ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
A REPORT ON NSS ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015
Observance of Vehicle Free Campus Day
Andhra University administration in association with NSS Cell observes on
28th day of every month as “Vehicle Free Campus”. The Hon’ble ViceChancellor of Andhra University adopted and implemented this Environmental
Protection Programme to create awareness on the importance of conservation
of natural resources and to provide clean and safe environment to the future
generations and pave the way for sustainable development. All officials and staff
of the University and also public have kept their vehicles at outside the campus
and walked into the campus. This campaign was well received by the citizens of
Visakhapatnam and also extended their support for this noble activity.
NSS Volunteers service in General Elections
As per the direction of the Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh,
Hyderabad the services of NSS volunteers were utilized for the election duty in the
Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram districts on 7th May, 2014. About 3,500 NSS
volunteers involved in maintaining the queue of voters on day of poll as furnished
by the respective departments for the General Election-2014 and also issued
postal ballot to every volunteer to franchise their vote.
International Drug Abuse Prevention Day
The Andhra University Vice-Chancellor released a poster in connection
with observance of International Drug Abuse Prevention Day on 26th June,
2014. The Greenvalley Foundation Chairperson Smt. Uma Raj took active role in
releasing the poster. While releasing the informative poster on prevention of Drug
Abuse, Prof. G.S.N. Raju said that health is wealth. Hence youth should maintain
a physical fitness with good health by avoiding drugs, smoking, alcohol and other
evils.
This function was witnessed by Rector Prof. E.A Narayana, Registrar Prof.
K. Rama Mohana Rao, Prof. P. Arjun, Head of the Dept. of Social Work, Prof.
DVR Murthy, Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, Dr. S. Haranath and
Dr. A.R.N. Hanuman of Andhra University. The N.S.S Volunteers took part in
awareness rallies conducted in Visakhapatnam,
Gas Blast at Nagaram Village, East Godavari, A.P.
The Andhra University NSS Cell under the able guidance of ViceChancellor Prof. G.S.N. Raju take-up every activity for Community Development.
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It is said to note that recently Gas Blowout took place in Nagaram village of East
Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Due to Gas blowout, a major fire accident
took place in Nagaram, which devastated the village severely. Nearly 20 people
died and many were hospitalized.
Hence, the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University Prof. G.S.N. Raju, called
an urgent meeting on 28.06.2014 with NSS Programme Co-ordinator and other
NSS functionaries. He directed them to serve the fire victims immediately and
gave Rs.50,000/- from University grants to distribute it to the family members of
fire victims. He also instructed them to assess the casualties and console them.
Immediately NSS Programme Co-ordinator Dr. N.A.D. Pal along with NSS Team
rushed to Nagaram village on 28.06.2014, went around the village and observed
the locations where this disaster took place.
NSS Programme Co-ordinator contacted the family members of the fire
victims and consoled them. He handed over Rs.2,000/- to each family. He
expressed solidarity with them. Later, he visited KIMS Hospital, Amalapuram and
Apollo Hospital, Trust Hospital at Kakinada where they fire victims were admitted
for medical treatment. He had seen the patients expressed good and courageous
words for their speedy recovery. He contacted local community leaders, people
representatives and expressed support and co-operation from the NSS Cell of
Andhra University.
The NSS Cell of Andhra University planned to visit the village very soon
and also to distribute rice, clothes and other essentialities as part of relief to the
victims.
Training of Trainers (TOT) on Social Harmony and National Unity
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD),
Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu organized a Training of Trainers Programme on
Social Harmony and Human Rights for NSS Programme Officers (Freshers)
belonging to Scheduled Caste at Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda,
Telangana state from 24th to 28th June, 2014. The following NSS Programme
Officers participated in the TOT programme.
S.No. Name of the P.O.
1.
B. Vijaya Bharathi
2.
R. Prameela
3.
4.
K. Chiranjeevulu
K.V. Vijaya Kumar
Name & Address of the Institution
M.R. (A) College, Vizianagaram
M.R. College for Women,
Vizianagaram
Rajah RSR KRR College, Bobbili
VMC Degree & PG College, Vizag.
World Population Day
On July 11, 2014 World Population Day was observed and rallies were
organized by all the NSS Units. In Andhra University area a good number of
Rallies, Slogans, Road Shows were conducted by the NSS volunteers on “Small
Family–Endless Happiness”.
In this connection, various competitions
conducted in A.U. A Massive Rally with 2,000 NSS volunteers was organized in
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Visakhapatnam and distributed Mementos, Certificates to the Prize winners by the
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Assembly
hall, A.U., Visakhapatnam.
Inter-collegiate NSS Mega Camps at A.U. Campus
The Andhra University NSS Cell organized two (2) Inter-collegiate NSS
Mega Camps from 13.07.2014 to 19.07.2014 and 12.08.2014 to 18.08.2014 at
Andhra University Campus, Visakhapatnam.
About 300 NSS volunteers
participated in each Mega Camp from different colleges in Visakhapatnam.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Rector and Registrar of Andhra University were present
and appreciated the NSS volunteer for rendering services.
Workshop on Contemporary Relevance of Social Sciences
A one day district level workshop on Contemporary Relevance of Social
Sciences organized at SGA Govt. Degree College, Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam
on 20.08.2014. All the NSS volunteers of concerned colleges in Visakhapatnam
participated in this workshop in a befitting manner.
State Level NSS Awards Function
Andhra University NSS Cell hosted A.P. State level NSS Awards
Function-2014 on 24.09.2014 at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Assembly Hall, Andhra
University. The Hon’ble Ministry for H.R.D. Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao and A.U.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.S.N. Raju and other officials of State attended to the
function. Andhra University NSS received four Awards in P.O. and Volunteers
category.
S.No. Name of the Awardees
1
2
3
4
Sri Ch. Adinarayana
Presidency Degree College
Visakhapatnam
Smt. EPS Bhagya Lakshmi,
St. Ann’s Degree College,
Malkapuram, Visakhapatnam
Mr. N. Rahul Pal
NSS TOC, Andhra University
Mr. Md. Ghouse Mohiddin Khan
NSS TOC, Andhra University
Category
Best NSS Programme Officer
Best NSS Programme Officer
Best NSS Volunteer
Best NSS Volunteer
National Adventure Training Camp at Hatkoti, Kharapather (H.P)
The NSS volunteers of Andhra University participated in National
Adventure Training Camp held at ABVIM&AS, Hatkoti, Kharapather (H.P) from 4th
to 13th September, 2014.
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No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name of the volunteer
Name of the Institution
6.
Mr. Y. Bhargav Kumar, I M.Sc.
Mr. B. Mahedranath, III B.A.
Mr. M. Chanti, II M.A.
Mr. G. Naresh, II B.Sc.
Mr. A. Venakatappa Rao, II
B.Sc.
Ms. Ch. Suguna, III B.Sc.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Ms. B. Tulasi, II B.Com.,
Ms. K. Neelaveni, II B.Com.,
Ms. V.V. Nalini Kumari, II B.Sc.
Dr. Ch. Sinivasa Rao, P.O.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Deg. College, Vsp
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Mrs. AVN College, Visakhapatnam
SVLNS Govt. Degree College,
Bheemunipatnam
SPACES Degree College,
Payakaraopeta
Govt. Degree College, Bheemunipatnam
VMC Degree College, Visakhapatnam
-doMrs. AVN College, Visakhapatnam
NSS Mega Camp-2014 at Ladnun, Rajasthan
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India, in association with
NSS Regional Centre, Jaipur (Rajasthan) organized a 12-day NSS Mega Camp –
2014 at Jain Vishwa Bharati University, Ladnun, District Nagaur, (Rajasthan) from
5th to 16th September, 2014. Four NSS Volunteers (2 male + 2 female) for A.U.
participated in this Mega Camp.
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No.
1.
Name of NSS Volunteer
Class
Ms. Varri Thota lakshmi
II B.Sc.
2.
Ms Pullala Kumari
I B.A.
3.
Mr. Yella Demudu Naidu
I B.Sc.
4.
Mr. K. Srinivas
3rd MS Eco
Name of the College
M.R. College, for Women,
Vizianagaram
SGA Govt. Degree College
Yellamanchili
A.M.A.L. College,
Anakapalle
Dept. of Economics
Andhra University
National Blood Donation Day
The Andhra University NSS Cell organized an awareness meeting to NSS
volunteers on importance of Voluntary Blood Donation in connection with National
Blood Donation Day on 1st October, 2014. The Vice-Chancellor of Andhra
University Prof. G.S.N. Raju acted as Chief Guest of this function. He stressed the
importance of Voluntary Blood Donation and motivated NSS volunteers to come
forward to donate Blood voluntarily. It is the youth who are very dynamic and
energetic and they should maintain good health and donate blood frequently. He
praised the services of Andhra University NSS Cell for organizing a good number
of NSS Mega Blood Donation camps and promoting voluntary blood donation.
Prof. G.S.N. Raju highlighted this year blood donation theme “Give The Gift of
Life – Donate Blood”. Dr. N.A.D. Pal, NSS Coordinator, Dr. T. Sharon Raju,
Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. S. Haranath, Assistant Professor of A.U., Ms.
E.P.S. Bhagya Lakshmi, District NSS Programme Officer and the keynote
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Speaker Sri D.R. Ravishankar, Manager, A.S.Raja Voluntary Blood Bank of
Visakhapatnam were present.
West Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp-2014
West Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp-2014 was held at
Rajahmundry, East Godavari district from12th to 21st October, 2014.
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No.
1.
Name of the volunteer
Class
Name of the Institution
P. Venkateswara Rao
III B.Sc.
2.
3.
4.
R. Ammathalli Naidu
N. Rahul Pal
R.M. Gayathri
III B.A.
I M.A.
II B.Sc.
5.
6.
Ch. Sharon
P. Madhuri
I M.Sc.
III B.Sc.
SPACES Degree College,
Payakaraopeta
Govt. Degree College, S. Kota, Vzm.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
St. Joseph’s College (W),
Visakhapatnam.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
SPACES Degree College,
Payakaraopeta
International Coastal Cleanup Day
The NSS Cell of Andhra University organized International Coastal
Cleanup Day on 20.09.2014 in collaboration with the Head Quarters, Eastern
Naval Command intends to supplement the noble efforts in making “The City of
Destiny – Vizag” a clean city. Towards creating awareness amongst general
public on keeping beaches clean, a large scale cleanup drive on this occasion.
The NSS volunteer of A.U. area observed this programme in a befitting manner.
Workshop on awareness on Welfare Measures for Differently Abled
Students
Forum for Differently Abled Research Scholars and Students of Andhra
University in association with AU NSS Cell organized one day workshop on
Awareness on Welfare Measures for Differently Abled Students on
12.09.2014 at Andhra University. In this connection, many students participated
from various colleges/institutions in this workshop to get Awareness on Welfare
Measures for Differently Abled Students. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of A.U.
Prof. G.S.N. Raju, the Rector of A.U. Prof. E.A. Narayana, the Registrar of A.U.
Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, AU NSS Programme Coordinator Dr. N.A.D. Pal
were present.
World Ozone Day
In connection with observance of World Ozone Day on 16th September,
2014, the NSS Cell of Andhra University in association with Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board organized an awareness Rally on protection of Ozone
Layer in Environment. To mark this occasion, the NSS volunteers raised slogans
on protection and preservation of Ozone layer, and conservation of energy,
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environmental protection, etc. They hold placards with informative captions and
banners. The local citizens were also involved in this campaign.
NSS Day Celebrations
The NSS Cell of A.U. organised NSS Day celebrations at A.U. Campus on
22.09.2014 in a befitting manner. In this context, many competitions were
conducted i.e., essay writing, elocution, poster painting, and cultural programmes.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of A.U., Prof. G.S.N. Raju appreciated the NSS
volunteers for yeoman services rendered by them. Ms. E.P.S. Bhagyalakshmi,
District Programme Officer, Dr. S. Haranath, Ch. Adinarayana, NSS Programme
Officers were present.
Elders Day
The NSS volunteers observed Elders Day on 1st October. As part of this,
the volunteers visited Old-Age Homes, where they distributed fruits to the elders.
Swachh Bharat Campaign
In response to the call given to the Nation by our Hon’ble Prime Minister,
the NSS Cell of Andhra University plunged into service for Swachh Bharat
campaign on 27.09.2014. The NSS Cell of Andhra University organized meeting
with NSS volunteers and eminent persons were invited to deliver talks on themes
pertaining to clean and green environment leading to Swachh Bharat campaign.
In this meeting, Dr. NAD Pal, NSS Coordinator brought out the significance of
clean environment and asked the volunteers to participate in the campaign
continuously and voluntarily.
Later a massive tree plantation programme was inaugurated by ViceChancellor on 02.10.2014. This programme was also attended by the Rector
Prof. E.A. Narayana, Registrar Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, Principal of
Engineering College, Prof. P.S. Avadhani and Environmental Sciences Professors
Prof. E.U.B. Reddi and Prof. T. Byragi Reddy, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. T. Sharon Raju, Dean of Horticulture Dr. P. Ratna Kumar, NSS Programme
Coordinator Dr. NAD Pal, A.U. TOC NSS Programme Officer Dr. S. Haranath,
NSS DPO Ms. E.P.S. Bhagyalakshmi, local colleges NSS Programme Officers,
Ch. Adinarayana and Smt. P. Urmila Devi.
The NSS volunteers dig pits and planted saplings of different varieties
which also include fruit baring trees. In the first phase of this programme more
than 250 saplings were planted, these plants were protected with tree guards.
The NSS volunteers requested the office staff of nearby plantation ground to see
that these plants are grown up properly with adequate supply of water to the
plants.
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Gandhiji Jayanthi
The local NSS volunteers participated in peace rallies, organized in
connection with Gandhiji Jayanthi on October 2nd. They took pledge on National
Integration and Communal Harmony as mark of Gandhi Jayanthi.
HUDHUD Cyclone
The three coastal districts of north Andhra Pradesh were hit by HUDHUD
Cyclone on 12.10.2014 with rapid speed of 220 kms per hour. The
Visakhapatnam city including Andhra University was badly hit by speed winds and
almost all the trees were rooted out. The power supply and water supply were
also severely damaged.
At this juncture, AU NSS Cell immediately plunged into the service and
cleared the debris, cut the big trunks of the fallen trees to clear the way for
transportation, helped the district administration in supplying essential
commodities, also helped AU administration in erection of Electric Poles and
cleaned the entire premises of Andhra University.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)
The NSS Cell of Andhra University observed the birth anniversary of
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” (National Unity Day) on 31st
October, 2014. On this occasion the NSS volunteers of Andhra University
participated in Unity Run and spread the message on the importance of Unity,
Integrity and Security of our great Nation.
The District Administration organized Unity Run at 6.30 a.m. at
Ramakrishna Beach, Visakhapatnam. The Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil
Aviation, Govt. of India Sri P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, the Minister of H.R.D. Govt.
of A.P. Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao, the local M.L.A, Sri Palla Srinivasa Rao, District
Collector Sri Yuvaraj, I.A.S., and Greater Visakha Municipal Corporation
Commissioner Smt M. Janaki, I.A.S., Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Andhra
University Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Registrar of AU Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, AU
NSS Coordinator Dr. N.A.D. Pal participated in Unity Run as mark of Unity and
Integrity of the Nation. All the NSS Units of Andhra University jurisdiction
organized rallies and took pledge at their respective colleges accordingly.
Indira Gandhi NSS Awards
Andhra University NSS Cell received the prestigious Indira Gandhi NSS
Awards in the different categories for the year 2013-2014 from the Hon’ble
President of India, Dr. Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi on
19.11.2014.
S.No. Name of the Awardee
1.
Prof. G.S.N. Raju
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, A.U.
Category
Best University
(under upcoming University)
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2.
3.
4.
Dr. N.A.D. Pal
Programme Coordinator, NSS, A.U.
Ch. Adinarayana
President Degree College
Visakhapatnam
N. Rahul Pal, NSS TOC
Andhra University
Best Programme Coordinator
Best Programme Officer
Best NSS Volunteer
Observance of World AIDS Day
On 1st December, 2014 was observed as World AIDS Day. All the
NSS volunteers of Andhra University area involved in Rallies and parading
with their College banners. In Visakhapatnam, 1,100 NSS volunteers
involved in a Massive Rally started from VUDA building to Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar Auditorium, College of Engineering, Andhra University. Eminent
persons participated in the meeting. Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Hon’ble ViceChancellor of Andhra University attended as the Chief Guest. In this
connection, local NGOs, NCC, DM&HO, DLO, Lions Club, Nursing students
took part in this programme.
State Level NSS Mega Camp
A team of 24 NSS volunteers (12 boys & 12 girls) and One NSS
Programme Officer, Sri Ch. Ravi, Rajah RSR KRR College of PG Courses, Bobbili
participated in the State level NSS Mega Camp–2014 held at Sri Venkateswara
University Campus, Tirupati from 20.12.2014 to 24.12.2014.
BOYS
Sl.
No.
Name of NSS Volunteer
Class
Name of the Institution
1.
A. Sairam
II B.Sc.
Mrs AVN College, Visakhapatnam
2.
B. Krishna Varma
II B.Sc.
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3.
Y. Ramesh
4.
N. Appala Ramu
5.
K. Sunil Kumar
6.
P. Naveen Kumar
7.
B. Somunaidu
8.
P. Satish
9.
Pawan Baradwaj
II B.Com Dr. V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree
College, Maddilapalem, Vsp
I B.Sc. Pydah Degree College,
Visakhapatnam
II B.A.
Govt. Degree College,
Chodavaram
II B.Sc. Dr. V.S.Krishna Govt. Degree
College, Visakhapatnam
III
S.S.S.S. Degree College
B.Com Sabbavaram
II B.Com Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree
College, Visakhapatnam
III
V.M.C. Degree College
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10.
T. Srinu
11.
Honest Raju
B.Com
III
B.Com
I M.Sc.
12.
S. Mohana Rao
III B.A.
Visakhapatnam
S.S.S.S. Degree College
Sabbavaram
Andhra University
S.D.S. (A) College,
Shreeramnagar
GIRLS
Women’s Studies, A.U.
Dept. of Adult Education, A.U.
Govt. Degree College
Chodavaram
4.
M. Hemalatha
I M.A.
Dept. of Economics, A.U.
5.
V. Neelima
II B.Com VMC Degree College,
Visakhapatnam
6.
Ch. Usha Rani
I B.Com -do7.
V. Nalini
-do8.
Sumathi Sahu
III B.A. Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree
College, Visakhapatnam
9.
J. Sailatha
III
-doB.Com
10. M. Vijaya
II B.A.
St. Ann’s College for Girls,
Mallkapuram, Visakhapatnm
11. B. Poornoma
II B.A.
-do12. D. Devi
I B.Sc. Dr. L. B. College, Visakhapatnam
Ch. Ravi, NSS PO & Contingent Leader, Rajah RSR KRR College, Bobbili
1.
2.
3.
G. Jayalakshmi
K. Anuradha
V. Varalakshmi
I M.A.
I M.A.
II B.A.
Andhra 5-K Run on Sasakth Mahila Sasakth Bharat
Mother Charitable Trust organized Andhra “5K” Run on 28th December,
2014 as part of year long programme on Women Empowerment called “Sasakth
Mahila Sasakth Bharat”.
The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University flagged-off the
programme at R.K. Beach, Near Kali Matha Temple, Visakhapatnam. 500 NSS
volunteers from different colleges in Visakhapatnam participated in this
programme.
Good Governance Day
The NSS volunteers of Andhra University area celebrated former Prime
Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birthday as Good Governance Day on
25.12.2014. The NSS volunteers discussed the importance of Good Governance
in day to day administration and its need for proper growth and development of
the Nation. The volunteers took rallies on the streets and raised slogans in favour
of Good Governance. Further intellectual sessions on Good Governance were
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organized and academicians from different disciplines spoke on the relevance of
good governance in this global arena. To commemorate this day the youth
particularly the NSS volunteers recalled the services rendered by Shri Atal Bihari
Vajpayee to the Nation. The NSS volunteers strongly supported in curbing the
corruption for proper good governance.
Mega Camp at Majuli, Jorhat (Assam)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India in association with the
NSS Regional Centre, Guwahati organized a 12 day NSS Mega Camp – 2014 at
Majuli, Jorhat (Assam) from 19th to 30h January, 2014. About 5 volunteers
participated in this Camp
Sl.
No.
1.
Name of the volunteer
Class
Mr. M. Lakshminarayana
II B.Sc.
2.
Mr. K. Govinda Ra
II B.Sc
3.
Ms. Ch. Keerthana
II B.Sc
4.
Ms. V.V. Nalini Kumari
II B.Sc.
5.
Ms. Kirti Ramona Lewis
III B.Com.
Name of the College
VMC Degree & PG College
Visakhapatnam
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
VMC Degree & PG College
Visakhapatnam
VMC Degree & PG College
Visakhapatnam
St. Ann’s Degree College (W)
Malkapuram, Visakhapatnam
National Integration Camp at Karimnagar, Telangana
The Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and
Sports, Department of Youth Affairs, Govt. of India organized 7 days National
Integration Camp from 18th to 24th December, 2014 at New Vision English
Medium High School, Karimnagar district, Telangana state by involving Youth
Clubs, NSS from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and
Telangana State. In this connection, 11 NSS volunteers and 1 Programme
Officer, Sri G. Lakshmi Narayana, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree &
PG Courses, Visakhapatnam participated.
S.No.
Name of the volunteer
Sex
Class
Name of the College
Mrs. A.V.N. College,
Visakhapatnam
-do-
1.
Mr. P. Anuroop
M
II B.Sc.
2.
Mr. S. Asirinaidu
M
II B.Sc.
3.
Mr. A. Naresh
M
II B.Sc.
4.
Mr. K. Eswara Rao
M
5.
Mr. S. Nagasudheer
M
II B.Sc.
6.
Mr. M. Chanti
M
II M.A.
-doAMAL College, Anakapalli
G.V.P. Degree College
Visakhapatnam
Dept. of Social Work
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7.
F
III B.Sc
8.
Ms. P. Ganapathi
Lakshmi
Ms. M. Rama
F
II B.Sc
9.
Ms. K. Prameela
F
I B.Sc.
10.
Ms. Sk. Kushubu
F
11.
12.
Andhra University
Dr. V.S.K. Govt. Degree
College, Visakhapatnam
-doAGL Degree College
Visakhapatnam
-do-
III
B.Com.
Ms. K. Neelaveni
F
II
VMC Degree College
B.Com. Visakhapatnam
Sri. G. Lakshminarayana, NSS PO & Contingent Leader
G.V.P. Degree College, Visakhapatnam
Environment Awareness Walkathon-2015
Indian Coast Guard in collaboration with NSS Cell of A.U. organized
Environment Awareness Walkathon to create awareness among the
people of Visakhapatnam at R.K. beach on 16th January, 2015. In this
connection, NSS volunteers from various colleges participated in the above
programme at the Elephant Statue, VUDA Park, Visakhapatnam.
XIX National Youth Festival at Guwahati
XIX National Youth Festival-2015 was held at Guwahati (Assam) from
08.01.2015 to 12.01.2015 with the theme of National Youth Convention and the
Suvichar. In this context, 9 NSS volunteers (5 female & 4 male) participated in
the Youth Festival.
S.N
o.
1.
Name of the Participant
Sex
R.M. Goutami
F
2.
3.
R.M. Gayatri
M. Renuka
F
F
4.
5.
6.
Manjima Sarkar
M. Santhosha Kumari
Karri Satish Reddy
F
F
M
7.
R. Leela Prasad Reddy
M
8.
T. Hari Babu
M
9.
N. Hari Prabhakar
M
Class
Name & Address of the
College
II B.Sc. St. Joseph’s College for
Women, Gnanapuram, Vsp.
II B.Sc.
-doII B.Sc. St. Ann’s Degree College for
Women, Malkapuram, Vsp.
III B.Com
-doIII B.A.
-doB.Tech. GIET Engineering College
Rajahmundry
I M.A.
Dept. of History &
Archaeology, A.U.
I B.Sc.
AMAL College, Anakapalli
Visakhapatnam
I B.Sc.
-do-
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Observance of National Voters Day
District Level National Voters Day was observed on 25.01.2014 at
Visakha Govt. Degree College (Women), Visakhapatnam. As part of this human
chain with 500 NSS volunteers at Gandhi Statue Opp. GVMC Main Office, Near
RTC Complex, Visakhapatnam at 9.00 a.m. on 25.01.2015 and also organized a
massive rally with NSS volunteers. All the NSS Units of Andhra University
jurisdiction observed this programme in a befitting manner by highlighting the
importance of having Voter Card.
Oranising Visakha Utsav Carnival
The District Administration organized Visakha Vuthsav Carnival every
year in a befitting manner with active participation of citizens of Visakhapatnam
and citizens of other parts of the country from 23rd to 25th January, 2015 in
Visakhapatnam district. In this connection, the Hon’ble Ministers of Central
and State Governments participated in this mega programme. Nearly 350
NSS volunteers deployed for rendering service during Visakha Vuthasav.
Republic Day Parade Camp at New Delhi
About 3 NSS volunteers (1 male + 2 female) participated in the
Republic Day Parade Camp held from 1st to 31st January, 2015 at New
Delhi.
1. Ms.Ch.Sharon, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
2. Ms.Puli Madhuri, SPACES Degree College, Payakaraopet, Visakhapatnam
3. Mr.Rongali Ammathalli Naidu, Government Degree College, S. Kota,
Vizianagaram District.
All Round Championship Trophy in State Level Youth Festival
Andhra University NSS bagged All Round Championship Trophy in State
level NSS Youth Festival was held on 12th & 13th February, 2015 at J.N.T
University, Anantapuramu. AU NSS Team receiving continuously three years for
the Trophy.
National Integration Camp at Karnataka
About 6 volunteers and 1 Programme Officer, Smt. R. Prameela, M.R.
College for Women, Vizianagaram participated in National Integration Camp
from 14.02.2015 to 20.02.2015 at Karnataka University Campus, Karnataka.
Sl. Name of the Volunteer
No.
1. Mr. P. Kondala Rao
2. Mr. Pydi Raju
Sex
Class
Name of the College
M
II MBA
M
III B.A.
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
SVLNS Govt. Degree
13
3. Mr. P. Ramesh
M
4. Ms. P. Kumari
F
5. Ms. J. Swathi
F
6. Ms. B. Chamanthi
F
7. Dr. R. Prameela
Contingent Leader
F
College,Bhimunipatnam
II B.Sc.
G.V.P. Degree College
Visakhapatnam
I B.A.,
SGA Govt. Degree
College, Yellamanchili
II B.Com SVLNS Govt. Degree
College, Bhimunipatnam
II B.Sc.
M.R. College for Women
Vizianagaram
NSS PO M.R. College for Women
Vizianagaram
International Women’s Day
A Creative Makers in Events (ACME), Vizag together with CVR News
Channel and Andhra University organized International Women’s Day on 7th
March, 2015. In this connection, 750 NSS (Girl) volunteers from various colleges
in Visakhapatnam city took part in this mega Awareness Rally on 07.03.2015
started from Visakha Govt. Women’s College, Old Jail Road, Visakhapatnam,
This is a one and half hour rally on Women Empowerment based on the United
Nations (UN) theme for this year 2015 ‘Make It Happen’.
Organisation of World TB Day
World TB Day on March 24th in every year, is designed to build public
awareness on T.B. tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world,
causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in
developing countries. In this connection, the District Administration in association
with Medical and Health Department organized a meeting on 24.03.2015 at Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar Assembly Hall, Andhra University. All the NSS volunteers from
Visakhapatnam participated in the meeting.
Special Camping Programmes
165 NSS Special Camping programmes organized by the colleges.
Road formation
A total of nearly 65 kms of Roads was formed by all the NSS
volunteers of Andhra University in their regular and special camping
activities.
Repair of Road
Nearly 65 km of Road repaired by all the volunteers of A.U. area
HIV/AIDS Programme
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215 HIV/AIDS awareness programmes were conducted, and nearly 40,320
people benefited through this awareness programme.
Water Harvesting Pits
In the Special Camping programmes, 325 water harvesting pits were dug
by the volunteers.
Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme
64,475 children administered the vaccine in the Pulse Polio Immunization
programme.
Illiterates made literates
61,000 illiterates made literates under Regular and Special Camping
programmes under A.U. jurisdiction.
Health Awareness Campaign
23,100 people are benefited in health awareness campaigns undertaken by
the NSS volunteers while conducting Regular and Special Camping programmes.
Repair of Check Dams
5 check dams are repaired by the volunteers while conducting Special
Camping Programmes.