QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING 30th September 2015 Name of the University : Bharathidasan University, 1. Actual Enrolment: O.C. S.C. S.T. Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Allocation 10147 10070 20217 4004 3599 7603 457 223 680 Enrolment During the 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Last Quarter Enrolment During the 10147 10070 20217 4004 3599 7603 457 223 680 Quarter Total 10147 10070 20217 4004 3599 7603 457 223 680

2. Details of Special Camp Conducted: No. of NSS Volunteers Participated No. of Special O.C. S.C. S.T. Camps Conducted Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total During the 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Last Quarter During the 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quarter units 3 Total 0 105 105 0 42 42 0 units 3 3 3. No. of Adopted Villages: No. of Villages No. of Villages Adopted Progressive No. of NSS Units adopted during last during the quarter Total quarter 285 0 285 285

4. Grants Position: Funds Released by State Govt. to the University: REGULAR ACTIVITIES O.C. S.C. S.T. Release Central State Central State Central State Total ( ) Total ( ) Total ( ) of Grants Share Share Share Share Share Share Grants released during 0.00 0.00 0.00 the Last Quarter Grants released during 5000/- 75000/- 1200000/- the Quarter Total 5000/- 75000/- 1200000/-

Date of Receipt of Fund : 25.09.2015

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SPECIAL CAMPING PROGRAMME O.C. S.C. S.T. Release Central State Central State Central State Total ( ) Total ( ) Total ( ) of Grants Share Share Share Share Share Share Grants released during 0 0 0 the Last Quarter Grants released during 30000/- 0 1078000/- the Quarter Total 30000/- 0.00 1078000/- Date of Receipt of Fund : 25.09.2015 5. Funds Released by University to the Institutions: O.C. S.C. S.T. Release Special Special Regular Regular Special Total Regular Total of Camp Total ( ) Camp Activities Activities Camp ( ) ( ) Activities ( ) Grants ( ) ( ) Grants released during 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the Last Quarter Grants released during 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the Quarter Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6. Details of University Level NSS Advisory Committee Meeting (UAC):

a) Date of conduct of UAC Meeting : 27.07.2012 b) Whether minutes of the Meeting sent to NSS R.D. & State NSS Cell : Yes

7. No. of Self Financing Units (SFUs) in the University jurisdiction : 09 8. Details of Activities organised during the Quarter: Solid Waste Management Awareness Programme The NSS units of Annai College of Arts & Science, Kumbakonam organised the Solid Waste Management Awareness Programme for the NSS Volunteers on 03.07.2015. Principal of the College, Dr. C. Anand presided over the programme. Mr. P. Thirumoorthy, Executive Officer of Veppathur Panchayat and Mr. C. Ilanchezhiyan spoke about the importance of Solid Waste Management. Around 250 NSS Volunteers participated in the Programme.

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Clean Drive (Swachch Bharat Abhiyan) 1. Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur The NSS Volunteers of Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur cleaned the Kaasipalayam village pool in Karur district on 13.07.2015. The Volunteers removed the plastic items in the pool and also cleaned the weeds. Around 100 Volunteers participated in the cleaning work

World Literacy Week The NSS Volunteers of Sri Saradha College for Women, Perambalur made the illiterates in the adopted villages to know their signature in view of the World Literacy Week (July 8-14). Many Women were made to put their signature during the week.

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Plastic Awareness Programme The NSS units of Sri Saradha College for Women, Perambalur organised an awareness programme on the usage of plastics on 22.07.2015. Mr. D. Madhubalan from Indho Trust was the resource person. He explained the ill effects on the usage of plastics. He stressed the importance of cleanliness of the environment in order to live a healthy life. Mr. M. Sivasubramaniam, Chairman, Sri Saradha group of institutions, Mr. M.S. Vivekanandan, Secretary, Sri Saradha group of institutions and Mrs. M.S. Kannaki, Principal, Sri Saradha College for Women, Perambalur offered felicitations. Later the NSS Volunteers cleaned the college campus, especially eradicated the plastic articles in the college campus. NSS Programme Officers, Ms. C.P. Kala and Ms. Dhanalakshmi organised the programme.

International Youth Day The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) Cell of Bharathidasan University celebrated the International Youth Day Programme on 23.07.2015 with the financial support of State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) in the university Campus. Artwork and Slogan Writing competitions for the Volunteers were conducted in the Multipurpose Auditorium of Bharathidasan University. The competitions were held based on the theme “A Step Towards Change”. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS & RRC Coordinator, Bharathidasan University welcomed the participants and introduced the judges for the competitions. She also gave instructions about the competitions to the participants. RRC Volunteers from 110 RRC implementing colleges of Bharathidasan University took part in the competitions. Earlier, the Photography and Poster Making competitions for the Volunteers were conducted in the colleges. A panel of three judges was constituted to select the top three winners of the competitions. The panel includes Mr. P. Madhavan, District Programme Manager, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Thanjavur, Mr. R. Senthil Kumar, District Programme Manager, DAPCU, Trichy and Mr. K.G. Shanmuga Sundaram, District Programme Manager, DAPCU, Pudukkottai. The winners of the competitions are given below:

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Photography I Prize : Shahanaz II B.Sc.(CS) Meenakshi Chandrasekaran College, Pattukkottai II Prize : V. Ishwarya Lakshmi II M.A. (Eng) AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur III Prize : S. Santhosh Kumar II M.Sc. (Micro) Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur Poster Making I Prize : T. Argina Devi I B.Sc. (CS) T.U.K. Arts College, Thanjavur II Prize : S. Sruthi II B.Sc. (Biotech) Sri Bharathi Arts & Science College for Women, Kaikurichi, Pudukkottai III Prize : M. Priyadarshini III B.A. (Eng.) T.U.K. Arts College, Thanjavur Slogan I Prize : M. Ajitha I B.A. (Eng.) Mother Terasa College of Arts & Science, Pudukkottai II Prize : H.R. Vedhammal I B.Sc. (Micro) Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur III Prize : Nagaraj II M.Com. Bharath College of Science & Management, Thanjavur Artwork I Prize : R. Tamil Malar II BBA Cauvery College for Women, Trichy II Prize : V. Deepa II B.Sc. (Maths) Chidambaram Pillai College for Women, Manachanallur III Prize : Aishwarya Nair II M.Sc. (Geo) Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli The valediction and prize distribution ceremony was held in the afternoon at University‟s A/C Auditorium. The Registrar in-charge and Controller of Examinations, Bharathidasan University, Dr. A. Selvam presided over the programme and distributed the prizes to the winners of the competitions – Photography, Poster Making, Artwork and Slogan Writing. Dr. A. Muthuramakrishnan, Syndicate Member of Bharathidasan University and Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, National College, Trichy and Mr. P. Madhavan, District Programme Manager, DAPCU, Thanjavur offered felicitations. Mr. P. Masilamani, NSS & RRC Programme Officer and Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University welcomed the gathering. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS & RRC Programme Coordinator, Bharathidasan University proposed the Vote of Thanks. NSS Programme Officers, RRC Programme Officers, NSS Volunteers of various colleges, administrative staff of the University and others participated in the programme.

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Competitions:

RRC Volunteers writing Slogans during the competitions

Participants actively participated in the Artwork competitions

The judges evaluating the performances of the Volunteers Valediction and Prize Distribution Ceremony

Mr. P. Masilamani and Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha delivering their speeches

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Shield and Certificate were distributed to the winners of the competitions

Dr. D. Muthuramakrishnan and Mr. P. Madhavan offering felicitations

Volunteers and others audience of the programme Newspaper Clipping

Dinaboomi

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Inauguration of Self-Financing NSS Unit The Regional Directorate of NSS, Chennai has recently approved a self-financing NSS unit to Mother Gnanamma College of Arts & Science for Women, Varadarajanpet, Ariyalur Dt. The inauguration of NSS activities of the college was held on 24.07.2015 in the college campus. Sr. Clara Vasanthi, Administrator of the college welcomed the gathering. Sr. Jacqueline Mary, Senior Sister of St. Anne‟s Church, Chennai gave a special address with regard to National Service Scheme. Mr. A. Christhu Raja, NSS Programme Officer explained the aim of NSS, Vision, mission, motto, etc. Mr. A. Neppolian, Head, Department of Commerce proposed the Vote of Thanks. Later the NSS Volunteers planted 100 saplings in the college campus to mark the inauguration of NSS in the college.

Awareness Programme on Women Health

1. Mass College of Arts & Science, Kumbakonam The NSS unit of Mass College of Arts & Science, Kumbakonam organised an awareness programme on Women health on 31.07.2015. Dr. K. Saravanan, Principal of the college inaugurated the programme. Dr. D. Meenakshi, Joint Director of Health Services, Kumbakonam was the chief guest for the programme.

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2. St. Joseph College, Trichy The NSS units of St. Joseph College, Trichy organised an awareness programme on Women Health on 21.09.2015. Dr. J. Uma Maheshwari, Coordinator, girl students‟ welfare committee of the college welcomed the gathering. The chief Guest, Dr. Helen Cresilda from Primary Health Centre, Kulumani, Trichy Dt gave an impressive speech on the topic „Women and health‟ with the help of the powerpoint presentation. She gave her valuable tips to the gathering to lead a healthy life. She inculcated many ideas to women to lead a healthy life and to eradicate mental myths and ignorance. An Interaction session was held between the participants and the chief guest, in which the participants asked many doubts and they were cleared by the Chief Guest. Ms. S. Thulasi Bharathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology proposed the vote of thanks.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Helen Cresilda speaking to the students

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Bharathidasan University NSS Awards Programme The NSS Cell of Bharathidasan University organised the University NSS Awards Programme at University‟s Convocation Hall on 06.08.2015. The University awards are given in NSS Programme Officer-Male, NSS Programme Officer-female, NSS Volunteer-male, NSS Volunteer-female and NSS unit categories. The awards for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14 are given in the programme. Dr. V.M. Muthukumar, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathidasan University presided over the programme and distributed the awards to the awardees. During his address he said “through NSS we can achieve the dream of late president, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to become a developed nation”. He also insisted that what we learnt and what we earned should reach others also. He motivated the NSS Volunteers to be well equipped to face any kind of problems in life. He also praised the NSS Volunteers that their services are deserved to appreciate and receive the awards. Mr. R. Selvanayagam, Syndicate Member of Bharathidasan University and Librarian of Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College, Mayiladuthurai offered felicitation. During the felicitation he said the NSS Volunteers should be guided in decision making. He also said that the Volunteers should know their strengths and weaknesses to succeed in life. He encouraged the Volunteers to serve for the society and for the nation. Earlier, Dr. N. Murugeswari, Publication Officer & Professor, Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University welcomed the gathering. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS Coordinator of Bharathidasan University proposed the Vote of Thanks. Apart from the awardees, Principals, Secretaries, NSS Volunteers, NSS Programme Officers from various colleges, Professors and administrative staff of Bharathidasan University participated in the programme. The University NSS Awardees are 2012-13 Programme Officers – Male 1. Dr. M. Karuppiah H.H. The Rajah‟s College, Pudukkottai 2. Dr. G.V. Pandian T.B.M.L. College, Porayar 3. Dr. K. Prabakar , Trichy Programme Officers – Female 1. Ms. C. Vellaiammal Government Arts College for Women, Pudukkottai 2. Ms. S. Varalakshmi Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 3. Mrs. I. Ruby Merlin Holy Cross College, Trichy Volunteers – Male 1. A. Abdul Ajizs B.B.A. Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 2. P. Viswanathan B.Com. , Trichy 3. S. Vasudevan B.Com. Bishop Heber College, Trichy Volunteers – Female 1. V. Gowthami B.Sc. (CS) Cauvery College for Women, Trichy 2. N. Akilandeswari B.Com. Cauvery College for Women, Trichy 3. M. Meenakshi B.Com. Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur

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Units – College 1. Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 2. Cauvery College for Women, Trichy 3. Holy Cross College, Trichy 2013-14 Programme Officers – Male 1. Dr. K. Thangadurai Government Arts College, Karur 2. Mr. P. Srinivasan BDU Constituent College, Tk, Trichy 3. Dr. P. Sivakumar Periyar E.V.R. College, Trichy Programme Officers – Female 1. Dr. A. Janaki Govt. Arts College for Women, Pudukkottai 2. Ms. M. Neela Cauvery College for Women, Trichy 3. Dr. K. Rajam Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Trichy Volunteers – Male 1. V. Karthick B.Sc. (Mat) Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 2. S. Sathyan BCA Bishop Heber College, Trichy 3. T. Raju B.Com. Periyar E.V.R. College, Trichy Volunteers – Female 1. N. Sathammai Priya B.Sc. (Mic) Cauvery College for Women, Trichy 2. D. Lavanya BCA Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Trichy 3. S. Dhanalakshmi B.A. (His) K.N. Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur Units - Colleges 1. Sudharsan College of Arts & Science, Pudukkottai 2. Sri Venkateshwara College of Arts & Science, Peravurani

Dr. N. Murugeswari, Publication Officer, BDU and Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS Coordinator delivering their speeches

Dr. V.M. Muthukumar, Vice-Chancellor and Mr. R. Selvanayagam, Syndicate Member offering felicitations

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Best Performed NSS Programme Officers receiving their awards

NSS Volunteers receiving their awards

Awards are presented to the Principal of the colleges for the best performing NSS Units

Participants and spectators of the programme

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Newspaper Clippings

Maalaimalar Dinakaran Dinaboomi Yoga Training Programme 1. Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur The NSS units of Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur organised a yoga training programme on 07.08.2015 for the college students.

2. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women, Perambalur Under the auspices of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women, Perambalur, National Service Scheme had organised the Yoga Training programme on 13.08.15 to Celebrate Vethathiri Maharishi Birthday. NSS Programme Officer, Ms. R. Udhayakumari Welcomed the gathering. Dr. Aruna Dinakaran, Principal and Ms. S.H. Afroze, Vice Principal of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women felicitated the gathering. The Chief Guest Mrs. R. Kavitha, Yoga Trainer delivered the lecture regarding the importance of Yoga & Teached the NSS Volunteers to do Yoga Practically. Around 100 Students actively Participated in the Yoga training programme. Miss T. Vysnavi Assistant Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks.

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Medical Camp The NSS Unit-III of Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Musiri, Trichy dt organised a free Medical Camp in the adopted village of Thinnakkonam on 08.08.2015. Hr. G. Shankar from Saham Acupuncture Clinic, Manachanallur gave medicine less treatment for the public. People with Headache, hand pain, leg pain, back pain, etc. were treated by the doctor.

Breastfeeding Week Celebrations The NSS Unit-III of Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Musiri, Trichy dt organised a awareness seminar on importance of breastfeeding in the adopted village of Thinnakkonam on 08.08.2015 afternoon. Dr. Meera Merigan was the resource person for the programme. She stressed the importance of breast feeding for the infants. Dr. D. Kolochi, Principal of the college, Mr. P. Danraj, Panchayat President, Mr. M. Selvaraj, Social activist offered felicitations while Dr. S.K. Sivakumar, NSS Programme Officer proposed the Vote of Thanks.

News report of Malaimalar

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Dengue Awareness Campaign The NSS Volunteers of Bishop Heber College, Trichy organised a Dengue Awareness Campaign in the Kallukuzhi village of Trichy district. The Volunteers created awareness by giving pamphlets which contained the causes of dengue fever.

Skill Development Training The NSS units of Cauvery College for Women, Trichy organised a skill development training programme on 12.08.2015. NSS Programme Officers and volunteers took part in the skill development training programme. The training included making of bangles, chains and necklaces to the student community. 100 students took part in the programme rendered by Ms. Sudha, house of embroidery and skill development training.

Eye Testing Camp The NSS units of St. Joseph College, Trichy in association with Mahatma Eye Vision and Research Institute, Trichy organised the Eye testing camp in the college for three days from 12.08.2015 to 14.08.2015. Testing the vision of the students was actively carried out on these days. Nearly thousand students made use of the camp daily. By the end of the third day nearly three thousand students and faculty members of the college participated in the camp and optimized it. A brief introduction about the use of contact lenses was also given to the participants who had problems in their vision. And token for getting a free trial lenses that can be used for upto a week was also given to the participants. Dr. R. Nallamuthu, NSS

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Programme Officer thanked the hospital authorities and the staff members for conducting such a useful camp in the college.

Independence Day Celebrations at Old Age Home It was an unique independence day for the NSS Volunteers of Cauvery College for Women, Trichy, they celebrated with the senior citizens as the youth of today‟s generation live in an enjoyable world not knowing the difficulties and feelings of the aged. The NSS Volunteers visited the Old Aged Home at Thiruvellarai on 14.08.2015 to give awareness to the students to know the feelings of the senior citizens residing in loneliness and despair. 50 NSS Volunteers participated in their old age home at Krishna Home situated at Thiruvellarai. The senior citizens in the home shared their joy by singing patriotic songs in full vigour and advised the youngsters to follow the footsteps of the National Leaders that will avoid ill feelings, war and hatred growing in the country. Some of the womenfolk shared their woes of sorrow of their unhappy times at home and also gave mouth watering recipes. The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. A.R. Gomathy, Dr. Rita Shanthakumar, Mrs. M. Neela, Mrs. A. Sahaya Jenitha and Ms. N. Sathammai Priya organised the programme.

Anti Terrorism Day (Sadhbhavana Diwas) Anti Terrorism Day (Sadhbhavana Diwas), the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi was observed on 20.08.2015 by the NSS units. The Sadhbhavana Diwas Oath was administered and

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Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy College, Trichy Sri Saradha College for Women, Perambalur

Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur Cleaning the Temple Premises The NSS units of Sri Saradha College for Women, Perambalur cleaned the temple premises in the adopted village of Koothanur on 21.08.2015. About 50 NSS volunteers cleared the plastic bags, water packets, plates, etc. around the temple premises during the festival time.

Cleaning of Thuraiyur Pool The NSS Volunteers of Imayam College of Arts & Science, Thuraiyur, Trichy district cleaned the Thuraiyur Pool (Thuraiyur Teppakkulam) on 21.08.2015.

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University Campus Cleaning The NSS Volunteers cleaned the Bharathidasan University Palkalaiperur campus on 31st August and 1st September 2015 in view of the Academic and Administrative Audit Committee‟s visit. Around 200 NSS Volunteers from Jamal Mohamed College, Bishop Heber College and St. Joseph College, Trichy actively cleaned the campus.

The NSS Coordinator, Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha looks after the cleaning process

The NSS Volunteers cleaning the campus

Academic and Administrative Audit Committee’s Visit The 4th Academic and Administrative Audit of Bharathidasan University was held during 2nd to 4th September 2015. The committee visited the NSS Cell on 2nd September and appreciated the activities carried out by the NSS Cell.

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The NSS Coordinator, Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha and the staff member explains the activities carried out by the NSS Cell Plastic Free GH Campus The NSS units of TBML College, Porayar joined hands with the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat in the mission of Plastic Free GH Campus. About 70 NSS Volunteers of the college cleaned the Government Hospital on 03.09.2015. The Principal of the College inaugurated the cleaning in the morning. About ½ ton of plastic waste was collected and handed over to the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat cleaning team.

The Principal of the college inaugurates the cleaning

The NSS Volunteers actively cleaning the GH Campus University Level Pre-RD Selection Camp The university level Pre-Republic Day Parade Selection Camp was held on 14.09.2015 in the university campus. Total of 79 male and 98 female NSS Volunteers turned up for the event. The NSS Cell made necessary arrangements for measuring the height, Weight, Running, Drill, etc. of the NSS Volunteers and made the ground facilities at the University Campus for the selection. The selected Volunteers are:

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Male Volunteers: S. No. Name of the Volunteer Name of the College 1. A. Mathan Raj St. Joseph College, Trichy 2. M.H. Sheik Asif Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 3. S. Dheenadhayalan Bishop Heber College, Trichy 4. S. Saravanan St. Joseph College, Trichy Female Volunteers: S. No. Name of the Volunteer Name of the College 1. R. Radhika Holy Cross College, Trichy 2. J. Priscilla Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 3. B. Sankari K.N. Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur These selected Volunteers was deputed to attend the South Zone Pre- Republic Day Selection Camp held at Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri, Mysore from 21st to 30th September 2015.

The NSS Volunteers getting ready for the Parade selection

The Volunteers facing personal interview in front of the Selection Committee

The NSS Volunteers expressing their cultural talents to the Selection Committee South Zone Pre-RD Parade Camp South Zone Pre RD parade camp was held at Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri, Mysore from 21st to 30th September 2015. 7 NSS Volunteer (4 male & 3 female) from Bharathidasan University, who were

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Workshop on Free Legal Aid for the NSS Programme Officers The NSS Cell of Bharathidasan University in association with the Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli organised a “One Day Workshop on Free Legal Aid for NSS Programme Officers of Bharathidasan University – An Opportunity to serve the society” on 15.09.2015. Dr. V.M. Muthukumar, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University was the chief guest for the inauguration programme. During his address he insisted the participants - NSS Programme Officers to take the free legal aid to the NSS Volunteers of the college, so that the NSS Volunteers will take them to the village during their Special Camping Programme in the adopted villages. He also said that this is one of the unique programmes organised by the Bharathidasan University through its NSS Cell. Dr. J. Vincent Comraj, Principal, Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli offered felicitations. Mr. M. Rajeswaran, Assistant Professor of Law, Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli welcomed the chief guest and the participants while Dr. N. Murugeswari, Professor of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University proposed the Vote of Thanks for the inauguration programme. During the technical Session, Dr. D. Gopal, Director, PG Course, Dean, Student Affairs and Examinations, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai spoke about “Free Legal Aid and Distributive Justice”, Mr. Parthasarathy, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority,

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Tiruchirappalli spoke about “Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 – Law in Practice”. Dr. Ebenezar Joseph, Professor, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai delivered about “Efficacy of Legal Aid at Gross Root Level” and finally Mr. S.M. Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor, Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli spoke about “Using Free Legal Aid to Serve the Society”. During the Valediction Programme in the evening, Dr. A. Ragunatha Reddy, Director-Research & Publications, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai delivered the valediction address and distributed the certificates to the participants. During his address he appreciated the NSS Cell and the Govt. Law College for coming forward to serve the society with free legal aid to the NSS Programme Officers. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS Programme Coordinator of Bharathidasan University proposed the Vote of Thanks.

About 100 NSS Programme Officers participated in the one day workshop. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS Programme Coordinator of Bharathidasan University along with Mr. S. Murugesan, Mr. M. Rajeswaran and Mr. S.M. Balakrishnan, Assistant Professors, Government Law College, Tiruchirappalli organised the programme.

Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, NSS Coordinator and Dr. V.M. Muthukumar, Vice-Chancellor, BDU speaking during the inauguration programme

Dr. Vincent Comraj, Principal, Govt. Law College speaks during the inauguration and Dr. Ebenezar Joseph speaks during the technical session

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Mr. S.M. Balakrishnan, Asst. Prof of Law and Dr. A. Ragunatha Reddy, Director-Research & Publications, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University speaking during the valediction programme

Distribution of Certificates to the participants Newspaper Clippings

Dinamani

Dinamalar

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Disaster Management 1. Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur The NSS units of Kongu College of Arts & Science, Karur organised a disaster management programme on 15.09.2015 for the village people of Kaasipalayam, the adopted village of the college.

2. Holy Cross College, Trichy The NSS units of Holy Cross College, Trichy organised a Disaster Management programme for the NSS Volunteers on 19.09.2015. The resource persons from Sri Sathya Sai group showed a demo on relief and rehabilitation work during the disasters such as Tsunami, Flood, Fire Accident, Earthquake, etc. for the volunteers.

International Ozone Day 1. NSS Cell, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli The NSS Cell and the Department of Environmental Management of Bharathidasan University organised an awareness rally on 16.09.2015 in view of the International Ozone Day. Around 500 NSS Volunteers and the NSS Coordinator, Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha participated in the rally, which started from TVS Tollgate and went through Central Bus Stand and ended at District Collectorate, Trichy.

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2. Rotaract Club The NSS Volunteers from Bharathidasan University participated in the cycle rally conducted by the Rotaract Club of Shakthi, Trichy in view of the International Ozone Day on 14.09.2015. Mr. N. Satheesh, District Forest Officer, Trichy flagged off the rally, in which 200 NSS Volunteers participated. The rally commenced from St. Joseph College and ended at St. John‟s Vestry Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School passing through Thillai Naar, District Court and City Corporation Office. Mrs. A. Jaya, Mayor of Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Mrs. M. Vijayalakshmi, Commissioner of Tiruchirappalli City Corporation received the participants at the ending point. The volunteers also planted tree saplings both at the starting point and at the ending point.

News Report on „The Hindu‟ 3. Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Musiri, Trichy dt The NSS unit-3 of Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Musiri organised an awareness programme on 16.09.2015 in view of the International Ozone Day. The Volunteers distributed pamphlets to the public, which contained the importance of ozone layer and the information about how to protect it. The volunteers planted 25 saplings in the adopted village.

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Domestic Violence against Women The NSS units of of Cauvery College for Women, Trichy organised an awareness programme to the students on Domestic Violence against Women. 50 NSS Volunteers participated in which Ms. Vijaya Babu, Advocate and Notary Public was the resource person. She urged the students to be more patient and empower themselves with many skills

Personality Development Programme The NSS units of Vivekananda College of Arts & Science for Women, Sirkali, Nagapattinam organised a personality development programme on 23.09.2015. NSS Programme Officer, Ms. K. Punithavathi welcomed the gathering. Mr. R. Selvanayagam, Syndicate Member of Bharathidasan University was the chief guest for the programme. He motivated the volunteers to follow the lifestyle of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

NSS Day Celebrations 1. Holy Cross College, Trichy The NSS units of Holy Cross College, Trichy celebrated the NSS Day on 25.09.2015 in the college campus. Dr. P. Krishnan, Assistant Professor of Tamil and NSS Programme Officer, Periyar E.V.R. College, Trichy explained the history of NSS and the prestige of being an NSS Volunteer. The NSS Volunteers

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Personality and Leadership to Catering Students About 200 students of Vidiyal Catering Technology at Karavadi were given awareness on improving their personality at Grama Vidiyal Centre on 28.08.2015. NSS Programme Officers of Cauvery College for Women, Dr.Rita Shanthakumar spoke on the topic „Love and Compassion‟ and to serve mankind by being humane by possessing values which is fast diminishing in today‟s world. Dr. A.R. Gomathy motivated the students to groom oneself well with good etiquette, mannerisms, food habits and cleanliness. Mrs. M. Neela briefed the students on Time Management and urged the students to be prompt and never to waste time in their youth. Students interacted with the NSS Programme Officers and cleared their doubts on Healthy and Nutrition. The Principal of the Catering College Mr. F. Arun Prasad and the Vice Principal, Mr. Sathish Kumar lauded the efforts and the initiative taken by the Principal of the Cauvery College for Women, Dr. V. Sujatha for launching a new drive to the catering students.

Health Care Awareness Programme The NSS units of Vivekananda College of Arts & Science for Women, Sirkali organised an awareness programme on health care on 29.09.2015. Dr. P. Muthukumar, M.D., was the chief guest for the programme. He

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RRC Programme Officers Meet & Peer Educators Training The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of Bharathidasan University in association with the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS), Chennai organised the RRC Programme Officers Meeting and Peer Educators Training Programme on 30.09.2015 at A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. The chief guest for the inauguration programme is Dr. A. Leema Rose, Syndicate Member of Bharathidasan University and Associate Professor of Chemistry, Holy Cross College, Trichy. During her address she pointed the statistical data about the HIV/AIDS infected persons and briefed about the Vision and objectives of Red Ribbon Club. Mr. P. Madhavan, District Programme Manager, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit, Thanjavur district gave a brief introduction about the training programme. Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, RRC Coordinator of Bharathidasan University proposed the Vote of Thanks. Earlier, Mr. P. Masilamani, RRC Programme Officer of Bharathidasan University Unit welcomed the gathering. RRC Programme Officers of 110 RRC functioning colleges and more than 220 RRC Volunteers as Peer Educators from RRC implementing colleges in 8 districts under the jurisdiction of Bharathidasan University were participated in the programme. This programme was coordinated by the Dr. A. Lakshmi Prabha, RRC Coordinator of Bharathidasan University. During the Technical Session Mr. P. Madhavan, District Programme Manager, Thanjavur spoke about “Celebrating Life” and Mr. R. Senthil Kumar, District Programme Manager, Trichy delivered a talk about “Role of Programme Officers in implementing RRC Activities” with the help of powerpoint presentations.

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Mr. P. Masilamani and Mr. P. Madhavan speaking during the inauguration programme

The Chief Guest, Dr. Leema Rose and RRC Coordinator, Dr. Lakshmi Prabha speaking during the inauguration programme

RRC Programme Officers and Volunteers during the programme

DPMs, Mr. Madhavan and Mr. Senthil Kumar delivering lectures in the Technical Session

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9. Details of the Achievements on the following areas during the quarter No. of Units/ No. of NSS Activity/ Asset Saplings/ Children/ Monetary S. No. Volunteers Creation Structures/ Roads/ Value (Rs.) involved Water bodies/ Camps 1,64,000/- 1. Blood Donation 164 164 ( 1,000/- per unit approx.) 7,500/- 2. Plantation 150 150 ( 50/- per sapling approx.) 3. Pulse Polio Immunisation 4. Rain Water Harvesting

Structures (RWHS) 5. Repair & Laying of Roads 6. Desilting of Ponds 7. Construction of Toilets 8. Medical Camps 05 200 9. Veterinary Camps 03 150 10. Any Others

10. Details of the NSS Programme Officers: a) Total No. of Programme Officers Male: 150 Female: 135 Total: 285 b) No. of Trained Programme Officers Male: 104 Female: 81 Total: 185 c) No. of Untrained Programme Officers Male: 46 Female: 54 Total: 100 d) No. of Programme Officers Trained in the E.T.I. during the Quarter Male: 08 Female: 07 Total: 15

11. Details of Submission of Accounts/Audit Report/U.C. to the State Government: a) Accounts submitted up to which Year : 2014-15 b) Whether Audit Report & UC submitted for last year L.F. Audit Report submitted : 2014-15 UC Submitted for the year : 2014-15

c) Whether L.F. Audit conducted for the year 2014-15 : completed

S/d-- Date: 08.10.2015 NSS Coordinator i/c

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