Seven-Days NSS Camp concludes with lecture “Say No to Drugs”
Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd successfully completed its 7-day NSS Special Camp from March 25 to March 31, 2026 on the theme “Viksit Bharat and Drug-Free Society.” The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation and a series of meaningful activities aimed at promoting social awareness, health consciousnessand community service. The valedictory session of the camp was graced by the esteemed presence of DSP Mullanpur Dakha, S. Varinder Singh Khosa, as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with a warm welcome extended by Principal Dr. Satinder Kaur, who honored the chief guest by presenting a sapling as a token of respect. Addressing the gathering, S. Varinder Singh Khosa delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking speech. He emphasized the importance of being a good human being, staying away from drugs and adopting preventive measures against substance abuse. He also motivated the volunteers to set clear goals in life and work with dedication and discipline to achieve them. During the camp, the volunteers actively participated in a wide range of activities including cleanliness drives and campus beautification, contributing towards a clean and green environment. A rally on drug prevention was also organized in Sidhwan Khurd village, where volunteers spread awareness among the local community about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The camp also featured informative health awareness lectures, including a session on blood donation by Dr. Roohi Deol and an extension lecture on tuberculosis by Dr. Amarpreet Singh from Deol Hospital, Mullanpur, which enhanced the volunteer’s knowledge about important health issues. To promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship, a skill development workshop was organized for the volunteers. The workshop included activities such as best out of waste, fabric painting, embroidery work, crochet work, chikku making and peerhi making, enabling students to develop practical skills that can help them start their own ventures. Additionally, a session on basic computer skills was conducted to enhance their digital literacy. Various competitions were also organized during the camp, encouraging creativity, participation and healthy competition among the volunteers. An educational and spiritual trip was also organized for the volunteers to Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib, Jagraon, where they imbibed Sikh values, performed sewa and partook in langar, fostering a sense of humility and service. The volunteers further visited Gurdwara Sri Gurusar Sahib, Gurusar Kaonke, where they paid obeisance and sought blessings. Around 50 NSS volunteers actively participated in the camp and contributed wholeheartedly to all activities. Principal Dr. Satinder Kaur appreciated the dedicated efforts of the volunteers, encouraging them to continue serving society with the same zeal and commitment.The camp was successfully organized under the guidance of NSS Programme Officer Dr. Inderjit kaur and Dr. Amandeep Kaur, whose continuous efforts ensured the smooth execution of all activities. The camp concluded on a successful note, leaving a lasting impact on the volunteers an