Proforma for Recommending Nss Unit and Programme Officer for Indira Gandhi Nss Award 2014-15

PROFORMA FOR RECOMMENDING NSS UNIT AND PROGRAMME OFFICER FOR INDIRA GANDHI NSS AWARD 2014-15

1. State : Kerala 2. Name of the University / +2 council : University of Calicut, Kerala 3. Name of College with full address (In Block letters) : PROVIDENCE WOMENS COLLEGE MALAPARAMBA (P.O) KOZHIKODE, KERALA PIN: 673009 URL of the website of the college if any : www.providencecollegecalicut.com/ 4. Name of the Principal : Dr.(Sr.) Jesiamma Joseph 5. Name of the Programme Officer in Block letters and underline Surname : DR. SINI R 6. Date of Birth : 25-05-1981 7. Sex of Programme Officer : Female 8 Existence of NSS Unit which is being : Since 1969 recommended for the Award 9. Period of service as Programme Officer of the NSS unit : From 2012 (Till date) 10. Allocation and actual enrolment of NSSVolunteers during last 3 years preceding the year of award (Should be verified by the programme coordinator) : Year Allocation Actual Enrolment 2014-15 100 122 2013-14 100 134 2012-13 100 133

11. Special camping target and achievement For the past 3years (Should be verified by Year Target of special camp Achieve- The programme coordinator) : (Volunteer strength) ment 2014-15 Natural farming at Poor 100% home, Coastal cleaning & So- cio economic survey @ Santhi nagar colony(50) 2013-14 Plastic disposal, Water anlysis 100% & Natural farming (62) 2012-13 Natural farming (50) 100% 1 12. Name of adopted villages/urban : 1. Vengeri, Ward 9 slums/communities under development Kozhikode Corporation programmes (Name of contact person/ Sri. Babu Parambath, Coordinator Nirav Sarpanch/ Village Head and distance Mob: 9447276177 from institution) 1 Km 2. Kuthiravattam Mental health centre Kozhikode Coorporation Dr. Valsala Mob: 9539867815 5km 13. Achievement in last 3 years (Should be verified by the programme coordinator) :

Year No of No of Blood No of AIDS No of people No of Cost of durable Sapling Donation camps Awareness made fully children assets created Planted Organised/Units Camps/rallies literate immunized 2014-15 600 2/200 3 45 168 20 lakhs 2013-14 300 4/423 3 50 136 13 lakhs 2012-13 200 6/500 3 33 144 12 lakhs

14. Initiative taken by the Programme Officer in strengthening the programme activities during past 3 years involving NSS Volunteers and other local developmental agencies (attach separate sheet with quantitative performance) : Separate Sheet attached 15. Durable assets created during the past 3 years and other achievement (Attach separate sheets) : Separate Sheet attached 16. Regularity in submission of reports and returns (If should be verified by the programme coordinator) : Punctual 17. Whether the Programme Officer has been convicted by any court of Law or any case is pending against him/her (A certificate in this regard should be annexed by the principal) : No (Certificate issued by principal attached)

18. General attitude of the Programme : The Programme Officer Dr. SINI R is a genuine and a Officer dedicated organizer. She has many pioneering ideas which impart to the volunteers efficiently. The student, staff and community , enjoys the upshot of the NSS activities of the unit under her leadership.

2 19. Other remarks if any : The unit bagged the following awards during the period 2012-2015 1. Our Energy Conservation Project got Second Prize worth Rs.50,000/- in Mathrubhumi Seed project competition in 2013-14. 2. Green Corps Community certified that the NSS unit to be the pioneer in the college to initiate zero budget plastic disposal. 3. Kuthiravattam mental health centre appreciated NSS unit for imparting literacy programe in the center and also establishing a sound waste management system. 4. Mother Veronica trophy for the best extension activity in the college.

Signature of the programme officer

Signature of Principal

Signature of the Programme Coordinator

Signature & Seal of the Vice Chancellor/Director

Signature & Seal of the SLO

Signature of the competent Authority In the State/UT Govt. with Official Seal

3 FOREWORD

onceptualized for the empowerment of women, Providence Women’s College, the first higher education centre for women in Malabar, was established by the Apostolic Carmel congregation in 1952. It Cwas affiliated to the University of Calicut in 1968, recognized by the UGC in 1972 accredited by NAAC in 2004 with B++ and re-accredited by NAAC in 2011 with A grade(CGPA- 3.11). The college continues to espouse the initial vision of its founders to actualize the holistic development of the individual based on ethical, intellectual and academic excellence to form responsible citizens who can constructively participate in the transformation of the world. The curricular, extra-curricular and extension activities of the college have been designed in keeping with the vision of the college – the empowerment and holistic development of women. The new members of students and faculty are given an orientation during which they are sensitized on all the social commitment of the college. Every year around 200 students submit application to become NSS volunteers and 100 students are selected. The two units of the college have a membership of more than 200 volunteers each year. The task undertaken by the volunteers in the campus and outside the campus are well appreciated and accepted. The unit has reached a long way and it is exploring in many of the social activities. The programme officer and the volunteers are in search of inventive ideas and implementing them at the earliest. Residential seven camps, nature camps, Seminars, leadership training programmmes, quiz competition, medical camps, removal of plastic waste and creating an awareness on creating a plastic free zone to prevent environmental hazards, planting sapling, environmental protection and energy conservations initiatives are some of the regular activities. They observe special days of local, national and international importance with suitable programmes like public awareness rallies, mob flash, street play , cleanliness drive etc. They also undertook Soil Health restoration programme, Adoption of Kuthiravattom Mental health center for sparkling drive, anti drug kalajada, introduction of proper waste management system within the campus and in public places like Kuthiravattam, Collectorate and adopted village,. Organ donation- hair donation and social economic survey in Santhinagar colony Most of the members of the college union, association secretaries and class representatives are NSS volunteers. And they proved the richness of the training they had from NSS by organising a number of activities with a variety. The programme officer Dr.R.Sini is a authentic foundation of motivation. She has a passion for social service activities. She has been a driving force for students to be enthusiastic and creative as NSS volunteers. Her valuable suggestions and guidance have brought laurels to the unit in the form of many awards and appreciations. The volunteers also got many opportunities even in state level and national level, under her leadership. Her previous experience as NSS volunteer is really a positive feature to her in these activities. Most of the activities of the unit are innovative in her own way. She presents all the activities in a very articulated way and it is always appreciated. I am very much glad to say that she is very passionate, well projected and active in all fields of activities in the college. I wish all the success to the programme officer and volunteers in their future activities.

Principal Dr.(Sr.) Jesiamma Joseph

4 CERTIFICATE

ertified that the NSS Programme Officer of this college Dr. SINI R has neither been convicted by any Ccourt of law nor any case is pending against her. Her character and conduct are good.

Dr.(Sr.) Jesiamma Joseph Principal Providence Women’s College Kozhikode

5 SELF-APPRAISAL

he NSS unit No: of Providence Women’s College is one of the vibrant units under University of Cali- cut. The unit was piloted by a couple of dynamic programme officers. Being an ex-volunteer of NSS Tduring my college days, I voluntarily took the responsibility as a Programme Officer and I enjoy the role by all means.

Being a master degree holder in Physics I was searching for the areas where the manpower of the volunteers can be utilized in an effective manner. The message to conserve electricity was conveyed by the introduction of a project entitled “Energy Conservation” among students and bagged II prize in State level competition. The energy conservation projects through LED bulb- making immensely helped in the conservation of energy and its minimized usage.

I have provided many training programmes in ‘LED bulb making’ as a part of energy conservation programme in the college, higher secondary and high school level and have also taken up many awareness classes at various residence associations, NSS unit in different colleges, Calicut.

A proper waste system management was introduced in the college during my period of service with participation of student volunteers. Further activities under waste management were spread to the nearby residence associations, Kozhikode collectorate, Kuthiravattom MCH, Kozhikode etc., which enabled the volunteers in identifying the needs and problems of the community and finding a solution to the problems. The implementation of proper waste management system in the adopted community was a great success and this initiation motivated the volunteers to understand themselves in relation to their community.

The next question raised was with regard to the literacy status of patients who have been discharged from Kuthiravattom mental hospital. The answer from the volunteers was an emphatic YES: “We are here to train them.” In the adopted community at ‘Kuthiravattom’ the volunteers imparted literacy training programme and it was a situation where they were made to utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to the individual problem of that community .

Then and there came many situations where the NSS volunteers showed their sense of responsibility and the capacity to meet emergencies by taking active roles in natural disasters at Pulluranpara landslide , Uttarakhand and Kashmir flood through raising money, collecting clothes and other necessary materials.

To donate and save others’ life is one of the greatest endeavors in one’s life. When such an idea was put forward 56 of the volunteers and myself gave the consent for donating organs after death. Though there is no permanent solution to prevent cancer there could be many therapies to keep the patients happy and keep a smile on their face. This thought encouraged me and 20 of our volunteers to donate hair to make wigs for cancer patients.

I believe the willingness of the volunteers to do a survey in Santhinagar colony, which was an isolated area, is surely a leadership quality made possible through various training programmes. Socio-economic health survey conducted by our volunteers in Santhinagar colony helped our volunteers interact with the people having many life experience. This imparted a sense of apathy among the students towards the underprivileged people.

Home is a dream of all human being. But the skyrocketing prices of materials and their unavailability prevent common people from fulfilling their home. It is in this context that our unit came forward with a project “Home for Homeless” aiming to build home for homeless.

6 Malayalam is our mother tongue. But unfortunately we are ignoring its rich culture and heritage. The state government has declared 2013 as official language year to promote Malayalam. We also started a promotion activity by releasing Malayalam Manuscript magazine. This year, famous Malayalam poem ‘Kurathi’ was enacted by 45 NSS volunteers as part of Malayalam language day celebration.

Most of the students were unaware of the need for blood donation. We changed that through continu- ous awareness campaigns. More than 1100 units of blood have been supplied in the last two years.

In order to reduce the use of usage of vegetables with chemicals we introduced family farming system and also a vegetable garden in the campus. The idea of newspaper quiz and news bulletin in the campus was aimed at enriching students with information and knowledge.

Even after their days with the NSS, students continued to engage in many of social services. Some of the volunteers even switched their branch of studies to social science, gaining admission in TIS (Tata institute Social Science) for their higher studies. Such attitude change of students towards social service is the real award for a programme officer.

All these activities initiated by me were carried out under the guidance of unit advisory board. I believe I had carried out all my duties and responsibilities as programme officer with utmost integrity and sincerity, inspiring volunteers in various areas. I am aware that a lot of improvements are to be made.

Dr. Sini R Programme Officer

7 INITIATIVES OF PROGRAMME OFFICER

1. We say no to plastic

2. Guiding through the world of letters at kuthiravattom mental hospital

3. Sparkling drive at kuthiravattom

4. Transformation to a better today

5. Collectorate cleaning drive

6. Rehabilitation through distress relief fund

7. Donate organ… save life

8. Yes, we care…

9. Energy conservation for future generation

10. Natural farming- touching land and mind

11. Kurathi: emergence of the so called weaker sex

12. Raising voice against drugs

13. Touch of love and care………………… poor home

8 We say NO to PLASTIC

Appreciation form The Green Core Community

his was a year in which a lot of thoughts and discussions were done for the safe disposal of waste. Waste and its safe disposal is the major issue of Tthe contemporary society. So to understand how when and where domestic waste is disposed, NSS unit decided to conduct a survey. It was then we came to know that the Satan of all waste is the PLASTIC. Hence including teaching, non-teaching staffs and students, we initiated a plastic waste disposal plan. A schedule was charted out for the collection of plastic waste from the college (June 1st, August 15th, October 2nd, second week of December and March 30th). All the faculty and students of the college were asked to bring the plastic waste at home and nearby. They were collected and sent to recycling unit. In the first year itself we collected 5 quintal of plastic waste. Majority of the plastic waste were plastic covers. The amount got by selling the plastic was given to the truck. Hence we proudly say that the plastic waste disposal is a zero budget execution. This project is continuing for the last two years.

For initiating such a wonderful endeavor even before the government could think about it, the green core community appreciated our NSS unit. This project was further expanded to nearby residential areas. Recognizing our effort and success, various resident associations, other colleges and communities approached our college NSS unit for guidance and awareness classes

9 GUIDING THROUGH THE WORLD OF LETTERS AT KUTHIRAVATTOM MENTAL HOSPITAL

iteracy mission at Kuthiravattom Mental Hospital was productive and suc- cessful. It gave us pain after realizing the circumstances of those people Lwho lived with mental disability in this centre, where their living condition where very poor, with dirty atmosphere. It was terrifying to see their condition when we reached there to extend our hands to help. We took the responsibility of not only cleaning the hospital premises and clearing all the plastic waste but also educating the mentally retarded inmates there. From the beginning of the academic year, every Saturday and Sunday, the students of our NSS unit spend their morning with the inmates, educating them, and also being educated in different means. We continued the literacy classes for one whole year and now we proudly say that 30 of the inmates is able to read, write and understand Malayalam and some English. We remember whole heated support of the literacy mission with gratitude. It is a proud moment for the life of NSS volunteers being able to lend a hand of support to the inmate. The presence of the volunteers created mental relief, stress and strain environment to the inmates. This attitude always enhances enthusiasm n volunteers to do more to these lovable inmates.

10 Sparkling drive AT KUTHIRAVATTOM

olluting environment is kind of a disease. Complete cure for this cannot be done alone by awareness. It’s not the patients that dump waste at KUTH- PIRAVATTOM MENTAL HOSPITAL. It is the workers, the authority and the bystanders that do such things. NSS found a cure for this. We made the place pollution free by implementing a proper waste management system in this centre. It was also seen that a proper monitoring committee was formed and the NSS volunteers took the charge to monitor the cleaning committees at the centre and also a keen observation was made to look into the waste disposal methods. A proper segregation system was maintained by the NSS volunteers in the hospital for disposing different types of wastes. The Adoption of kuthiravattam mental health centre for sparkling drive was focused to facililitate a proper waste management system was success full in every aspect and was well appreciated by Hospital management for this pioneer activity.

11 TRANSFORMATION TO A BETTER TODAY

ur aim was to transform a village area into a self reliable one and we accomplished our aim through Nirav residence association. Even before Onatural farming attained global attention Providence Women’s College set forth in this venture. A ten day camp was organized in the memory of Rachel Carson. The camp was further extended for the awareness of energy conservation classes, complete health cleanliness survey, five hectare organic farming, plastic disposal project, etc in those residences. For all these initiatives the NSS units supported Nirav Residence Association. The NSS unit became a model to the society for many of the initiative programs connected safe environment Nirav was able to bring out our results in many of their ventures like waste management in the airport, railway station, IIM etc. Through the promotion of Organic farming by NSS volunteers added to gain surplus vegetables and this was sold out through the outlets of Nirav and thus producing extra income. It was a proud moment for the NSS unit of Providence Women’s College to watch the transformation of our village to a self dependent one.

12 COLLECTORATE CLEANING DRIVE

eeping our surroundings clean is a part of our culture. This is the precise reason by Kwhich Providence Women’s College NSS unit held hand in hand with the workers of the Civ- il Station, the Calicut district governing head office. This was not only to clean the area, but also to polish our culture. Providence girls be- haved as a catalyst in the cleaning drive. Un- der the supervision of the honorable collector, 200 volunteers and 1000 government officers together cleaned the whole collectorate on March 7. This was sent to the plastic recycling unit. Later waste baskets for dumping plastic were placed in each office. Also, 5 lakh rupees were passed by the panchayat for the disposal of organic waste by building ring compost. Till now, this process is continued under the supervision of collector himself. The monitoring and implementation committee of the Collectorate clean drive include NSS program officers of Providence Women’s College and 20 volunteers.The introduction of proper waste management system was a forge event in the history of collectorate, Kozhikode.

REHABILITATION THROUGH DISTRESS RELIEF FUND

1. Pulluranpara landslide disaster was an unexpected event which struck Calicut district in 2012. For the rehabilitation of the people there, our college through the NSS collected 50000 rupees. Volun- teers visited the area and donation was handed over. 2. Uttarakhand flood: Even though Uttarakhand is a faraway place from us, being Indian and responsible citizen we couldn’t blind ourselves from seeing the pain of the people suffering from this calamity. We collected 22000 rupees from the college and send to the Prime Ministers distress relief fund, along with 8 large bags of cloth material and blankets. 3. Kashmir flood: signature of our students reached Kashmir, through clothes and other materials after Kashmir was hit by the unexpected flood.

13 Donate organ… save life

onating your organ to save others life is one of the greatest deed one can do before leaving earth. When such an idea was put forward 56 of the vol- Dunteers along with the program officers with the consent from parents signed in for donating their organs after death. The organ donation campaign was flagged off from our college by the honorable collector. Volunteers decided to propagate the awareness of organ donation and for this a rally was conducted which ended up in a flash mob.

Yes, we care…

eadly cancer has always been a factor which destroyed the happiness of many people. One of them is the aftereffect of chemotherapy, loss of hair. DWhat if we could bring smile to those beautiful people who lost their hair in the course of fighting cancer. This thought encouraged us and 20 of our volunteers and program officers donated their hair to make others smile. These hair donated was to make wigs according to the likes of cancer patients.

14 ENERGY CONSERVATION FOR FUTURE GENERATION

ne of the major threats the world which is facing today is Energy crisis. The wastage of Energy may be due to lack of awareness or ignorance. OConsidering the consequences on the wastage of energy, the NSS volunteers decided to take some measures to conserve energy for the sake of a substantial development for the coming generation. The step toward this was on seminar was conducted on November 8th 2012 on energy conservation. Then the second step towards the agenda was to give awareness in the campus and community to replace all the incandescent lamps placed in the bathroom with LED. All incandescent lamps were replaced with LED in the college. For this LED prepared by our volunteers were distributed. LED making workshops are conducted every year. NSS volunteers are equipped with making LED. Huge of electrical energy can be conserved by simply using LED. For our project, we were awarded second place in Mathrubhumi SEED with a cash award of 50000 rupees. Students of St Michael’s School approached us and we taught the plus two students how LED bulbs are made and they implemented this project in their school as well.

15 NATURAL FARMING- TOUCHING LAND AND MIND

griculture is both affected by climate change but also contributes to it. As a sector,agriculture must therefore both adapt to changes and offers Aoptions for mitigation ie reducing greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon. Agricultural land use contributes to 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This figure is rising. As demand for food increases, farmers are clearing new land resulting in deforestation, tilling of pasture and soil degradation. This activity opens carbon sinks and so releases greenhouse gases. Agriculture must also adapt to changes in climate in order to provide food security. Rising tem- peratures and decreasing water availability are reducing yields particularly in developing countries where agriculture is vital for the food security of these populations. Extreme weather events such as droughts and floods are making cropping and animal production even more prone to failure. The objective of our project was to explore the mitigation and adaptation potential of natural farming. It examines natural farming’s performance on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration. With respect to adaptation, the study discuss- es how organic farming systems utilize traditional skills and knowledge, man- ages with weather extremes, and enhances productivity and resilience. Natural farming is one thing we do in our special camps as well as in college from the beginning of the academic year. As a part of ‘Haritholsavam @ Kozhikode’ project, we started natural farming in 5 hectares of land of our adopted village. 2014 being the family farming year, seeds were distributed in college for students and teachers. Grow bags were also distributed among the teachers. For the healthy growth of plants, soil should provide a favorable condition. For this soil testing survey was conducted in the nearby areas. We provided them with the information in which soil quality can be improved and thereby encouraging natural farming in houses. We reaped vegetables from 10 cents of college garden grown by our volunteers, following Subhash Palleaker mode of farming. 16 KURATHI: EMERGENCE OF THE SO CALLED WEAKER SEX

pposing all atrocities against women, Providence Women’s College always raises our voice. On one cold morning of December 2012, India Owoke up hearing the devastating news about the rape of Nirbhaya. With fire in our mind and eyes, we protested against this. We also performed a street play for liquor ban. The fire still hiss up in our volunteers. This year, with an aim of women empowerment, a poem ‘Kurathi’ was enacted by 45 NSS volunteers as part of Malayalam language day celebration. The urge to emerge out against all odds was instantly installed in all volunteers and students after watching the 20 minutes play. The play was performed in college and town hall. ‘Ku- rathi’ is a piece of work which held the breath of the viewers for the whole 20 minutes. All 200 volunteers were behind the victory of ‘Kurathi’. This day will be written in golden letters in the pages of college history.

17 RAISING VOICE AGAINST DRUGS

he SIGNATURE (Society for Integral Growth and Protection of Nature) has initiated an anti-Tobacco /drug campaign in association with Chest Hospital, near Calicut under the title TCARE-2014 which is proposed to be implemented among students, youth. etc., through educational institutions, youth and social welfare organization and other like- minded establishments. Our unit co-operated with the never ending battle against the dreadful tobacco and other life threatening drugs by providing a space in conducting a awareness class and training for anti tobacco/drug action under Advocate Shijo Joseph,Joint secretary, Bar association. The NSS volunteers of GGVHSS, Nadakkavu performed a street play in the open stage of Providence Women’s College. It was an anti drug awareness programme which was conducted together with the Excise department. The slogan of their programme was ‘clean campus, safe campuses. The play was very effective and it was well performed by the students. It could craft a picture in every one’s mind who witnessed the programme how disaster is the addiction of drug and the consequences of its effects. Higher secondary students of Nadakkavu Girls School, performed a Kala Jadha which created a true awareness among the audience. To initiate a programme at ‘Santhinagar colony’ by earlier information passed by mass media made us to rethink whether it possible to start a project with women participants. But reaching the colony and meeting the people totally changed our state of mind status and the concepts about santhinagar. The result of the survey on the topic couldn’t bring out much outcome but a CONCERN for the people emerged in us. There were so many sufferings and ill treatment from the society to the people living there. They were not accepted or recognized by the society. As we interacted with them there were so many problems faced by the people due to lack of legal awareness and unknown subjects and information to the governments. So we thought in a very democratic way and thought why we don’t have a general survey on the social economic, health survey of this colony. And hence we selected Santhinagar as our survey site for our special camp. The presentations by the students on the survey were highly welcomed by Mr.A. Pradeep Kumar (MLA).He also enlightened to submit the survey report to the government authorities for further measurements and implementation of some of the basic needs of the people in Santhinagar colony.

18 Touch of love and care…………………POOR HOME

he theme of the camp was “Yuvathathintae karunyasparsham jaivaparipalanathiludae manavamythriki’ was pertinent with the selection of the work site POOR HOME an old Taged home. The days during the camp helped the volunteers to interact with the people to share their feelings, touch of elderly affection love and care. The energy transmitted through the experienced hands made the two acre bare land into a fruitful, beautiful vegetable garden. The task in the poor home began early in the morning. At ‘Poor Home’ the task for the campers was to prepare the land for natural farming. The elderly aged grandparents were waiting for their visit and interactions. The experience grandparents guided and supervised the volunteers in the field of farming. Natural farming was a search for ecofriendly and farmer friendly alternate systems of farming and a method of reverting to non-chemical agriculture to attain sustainability in production. It is a system to find the total changes occurring in the structure of dead soil. Only by knowing soil in all its complexity, while maintaining its functionality and quality through the action aimed at protecting its properties and acknowledging the importance it assumes in the quality of life worldwide, can we embark on the truly sustainable use of soil perceived as a resource and build a proper Man/Soil relationship to be left to future generations. The whole land was divided into different slots and the campers according to their group were instructed to start their work in the particular slot allotted to them. Initially it was a bare land with weeds and many thorny plants. After the preparation the land the volunteers started planting the saplings. The saplings were of vegetables, fruit bearing plants, tubers of banana were brought for planting. The volunteers with immense passion started to plant the saplings and by the end of the seventh day all the land were planted by 400 different varieties of vegetable saplings, 50 fruit bearing plants and 100 banana shoots. The young saplings were handed over to the grandparents at Poor Home for their care. There were frequent visits to the Poor Home to observe the changes occurred to the saplings planted. Then after two months the fruitful result came out and the harvesting of the vegetables were done with great joy and fun. . The programme was inaugurated by District collector Mr. Prasanth, IAS on March 11 2015 19 DURABLE ASSETS CREATED BY THE UNIT

The unit had created many durable assets for the convenience and use of the rural common public through its various camps as well as regular activities. Some of them are listed below. . 1) Plastic waste management DISPOSAL UNITS in College

2) Proper waste management DISPOSAL UNITS in Adopted community, Kuthiravatom

3) Solid Waste management DISPOSAL UNITS in Collectorate

4) 2acre land preparation for Natural farming at poor home

5) Playground in MAM UP school campus

6) Garden in St Michael Higher secondary School

7) Thanal, Vegetable Garden in the St. Michael Higher Secondary School campus

8) Production of LED bulb conserved of huge amount of electri cal energy

9) Rehabilitation Disastrous fund

*For the rehabilitation of the people in Pulluranpara, our col lege through the NSS collected 50000 rupees: *For Utharakand flood 22000 rupees collected from the college and given to the Prime Ministers distress relief fund.

10) Home for Homeless An amount of Rs.1 lakh rupees were collected for the project Home for Home less

20 WORK CARRIED OUT IN ADOPTED VILLAGE

1. Plastic waste collection and transfer to the recycling unit.

2. Water survey and sample analysis through CWRDM.

3. Soil survey and analysis, Soil Testing Laboratory, Thikkodi

4. Literacy training at adopted community

5. Natural farming at adopted village

6. LED bulb making and training

7. Supply of teacging aids in the adopted village Aganawadi

8. ImportantNational festivals and celebrations at adopted village

9. Awareness classes

*Energy conservation *Water Management *Soil Health Restoration

10 Anti drug awareness programmes through street play and flash mob

11. Socio economic survey and health survey in the adopted community.

21 REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR 2014-15

SI.NO DATE ACTVITIES HOURS/ days 1 4-06- 2014 Distribution of saplings among teaching, nonteaching and 2 students 2 4 -06-2014 Project by NIRAV residence and NABARD to form farmers 4 club 3 4 -06-2014 Essay competition on Environment in the campus 1 4 5-06- 2014 World Environment Day activities in the campus 1 5 5-06-2014 Sapling plantations at road side 2 6 5-06- 2014 Rally for save environment 1 7 16-06-2014 Distribution of teaching aids to Aganavadi (regular activi- 22 ty)-Started (monthly) (2x12days) 8 19-06-2014 Collection of plastic wastes from the campus and transferring 1 to the recycling Unit (first stage) 9 25-06-2014 Vayana varam celebrated 1 10 26-06- 2014 One day seminar at Tagore hall on anti drug abuse 5 11 4-07-2014 A class on drug abuse 2 12 7-07-2014 A poster presentation on drug addiction and its ill effects 3 13 11-07-2014 Participation of leadership camp at State level 3 day camp 3days 13-07-2014 14 12-07-2014 Awareness class on organ donation 1 15 14-07-2014 Inauguration of Youth farmers club at campus. 3 16 18-07-2014 Distribution of form for organ donation 1/2 17 19-07-2014 Workshop “ Ayal sri jeevan raksha”- Baby memorial Hospi- 4 tal- 18 19-07-2014 orientation class for 2nd years 3 20 21-07-2014 World population day-signature campaign 2 21 22-07-2014 Meetings for adopting waste management techniques @ kuth- 2 ravattam 22 23-07-2014 Preparation of Karkada Kaji and its distribution at the campus 5 23 25-07-2014 Classes by Bhoomi organization 2 24 25-07-2014 News bulletin (weekly)-started 64 (2x32 days) 25 9-08-2014 Plastic waste collection and segregation of different types of 7 wastes @ kuthiravattam MHC 26 11-08-2014 Transferring Plastic waste@ kuthiravattam to recycling unit 1 27 14-08-2014 Independence day celebrations at campus 2 28 14-08-2014 Plastic collection from college 2nd stage 2 22 SI.NO DATE ACTVITIES HOURS/ days 29 15-08-2014 Independence day celebrations with the community 5 30 18 -08- 2014 Distribution of seeds to the staff and students at the campus 1 31 19-08-2014 Personality development classes for first year volunteers 4 32 20 -08- 2014 Sadbavan day 1 33 28 -08- 2014 Submission of the project “Haritholsavam @ Kozhikode 2 34 30-08-2014 One day Workshop on First respondent at Baby Memorial 8 Hospital 35 30-08-2014 Second orientation class for first years 8 36 5 -09-2014 Maveli at campus on Onam celebration 2 37 5-09-2014 Teachers day 1 38 5 -09-2015 Onam celebrations at Kuthiravattom 5 39 5 -09-2014 Indigenous flower carpet on Onam celebration 2 40 16 -09-2014 Kavyashilpam –Kurathi practice 28 (4x7days) 22-09-2014 41 18 -09-2014 An anti drug kalajada - Nadakav girls @ the campus 1 42 19-09-2014 Soil survey in nearby residences 5 43 20-09-2014 Monitoring of the disposal of plastic waste @ kuthiravattam 2 44 23-09-2014 NSS day celebrations 1 45 23 -09-2014 Kurathi presented at campus 3 46 26 -09-2014 Meeting of Advisory committee, NSS volunteers for home for 1 homeless project 47 28-09-2014 An orientation class on the method of collection of soil sam- 1 ple 48 29-09-2014 Formation of different committees among volunteers for 1 home for homeless project 49 30 -09-2014 Participation of meetings and classes by the program me offi- 1 cers for the promotion of organic farming 50 2-10- 2014 Gandhi jayanthi 4 51 2-10- 2014 Collection of plastic from college 3rd stage 1 52 7 -10-2014 Moksha quiz competition 6 53 7 -10-2014 Preparation of land for natural farming@ adopted village 33 10-11-2014 (1x33days) 54 8-10-2014 Collection of clothes for the victims of Kashmir flood. 2 55 10-10-2014 Collection of Soil samples 5 56 10-10-2014 Transfer to the soil testing laboratories 1 57 14 -10-2014 Meeting of executive members home for homless project 1 58 16-10- 2014 Survey among teachers for supplying grows bags from the 1 agriculture departments. 59 18-10-2014 Mulching practice@ adopted village 1

23 SI.NO DATE ACTVITIES HOURS/ days 60 18-10-2014 Participation in Sarvodhaya student’s league convention at 6 Gandhi gram 61 25-10- 2014 Anti drug District convention-Gandhigram 6 62 28-10-2014 Distribution of raffle for home for homless project 1 63 31-10-2014 Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel-Marathon 3 64 2 -11-2014 Kurathi at town hall 8 65 8-11- 2014 Facilitate proper waste management system at Kuthiravattom 6 66 10-11- 2014 Monitoring the plastic waste disposal at campus 1 67 10 -11- 2014 Registration for the grow bags 1 68 10 -11-2014 Planting ,Watering and manuring @ adopted village 65 18-01-15 (1x65 days) 69 11 -11-2014 A session by CCU, Calicut Medical College 2 70 16-11-2014 Started Natural farming at campus 2 71 17-11-2014 Preparation of land for vegetable garden@ campus 2 72 17-11-2014 Result of Analysis of soil received and its sorting 1 73 18-11-2014 Distribution of the result of the soil analysis 2 74 18-11-2014 Preparation of jeevamritham and beejamritham for vegetable 2 garden@ campus 75 19-11- 2014 Plastic free campus rally at campus 1 76 20-11-2014 Separate plastic waste disposal bins fixed in the campus and 1 strictly following its disposal to the recycling unit 77 21 /11/2014- Three day Residential camp-Red ribbon club-life skill training 3 days 23/11/2014 programme 78 22-11- 2014 One day workshop on legal literacy 8 79 22-11- 2014 Release of Malayalam manuscript magazine 1 80 30-11- 2014 A survey was conducted on Strategic movement against rising 7 tobacco threat @ santhi Nagar colony 81 1-12- 2014 Aids day 4 82 6 -12-2014 Various classes on the methods of biological control of pest 1 83 13 -12- 2014 Natural Farming @ college garden 200 30-03-2015 (2x100 days) 84 19-12-2014 Annual special camp 7 days 26-12-2014 85 29-12- 2014 Participation of two day international environmental film 2days festival at Calicut 86 7 -01- 2015 Collection of money for home for homeless project 2 87 10 -01- 2015 Inaugural function on harvesting at the adopted village 3 88 11 -01- 2015 Sarvodhya camp at Thrissur 1day 89 12-01- 2015 Plastic Collection @ College 4th stage 1 90 13 -01- 2015 Workshop on Waste management @ Karipur Airport, Calicut 8

24 SI.NO DATE ACTVITIES HOURS/ days 91 14-01- 2015 Supply of grow bags at the residences and at campus 2 92 18 -01- 2015 Sendoff function for senior volunteers 5 93 19 -01- 2015 Orientation classes by green core community 1 94 20 -01- 2015 National games announcement 3 Participation in Run Kerala Run marathon race 95 22 -01- 2015 Meeting of NSS programme officer 5 96 22 -01- 2015 Visits to child cancer ward 4 97 28 -01- 2015 Palliative training programme at Calicut Medical College 8 98 30 -01- 2015 ASAP Meeting at college 2 99 1 -02- 2015 ASAP campaigning program 2 100 3-02-2015 Flash mob for promotion of ASAP 6 101 3-02-2015 Conduction of essay competition on ‘TREE DAY’ 1 102 4-02-2015 Pledge undertaking on TREE DAY 1 103 5-2-2015 Hair donation Campaign 5 104 13-02-2015 Certificate of appreciation from kuthiravattam mental health 5 centre 105 28-02-2015 Film screening SPIC MACAY 5 106 3-03-2015 LED making 2 107 5-03-2015 Meeting at collectorate for the promotion of clean drive 2 108 7-03-2015 NSS volunteers participation in the clean drive 4 109 7 -03- 2015 Interaction with district collector for the improvement of 1 waste management at collector ate 110 10 -03-2015 Interview for ASAP 8 111 11-03-2015 Vegetable cultivation @poor home 2 112 15-03-2015 Sale of the chemical free organic vegetables at the campus 2 113 18-03-2015 Meetings for the formation of monitoring committee @ col- 3 lectorate 114 20-03-2015- State level work shop 3 days 22-03-2015 115 30 -03- 2015 Submission of form of organ donation at Civil Station 1 116 30 -03- 2015 Collection of plastic from college (5th stage) 1

25 1. World Environment Day celebrations The project –Endae maram-namudae maram was focused with the aim to distribute saplings from the Social Forestry Division, Kerala Forest Department to different institutions. This programme was propagated through NSS unit in our institution. This project was launched as a part of Environment day and about 400 saplings of different varieties were supplied. The NSS volunteer distributed the saplings among teachers, non teaching staffs and students on June 4th 2014. A separate register was kept to record the distributed details of the saplings. On the same day essay competition was conducted on the theme environment in the college campus in collaboration with Bhoomithrs sena of the campus. The winners of the competition were given many exciting prizes. On June 5th 2014 the environment day was also celebrated by planting of saplings in the campus and this event was inaugurated by the Principal and senior most among the teaching and non teaching staff ignited function. The NSS volunteers took over the assignment and the saplings were planted in the campus as well as the areas near to the college premises. On the same day a rally was conducted from the campus to Malaparamba junction with placards and saplings were planted along the sides as they passed the way. The team reached the Malaparamba junction where representatives from many institutions gathered for the plantation of saplings along the sides of the bypass road. The function was inaugurated by District Panchayat president Smt.K.Jameela .As many as 1, 65,000 tree samplings were planted in different parts of the district on environment day. The district collector Smt. C.A.Latha presided over the function. The planting of the saplings were based on the project ‘one man one tree’.

2. Participation of NSS volunteers in programme, formation of farmers club a project by Nirav, residence under NABARD: The NSS volunteers participated in a programme organized by Nirav, Vengari at Sport Council Hall,Manachirra, Kozhikode on 4/6/22014. The function was inaugurated by Mr.Padmakumar,DDM of NABARD.The programme aimed to bring in to the minds of youth how the world is facing ecological imbalance due to lack of proper management of agriculture. The programme also highlighted the current issues and the need to return to fine management system in agriculture. 3.Child care programmes Contribution of teaching aids to Aganawadi: It was a monthly activity carried out by the volunteers to submit charts prepared based on monthly theme to the nearby Aganawadi Rashtrashilpi 4. Collection of plastic wastes from the houses of staffs and students: Collection of plastic wastes for the academic year began on 19th June 2014 and this was a programme which was continued for the whole year. The plastic wastes from the houses of the staffs and students were brought to the college and it was transferred to the recycling unit. Monitoring the plastic waste disposal at campus; unit took the charge the charge to monitor the plastic waste disposal at campus and was strictly followed to see that the plastic wastes in campus are properly segregated and disposed. This initiation began from 10th November 2014. Plastic free campus rally: A rally at campus was conducted on 19th November to promote the proper plastic waste disposal in the campus and also to minimize the use of plastic in the college campus. On 20th two new waste disposing bins were introduced for the disposal of plastic waste under NSS unit and strictly and properly checked for regular disposal to the recycling unit. 5. Vayana Varam In connection with Vayana Varam the NSS volunteers performed a skit in the open stage on 28th June + 2014.The skit included the world renowned characters of the evergreen plays of English, Hindi and Malayalam. 6. Anti-Tobacco /drug campaign

26 The SIGNATURE (Society for Integral Growth and Protection of Nature) has initiated an anti-Tobac- co /drug campaign in association with Chest Hospital, near Calicut under the title CARE-2014 which is proposed to be implemented among students, youth. etc., through educational institutions, youth and social welfare organization and other like- minded establishments. Our unit co-operated with the never ending battle against the dreadful tobacco and other life threatening drugs by providing a space in conducting a awareness class and traning for anti tobacco/drug action under Advocate Shijo Joseph,Joint secretary, Bar association.On a poster exhibition ,slide and video shows on drug abuse were exhibited in the college campus. 7. Inauguration of Youth farmers club at campus: On July 14th 2014, youth farmers club was inaugurated by Mr. K.P.Padmakumar, District Develop- ment Manager, NABARD, Malappuram and Kozhikode. He challenged the youth in the field of agriculture and also recommended that Organic agriculture is claimed to be the most sustainable approach in food production. It emphasizes recycling techniques and low external input and high output strategies. It is based on enhancing soil fertility and diversity at all levels and makes soils less susceptible to erosion Mr.Bhunanadas.K, Divisional Manager, Canara Bank, through his class, stated the needs to know the important policies and projects under the government some of the financial support through the bank for Agriculture and also to the students interested in farming. This programme really enhanced the interest in students to concept of farming. 8. Organ donation An awareness class was conducted in the college campus on organ donation by the senior volunteers of the campus and presented the importance of organ donation and they also distributed application forms acquired from the authorities of snehasparsham,Civil Station, Kozhikode for the willingness of organ donation among the volunteers. About 63 duly filled forms were submitted to the snehasparsham wing at Civil Station, Kozhikode on 30/3/2015 9. One day workshop by Baby memorial Hospital-Ayal sri jeevan raksha: A one day workshop was conducted in the college campus by Baby memorial hospital project Ayal sri jeevan raksha. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Sr. Neetha and the programme was introduce by Mr. P.V.Anoop kumar, Manager .Circulation Malayala Manorama,Calicut.Mr.Kamal.K.,Marketing De- partment , Baby memorial gave the key note address. Mr. Rakhil Kumar, Emergency department, Baby memorial gave a demonstration as well as theory class on emergency rescue. 10. World population day-signature campaign A signature campaign was conducted in connection with World population day in the campus on 21 July 2014.The function was inaugurated by Dr.Nishi Ann, HOD, department of Zoology.The programme was introduced by Mr. Ibrahim.K,Assistant DEMO,DMOCH,Kozhikode. A class was taken on population stabilization by Dr. Ealiyamma.C.K., MCH officer, DMO, Kozhikode. 11. Adoption of Kuthiravattom Mental health center for sparkling drive- We made the place pollution free by implementing a proper waste management system in this centre. It was also seen that a proper monitoring committee was formed and the NSS volunteers took the charge to monitor the cleaning committees at the centre and also a keen observation was made to look into the waste disposal methods. A proper segregation system was maintained by the NSS volunteers in the hospital for disposing different types of wastes. The Adoption of kuthiravattam mental health centre for sparkling drive was focused to facililitate a proper waste management system was success full in every aspect and was well appreciated by Hospital management for this pioneer activity the NSS unit received a certificate of appreciation from the Honarable minister, for Panchayat ,Social and Welfare ,Dr. Muneer,Panchayat .

27 12. Karkidaka Kanjhi: Our body suffers so much under the heat of the sun in the summer season. To rejuvenate the body, our great ayurveda acharyas had suggested a set of unique ayurvedic treatments in the month of Karkidaka. One treatment is karkadaka kanjhi a package of medicinal food which was a tradition in earlier times of Kerala that every one consumed during this month in order to rejuvenate their body and to make them physically and mentally fit .This typical diet restores the body and keeps the biological humors in equi- librium. It is proved that through experiences, the body, mind and soul refreshes and regains its powers through this typical diet and this month being the most appropriate for undergoing ayurvedic treatment. The NSS volunteers prepared this medicinal kanji in the campus with all the ingredients of the early times on 23 July 2104 and distributed to all the staffs and students. The culture was restored for a healthy youth and for a healthy nation. This was an innovative practice in the campus and all the members congratulated the NSS volunteers for their concern and affection .The volunteers supplied the medicinal kanjhi with some much affection that all had a feeling of refinement. 13. An Orientation class by ‘Bhumi ‘Organisation: An orientation class was arranged with the collaboration of members under Bhoomi organization from IIM on 25th July 2014 for motivating the students the volunteers for socially committed services in many sectors under Bhoomi organization. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Sr.Neetha the principal, Providence Women’s College. The NSS secretary Ms. Chinju Raju welcomed the gathering.Ms. Amritha Saha from IIM, a member of Bhoomi organization took an inspiring class. 14. News bulletin News bulletin prepared by NSS volunteers were display every week. This project helped them to up- date them with information. 15. Independence day: On 14th August 2014 as a part of 67th Independence Day Celeberation, NSS volunteers presented a drama infornt of the college auditorium. The drama really inculcated patriotism among the audience. The drama was a great success to peace in nation. On 15th August 2014 the NSS volunteers celebrated Independence day at Varadoor ALUP School .The volunteers were present for the assembly and after flag hoisting by the Head master of the School, many cultural programmes were conducted for conveying the message of patriotism to the young ones.NSS volunteers distributed, study materials, sweets and gifts to the students. 16. Promotion of family farming among staffs and students A transformation from chemical to natural vegetables could only be achieved only if begins from our home yard vegetable garden in a natural way. The difference could only be made by every individual. The reorganization of the fact was created only through such projects. As a part of implementing many programmes under family farming there were participation in many meetings and classes by the programme officers and student volunteers concerned with such topics. The exploration began with the distribution of seeds to the staff and students at the campus. Then a surveys was conducted among teachers for the requirement of grow bags from the agriculture departments. The grow bags were provided which soil, manure and the saplings. Registration for the grow bags was done under the NSS unit and for a payment of 500 rupees 25 grows could be received. After the registration the grow bags were delivered at the residence of each of the members registered by the department of Agriculture. This project under the NSS unit was successfully completed 17. Submission of the project “Haritholsavam @ Calicut A project by NSS unit of Providence Women’s College in collaboration with Niravu Residence was submitted in the inaugural function on the commencement of the project “Haritholsavam @ Calicut at the district level. It was a project comprising 50 hectares of land was submitted on 28/08/2014 to the 28 government for financial help at the inaugural function. The project aimed in bringing the youth to farming and also making them aware of the fact that it is high time to return back to soil and for a healthy nation, healthy citizens are required and for that a healthy soil need to be restored. The programme was presided by Smt.C.A.Latha, District Collector, Kozhikode and the inaugural speech was delivered by the Mayor M.K.Premajom. The cine actor Mr.Mamu Koya who was basically a farmer was also present in the function and shared his experience in being a farmer and inspired the young generation in the mode of organic farming. Organic systems are highly adaptive to climate change due to the application of traditional skills and farmers’ knowledge, soil fertility-building techniques and a high degree of diversity could be maintained. 18. One day Workshop on First respondent at Baby Memorial Hospital : The NSSvolunteers participated in one day workshop on first respondent at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut on 30th August 2014.The selected NSS volunteers were given class by Dr. Farhan Yasin , who took class on basic first aids. Many videos and short films were shown on differet methods of first aids. Then the groups were divided into two and Dr.Jithesh demonstrated applications of the theory classes. The students were equipped with CPR training. 19. Onam celeberation @ campus An important festival of Kerala, Onam was celebrated in the campus on 5th September in a very unique way by the volunteers of NSS. As it is believed that Maveli visit s on this day and finds out whether his people are healthy and wealthy. Our NSS volunteer Ms. Soniya entertained everyone as Maveli and the tiger dance was performed by the 3 of our NSS volunteers and it was for the first time in the campus. The flower carpet was prepared with indigenous species natural flowers brought by the volunteers. This programme was well valued by the college. 20. Onam celeberation @ Kuthiravattom mental hospital The NSS volunteers celeberated Onam with the inmates of Kuthiravattom. About 25 volunteers visited Kuthiravattom and they served Sadhya to the inmates in the afternoon .It was a memorable event because the affection of the inmates touched the hearts of each volunteers 21.“Kurathy” Kavyashilpam @ campus: The practice for dance drama began under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Vijeesh, drama director. The selected volunteers comprising about 30 volunteers presented Kurathy on 23 September 2015 on NSS day. The function was inaugurated by Mr. ValasaRajan,Dean of Students, University of Calicut., and Dr. Sr. Neetha presided over the function, Ms. Sijina.K.P, NSS secretary welcomed the gathering. Actual version of Kurathy by Shri Kadammanitta was the sufferings of lower class people and their the exploitation but the dace drama performed here was an innovation to the older description, this art put forward the sufferings , the exploitation, the supersession, fight for the rights and for the justice to WOMEN. The dance drama very effective in conveying the message for the right of women. It was a wonderful performance and a most appreciated one. The enthralling performance hit the minds and soul of the campus. It will definitely remain as a memorable event in the history of the college. 22. An anti drug kalajada – Nadakav girls @ the campus On 18th August 2014, the NSS volunteers of GGVHSS,Nadakkavu performed a street play in the open stage of Providence Women’s College. It was an anti drug awareness programme which was conducted together with the Excise department. The slogan of their programme was ‘clean campus, safe campuses. The programme was inaugurated by Ms.Liji Jasmine, the chairperson of Providence Women’s College. The programme was introduced to the audience by the NSS programme officer Mr.Ashraf, GGVHSS, Nadakav, and Kozhikode. The programme was very effective and it was well performed by the students. The programme performed, could craft a picture in every one’s mind who witnessed the programme how disaster is the addiction of drug and the consequences of its effects. The vote of thanks was delivered 29 by Ms.Soniya, the NSS volunteer of Providence Women’s College. 23. Soil Health restoration programmes: This project was carried out with aim to improve the quality of the soil. Interest in evaluating the quality and health of our soil resources has been stimulated by increasing awareness that soil is a critically important component of the earth’s biosphere, functioning not only in the production of food and fiber but also in the maintenance of local, regional, and global environmental quality. On September 19th a survey on soil quality was conducted in the nearby residences of the college campus. An orientation class on the methodology of soil sample collection was organized on September 29th in the campus .The session was taken by Mr.Vinod kumar,Senior grade scientific assistant, Mobile soil testing lab, Thikkodi .Based on the survey the volunteers collected soil sample from the nearby residence on 10th October and the samples were sorted out and on 11th October the samples were transferred to the soil testing laboratory Thikkodi for soil analysis .The parameters like organic carbon content, phosphorus ,potassi- um ,ph,dissoveled solvents were detected. The results were distributed to the concerned member on 18th October 2014.The function was inaugurated by Mr.Subuki, Department of Agriculture, and Kozhikode. This project was carried out with the aim to preserve agriculture for future generations, and for that we must develop production systems that conserve and enhance soil quality and health. 24. Home for homeless project The agony of being homeless… It can be the most tormenting and anguishing thing in one’s life. When we came to know that one of the students in Bsc (zoology) fourth semester was homeless, NSS volunteers decided to extend a helping collection hand by doing whatever they could to give that hapless student a roof over their head. They decided to collect the fund through a raffle. And they were able to collect a total of Rs 102,000 from the students as on March 2015. The construction of the house has not been completed and more fund is required to do that. The NSS volunteers are committed to finish the construction of the house by next year so as to provide succor that homeless student. 25. A State level Moksha quiz competition A state level Moksha Quiz competition was conducted for high school, higher secondary and college level students in the college in collaboration with Excise department. The function was inaugurated by Mr. A.Pradeep Kumar, MLA,Kozhikode,Dr.SR.Neetha , gave the presidential address,Mr.P.Jayarajan. Deputy Commissioner of Excise, Ernakulam introduced the programme,Mr.T.V.Raphel ,Assistant Com- missioner of Excise, Kozhikode gave an talk on drug abuse. After the inaugural function a preliminary objective test was conducted and based on the performance teams were selected for the quiz competition. Three well performed teams were selected from this zone to compete under the central zone. 26. Farming at adopted village In order to promote sustainable agriculture that sustains the people and preserves the land a project was put forward which initiated a farming pogramme in the adopted village. This programme originated in particular, as we are challenged to develop agricultural management systems that balance the needs for production of food and fiber with those for maintenance of the environment. The work was started on 7th October and it was continued the whole year. This was also a regular activity which was followed every day in the evening from 3.30 to 4.30 .All the processes required for natural farming was carried out regularly, like, preparation of land, planting, watering and manuring, Inaugural function on harvesting was conducted on 18th January 2015 and it was also inaugurated by Smt.Latha,District Collector. 27. Kashmir flood: On 8 October 2014 the NSS volunteers handed over to the office in charge, the District Collector about six packages of clothing for the victims hit by unexpected flood in Kashmir.

30 28.Sarvodhaya League convention: There was a convention by Sarvodhaya League convention was organized for the student’s on 18th October 2014 at Gandhigraham. This was attended by about 20 volunteers from our college. Sarvodhyaya league State president K.G.Jayatheesh inaugurated the function in which Sarvodhaya State vice president Mr. T.Balakrishnan was the president of the ceremony. The lectures were based on the importance of student politics that is built on the basis of values on Gandhi such as non violence and truth. There was also a discussion based on which to bring out Gandhian values in our society. After the discussion one our volunteer Ms. Athira V.S was selected as the Sarvodhaya Student’s League District president. 29. National unity day: The birth anniversary of Shri. Sardar Vallabhai Patel was on celebrated on October 31 2014 . The union government observed it as ‘¬¬Rashtriya ekta diwas.—National unity day. The contribution of Sardar Vallabhai Patel for India’s unity, safety and security and as a mark of honor for his contribution our college along with NSS unit organized a marathon. It was flagged off by Dr. Sr. Neetha, Principal Providence Women’s College. The students also took Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge. 30. “Kurathy” Kavyashilpam @ town hall , Kozhikode: As a part of Kerala Piravi and the inauguration of ‘Theater Beats’ a drama school by drama director Mr.Vijeesh,The NSS volunteers of Providence Women’s College presented Kurathy- the dance drama on 2 November 2014 at Town Hall, Kozhikode. About 30 volunteers participated in this play and super imposed the audiences. The programme was an endowment for the NSS volunteers and the audience congratulated all the participants with a loud applause. 31. Natural farming at campus: Natural farming is so far the most promising approach for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. This type of farming represents a positive example of how farmers can help mitigate climate change and adapt to its predictable and unpredictable impacts. It can serve as a benchmark for allo- cating development resources to climate change adaptation, or to measure progress in implementing climate-related multilateral environmental agreements. The main objectives in natural farming is, Soil fertility management, crop growth and health, Better exploitation of leguminous plants in improved crop sequences, Habitat management with improved manipulation and exploitation of diversity at all levels, Crop breeding programmes focusing on the adaptability of plants to low-input situations in soils, on weed competition, and on pest and disease tolerance, Improved plant protection techniques and com- pounds from natural sources. Preparation of land for natural farming was carried out after heavy rainfall months, it began on November 17th 2014. After the land was prepared the soil was made healthier by the application of nutrient broth to soil, for the preparation of jeevamritham and beejamritha,was carried out by the volunteers. Various classes were conducted in the campus on the methods of biological control of pest, application of pheromone trap for making the students aware of the methodology of eco friendly and natural methods. The whole year different processes in farming like, planting, watering, application of green manures, following mulching practices were carried out. Harvesting of the result of the sweat was done with joy and enthusiasm. Sale of the chemical free organic vegetables at the campus was a grand function. All these activities actually inspired the volunteers a lot for farming. 32. Legal literacy awareness and personality development workshop. Legal awareness and personality development workshop, a joint programmme of DLSA,( District legal service authority Kozhikode)and TLSC (Taluk legal service committee in collaboration) in collaboration with NSS unit , Providence Women’s College,was conducted on 22 November ,2014.About 50 NSS volunteers from various colleges participated in this programme .The programme began with NSS song by NSS volunteers.At the inaugural session the welcome speech was given by Sri.Vivek Rabeendranath ,Section officer, DLSA,Kozhikode.The presedential address was conveyed by Dr.Sr.Neetha,the Principal Providence Women’s College. The inaugural address was delivered by Mr.K.Ramesh Bhai, First Addition- 31 al District and session Judge, Kozhikode. The felicitations were given by Advocate Shijo, Joint Secretary, Calicut Bar Association and Dr. E.Julie, NSS programme officer, Providence Women’s College.The event followed by Mr.B.L.Baiju, Sub Seesion Judge, Kozhikode gave a class well focused talk on general legal awareness.There was a powerful class on personality development by Mr. Hemapalan, which focused on the importance of aptitude, attitude , speech etc.There was an interactive section by the NSS volunteers with Assistant Commission of Police, Mr. Dheeraj IPS.There was a sharing of experience of the journey to become the IPS.The other technical sessions were taken by Dr. Harish.M.T.,Govt Medical College, Kozhi- kode on emotional intelligence, effects of drug abuse.This section really projected the emotional status of being addicted to drugs. Advocate Shyam Padman captured the attention of the participant with a very substantial session was on pitfalls in cyber world, -awareness, avoidance and management. The sections were well produced to the young volunteers from .different colleges and there was formulated sharing of their ideas, thoughts and doubts on the same platform. 33.Release of Malayalam manuscript magazine Release of Malayalam manuscript magazine Maple jillagal by Mr.Ramesh Bhai, First Additional Dis- trict and Session Judge ,Kozhikode. 34. A survey at Santhinagar colony on Strategic Movement against Rising Tobacco. On 30th November 2014, the NSS unit of Providence Women’s College conducted a survey in San- thinagar colony on Strategic Movement against rising tobacco threat under the supervision of Advocate Shijo Joseph, Joint Secretary Bar Association, Kozhikode.The survey was supported by the janamythri organization and its authorities. The survey to explored in such a society was a bit was successfully completed covering about 150 samples.To initiate a programme at Santhinagar colony by earlier information passed by mass media made us to rethink wheather it possible to start a project with women participants. But reaching the colony and meeting the people totally changed our state of mind status and the concepts about santhinagar. The result of the survey on the topic couldn’t bring out much outcome but a CONCERN for the people emerged in us. There were so many sufferings and ill treatment from the society to the people living there. They were not accepted or recognized by the society. As we interacted with them there were so many problems faced by the people due to lack of legal awareness and unknown subjects and information to the governments. So we thought why we don’t have a general survey on the social economic, health survey of this colony. And hence we selected Santhinagar as our survey site for our special camp. 35. Activities under green core community @ campus: An orientation class on 19th January 2015 under green core community was conducted to promote environment conservation programmes in the campus. The programme was inaugurated by Professor Shobhidran, Environment activist and the technical session was taken by Mr. Shoukath Ali, Environment Activist. Essay competition in connection with Tree day was conducted on 3 March 2015 at the campus and on 4th March a programme was conducted as a part of the celebration on Tree day, the programme was inaugurated by Professor Shobhidran , Environment Activist and Dr.Sr. Neetha presided over the function.A pledge was taken by the NSS volunteers to conserving the nature. 36. ASAP: Additional skill acquisition programme Additional skill acquisition programme (ASAP) an initiative by Higher Education and General Ed- ucation Department of Kerala, aims to bring the students in the line with current labour market, by furnishing them with the skills along with their regular academics, based on the needs of the current em- ployment market. Summer Skill Skool is a programmme to discover talents in the students.ASAP offers the students a chance to spend the long summer days in a constructive way, even while enjoying every minute of it through Summer Skill Skool.They offer skill courses for students who need an immediate job, along with first rate training through experts, together with excellent practical training mentoring and support within a relaxed and fine environment, thereby enhancing our employability quotient. As a part of this programme a training programme was conducted for the Programme officers on 23 Jan- 32 uary 2015.After the training programme the NSS programme were asked to give an orientation class in the campus and NSS volunteers were trained to give to canvas the third year students for the summer training programme.A a part of introducing the programme a flash mob was performed in the campus. The flash was very effectively performed on 3 February 2015 and on the same day there was orientation for the final year students by Ms. Jincymol George.K,Programme Manager ASAP.On 7th February there was registration for the interested students. On 9th March an interview was conducted for the registered students and 18 students were selected based on the interview and group discussion. 37. Hair donation: Deadly cancer has always been a factor which destroyed the happiness of many people. One of them is the aftereffect of chemotherapy, loss of hair. What if we could bring smile to those beautiful people who lost their hair in the course of fighting cancer. This thought encouraged us and 20 of our volunteers and program officers donated their hair to make others smile. These hair donated was to make wigs according to the likes of cancer patients. 38.Palliative training programme at Calicut Medical College A training for 37 NSS volunteers were given under Pain and Palliative training programme at Medical college on 28 Feb 2015.There were two session, the first session was by Mr.Jose Pulimottile, Vice Chair- man, Pain and Palliative, Center and this session was very effective .The second session was by a Nursing assistant Mr. Pradeep Kumar where many techniques for the care unit was demonstrated. 39. Plastic gratis force @ collectorate: Meeting at collectorate was held on 5th March 2015 for the promotion of clean drive with in the presence of Collector Mr.Prasanth.IAS and other staffs of the civil station and a day was fixed for the movement. The Providence Women’s College NSS unit and the staffs of the Civil Station together came forward for this action. Under the supervision of the honorable Collector, 200 volunteers and 1000 government officers together cleaned the whole collectorate on March 7th 2015.This was sent to the plastic recycling unit. Later waste baskets for dumping plastic were placed in each office. Also, 5 lakh rupees were passed by the Panchayat for the disposal of organic waste by building ring compost. After the cleaning session there was an interaction with the District Collector and the students put forward many suggestions for proper waste management system in this office and also inquired the reasons for not maintaining a neat and clean civil station.Till now, this process is continued under the supervision of collector himself. The monitoring and implementation committee of the Collectorate clean drive include NSS program officers of Providence Women’s College and 20 volunteers. 40.Human Rights day: A programme named ‘Pennirakootu’ was held in connection with Human rights day on December 10th 2014.by Sreechethana an organization for women at open stage near Calicut Beach. As a part of the programme famous artists like Smt.Kabitha.Mukobathya;Advocate Sree Ranjini,Smt.Lizi, Smt. Suchithra Ullas, interacted in this session with the painters from different institution.gathered in the beach.About six NSS volunteers participated in this programme. And they carried the message in theirmind that thers is No Human Rights without Women’s Right.

33 PLASTIC GRATIS FORCE @ COLLECTORATE

Participation of Collector & Minister

Liquor bottle collected 34 ADOPTION OF KUTHIRAVATTOM MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR SPARKLING DRIVE

Plastic Collection

A proper segregation system Awareness Class 35 KARKIDAKA KANJHI

36 NATURAL FARMING @ CAMPUS

37 INAGURATION OF YOUTH FARMERS CLUB

SOIL HEALTH RESTORATION PROGRAMMES

38 PLANTING OF SAPLINGS

HARITHOLSAVAM @ VENGERI

VAYANA VARAM ANTI DRUG KALAJADA

39 HAIR DONATION

PLASTIC COLLECTION @ COLLEGE

40 ANGANAVADIKKOPPAM

INDIPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

NEWS BULLETIN

41 KURATHI

Practice

@ Town Hall 42 ASAP Pramotion

ASAP Pramotion

Film Screening Sendoff Party

Family Farming 43 Seminar @ Airport

Niravu Outlet Ayal sri jeevan raksha

Magazine Release 44 NSS SPECIALCAMP REPORT OF THE 7 DAY NSS SPECIAL CAMP 2014 (19-12-2014 to 26-12-2014)

he NSS special camp was organized by the NSS unit of Providence Women’s College, Malaparamba, Kozhikode at St.Michael’s Girls Higher Secondary School WestHill, Kozhikode from 19/12/2014 to T26/12/2014 The theme of the camp was “Yuvathathintae karunyasparsham jaivaparipalanathiludae manavamythriki’’was selected based on 2013-14 NSS theme “Healthy Youth for Healthy India.The selected projects were implemented in the selected wards 67 & 68 of West Hill ,Kozhikode Corporation. The seven day camp was inaugurated by Smt. C.A. Latha.IAS, district collector by planting the samplings followed by Dr. Sr. Neetha principal, programme officers, the invited officials, the staffs and inmates of Poor Home and the NSS volunteers. Major Projects • Natural farming (Poor Home): Natural farming was a search for ecofriendly and farmer friendly alternate systems of farming and a method of reverting to non-chemical agriculture to attain sustainability in production. It is a system to find the total changes occurring in the structure of dead soil. Only by knowing soil in all its complexity, while maintaining its functionality and quality through the action aimed at protecting its properties and acknowledging the importance it assumes in the quality of life worldwide, can we embark on the truly sustainable use of soil perceived as a resource and build a proper Man/Soil relationship to be left to future generations. The whole land one acre was divided into different slots and the campers according to their group were instructed to start their work in the particular slot allotted to them. Initially it was a bare land with weeds and many thorny plants. It was decided that the clearing of the land and its preparation must be done in four to three to four days. After the preparation the land the volunteers started planting the saplings. The saplings were of vegetables, fruit bearing plants, tubers of banana were brought for planting. The volunteers with immense passion started to plant the saplings. The excitement and passion of our volunteers and whose motto is to do service with the aim “Not me but you” was spread in the very blood and bones of all the volunteers. • Interaction and care for old aged people (Poor Home): The volunteers every day interacted with the grandparents of the Poor Home and elderly people shared their thoughts and ideas with youngsters and helped in many tasks. The Christmas morning was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the volunteers, as they woke up earlier and they were eagerly rushing to the ‘Poor Home’ for making arrangements for the celebrations with their grandparents at Poor Home. This was the last day in the Poor Home. All the inmates of the ‘Poor Home’ gathered in the auditorium and some who had problem in walking to that distances were helped by the volunteers to bring them to the auditorium. The volunteers interacted with them, played many games and sang many old songs. All of them danced with the children and assuming them to their granddaughters. The volunteers expressed a different type of Christmas celebration with fulfilled joy and harmony. Cake was cut by one of the grandmother and there was distribution of cake and sweets among the group. The celebration ended tears as it was a leaving party. • Street cleaning,Plastic collection and transfer to the recycling unit: To clean the street starting from West Hill to Karikkyamkullam and from Karikkyamkullam to Thadambattuthazam and then to Vengari. Though it was really tiring journey yet the volunteers made it enjoyable by giving them a different looks by covering their faces with their duppatas and only exposing their eyes. They had walked about 4 to 6 km both to and fro. They collected plastic all the way they walked and they sang the song “Innivarunaru thalamurake ividae vasam 45 sadayamoo………….”.The collected plastic wastes were handed over to the Nirav project coordinator Mr.Babu Parambath for transferring to recycle unit. There was small gathering at Vengari were three NSS units from three different colleges met together and shared the experience of the project. Mr. P.T.Abdul Latheef, Deputy Mayor, Kozhikode, inauguratedthe meeting and Profes- sor Shobithran welcomed the gathering and also introduced the aim and objectives such plans and the role of NSS volunteers in this type of project execution. • Coastal cleaning at Butt road: After the introductory talk the campers started collecting the plastic wastes from the nearby areas. They segregated the plastic wastes in separate polythene backs which were transported to the recycling unit. The paper wastes were collected in separate card box. The collected paper waste were deposited near the rock side and then a flash mob at the coastal area were conducted regarding the protection of environment-save environment • General Socio-Economic and Health Survey(Santhinagar Colony): Each groups were divided into sub groups and the target of the day was to cover 25 houses per group. We were accompanied by the secretary of Janakiya mythri; Mr.Shyan.P.K Santhinagar colony and Advocate Shijo Joseph The group at Santhinagar colony had great experience while interacting with the inhabitants of that colony. Many shared their personal problems with the volunteers; some of the incidences shared by them were shocking to hear. Actually this was one of the colonies isolated from other societies. Everyone of the group was given an opportunity to have peek into the life of the natives and quench the curious mind. The groups were very interactive and all ready to lessen their burden. The over whelming response from their side motivated the volunteers to do something for these people.After the survey coding of the data and its analysis were carried out. • Gardening @ St. Michael’s Girls Higher Secondary School: Eautifying the school campus and gardening, watering the samplings in the ‘Thanal ‘farm was the task under the science club of the school. We initiated the land preparation work for the club farm activity and planted many vegetable saplings and also watered some the plants already planted in the garden. • Collection of Soil sample(Ward 67): Soil collection was conducted and the soil was collected from 50 houses as per the training they got from the soil testing laboratory Thikkodi and the soil samples were collected in polythene cover carefully and it was ready to transfer to the soil testing laboratory.

Technical session • Mr.Mangal Das (NSS State Resource person): An orientation class was conducted by Mr. Mangal Das, NSS State Resource Person..The class helped to increase in volunteers’ team spirit, leadership quality and also self-confidence. The speaker was confident to create a spark in volunteers mind how to mold themselves to be a best volunteer. • Yoga class by Mr.Shabeer from “Yogapoornima”.: The volunteers were excited and thrilled to learn novel practices of yoga. The volunteers were revitalized with the practice of yoga. They were in the fine frame of mind to do service for the community.

• Mr. K.F.George,Assistant Editor, Malayalam Manorama: A session on the topic farming and spirituality .The talk actually lifted the level of thinking and 46 also enriched in the students the culture of earlier Indian farming, healthy food and healthy living condition. • M.r.Subukhi, Agriculture Department, and Calicut: A practical session where he introduced to the volunteers different methods of plantation, natural method of farming and usage of bio pesticides. This class actually enriched the students with knowledge of the techniques in farming. • Mr. Babu Parambath( Niravu Coordinator): The session was a slide presentation about the methods of proper waste management especially domestic wastes and plastic wastes and through this gathering the volunteers got a clear idea about the proper waste management and the practice of recycling of plastic wastes and also he conveyed a message, to spread the aim of keeping the world green .His talk was really encouraging. There were participants from the nearby residences of the school. The volunteers interacted well and clarified their doubts regarding the waste management. • Mr. Ajeesh, Folklore Research Scholar, University of Calicut: An interactive session folklore volunteers and dance and sing and and energized the campers. • Mr. Baibu.R.L.(Sub judge and Secretary DLSA,Kozhikode): An amazing talk on volunteerism and shared many learning experiences. He was also a NSS volunteer and secretary during his college days and articulated to the students how being in NSS helps a person in socially committed duties.NSS is an essential tool in building up moulding a student for nation and its development. • Advocate Zeenath C.K.(Poonarjani Trustee, Human rights activist): An interactive session with Advocate Zeenath and Advocate Shijo Joseph. It was a wonderful session where the topic Women and law were discussed. Many of the volunteers raise doubts regarding this matter. The speaker gave relevant examples from the life experiences of different clients and clarified the doubts. This session revealed very useful for the women volunteers. • Street play, Rally &Flash Mob • Christmas carol The chief guest of the valedictory function was Honorable (MLA) Pradeep Kumar. In spite of his busy schedule Honorable MLA, accepted our invitation and spared his valuable time to inaugu- rate the valedictory function. The NSS volunteers presented the camp report, as eloquently as it was appreciated by the chief guest and the survey report was also executed brilliantly. The camp experience were shared by some of the NSS volunteers and conveyed the message that being an NSS volunteer they have the self satisfaction of completing such fabulous camp and also interacting with various people of different level of living condition and also had a chance to understand the community in which they worked, they could identify the needs and problems of the community and involve in problem solving and also acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude and practice national integration and social harmony. The presentations by the students was highly welcomed by Mr.A.Pradeep Kumar (MLA).He also enlightened to submit the survey report to the government authorities for further measurements and implementation of some of the basic needs.

47 SPECIAL CAMP 2014- 15

Inaguration & Land Preparation

48 Christmas Day Celebration

49 Costal Cleaning & Orientation Classes

50 Santhinagar Colony Survey & Valedictory Function

51 ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR CAMP

52 ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR 2013-2014 SI. Date Activity Duration No (Hrs) 1. 5-06-2013 World Environment Day 2 2. 27-06-2013 Energy Conservation seminar at Regional Science Center 4 3. 16-06-2013 Survey-household sufficiency and waste management programme 6 4. 16-07-2013 ‘Aganawadikkoppam’ project (Every month) 20 (2x10) 5. 19-07-2013 fund raising & collection of cloth for victims of Uttarakand 4 6. 25-07-2013 Canvassing of I years 2 7. 26-07-2013 water quality assessment 3 8. 27-07-2013 programme officers meet 8 9. 27-07-2013 “Newspaper quiz” every week launched 25 (1x25) 10. 1-08-2013 farewell functionto former programme officer Ms .Shiji.P 2 11. 5-08-2013 Meditation class 3 12. 7--08-2013 Press meeting forthe project “Zero budget plastic disposals” 1 13. 13-08-2013 Plastic wastes collection first stage 2 14. 14-08-2013 Plastic wastes disposal first stage 1 15. 14-08-2013 Debate on the topic “Thelungana…oruaswasamoathoasangayo….?” 3 16. 15-08-2013 Independence Day 5 17. 20-08-2013 Sadhbhavana day 1 18. 22--08-2013 Kuthiravattom Mental health Center visit 8 19. 23-08-2013 A free eye camp 8 24-08-2013 training on collection of plastic waste at, Mother Teresa training cen- 4 ter Puthupadi 20. 24-08-2013 orientation class 8 21. 28-08-2013 survey on water and sanitation 6 22. 5-09-2013 selling of soaps made by mentally disabled students 2 23. 5-09-2013 “Teachers day” 2 24. 7-09-2013 interview for IDC volunteers 5 25. 9-09-2013 meeting on Legal literacy 2 26. 11-09-2013 analysis of water samplesby mobile analytical lab, CWRD 5 27. 12-09-2013 Onam celeberationwith the inmates of Kuthiravatom 4 28. 24-09-2013 NSS day 1 29. 26-09-2013 Project presentation for Mathrubhumi seed 2days 27-09-2013 30. 28-09-2013 visited Kuthiravatoom mental hospital 6 31. 29-09-2013 collection of plastic wastefrom nearby residences 8 32. 1-10-2013 Plastic wastes disposal second stage 2 33. 1-10-2013 “Vyojanadinnam” 3 34. 2-10-2013 Gandhi Jyanthi 8 35. 7-10-2013 distribution of water cards 3 36. 7-10-2013 Distribution of questionnaire regarding the social problems of old age 4 37. 8-10-2013 coding and analysis of the survey 2 38. 10-10-2013 workshop at kuthiravattam mental health centre 8 39. 16-10-2013 “Literacy programme in MHC,Kuthiravatom 160 (Every Sunday & Saturday)a (4x40) 40. 1-11-2013 Malayalam manuscript magazine 2 53 SI. Date Activity Duration No (Hrs) 41. 2-11-2013 “Keralapiravi” with inmates of MHC 5 42. 4--11-2013 “malayalamvarakosha”programme 4 8-11-2013 43. 14-11-2013 LED bulb making training 8 44. 26-11-2013 organ donation campaign organized by “Snehasparsham” flag off 2 45. 27-11-2013 Rally from Thondayad to beech road and flash mob 4 46. 29-11-2013 “SwangathamSangam” meeting for special camp 2 47. 29-11-2013 Blood donation 5 48. 29-11-2013 Aids day awareness programme 4 49. 30-11-2013 one day workshop was organized by IMHANS 8 50. 1-12-2013 Discussion on a book “Orthopathyenthe, entheneangane?” 7 51. 7-12-2013 Voluntary Blood Donation Camp 5 52. 9-12-2013 Awareness for plastic disposal 2 53. 10-12-2013 Collection of plastic waste 3rd stage 2 54. 12-12-2013 Exhibition and selling of LEB bulbs 7 55. 21-12-2013 Annual seven day camp 7 days 27-12-2013 56. 4-01-2014 Workshop on Eve teasing-A social crime???” 8 57. 14-01-2014 Mattupongala Mahostavam 2days 15-01-2014 58. 8-01-2014 National youth festival and suvichar youth convention 8days 15-01-2014 59. 24-01-2014 voluntary Blood Donation Camp 5 60. 25-01-2014 Pre-Marital Counseling 2days 26-01-2014 61. 30-01-2014 Matyr’s day 1 62. 1-02-2014 two day nature camp 2days 2-02-2014 63. 3-02-2014 Subhash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farming project started (2hr 112 30-03-2014 each day) (2x56) 64. 1-02-2014 ‘Grama dharsanam-2014 4days 4-02-2014 65. 14-02-2014 Training programme on Life Skills for Red Ribbon Club Peer Educa- 2days 16-02-2014 tors 66. 21-02-2014 exhibition cum seminar on ‘Sericulture’ 5 67. 22-02-2014 Kerala State Convention of SPIC MACAY 3days 24 -02-2014 68. 17-02-2014 Arani three day residential camp 3days 19-02-2014 69. 3-03-2014 ASAP orientation 3 70. 5-03-2014 ASAP registraton 4 71. 13-03-2014 ASAP Group discussion and interview 8 14--03-2014 72. 30-03-2014 Youth Welfare board conducted a workshop 6 73. 30-03-2014 Plastic wastes disposal fourth stage 2 Total hours 572hrs & 37 days 54 REPORT OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES 2013-14

1. World Environment Day NSS regular activities for the year 2013-14 began on World Environment Day on June 5 2013. As a part of Environment Day celebration NSS volunteers actively participated in planting saplings within the college campus in association with Bhoomithra Sena. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. (Sr.) Neetha principal, Dr. Lalitha Menon, HOD, Department of English, Smt. Indira. K, Librarian, Smt. Philomine, Library Assistant by planting saplings. Through this activity the volunteers recognizes the importance of trees. 2. Energy Conservation seminar at Regional Science Center On June 27 about 10 NSS volunteers attended an Energy Conservation seminar at Regional Science Cen- ter Planetarium, Kozhikode at 2.00 pm. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.M.K.Muneer, the honorable Minister of Panchayat and Social welfare. A power point presentation was conducted on the topic ‘Energy Conservation’, pointing out the major energy sources that is available in Kerala. Shri.S.M.Khened addressed the gathering and Shri.V.S.Rama Chandran delivered vote of thanks. The seminar was signifi- cance in generate the awareness of major energy sources in Kerala. 3. Survey on household sufficiency and waste management programme As a part of household sufficiency and waste management programme on 16th July a general survey and also a survey on the means of plastic disposal in nearby localities of the college was conducted .NSS volunteers were divided indifferent groups and about 300 houses were surveyed. Group wise coding of the survey was done and the analysis of the result comprised the fact that about 60% of the household was burning plastic wastes. From this fact it was realized to adopt some means for the safer method of disposal of plastic wastes. 4. Fund raising during natural calamities and emergency For the victims of Uttarakand NSS volunteers collected clothes and funds from the staffs and students of the college on 19th July .The fund raised within a day were Rs 22,000 and a collection of 8 bags of clothes. The NSS volunteers with great sincerity and high regard did their role.

6. Water quality assessment seminar On 26th July a programme on water quality assessment was organized. The programme began at 1.30 pm in the M.V. hall. The chief guest of the function was Shri. M.G. Vinod Kumar, Senior Assistant, Water Authority, Kozhikode, and also “Jalasree” award winner of 2009. Another member from water authority who also shared the session was Mr. Shafeeq.M.P. The programme began with NSS song. The NSS secretary Ms. Helen Rose welcomed the gathering. Dr.R.Sini, NSS Programme officer gave an introductory speech and Mr. M.G.Vinod Kumar gave a talk on water quality assessment. At the concluding section there was an open discussion forum and the students discussed their doubts with the authorities .The vote of thanks was given by Ms. Athira, NSS volunteer. This talk was arranged prior to the survey which was proposed to be conducted in the nearby locality of the college campus on quality and characteristics of water and the sanitation conditions. 7.Aganawadikkoppam’ project (Every month) The distribution of teachings aids like charts on various themes of study materials were prepared by the NSS volunteers every month and distributed to the Agnawadi which is near to the college campus. 55 The selected Aganawadi for this project was “Karunya Aganawadi”, Naryanan Kutty road, Malaparamba, Kozhikode. The worker of this Agnawadi was Ms. Babitha.M. This project was launched on 16th July. 8. “Newspaper quiz” every week On the same day it was planned to conduct every Tuesday news paper quiz on previous week’s news from the news paper. The questions were prepared by each group of NSS unit and the students were asked to answer the questions by 3.30 p.m. and the answers were put in the box which was kept near to the quiz display board. The prizes were given by the teaching faculty. The prizes for the week were sponsored by a faculty. This project was inaugurated on 27th July by the prize contributed by Dr.Mini Balkrishnan, HOD of Physics department. 9. Meditation class The Yoga Vidya Pranic heeling foundation, Calicut conducted meditation class on 5th August. Smt.K.Sree- ja took a class on pranic healing with emphasis on sensitizing the hands, scanning, self healing, cleansing /energizing, distant healing, pranic breathing, and twin heart meditation. This class was truly significant in the case of students as it was able to bring a relief of tension. 10, “Zero budget plastic disposals project launching A Press meeting was organized on 7th August for the project “Zero budget plastic disposals” in association with “Niravu”, Residence Association, Vengari, and Kozhikode. It was decided to collect plastic waste from the college campus and also from the houses of the students and staff members at an interval of two months so that there would be five collections in a whole year. As a part of this project the first collection of plastic wastes from the houses of students and staff were carried out on August 13.Various groups were arranged among the volunteers for the collection of plastic. The collected plastic wastes were stored for one day in the college campus in a safe storage room. On 14th August collection and disposal of plastic wastes to the recycling unit was carried in association with “Niravu” residence association. The plastic wastes were collected from about 1500 households. 11. Independence Day celebration As a part of Independence Day celebration a debate competition was arranged in the campus on the topic “Thelungana…oru aswasamo atho asangayo….?” The programme began at 1.00 pm in the AV room of the college campus. The judges of the programme were Dr.Mini Balakrishnan, HOD of Physics department and Dr.Priyadarshini, HOD of History department. The prize winners of this competition were Ms. Shafeena II DC Maths, First prize and the second prize winner was Ms.Liji Jasmine II DC History. On August 15th the Independence Day was celebrated with the students of Govt. Vardoor L.P. School, Kana- dikal. About 25 NSS volunteers and two programme officers Dr.Sini.R and Dr. E. Julie participated in this celebration. The programme began with flag hosting ceremony .Every one present over there showed their respect to the nation by saluting the national flag and standing erect while the national anthem was played. This was followed by the general assembly. The head master of the school gave a message on Independence Day. After the general assembly our volunteers took off the function with great patriotism and inspirations. Many cultural programmes, games, patriotic songs were arranged by the volunteers. Gifts and sweets were distributed to the students of the school. There was a total interaction between the small kids and volunteers.NSS volunteers through their programmes tried to inculcate patriotism among the students 12. Kuthiravattom Mental health Center visit The NSS volunteers visited the Female ward 1 of Kuthiravattom Mental health Center, Kozhikode on

56 22nd August. Prior to this visit, the two programme officers had a meeting with the hospital superintendent, Dr.R.L.Saritha and after the meeting she gave the permission to adopt the female ward no.1 for our extension activities. About 150 volunteers attended this project. All the volunteers accompanied by the two programme officers reached the hospital at 9.30 am. The volunteers first of all cleaned the surroundings of the ward. After the cleaning the volunteers interacted with the inmates and distributed sweets to the inmates. The volunteers had arranged many cultural programmes and entertained them. On the same day the inauguration of the club, “Friends of mind” was held. The aim of this club was to institute social awareness among the patients while interacting with the students regularly by their visits. The committee members of the club were RMO, Social worker, and the Head nurse. The programme was inaugurated by hospital superintendent Dr.R.L.Saritha. The name for the club was suggested by our NSS volunteers and Dr.R.L.Saritha declared that Providence Women’s college was the first college to register their name in the club. The social worker Ms. Shobitha proposed vote of thanks and also congratulated the volunteers for their hard work. 13. Eye Camp A free eye camp was conducted on 23rd August in the college with ‘Ahalia’ foundation eye hospital, Van- dipetta, Calicut. The services and benefits offered by them were vision check up, refraction, counseling, referral patients were offered 50% reduction in OP, referral patients were given 10% reduction in IP and discounted rates in optical. About 500 students and 15 teaching and non teaching staffs had free eye check up and about 75 students and 5 staffs were referred to the hospital with vision impairments. They also exhibited much slide show presentation on different abnormal vision and eye surgery.

14. Training on collection of plastic waste at, Mother Teresa training center Puth- upadi “Arise 2013”a NF club leaders training programme conducted by COD Thamarassey at, Mother Teresa training center Puthupadi on 23rd August at 7.30 am. The committee members had invited the programme officers and two volunteers to give training on collection of plastic waste, mode of collection and the transference to the recycling unit. Ms. Alakananda .P.M (secretary) and Ms. Anusree.L have participated in a programme conducted by COD Thamarassery. A discussion forum was conducted on the means of safe disposal of plastic wastes, its transference to recycling unit and the need for such disposal. Father Manoj presented a momentum as a token of appreciation. 15. Orientation class On the same day at 10.30 am an orientation class was organized for the I DC volunteers. The orientation class was conducted by Associate professor, Dr.Rajan Malayil, Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode. The contents of the programme was the philosophic basis ,Objectives and aims of NSS ,NSS programmes or activities, NSS Motto, symbol, badge, NSS day, NSS song, Leadership skills, and general knowledge about NSS. Basic yoga and meditations were also practiced during the session. The effective presentations motivated the volunteers and also got a better understanding how the work to be carried out effectively. The students got a better understanding of the work to be effectively carried by them After this session a group dynamics was organized. All the fresher’s actively participated in all the activities. In the afternoon session all the first year volunteers were sorted in different and a topic was provided to them and 15 minutes preparation time was given to them. They were asked to perform based on the topic given to them the charge on the programme was taken up by the senior volunteers.

57 16. Survey on water and sanitation A survey on water and sanitation was conducted by NSS volunteers on 28th August in the nearby localities .About 100 houses were surveyed based on the former general survey which was conducted on July 16th. The survey sheet was prepared as per the guidelines provided by CWRDM. After the survey, coding of the survey sheet was done. As per the coding about 32 water samples were selected for the analysis of water samples by CWRDM. 17. analysis of water samples by mobile analytical lab, CWRDM. On September 11th the analysis of water samples of selected well on the basis of water and sanitation survey conducted on August 28 were carried out by mobile analytical lab, CWRDM. A team consist- ed research scholars, CWRDM, headed by Mr. Shabir Ali and Ms. P.V.Megha. Demonstration of water analysis tests and working of the various instruments were arranged in the mobile analytical lab. All the students of the college took a chance in visiting the mobile analytical lab and cleared their doubts on the various techniques of analysis. 18. Onam celebration @ kuthiravattam mental health centre On September 12th, the programme officer Dr.E.Julie, Dr.Latha Faculty, Department of Physics and 20 NSS volunteers celebrated Onam with the inmates of Kuthiravatom M H C, Kozhikode and served them delicious food with the authorities of the hospital. And it was indeed a great pleasure to mind and one of happiest moment in all our life for doing such a noble service.

19. SEED Mathurbhoomi for the project presentation at Mar Basileous College Thiruvanathapuram The project entitled “Energy conservation through students” which was carried out in the year 2012-13un- der the guidance of Dr.Sini.R NSS programme officer and Ms. Shiji .P the former NSS programme officer was selected by SEED Mathurbhoomi for the project presentation at Mar Basileous College Thiruvana- thapuram . The NSS volunteer. Ms.Jinnu Peter and Ms. Anusree.L. presented the project. The team also demonstrated the preparation of LED bulbs in the exhibition. The project won second prize a cash award of Rs.50,000/.The volunteers was accompanied by Dr.E.julie programme officer from 26-27th September. 20. Plastic waste disposal @near by residence On September 29th the NSS volunteers were grouped according to the survey conducted by them on 16th July. The collection of plastic waste were carried out from nearby residences of our college and disposing these wastes to the recycling unit, West hill, Kozhikode. On the same media coverage was taken on the same project. 21. “Vyojana dinnam” The NSS unit and District Medical office of Health, Kozhikode “Vyojana dinnam” was observed on Oc- tober 1st. Dr. (Sr.)Neetha gave presidential address, Dr. Sameera, DMO gave keynote address, Shri. P.P. Sudhakaran, Distict Media officer gave an introductory talk followed by oath taking ceremony-“We take the pledge to ensure the proper care of our aged parents and aged ones”. The NSS secretary Ms. Helen Rose welcomed the gathering. The vote of thanks was given by Ms. Liya Mariya James, NSS volunteer. 22. Distribution of water cards A Talk was given by Dr. Harikumar, Scientist and HOD, water analytical lab, CWRDM on October 7th .The programme was followed by distribution of water cards based on the analysis of selected water sam- 58 ples. Discussion and doubt clearing session were organised on the means of purification of water. The NSS secretary Ms. Helen Rose welcomed the gathering. Dr. Harikumar was felicitated with a momentum by Dr. Ramani, Associate professor, Department of English. The vote of thanks was given by Ms. Liji.P. NSS volunteer. 23. “Literacy programme @ kuthiravattam The project “Literacy programme in MHC, Kuthiravatom” was launched on 16th October. This programmes is being followed ever Saturday and Sunday under the guidance Ms.Shahanas, Ms.Liji, Ms. Alakananda. P.M. and Ms.Asita. 24. Malayalam manuscript magazine releaze Dr. (Sr.) Ashmita released Malayalam manuscript magazine entitled black “board gal bachivachath” on 1st November. Dr. (Sr) Ashmita who was also a NSS programme officer stated that it was for the first batch to release Malayalam manuscript magazine. 25. LED bulb making training LED bulb training was given to100 NSS volunteers on November 14th, in connection with the department of Physics. The function was presided over by Dr.Minin. Balakrishnan, HOD of the department of physics. The training was given by M.P.C.Nambiar and Dr.Latha. Associate professor, Department of Physics, Dr.R.Sini.NSS programme officer. This workshop was conducted as a as part of the project Ener- gy conservation through the students. The volunteers were equipped with self sufficiency skill. 26. Promotion of Organ donation campaign On November 26th the district collector flagged off the programme on the promotion of organ donation campaign organized by “Snehasparsham” and KMCT from our college. Dr.Sr.Neetha Principal presided over the function, the chairperson Ms. Abhirami welcomed the gathering, the NSS secretary Ms. Alkananda.P.M gave a introductory talk on the awareness of organ donation and the programme was anchored by Ms.Liji .P NSS volunteer, joint secretary Providence Women’s College. In order to promote organ donation, a campaign was organized by Snehasparsham and KMCT. The NSS volunteers of our college conducted a rally from Thondayad to beech road near the corporation office, Kozhikode on No- vember 27th. About 100 NSS volunteers participated in the programme. This was followed by flash mob and the volunteers presented a mind blowing performance in the crowd. 27. Aids day awareness and blood donation Campaign On November 29th, as a part of Aids Day , Red Ribbon Club of Zoology organized voluntary blood donation donated blood organized by Red Ribbon Club. A Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized in college in association with State Bank of India. The SBI Regional manager, Shri. Babu gave a talk on Safe Blood Initiative campaign of the institution. More than 100 students participated in the camp. Fol- lowed by this Aids day awareness programme was observed by NSS unit and Mass media Calicut District on November 29th by organizing an aids awareness drama by the Wonder Art theaters Team. This programme was able to convey a correct message on AIDS day. 30. Youth and Mental Health” workshop A one day workshop was organized by IMHANS, Speak out loud and NSS on 30th November 2013 at the conference hall, Malabar Christian college, Calicut from 9.am to 4.30 pm on the topic “Youth and Mental Health”.”Lets us take one step for the hundred mile journey was the logo of the workshop. Mr. Bibin welcomed the gathering. The presidential address was given by Dr.Krishna Kumar, director, IM- 59 HANS. Dr. Balakrishnan talked about the intellectual growth and job oriented rehabilitation. After that Mr. B. Vinod, clinical psychologist, IMHANS took class about mental health and illness. Mr. Labbeb a volunteer from N.G.O Speak out shared his experiences and also reminded about the role of youth in mental health. 31. Discussion about the book “Orthopathy enthe, enthene angane?” On 1st December, Dr.E.Julie and 20 students participated in a discussion on a book “Orthopathy enthe, enthene angane?” By Dr.P.A.Radhakrishnan at Manachira sports council auditorium. This programme was conducted by Nattupacha. The book was introduced by Prof. Anil Chelambra, Folklore Department, and University of Calicut. After the session author of the book Dr.P.A.Radhakrishnan agave a brief introduction about the book. A discussion session presided by Mr. Civic Chandran on Naturopathy treatment at 12.00 pm. At 1.30 food prepared by organic vegetables and naturopathy way of preparation was served .The supplied food was very delicious and healthy. 32. Blood donation Camp On 7th December, a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at our college. Many of our students attended the programme and about 37 of them donated blood. 33. One day workshop on Eve teasing-A social crime???” After the special camp our first programme for the new year was on January 4th with SPEAK OUT LOUD- conducted one day workshop on ‟Eve teasing-A social crime???” The work shop began at 10.am .The NSS secretary Ms.Helen Rose welcomed the gathering. The programme started with NSS song .The chief guest of the function was Shrimathi Janamma Kunhunnni-Chairperson Health Standing Commit- tee, Calicut Corporation. A talk was delivered by the chief guest on the topic “Women and Empower- ment”. The talk was perceived by the NSS volunteers with great positive energy and passion. This session followed by a discussion on the topic Eve teasing-Asocial crime. At 12 pm there was a session very energetic passion included live demo of martial arts and also gave the volunteers training on some the tips to be used during self protection during emergency situations. At 3.00 pm Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Prince Abraham gave talk on the topic “Women –strength and power” which really increased self respect and self appreciation among the women volunteers. The last session of the workshop was an open discussion on the “Safety of women” The work shop was very informative. The programme was followed up with general discussion on women empowerment and the social evils faced by women. The vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Aparna. K., NSS volunteer. 34. National youth festival and suvichar youth convention The group representing Kerala including 10 students from all over Kerala the national youth festival and suvichar youth convention, Ludhiana, Punjab. Ms. Alkananda .P.M secretary of NSS unit Providence Women’s College was one among them. They started their voyage with Indiragandhi award winner and contingent leader Mr. Abid Areakode on 8th of January. They reached their destination on 10th night. On 11th they had the registration. Registration was completed soon and the rest of the time they were able to interact with NSS volunteers from all around the country. There were more than 30 students participating in the convention. On 12th was the National youth day. The convention flagged off by a procession by all the team wearing their traditional dress to show the rich and diverse culture of India. The inauguration of the Youth festival was done by Hon. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports by Mr.Jithender Singh. The convention and Suvichar started on 13th at the Khalasa College for women. The first session of the day was lead by Dr. Subharavu, the National Youth Project director. After that they also had a small talk on Nehru Youth Central Director General Mr. Salim Ahamed. The slogan was Desh Ki Dolath Nojan9Pride of Na- tion is Youth).After a short break they were given class by Dr. Nandhidesh Nilen. The main topic Youth 60 against drugs was lead by SPYM director Dr. Rajesh kumar. On 14th was the day they were allowed to visit different places in Ludhiyana. They visited all the important pilgrim area in Punjab. The convention continued on 15th the first session of the day “born to bloom” was conducted by Jalandhar police DAV public school principle Dr Reshmi Vij. The nest session was on stress management social responsibilities and disaster management by Uttarpradesh DGP Mr.Shaiaja Kantha Misra. The last part of the convention was bharath ke santhan which was again headed by Dr. Subharavu. After this all the states were given opportunity to stage their programmes. The program concluded by giving certificates of the convention. They said farewell to Ludhiana and their fellow mates and boarded back to Kerala with heavy heart even though they were at the zenith of zeal after witnessing the amazing crowd, it was like seeing whole India, mélange of culture 35. Voluntary Blood Donation Camp A voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized in college in association with Red Ribbon Club, De- partment of Zoology NSS on 24th January 2014. About 33 students from various departments donated blood. 36. Pre-Marital Counseling A Pre-Marital Counseling organized by Vanitha Commission, Kerala State and IMA Women’s Wing, Kerala state on 25th and 26th January 2014 at IMA (Indian Medical Association) Hall, Calicut. About 25 NSS volunteers participated in the programme. The inaugural speech was delivered by Dr. Lambert Kishore, Associate professor Department of Zoology, Malabar Christain College., Classes was taken by Various members of the committee, Smt. K.C. Rosakutty-Chairperson, Vanitha Commission, Kerala State, Advocate Noor Beena Rasheed, Member, Vanitha commission, Kerala State, Dr. P.N. Ajitha, Chair- person, IMA Women’s wing, Kerala, Dr. Anupama Ramachandran, Secretary, IMA, Women’s Wing. Matyr’s day was observed in the college on 30th January by performing a skit by NSS volunteers. 37. Nature Camp at Nilambur A two day nature camp with 50 NSS volunteers and two programme officers Dr.Sini.R and Dr.E.Julie was there in the first week of February 1-2 at Chandrakantham, Nilambur, Malapurram District, and Kera- la. The team began their journey from Kozhikode at 10.30 am and reached Nilambur at 1.00 p.m. After having lunch, the campers visited Nilambur Teak museum and Butterfly garden and Biopark. At 3.00 pm we reached the camp site Chandrakatham. The camp was headed by Mr.Jayaprakash, the director of the Nature education center. Mr.Shankaran and Mr. Anil.P also were the two assistant staff .The Camp contained visit to river site, flora and fauna visits ,eco living, cultural programme, slide –film shows on various aspects of biodiversity conservation programmes, the present living condition of the tribes of Nilambur forest. The two day camp induced in all to realize for adopting simple life style or return to the early day’s natural food habits and living conditions in order to reduce diseases and mental strain and also to show a non cooperation to the adulterated food and junk food. This camp also paved a way to recognize the need for self sufficiency in food, fruits and vegetables. And also a need for the preservation of indigenous varieties of seeds and animals breeds, planting medicinal herbs and fruit bearing trees. All have realized the need to conserve and preserve nature and to adopt sustainable development. 38. Subhash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farmin After the Nature camp our plan was to conduct natural farming in the college campus for self sufficiency in vegetables and in restoring soil health by reverting to non-chemical agriculture has assumed great importance by attaining sustainability in production. In this search for eco friendly and farmer friendly alternate systems of farming, Subhash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farming is increasingly becoming popular among the farming community. Subhash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farming is a unique 61 method of farming which requires absolutely no monetary investment for purchase of key inputs like seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals from the market. The farmer can grow hardy local varieties of crops without application of fertilizers and pesticides. Since it is a zero budget farming no in- stitutional credit would be required and dependence on hired labour is also reduced to bare minimum. All that the system requires is native breed of cattle which is any case forms an integral part of farming families in rural areas. It is claimed that one cow is sufficient to take up this method of farming on thirty acres of land. In this system of farming no monetary investment on the part of farmer is required for purchase of seeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals from the market. The farmer can produce his own seed or he may use seeds that are available with other farmers. More importantly, there is absolutely no place for fertilizers and plant protection chemicals in this scheme of farming. Dependence on hired labour is also reduced to the bare minimum as the system discourages intercultural operations. The whole philosophy behind this system is to make the farmer self-reliant so that he is freed from the clutches of money lenders and market dispensed high cost inputs. The present project was an attempt to make use of SUBASH PALEKAR ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING system to find the total changes occurring in the structure of dead soil. This project is also aimed to create awareness among the students to protect the soil through Natural farming by creating a positive relationship between Man and Environment. The objectives of the project was to study the efficacy of ‘Beejamrutha’ in overcoming seed borne pests and providing adequate protection during the initial stage of germination and establishment, to study the efficacy of ‘Jeevamritham’ in promoting biological activity in the soil and providing adequate nutrients to crops for sustainable returns without recourse to fertilizers, to find out the effectiveness of mulching in reducing water and labour requirement. And also an involvement of students for sustainable development. Only by knowing soil in all its complexity, while maintaining its functionality and quality through actions aimed at protecting its properties, and acknowledging the importance it assumes in the quality of life worldwide, can we embark on a truly sustainable use of soil perceived as a resource and build a proper Man / Soil relationship to be left to future generations. The land area with 4 cent was also applied with jeevamritham and mulching was provided with fallen leaves twigs and green unwanted plants. The seed was also sown by dipping in beejamritham and watering was carried out regularly. The soil samples in this area were also tested in the soil analytical laboratory Thikkodi, Kozhikode .The growth of the plant was observed regularly. This project was also aimed in the preservation of indigenous varieties of seeds. The different varieties of seed sown was indigenous varieties like Arilapayar, nadan mathan, nayi kumbalam, cheera, anakom- ban venda, kuttipayar, nadan kaipa, nadan vazhudana, neela venda. The volunteers with great enthusiasm participated in the project. The working hours were from 8.00 to 9.15 in the morning hours and in the evening at 3.30 to 4.30 pm every day. The students was divided in groups and al the works like preparation of the land, preparation of jeevamritham and beejamritham, its application, mulching practices, watering and the maintenance of the field was done by the volunteers regularly. As we had started the farming in February and there was just two months left for the closing of the college for summer vacation, but it was very pleasing and happiest moment when all the NSS volunteers showed their willingness in coming to the college during the vacation and watered the plants regularly. They came in batches and continued the project without any interruption. 39. Grama dharsanam In association with Atholi gramapanchayat, Kozhikode and Earth care foundation conducted ‘Grama dharsanam-2014 on February 1-4. About 10 NSS volunteers participated in this programme at Biopark, Atholi, and Kozhikode. The major hot spots of the programme were exhibition of various species of indigenous breeds of cattle from all over the states of India. And also training was given on the making natural products from these varieties of species.(Ramachandramadam, Karnataka.);Seminars and training programmes on eco friendly means of farming methods; various seminars and discussion on conservation of Westernghats , the other highlights of the programmes are photography, school and college 62 level quiz competitions, poem recitatation, handicraft exhibition, documentary and project presentation. The programme began on 1st February at 10.00 with welcome speech by Shri Rajeevan Kalingal,joint convener the programme was presided over by, the, Shri P.V.Krishnankutty, chairman, Eath care foundation. The report reading was done by Dr. Padbanapan. O.-convenor, the programme was inaugurated by Shri.M.K.Raghavan. (MLA)Various seminars were organised and the topic for that day was Conservation of River. The topic was presented by Dr.Lathitha Vijayan,chair person Salim Ali foundation,At 3.pm the topic Conservation Westerghats was presided by Dr.A.Achuthan and the moderator of the session was Shri. Manil.Mohan.The Earth care Gramadharsana programme ended on 4th February with seminars on biodiversity of, agriculture, water resources. The closing ceremony was inaugurated by Shri Brahmadat- tan (State president Jiva Karshka Samathi). 41. Three day residential training programme on Life Skills A three day residential training programme on Life Skills for Red Ribbon Club Peer Educators was organized by Residential training programme CIGI training centre, Chevayoor, Calicut from 14th to 16th February; 2014.NSS volunteers Ms. Rini Joseph, Ms.Sruthi Bharathan and Ms. Shilpa Joy attended the camp. The inauguration ceremony was at 10.30, which was inaugurated by Mr.Riju (Calicut, Wayanad Blood donation, co-ordinator.Mr.Varghese (Life skill traineer) gave an introductory speech and Ms. Babitha (Life skill trainer and lecturer.) gave a talk on blood donation. The camp started with ice break- ing sessions. Various classes were arranged on the need of blood donations. Poster making session was organized on blood donation. In the last day of the camp there was a talk by positive speaker. 42. Exhibition cum seminar on ‘Sericulture’ On 21st February the department of Zoology and NSS unit conducted an exhibition cum seminar on ‘Sericulture’ in association with Silk Board of India. The exhibition focused various aspects of sericulture such as different stages of life-cycle: Eggs, larval forms, cocoons & moths, different types of cocoon, different types of silk yarns, Identifying different types of silk fabrics, how to take care of silk fabrics etc. Dr Joy N. John Scientist, of Central Silk Board, took class on pre-coccoon culturing and Mr. P.C. Johny Scientist, Central Silk Board took class on post-coccoon processing and Sri. Babu Giridhar, Di- rector Central Silk Board, Palakkad division took an awareness class on Silk Mark. 43. The Kerala State Convention of SPIC MACAY The Kerala State Convention of SPIC MACAY was held at IIM Kozhikode from 22-24 February 2014 .The programme began with introductory talk by Padmasri Dr.Kiran Seth followed by that of Mrs. Gladys .The programme was inaugurated by Mr.M.A.Baby, followed by many programmes like, Mohana veena by Pandit.Viswa Mohan Bhatt, Odissi dance by Smt.Sujata Mohanapathra and Ottamthullal by Shri. Kala- mandalam Mohan Krishnan. Different session of workshop on pottery, shadow puppetry, mohiniyattom, koodiyattom, Karnatic vocal, Hindustani vocal etc, The second days programme was Naad yoga by Dr. Kiran Seth and Hath yoga by Smt.Medhani.A talk by Prof.Khadeeja Mumtaz. The closing ceremony was followed grand finale violin by Dr.L.Subramanium and his Shri Ambi. 45. “Arani Ghandian Samuhya Padanasala “Arani Ghandian Samuhya Padanasala conducted a three day camp from February 17 to 19th b 2014. NSS volunteers Athira.T.V., Shruti.S and Asita participated in this residential camp. The registration for the function began on at 9.00 am on 17th February. The programme began with prayer song. Welcome speech was delivered by Shri Devadath. G.P.,the camp director. The chief guest of the function was Shri P.S. Subair, member of youth welfare board. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. M.G.S.Narayanan. At 11 am the programme details was read out by Shri.K.G. Jagadeesan, general secretary, GS.S.I. First session on discussion was on the topic “Azhimathi, Lahari,and Himsa” which was taken over by Shri 63 E.Kunzhi Krishnan,Shri.K.PRathesh. The second session of discussion was on the topic “Sthri” The participated members were Shrimathi Ajitha and Shri. Jeevan Job. The programme on 18 February began with prayer song; the disuccion topic of the day was “Nallathe Kerakam” by Shri Civiv Chandranand Shrimathi Sofiyabind. The section 4 began at 2-.00 p.m. with the discussion the topic Jatthi, matham, swathathwa rashtriyam, by Shri. Vijaya Raghavan Chaliyam, Shri K.P.A.Rahim. Last day of the camp began at 9.00 a.m with the topic of discussion on Parisithiyum vighsanavum. The members who participated in the function was Shri Sunnypaikkad,Shri Sumosh Mangalsserry, Shri Ashok Kumar.V. The concluding speech was given by Shri.T.Balakrishnan, Vice president, Kerala Sarvodhayamandalam. 46. ASAP FEST ASAP-vacation for vocation programme a summer skill training for final year and PG students likewise the previous year continued its venture tagged with NSS unit of Providence Women's College. The programme was categorized under three sessions, orientation, registration and interview. The orientation was conducted in the college on 3rd March 2014 at 11.am in the college auditorium for the final degree and PG students. Ms. Bindu Ambat, Assistant professor and College coordinator of ASAP introduced the ASAP programme to the students and Ms. Jincy programme coordinator oriented the students in taking up the two programmes (Training Partner Scheme and Summer skill training) scheduled by ASAP. The class motivated the students and gave them an awareness on different courses conducted in ASAP programme which provides certificate in mutual fund agent, retail sales associate, front office operation, banking and finance professional, housekeeping operations, food and beverage. The second session, which was the registration of various vacation programme for both the degree and PG students was scheduled on 5th March 2014. The arrangements for the session were made by NSS volunteers of Providence Women's College. About 120 students from our college registered. Ms. Jincy gave a brief introduction about various courses through power point presentation and the students from various departments of the college registered for the interview. Providence Women’s College was selected as one of the center in Calicut for Group discussion and interview which were arranged on 13 and 14 March 2014. This programme went in a smooth way with the whole hearted involvement of NSS Unit. About 20 students were selected from GD and the interview for these students were conducted. 47. Workshop on Women’s day by youth welfare board Youth Welfare board conducted a workshop on Women’s day on March 30th at 10.30 pm in De-Grand hotel. The programme was inaugurated by Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr.Sheenna Shukur of M.G.University. Shri Subair presided over the function and Advocate Shyla Ashraf, Prof.Mallika and Smt. Sumaya Hanif delivered talks on the empowerment of women. The regular activities of NSS for the year 2012-13 came to end by the collection of plastic wastes from the staffs and students on 30th March.

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nnual special camp of 2013-14 was held at M.A.M.U.P School in Kurvatoor panchayat which was 2 km away from the college campus during 21/12/2013 to 27/12/2013. Dr.Kadeeja Mumtaz ,Sahithya Aacademy award winner, inaugurated the function. Kumari Alakananda .P.M secretary welcomed the gathering. Dr.(Sr) Neetha.A.C, Principal preside the function. The details of the programme schedule was delivered by Dr. Sini.R., Shri Devanandan , the Head master,M.A.M. UP School,Shri Krishna kumar,-14 ward member and standing committeee member of welfare, Management Committee President C,M Abdu Rahaman, Ms.Shiji .P. Head of the department of BBA, Providence Women’S College, offered felicitations. The selection of the project was based on the needs of the community which include General health, Water, sanitation and Plastic waste disposal survey. The survey was carried out in assistance with the kudamasree unit of ward 14 of kuruvattoor panchayath. After that Plastic wastes were collected from 555 houses of ward and were transferred to the recycling unit, West hill, Kozhikode. Also the water sample collected by volunteers where analyzed by mobile analytical lab of CWRDM,Kozhikode/ Another programme was the preparation of the 10 cent land for Natural farming. Sapling provided by the Nature club and Hartisena of the M.A.M..U.P School were also planted in the natural farming method. Mulching effect was provided by giving a thick cover of leaves by cutting the branches of trees and acquiring unwanted plants from nearby areas . Nss volunteers rendered their service in re constructing School pray ground.. Another project was Plastic free Sarovaram Bio park. NSS volunteers planted saplings and cleaned Sarvoram bio park by removing plastic wastes. A free Eye camp by Al Salama Eye Hospital &Shone Opticals,Mukkam was conducted about 65 members registered and had their eye check up. Volunteers presented a flash mob for the awareness programmes on anti drug,antiliquor and anti tobacco.

Education session includes practical classes on Subash palekkar Zero Budget Natural Farming, Yoga class under the guidance of Shri.Unnikrishnan, effects of Endosulfan in Kasarkode District by Mr.Mad- hu, practicing laughing exercise by Mr.Subash Rao, Artist Mr.Vijeesh in a cultural session etc.

Honourable MLA, Shri .A.K. Sasidharan (MLA) inaugurated the valedictory function. 7 day NSS Special camp was altogether a novel practice for the students . It helped them to realize their talents and become aware of their responsibility towards the society. The special camp was a rich experience to the volunteers who could interact with various people under kudamasree units, the residence associations, and school authorities.

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SI.No Date Activity Duration (Hrs) 1 11-07-2013 Blood donation campaign 2 2 21-07-2013 Manushya changala 1 3 10-08-2013 Patriotic song competition 3 4 11-08-2013 Orientation Program 8 5 15-08-2013 Independence Day 5 6 24-08-2013 Sadbhavana Day 1 7 25-08-2012 Science Express visit 2 8 16-09-2012 Folklore fest-”Nadan kalakara sangamavum nadan kala- 3 sandyayum 9 19-09-2012 Launch of Kidney Early Evaluation ' vehicle 4 9 24-09-2012 NSS day and collection of money for Pullooramba Reha- 2 bitation 10 29-09-2012 Visit to Pulloorampara 8 11 2-10-2012 Gandhi jayanthi 8 12 3-10-2012 Orientation programme for Programme officer 7 days 7-10-2012 13 17-10-2012 First meeting for organizing Energy conservation seminar 2 14 08-11-2012 “Yuva sakthi oorja surakshaykku” Energy conservation 8 seminar at Regional science center 15 8-11-2012 Meeting organized by snehasparsam 2 16 9-11-2012 Energy conservation awareness programme inside the 2 college 17. 12-11-2012 ‘CHILD PROTECTION ; ROLE OF NSS 7 18 13-11-2012 NSS program officers 2 day orientation 2 day 14-11-2012 19 24-11-2012 Two day camp organized by Kerala Madhya virud- 2 day 25-11-2012 hasamithi 20 27-11-2012 Advisory Committee meeting for special camp 1 21 29-11-2012 'Pusthakayathra' 1 22 1-12-2012 LED bulb assembling workshop 8 23 1-12-2012 Aids day and Blood donation camp 4 24 15-12-2012 Seminar for nearby residence on the topic “how to reduce 8 electricity bill in homes” 25 26-12-2012 Annual 7 day camp 7days 1-01-2013 26 30-01-2013 Martyr’s day 4 27 30-01-2013 Santhiyathra 4 28 12-02-2013 Promotion of ASAP Programme 3 29 14-2-2013 Interview for ASAP Programme 8 30 20-02-2013 Seminar on “Building partnership for improved waste 8 Management” 31 21-03-2013 State Camp UNARVE 3day 23-03-2013 106. 21-03-2013 Youth Leader's Camp 'Yuva Jyothy' 3day 23-03-2013 107. 21-03-2013 Student leadership Residential camp ”Yuvatha” 3day 23-03-2013

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012-13 special camp was organized in the memory of Rachel karson, the author of silent spring. The camp was held at Thadambattuthazham agricultural market’ from 26/12/2012 to 1/1/2013. Famous 2poet P.K. Gopi inaugurated the function. NSS Secretary Tobia Mathew welcomed the chief guest and other distinguished personalities. Dr. Sr. Ancilla delivered the Presidential address. councellors of kozhikode corporation Mr. Sadasivan, Mr. M. Sridharan, Agriculture joint director Mrs. P.K.Ranjini, National green core coordinator Mr. M.A Johnson , President of Greengain Mr. V.L Rajan Nair, and Assistant Professor of English Department Mrs. Shanthi Vijayan felicitated the camp. NSS programme officer Dr. Sini R gave the vote of thanks. The main aim of the camp was stressing the importance of organic farming in the present scenario. Within 6 days 2acares of land was prepared for organic farming and planted seed. Another programme was a health survey at Nirav residence association. Students are divided into 17 group of students containg 4 NSS volounteers under one Nirav coordinator. Each group visited 100 houses of Nirav residence association and conducted health surveys in these houses. That was really a good opportunity to mingle with the people around the society. The Education sessions include naturopathy by Doctor Jacob Vadakkanjeri and Dr.Soumya, life style deceases by Dr. Akhilesh, Nature experience sharing by Prof. Shobindren sir, Mr. M.A. Johnson and Mr. Rajan Nair etc. State Youth officer Sri. Saumel chelayya and NSS programme coordinator of the Calicut University Sri. Valsaraj visited the campsite and students got a good chance for interacting with them. The procession and street play against the Delhi incident focused on the Women empowerment was another important programme. The procession was powerful with the energetic reactions of the students, with placards and banners. It cached the attention of the public and tried a maximum to give awareness about the problems of women. The street play which is based on delhi the incident got well attention and supporting reaction from the public. In the closing ceremony of the campus a planting session of 20 varieties of bamboos at the bank of Poonor river and there was inauguration of the official website of ‘Nirav’ residence association. Respect- ed district collector of Calicut K.V Mohankumar was the chief guest of the function. He appreciated the nature friendly approaches and activities done by the NSS volunteers The seven days NSS camp was good inspiration for the students and helped them to become more friendly with the nature.

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73 74 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

75 76 77 78 CERTIFICATE OF STATE CAMPS

79 80 81 RELIEF FUND RECIEPT FROM PRIME MINISTORS OFFICE

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83 84 85 86 87 88 89 VISUAL MEDIA SUPPORT

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SS being a socially oriented movement, its platform of activity is always the society. It Ncannot conduct a programme which is not related to society. Also it has to associate with many in- dividuals, associations and institutions that render their services in this field. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who showed light in our path