NSS

Tree Platation programme was organised by the NSS wing of our college on Saturday, 5th August 2023 at Punit Nagar in Juna Palghar.

NSS 7 Days Residential Camp – 2020 St. John Technical Campus – NSS units organized Books Donation drive, Gandhi Jayanti Rally, Health and Nutrition, Anti Tobacco Awareness activities on 28th Sept. 2019 at Bhendipada / Balshipada Village.Date: From 02.01.2020 To 08.01.2020Total Volunteers: 94 (SJCHS, SJCEM, MMS, SJIPR)Place: Brahman Pada, Kosbad, Dahanu.Programme Incharge: Mr. Sachin Gawali, Mr.Sachin Urade, Mrs. Shraddha More, Mr. Prashant Dalvi and Mr. Ajay Shirsath St. John Technical and Educational Campus (SJCHS, SJCEM, MMS SJIPR) National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit organized a 7 days Residential Camp from 2nd January, 2020 to 8th January, 2020 at Brahman Pada, Dongari Pada, Bhonar Pada of Kosbad and Dahanu areas. There were 94 students from St. John Technical Campus – selected from the NSS units of Humanities, Engineering, MMS, Pharmacy Institutes to set out for the 7-days camp in order to serve the society as a team and to make a difference in traditional and conservative thinking of residing rural community. The volunteers were instructed, guided & accompanied by Mr. Sachin Gawali, (NSS Programme Officer of St. John College of Humanities and Sciences), Mr. Sachin Urade, (NSS Programme officers, St. John College of Engineering and Management), Ms. Shraddha More and Mr. Ajay Shirsath (NSS Additional Programme officers, St. John College of Engineering and Management), Mr. Prashant Dalvi (NSS Additional Programme Officer of St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research). The camp was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mrs. Varsha Phatarpekar (Secretary, Aadivasi Sahaj Shikshan Pariwar).Following activities were scheduled and the students enthusiastically participated in all the activities:Inaugural session by Mrs. Varsha Phatarpekar (Secretary, Aadivasi Sahaj Shikshan Pariwar) on Social work and community upliftment of tribal women and children1) Child Trafficking Prevention session by Mr. Akshay Madhvi (Senior Case Worker, Transforming Lives Foundation, Mira Road)2) Motivational talk on “Self-confidence and Diligency” by Ms. Swati Kakara (Gold Medalist in Polo Sports Championship)3) Workshop on “Superstitions and its Misconceptions” conducted by Mr. Anna Kadlaskar (BARC Scientific Officer)4) Awareness and Poster display session on “Intoxication and its consequences” by Mr. Milind Patil (Programme Co-ordinator, Intoxication Association, Palghar District)5) Workshop on “Disaster Management Training Session” by Mr. Anil Gavit (Civil Defence Officer, Tarapur) & Mr. Nilesh Vaze ( Former Incident Controller Officer)6) Session on “Importance of Hand Wash and its Practical Demonstration” for Tribal children of Katela pada7) Nail cutting activity for Tribal children of Katela pada8) Bridge contruction at Naralipada9) Check-Dam Construction at Naralipada10) Skits performed on Social Issues of Save Girl Child, Generic vs. Branded Medicines, Malnutrition and Child Labour at Naralipada11) Road levelling and preparation of Irrigation system at Krishi Vigyan Kendre, Kosbad12) Clothes, Stationery, Snacks and Vaseline distribution at Katela pada13) Cultural Program for Tribal children of Katelapada village14) Grass cutting activity at Katelpada village15) Road construction at Katelpada village16) Farm Dam Construction at Katelpada village17) Health and Hygiene Awareness activity at Katelpada village18) Visit to Indian Agricultural Research Centre (Techniques of Farming) at Kosbad19) Cultural activities : Poster Competition, Ad Mad Show, Singing, Dancing, Treasure Hunt, Sports, Yoga, Running, Physical Exercises and NSS song recitation Every NSS Volunteer contributed whole – heartedly for the social cause of the camp i.e. to create awareness amongst the village folks on how to improve & change their standard of living and their thought process. Each and every event had a new challenge and a new excitement. The NSS volunteers made sure that they gave their best throughout the day. Similarly, cultural events added flavour to the camp activities which enhanced confidence, team work among the volunteers and gave them opportunities to showcase their hidden talents and explore new innovative ideas. Every activity began and ended with “NSS clap which led its emphasis on unity, fraternity and equality. St. John Technical & Educational Campus nurtures the ideology of unity and commitment towards the Society and the Nation . It is committed to take up initiative of being the change and motivating all the NSS Volunteers towards Social Awareness and outreach which is essential today for their overall development including moral values and thereby development of the Society.

NSS 7 Days Residential Camp – 2018 St. John Technical and Educational Campus (SJTEC) National Service Scheme (NSS) organized a 7-days Residential Camp from 21st to 27th January 2018 at Dongari Pada, Bhonar Pada, Brahman Pada, Kosbad, Dahanu. There were 100 students from St. John Technical Campus – selected from the NSS units of Engineering, Pharmacy and Humanities Institutes to set out for the 7-days camp in order to serve the society as a team and to make a difference in Traditional thinking of rural community. Students were accompanied by Mr. Sachin Urade, NSS Co-ordinator St. John Technical Campus, Mr. Amol Gholap NSS Programme Officer of St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research and Mr. Maqsood Memon NSS Programme Officer of St. John College of Humanities and Sciences. The camp was inaugurated with a brain storming session on social service and an ice breaker session was held in which all students were divided into different groups. Later, different tasks were assigned to each group throughout the seven days. Each day began at 5:30 am followed by a hill-jog at 6.00 a.m followed by yoga. Soon Students got accustomed to this routine and participated responsibly. Activities Conducted in 7 days’ Residential Camp at Dongari Pada, Bhonar Pada, Brahman Pada, Kosbad, Dahanu. 1) Inaugural session by Ms. Pourinma Meher (President, Fishermen and Tribals Welfare Society) on Social Welfare activities 2) Special visit of the recent Dahanu Incident Heroes who saved life of many victims 3)Workshop on “Superstitions and its Misconceptions” for NSS conducted by students, villagers and Mr. Anna Kadlaskar (BARC scientific Officer) 4) Road construction and leveling work in Dongari Pada village. 5) Health and Hygiene Awareness, Handwash Practical Demonstration, Free Soap distribution program by Sundara NGO and NSS Volunteers 6) Cleanliness drive in the local premise of the “Dongari Pada” Village 7) Special visit to Lakshmi Pada Village and Various field works like – Construction of five check dams in the village. – Construction of soak pit for garbage collection. – Plastic Garbage collection and cleanliness drive – Construction of road and filling of potholes. – Ploughing and sowing of Fenugreek seeds. – Awareness session on disposal of sanitary pads and medical waste. 8) Visit of NSS District head at Camp site and Brainstorming session on social responsibilities and leadership. 9) Republic Parade on 26th January with local school and authorities. 10) Skit play on Drug Abuse, Cleanliness and hygiene and Women empowerment on Republic Day. 11) Various cultural activities during the 7 days camp. Every student contributed solely for the social cause of the camp i.e. to improve the standard of living of the village community. Each event had a new challenge and a new excitement. The NSS volunteers made sure they gave their best throughout the day. Cultural events added flavour to the camp initiative which enhance confidence, team work and humility among students. The respective group in-charge conducted various programs which included Advertisement making, Acting, Dancing, Singing, Skit play, Hidden talent search, Quiz competitions etc. which presented opportunities to all students to showcase their hidden talent and explore new ones. Every activity began and ended with “NSS clap” which emphasized unity, fraternity and equality. St. John Technical & Educational Campus believes in ideology of unity and commitment towards Society. It also believes in taking initiative of being the change and encouraging all the NSS Volunteers understand the bigger role they are playing for development of Society. This camp was one of the initiative towards making this world a better place.