Name of the Activity: Tree Plantation Program
Date & Time: 23/09/2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Department / Committe: NSS Unit
Venue: Shelvali
No. of Participants: 11 NSS Volunteers
Nature of Activity: Environmental Outreach
Mode of Activity: Offline
Activity In-charge: Mr. Ameer Sheikh
Resource Person: Mr. Nilesh Ibhad
Target Audience: NSS Volunteers and Local Community

Objectives:
· To promote environmental awareness and afforestation.
· To provide hands-on experience in sustainable farming.
· To engage volunteers in community-based ecological activities.

Methodology: Volunteers planted saplings of Neem, Badam, Arjun, Jaswant, Ashok, Jambul, Awla, Bor, and Sitaphal along village pathways and farms. Under Mr. Nilesh Ibhad’s guidance, they learned about karela cultivation, drip irrigation, and organic farming. The session concluded with a group photo and interaction with local farmers.

Session Highlights:
· Plantation of diverse saplings with local support.
· Educational visit to agricultural fields.
· Demonstration of drip irrigation and organic farming.

Insights on National Service:
· Reinforced environmental responsibility and teamwork.
· Strengthened volunteer-community relationships.

Structure and Participation:
· Coordinated by NSS Unit.
· Active involvement of local villagers and farmers.

Outcomes:
· Enhanced understanding of afforestation and sustainable agriculture.
· Inspired volunteers to contribute to ecological well-being.