NSS Units’ special day observances
In the last week, the NSS Units of Vidya, with volunteers sitting in their own homes, organised events celebrating and observing certain special days.
World Earth Day
On 22 April of 2020, the NSS Volunteers of Vidya observed the World Earth Day. As part of the observance, the volunteers were given awareness about practicing eco-friendly methods. A team of volunteers made a poster and a video containing relevant information about World Earth Day. An essay writing competition was also arranged. The competition started at 10 am and ended by 5 pm. A total of 100 volunteers participated in the competition. The title of Essay competition was “The impact of COVID – 19 on earth”. Competition was conducted in three languages, namely, Malayalam, English and Hindi.
World Veterinary Day
On 25 April of 2020, NSS Volunteers of Vidya observed the World Veterinary Day. Volunteers made a poster and a video containing relevant information about the Day.
World Book Day
The NSS units of Vidya observed the World Book Day on 23 April 2020 by creating an audio book. The idea was to help visually challenged people to listen to books by rendering books in the audio format.
National Panchayati Raj Day
On 24 April 2020, the NSS Volunteers of Vidya conducted an online quiz in observance of the National Panchayat Raj Day. The quiz was based on the significance of panchayat raj in history and its three tier system. The quiz was started at 1 pm and was open till 4 pm. More than 150 volunteers participated in the quiz. Volunteers made a poster and a video containing relevant information about National Panchayati Raj Day.