize was Rs 1000.00 and the third prize was Rs 750.00. Five students were also given Rs 200.00 each as consolation prize.

September 2012: The43^rd NSS Foundation Day was jointly observed on 24^th Sept 2012 by all NSS Units of Aizawl city at Chanmari YMA Hall. Mr S.Laldingliana Parliamentary Secretary graced the function as the Chief Guest and Mr Lalzirmawia Chhangte Director Sport and Youth Services was the Guest of Honour. Dr  Lalzuiliana SLO gave welcome speech. Around 600 NSS Volunteers and 50 Programme Officers from different NSS Units  actively participated in this auspicious function. Mr Zirlianngura Programme Officer GZRSC proposed Vote of thanks. The detailed programme was highlighted in Local Cables in the same day and Newspapers in the next day.               

October 2012:   Cleanliness Week was observed on 9^th October 2012 at College Premises. On this day, NSS volunteers cleaned the class rooms, practical rooms, office and corridors thoroughly. A fact worthy of mention is that not just the NSS volunteers but all the teaching and non-teaching staff of this college also participated in this cleanliness drive actively.

November 2012: To recognize the voluntary service rendered by NSS Volunteers, Programme Officers, NSS Units and the University NSS Cells, it has been proposed to provide suitable incentives/awards called Indira Gandhi NSS Award under the Scheme. As such, Mr Zirlianngura PO NSS from NSS Unit, Govt. Zirtiri Residential Science College was selected to receive this prestigious Award for the year 2011 – 2012. The Award presentation Ceremony was held on 19^th November 2012 at Darbur Hall, Rajtrapatti Bhawan N.Delhi.

On 23^rd November 2012, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the College in which 77 units of blood were donated for the Presbyterian Hospital, Durtlang Mizoram.        Local Cable Operators had come to cover the programme and this programme was shown on the very night in their local channel. Most of the Local Newspapers highlighted this programme on the next day.

January 2013: NSS Unit of this college visited Hermon Children Home Durtlang on 28^th January 2013 We had informal meeting with the boarder which was followed by photo session. The NSS volunteers presented at the time of visiting helped these Homes by cleaning inside and outside the compound and also food items and cloths were donated by the students to the inmates there.

February 2013: Six NSS Volunteers namely

1. RK Hnuna                                                  2. H.Lalhriatrenga                  
2. Kelly KVL Malsawmkima                         4. Lalhmunsangi                     
3. Saithangpuii Sailo                                       6. Rody H.Vanlalhriatpuii     

            had successfully attended Assam Youth Festival for North East at Gauhati during 19^th to 21^st February 2013.

        This very programme was inaugurated by Tarun Gogoi Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam. Jitendra Singh Minister of State, Youth Affairs and Sports graced the function as the Guest of Honour.

        During this three day festival, different topics such as importance of Yoga, brief history, aims & objective of NSS, importance of peace and social harmony, entrepreneurship development and opportunities and challenges etc were discussed and studied elaborately.

Cultural programme was also organized during this festival in which NSS volunteers from Mizoram presented “bamboo dance” and Group singing”.

March 2013: Mr Zirlianngura PO NSS and Mr Lalnunthara PO NSS successfully attended Refresher Course for NSS Programme Officers during 25^th February to 2^nd March 2013 at Narendrapur, Kolkota West Bengal. The following were the programme undertaken during the training.

1). Organisation of Voluntary Blood donation at NSS Unit level.

2). Organisation of Special Camping at NSS Unit level.

3). Organisation of Awareness on HIV/AIDS, environment etc.

            4). Budgeting for NSS Accounts.     

SPECIAL CAMPING:

December 2012:     Under Unit I and II, Special Camping were organized at KhawruhlianVengchhak and Vengthlang during 7^th  to 13^th of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

                 a). Construction of Waiting Shed.

b). Visiting of Middle School and High School to give lecture on Career   guidance, and also to distribute pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

                 c). Cleanliness Drive at the roadside of the village.

December 2012:     Under Unit III, Special Camping was organized at Hmunnghak during 7^th  to 13^th  of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

            a). Construction of Public Urinal

            b). Awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS. Distribution of pamphlets related to this topic.

            c). Visiting of Middle School and High School and given lecture on Career   guidance, and distribution of pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

            In conclusion, I would like to thank to our respected Principal Mr JH Zoremthanga for his valuable support and guidance without which many of our activities would not have been achieved. I would also like to thank to all my colleagues and NSS volunteers for their support and cooperation.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES :

June 2011:      Orientation Course for NSS Volunteers was organized at College Hall on 1^st June 2011. This Orientation Programme was organized to make the first years’ students aware NSS history, aims and objectives. As many of Higher Secondary Schools in Mizoram do not introduce NSS Unit in their school. Our NSS Unit feels very important to conduct Orientation Programme especially for the first years’ students and hence this kind of proramme is being organized every year. Volunteers’ hand books are also distributed to the participants.

                                                      World Blood Donors’ Day was observed on 14^th June 2011 at College in which 130 NSS volunteers actively participated. Mr Zirlianngura  NSS PO talked on ‘Importance of Voluntary Blood Donation’ and related literatures were distributed among the participants.

                        Green Mizoram Day was observed on 21^st June 2011 at Sihhmui NSS Plantation. This programme includes clearing of the plantation site. Some damage ones were replaced with new saplings

                        July 2011:            Motivation campaign for Voluntary Blood Donation was organized in collaboration with Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) on 8^th July 2012 at College. Ms Lalmuanpuii Consultant, Blood Donation MSACS was invited to be the Resource Person.

                           On 14^th July 2011, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the College in which 113 units of blood were donated for the Presbyterian Hospital, Durtlang Mizoram.

August 2011:    NSS Unit visited Can Sapra Centre, Zonuam on 11^th August 2011. This centre is the place where orphans due to AIDS are looking after. Informal meeting was held with the workers and the boarders. The NSS volunteers presented at the time of visiting helped this Home by cleaning inside and outside the compound and also food items and cloths were donated by the students to the inmates there.

                                    Regional Cancer Centre, Zemabawk was also visited on       23^rd August 2011. We served lunch for the Cancer patients and their relatives. Informal Meeting was conducted with patients, attendants and staff. This meeting was chaired by Ms Lalramengzami. Mr Zirlianngura PO NSS talked about the history, aims and objective of NSS. On behalf of the Hospital, Dr Zothankima gave a report on the Hospital.

September 2011: Two Public urinals at Khatla South and Capital Complex, Khatla were renovated with active participation of 20 NSS volunteers. The wall of these urinals was painted and name of the NSS Unit was written on it.

            NSS day i.e 24^th September was observed at NSS Plantation, Sihhmui. The programme includes clearing and cleaning of the plantation area. Some damage ones were replaced with new saplings

October 2011:   One man called Vulenga of Chanmari committed suicide on 5^th Oct.2011 due to poverty. Knowing his death by the NSS volunteers, they had a desire to make donation for his bereaved family. As such, they collected food items, clothes and other valuable items amongst themselves. Condolence meeting was conducted on 10^th Oct. 2011 at Vulenga’s residence in which the above mentioned items were given to the bereaved family as token of condolence and supporting.

November 2011: Mr Lalramthara and Linda Lalhruaitluangi both NSS Volunteers successfully attended NSS Mega Camp at New Delhi during 14^th to 23^rd Nov. 2011. This programme includes Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, River Crossing, Trekking and Rapelling in Manali Himachal Pradesh. They also performed Mizo Cultural Dance (Bamboo Dance).

Anti-Tobacco Campaign was conducted on 17^th November 2012 at College Hall. Mrs Lalrinliani President Indian Society on Tobacco & Health (Mizoram Chapter) and Dr Jane R.Ralte State Nodal Officer Mizoram Tobacco Control Society were invited to be the resource persons. Both of them talked about how tobacco and its related products affect our health. They also earnestly requested all the participants to “to say NO to tobacco”. Literatures related to tobacco were distributed to the participants.

            Mr Zirlianngura attended NSS PO Meeting at I&PR Auditorium on 29^th Nov. 201 to review the activities of NSS for the last quarter i.e July to October 2011. The meeting also discussed about how to implement NSS activities successfully both in Regular activities and Special Camping.

December 2011: Ms R.Lalramengzami and Ms Zarzokimi PO NSSs attended Refresher Course for NSS  Programme Officers during 9^th to 13^th December 2011 at Narendrapur, Kolkota West Bengal.The following were the programme undertaken during the training.

1). Organisation of Voluntary Blood donation at NSS Unit level.

2). Organisation of Special Camping at NSS Unit level.

3). Organisation of Awareness on HIV/AIDS, environment etc.

            4). Budgeting for NSS Accounts.     

        The Observance of World AIDS Day was organized by MSACS at Vanapa Hall on 1^st December 2011. NSS Volunteers around 35 in number from our unit also participated at this programme.

January 2012: The SBI ATM at Ramhlun North has not been cleaned for many days. The two dustbins were full of receipts. Many receipts were also lying on the floor. By seeing this condition, on 24^th January 2012, the NSS volunteers cleaned the ATM counter by clearing the dustbins and floor. All the unwanted receipts were put in the polythenes and these were disposed into the garbage area.  

Cancer Khualbuk at Zemabawk was visited on 31^st January 2012 with 40 NSS volunteers. The informal meeting was conducted in which Mr Laltlankima, President Mizoram Cancer Society talked about how this Khualbuk was constructed and also how this Khualbuk was utilized by the Cancer patients and their relatives. Mr Zirlianngura also had a talk on Aims and objectives of NSS. The volunteers presented at the time of visiting helped this Home by cleaning inside and outside the compound. Two portable Inverters were given to this home.

February 2012: Class to class motivation campaign on Voluntary Blood Donationwas conducted in which Mr Zirliangura and Mr Lalnunthara PO NSS talked about importance of Voluntary Blood donation. They earnestly request all the NSS volunteers generously to donate blood in the coming Voluntary Blood donation camp.

            On 15^th February 2012, Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the College in which 66 units of blood were donated for the Presbyterian Hospital, Durtlang Mizoram.

March 2012: On 21^st March One day Career Counseling was organized at College Hall in which Mr Lalthuama ex-AGM SBI talked about ‘how to enter into Banking Services” and Ms Lalthianghlimi Consultant, North Eastern Development Financial Institution (NEDFI) had a talk on ‘ how to start private entrepreneurship’. The NSS Volunteers presented at the counseling had been enlightened on these two topics.

April 2012 : Two days Workshop on ‘Human Rights Education’ in collaboration with International Association for Religious Freedom(AIRF),Kolkota. During 24^th to 25^th April 2012. The main objective of this workshop is to eliminate of all forms of intolerance& discrimination based on religion or belief. Prof. Asit Basu Chairman IARF Kolkota branch and Dr Mathew Thomas Chairm IARF South Asia Coordinating Council were the main resource persons in the program. This program was inaugurated by Dr Lalzuiliana SLO NSS, Mizoram Cell and Mrs Lalhmangaihi Hrahsel, Principal Govt.Zirtiri Res. Science College closed this program and also given away Certificates to the participants.

SPECIAL CAMPING:

April 2012:              Under Unit I and II, Special Camping were organized at Leithum Vengchhak and Vengthlang during 7^th  to 13^th of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

                 a). Construction of Waiting Shed.

b). Visiting of Middle School and High School to give lecture on Career   guidance, and also to distribute pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

                 c). Cleanliness Drive at the roadside of the village.

April 2012:              Under Unit III and IV Special Camping were organized at Vanzau Veng Chhak and Vengthar during 14^th  to 20^th of the month. The main activities undertaken were:

            a). Construction of Public Urinal

            b). Awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS. Distribution of pamphlets related to this topic.

            c). Visiting of Middle School and High School and given lecture on Career   guidance, and distribution of pamphlets related to this topic to the students.

            In conclusion, I would like to thank to our respected Principal Mrs Lalhmangaihi Hrahsel for her valuable support and guidance without which many of our activities would not have been achieved. I would also like to thank to all my colleagues and NSS volunteers for their support and cooperation.