NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY KADAPA - 516 005 Andhra Pradesh ANNUAL REPORT ON NSS ACTIVITIES 2018 – 19 Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy Programme Co-ordinator NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY Kadapa - 516 005 Andhra Pradesh ================================================= Prof. Attipalli Ramachandra Reddy Vice-Chancellor & Chairman, ULAC Message I am very much delighted to learn that NSS Cell is bringing out its Annual Report for the year 2018-19 showing revolutionary changes in the NSS activities. The National Service Scheme was launched by Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the year 1969. From inception, NSS volunteers have been providing services to uplift of Indian society. NSS provides diversified opportunities to the students in colleges and universities to develop their personality through various community services and programmes. NSS Cell of Yogi Vemana University has been enthusiastically involving in the conducting of activities for the welfare of the society. The community services rendered by volunteers include adoption of villages and slums, for intensive development work, Swacha Bharath, Mass plantation, Clean and Green, Medical camps, Skill development programmes, Gnanabheri, Vanam Manam, Janmabhumi Mavooru, Voters day and several awareness programmes. I am sure that, the activities carried out by NSS Cell on the theme “HEALTHY YOUTH HEALTHY INDIA”will become true. I am confident that, the services of volunteers will result in bringing up the name of the colleges having NSS units and University through their activities. I congratulate the Programme coordinator, Programme officers, NSS volunteers and other supporting staff for their services towards society and also bringing out this Annual Report. Place: Vemanapuram (Prof. Attipalli Ramachandra Reddy) Date: 25/04/2019 NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY Kadapa - 516 005 Andhra Pradesh ================================================= Prof. K. Chandraiah Registrar & Member ULAC Message It gives me immense pleasure to write few words about NSS Cell of YVU, Kadapa. The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government sponsored public service programme conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. This programme is aimed at developing student‟s personality through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young volunteers in Colleges and Universities working for a campus-community linkage. The cardinal principle of the NSS programme is organized by the students themselves, and both students and teachers through their combined participation in community service, get a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation building. The programme aims to inculcate social welfare in students, and to provide service to society without bias. NSS volunteers work to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity. It also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster victims.NSS Cell, YVU conducted several awareness campaigns, surveys to learn about societal requirements. These activities have helped them understand and I appreciate how blessed they are, being able to be a part of the higher learning. I congratulate the Programme coordinator, Programme officers, NSS volunteers and other supporting staff for their services towards society. Place: Vemanapuram (Prof. K. Chandraiah) Date: 26/04/2019 NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY Kadapa - 516 005 Andhra Pradesh ================================================= Prof. G. Gulam Tariq Principal & Member ULAC Message It is indeed a pleasure to know that NSS Cell of our Yogi Vemana University is bringing out Annual Report on its activities during the academic year 218-9. At the outset I congratulate the Programme Coordinator, Programme officers of all the units and student volunteers in particular for their commendable work in fulfilling the objectives of NSS scheme which are primarily are intended to foster social responsibility among the student community. Participation in NSS programmes provides them sufficient exposure about organization skills, leadership abilities and work culture. As the Principal of the college I was also a part of this noble mission and I had the opportunity to visit a few villages wherein students undertook socially relevant activities such as Clean and Green, Vanam Manam, Swaatch Bharath, Janma Bhoomi Ma Vooru, Plantation, Medical Camps and Voters Day. The eagerness and enthusiasm of the volunteers to participate and contribute their might are worth appreciating. Some of our volunteers were selected for state level NSS conventions and they brought laurels to the institution. I congratulate them for their accomplishment. I am hopeful that NSS Cell of Yogi Vemana University in future will continue to be a part of rural development and strive towards building enlightened citizenship by planning and implementing more purposeful programmes in the interests of societal welfare. I appreciate the efforts of our NSS team in showcasing the activities in the report which will be useful for the prospective coordinators, officers and volunteers. I wish them all the best. Place: Vemanapuram (Prof.G. Gulam Tariq) Date: 07/05/2019 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Regional Directorate of NSS Hyderabad – 500095, Telangana M. Rama Krishna Regional Director Message It gives me immense pleasure to know that the NSS Cell of Yogi Vemana University, YSR Kadapa (A.P) is bringing out an Annual Report for the year 2018-19 which includes the NSS activities and programmes under the jurisdiction of Yogi VemanaUnivwersity. No doubt that this annual report will prove as a tool for disseminating information on NSS activities including Special Camping and Regular Activities to all the Pos and volunteers of NSS as well as the aspirants who wish to join this noble scheme and serve the community. It will be very Beneficial for both NSS functionaries and student volunteers to involve themselves in the service activities more vigorously. I hope the NSS will flourish under the able and dynamic leadership of Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy, Programme Coordinator, dedicated Programme Officers and committed volunteers. I wish all the best for the NSS functionaries in Yogi Veman University for their endeavors in making the NSS a successful programme and also extend my regards to the University administration for their cooperation and support. Place: Hyderabad (M. Ramakrishna) Date: 30-04-2019 GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NSS CELL, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Building No. 4, 1st Floor, Room No-275, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi - 522 503. Guntur Dt. E-mail: [email protected], Cell: 9885400055, Ph: 0863 – 2444 707 Dr. P. Ramachandra Rao M.A (S.W); B.L; Ph.D State NSS Officer Message It gives me a great pleasure to know that the NSS Cell of Yogi Vemana University, YSR Kadapa is planning to bring out the Annual report on its activities during 2018- 19. The NSS volunteers grow themselves as responsible citizens of the country. NSS is a link between campus and community for making the education socially relevant and community oriented. Under the jurisdiction of NSS Cell of Yogi Vemana University, YSR Kadapa, 90 NSS Units are functioning actively on war foot basis to reach the poor and needy. The volunteers taken up Youth Leadership Training Programmes (YLTPs), Skill Development Programmes, Special Camps, Youth Festivals, Voluntary Blood Donation, Swatch Bharat Programs, Plastic Free Campaign, ODF, Jnana Bheri and Janma Bhoomi programmes etc. I appreciate the services of NSS Functionaries of Yogi Vemana University, YSR Kadapa for their timely submission of reports and accounts to the Government. Particularly I appreciate the services of Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy, Programme Coordinator and NSS Functionaries of Yogi Vemana University for developing a beautiful botanical garden in the campus successfully. I take this opportunity to appreciate Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy, Programme Coordinator, Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers for achieving exemplary results through their dedication and hard work. I also hope that all the NSS Functionaries of Yogi Vemana University to achieve the Tasks and Targets in their future endeavors. Place: Velagapudi (Dr. P. Rama Chandra Rao) Date: 01-05-2019 NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY Kadapa - 516 005 Andhra Pradesh ================================================= Dr. A. Madhusudhana Reddy Programme Co-ordinator and Member Secretary, ULAC Preface It is my honor and privilege to present progress report of NSS Cell, Yogi Vemana University during the year 2018-19. National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS was launched in Gandhi Centenary year, 1969 by Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aimed at developing student‟s personality through community service. After establishment of NSS in Yogi Vemana University, it has been conducting all activities. The NSS Cell of YVU has been proactive in providing services towards the needs of society. As per NSS Manual, NSS cell along with various NSS units under YVU has been conducted regular activities like World environmental day, National youth day, Republic day, Martyrs day, International women‟s day, World disabled day, World Blood Donors day, Vanamahotsavam