GITAM Institute of Management

A Brief report of NSS activities conducted by NSS GIM Unit – 7 for the Academic years of 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012 – 2013, 2013 – 2014, 2014 – 2015, 2015 – 2016.
2007-2008 NSS Programme Officer :

Aids Awareness Rally organised by GIM on 1st December, 2008 at 5 p.m. in RK beach, Visakhapatnam.
CMS – NSS Unit has participated in mega blood donation camp organized by GITAM Institutions on the occasion of 97th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa on 27-08-2007, and also for the victims of recent bomb blasts in Hyderabad 26-08-2007.
The CMS – NSS Unit organised Campus improvement programme by NSS student volunteers, on 20 October 2007.
On the occasion of NSS day i, e. On 24 October 2007, the CMS – NSS Unit organised a Beach cleaning activity as a part of Environmental Protection and Awareness at RK beach, Visakhapatnam
Programme Officer of CMS – NSS Unit has participated in training and orientation programme organised by Andhra University The programme is designed for 10 days, it is started from13th November 2007 to 22nd November 2007. 35 Programme Officers were attended from various parts of the state.
The CMS – NSS Unit organised AIDS awareness campaign, exhibition and elocution on HIV-AIDS awareness on the occasion of “World Aids Day” being observed on 1st December, 2007.
Elocution winners are

1. G. Neha BBA (honors) previous
2. B. Nikhila BBA (honors) second year
3. G. Soni prasanth kumar MBA (P)

The CMS-NSS Unit, and all the student of CMS participated actively in raising the fund to donate Mrs. Oliria Annettle Ereatorex for the purpose of her elder son’s medical treatment on 12th December, 2007
The CMS – NSS Unit organised AIDS awareness lecture by Dr. G.Prabhakar, Consultant Dermatologist and consultant for NGO’s Health Projects HIV/AIDS Programmes, on 21 December 2007.
The CMS – NSS Unit organised CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT programme inCMS campus premises on 29th February, 2008. 55 student volunteers participated in that event.
The CMS – NSS Unit organised BLOOD DONATION CAMP on 7th March, 2008. 200 members participated and 101 bags of blood donated to the Indian Red Cross Society, Visakhapatnam.

2009-2010 NSS Programme Officer :

GIM – NSS Unit has participated in a blood donation camp organized on 19th February 2010, at Dental College & Hospital .
GIM – NSS unit organized an event “Moral support to mentally and physically disabled students of Sun Flower Special School, Madhurawada”, on 10th April 2010 from 9.30 a.m to 2.30 p.m.
Drug Abuse Day - Think Health- Not Drugs Rally organized by GIM – NSS with association of DCA, Rotary International, Lions International, Green Valley Foundation on 26th June, 2010 at 8 a.m. in RK beach, Visakhapatnam.
2010-2011 NSS
GIM – NSS unit and the students participated in the charity show named “Aashayein – The Ray of Hope” to help the orphans organized on 26th February 2010.
GIM – NSS unit and the students participated in the charity show named “Aashayein – Hope for Weeskinders” to help the orphans organized on 13th December 2010.
“Aashayein” – A student initiative to raise funds for improving the standards of living for the under privileged in the city of destiny is being organized by the students of GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University.
NSS Special Camp is scheduled in the adopted villages of Rushikonda, Endada and Sagar Nagar during 23rd to 25th January 2011.
GIM – NSS Unit has participated in a mega blood donation camp organized on Saturday, 12th February 2011 near Mother Teresa Auditorium, GITAM Dental College & Hospital.

National Service Scheme inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students and teachers through sustained community interaction. It brings our academic institutions closer to the society. It is a link between the campus and community, the college and village, knowledge and action. Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, the scheme has grown over the years and it is implemented today with an involvement of more than 2.6 million volunteers spread over in 200 Universities. NSS has given us a platform to serve the society and bring happiness and smile on many faces. We created a hub to deliver services to the society by showcasing our talents. So it’s not simply an association; it’s a reason to achieve our objective and carry on the legacy for the coming years.

NSS unit VII of GITAM Institute of Management carried various activities from July, 2012 to till date 17th July 2015 academic years. Here a brief note of the programmes/activities carried by NSS.

2011- 2012 -Total Asset Value Generated for the Society: 80,000/-

Academic Year 2012 – 2013:

Anti drug Awareness Camp 26th June 2012, This Programme was organised by NSS GITAM Institute of Management in association with Green Valley Foundation Visakhapatnam. The Programme scheduled at 2 pm in Seminar Hall of the Institute and Inaugurated by Vice Principal Prof. P.Sheela and later Mrs. Uma Raj Green Valley foundation spoke about the negative impact of the drugs and Positive composition and requirements as per the medical necessities. 27th January 2013, Go Green Awareness Rally was conducted in association with Indian Navy Visakhapatnam at Rama Krishna Beach. Nearly 100 students from NSS Gim were participated in the rally, the rally begun at Kali Temple Rama Krishna Beach and ends with VUDA Park Students and Navy officials participated in the above rally by showing placards, Banners, Slogans etc., Vivekananda rathayatra organised by RK Mission at RK Beach on 21st February 2013. Health Camp at Chodawaram with help of local charity trust, 10th February, 2013 Health Camp was organised by the NSS GIM in association with one NGO from Chodavaram Village Visakhapatnam The doctors from Visakhapatnam were given special assistance relating with health and conducted some health checkups distributed medicines to nearly 400 participants from morning to evening in above said village One day camp at Rural Developments NGO, Sagar nagar on 4th March 2013. NSS GIM student volunteers and some of the faculty organised one day camp at Sagar nagar tribal School maintained by NGO. March 22nd to 25th NSS GIM had organised a 3 days special camp at Lakkavaram Village. Medical Camp, Girl Child education, Alcohol eradication, Eradication of Child labour are the key areas during the special camp.

2012- 2013 -Total Asset Value Generated for the Society: 90,000/-

Academic Year 2013 – 2014:

NSS GIM student volunteers were distributed the used and old cloths to the victims of the sorrowful disaster Uttarakhand flood affected people. The programme was initiated by the Principal Prof. K. Siva Ramakrishna and with his valuable speech Nearly 11 Big boxes of the cloths were distributed through transportation by One NGO from Visakhapatnam. Voters Awareness Initiative GITAM CAMPUS DRIVE in December 2013. Voters awareness camp was organised by NSS GIM student Volunteers at Open auditorium of the GITAM University Campus. December Ist 2013, AIDS and HIV awareness Rally was conducted by NSS GIM student Volunteers the rally begun at RamaKrishna Beach and ends with YMCA Principal and Dean Prof. K. Sivarama Krishna, Faculty of GIM were participated in the rally. Students showed the Placards, Banners in the rally. NSS GIM and HPCL Visakhapatnam jointly organised the Oil Conservation awareness camp in GITAM University. The Oil Conservation week was celebrated by the HPCL during this programme students of the GITAM University conducted various competitions in Painting, Skits, Debate, Public Speaking, Group Discussions etc. NSS GIM student volunteers were conducted awareness through the Flash Mob at CMR Central Visakhapatnam in evening. The programme conducted by Red FM in association with NSS GIM. 24th, 25th & 26th March 2014 camp Somalingapalem village near Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam.

2012- 2013 -Total Asset Value Generated for the Society: 1,90,000/-

NSS Report: 2012 - 2013

NSS unit VII of GITAM Institute of Management carried various activities from July, 2012 to March 2013 academic years. Some of the programmes/activities carried by NSS as followed below.

1. Anti Drug Awareness Seminar June 2012

This Programme was organised by NSS GITAM Institute of Management in association with Green Valley Foundation Visakhapatnam. The Programme scheduled at 2 pm in Seminar Hall of the Institute and Inaugurated by Vice Principal Prof. P.Sheela and later Mrs. Uma Raj Green Valley foundation spoke about the negative impact of the drugs and Positive composition and requirements as per the medical necessities. NSS Programme Coordinator PV nageswara Rao, District Drug Inspector ( Control) Programme Officer Shamshuddin were Participated and interacted with the students of MBA, BBM, IMBA of the Institute. Finally the snacks and tea was served to the participants and faculty of the institute.

2. Go green awareness camp on environment day with association with Costal Navy, Visakhapatnam on 27th January 2013.

Go Green Awareness Rally was conducted in association with Indian Navy Visakhapatnam at Rama Krishna Beach. Nearly 100 students from NSS Gim were participated in the rally, the rally begun at Kali Temple Rama Krishna Beach and ends with VUDA Park Students and Navy officials participated in the above rally by showing placards, Banners, Slogans etc., The snacks and breakfast served to the students and Navy officials at YMCA. Indian Navy Important officials and City Police commissioner given valuable speech to the participants and public relating with Go Green significance for the coming generation and reduce the global warming in the world and India.

3. Vivekananda rathayatra organised by RK Mission at RK Beach on 21st February 2013.

Vivekananda Rath Yatra begun at RamaKrishna Beach inevening 6 pm Various educational institutes and other religious, Charity foundations NGOs participated in the programme. The NSS GIM also participated along with NSS GITAM University other Units like Engineering, Pharmacy, Science etc., and the rally started at Beach ends with Vuda Park. City police Commissioner, and other important people of the city were participated and spoke on the way of life for the Human beings. Various kinds of writings and messages were distributed to the participants, during this programme photo exhibition and skits were demonstrated by the organisers. Finally snacks were distributed at Rama Krishna Beach.

4. Health Camp at Chodawaram with help of local charity trust, 10th February, 2013

Health Camp was organised by the NSS GIM in association with one NGO from Chodavaram Village Visakhapatnam The doctors from Visakhapatnam were given special assistance relating with health and conducted some health checkups distributed medicines to nearly 400 participants from morning to evening in above said village . Nearly 15 student NSS volunteers were participated in the above mentioned programme. Finally the village heads and other important officials were participated and spoke on the health awareness to the public.

5. One day camp at Rural Developments NGO, Sagar nagar on 4th March 2013.

NSS GIM student volunteers and some of the faculty organised one day camp at Sagar nagar where One Tribal student hostel which was running by a NGO of Visakhapatnam. The NSS GIM distributed the Used cloths, Chappals, Books, and other needs to the tribal students. NSS GIM student volunteers spent whole day with the tribal students and conducted some competitions and games to the students of the hosted. Prizes were distributed to the students.

Apart from this NSS continuously involving in various other activities like Blood donation camp, Cleaning programmes, Hygienic awareness programmes and other Socio-cultural events in GITAM universality and Visakhapatnam. Our upcoming activities are in March 2013 we are organinsing one day activity at Old age home near Akkayya palem or Madhrawada, 7 days camp at Lakkavaram near Anakapalli. We NSS people are very much thankful to Vice chancellor, Registrar, Dean and Principal, Vice Principal- GIM of GITAM University, and others for their valuable inspiring support and motivation..

Special Camp Lakkavani Palem March 25 to 28th 2013:

Sir as you are aware that, We have submitted the Special camp proposal that we are conducting a special camp Somalingapalem village near Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam. We had conducted three days camp scheduled as follows: The total number of students participated in event is 28 (Twenty eight). The number of people involved in activity One Programme Officer, 28 Students, One helper from the village.

The accommodation was provided near temple of the village for three days.

Day One: We had organized the career guidance, Behavioral aspects, and good habits for Elementary and Higher Secondary students of Government School. 12 students of Unit – 7 participated with Audio visual presentations. Later refreshments distributed to all the students. After that in after noon remaining students of Unit-7 participated in cultivation process and helped the farmers and interacted with them by understanding their problems Management solutions were provided for their day to day and other cultivation, Loan, Storing and selling problems.

Day Two: NSS Unit – 7 students conducted the Medical camp for nearly 400 people and provided the medicines. Later all the patients served with refreshments and conducted a get together with all heads of the village and villagers. Dr. Chakravarthy, NSS Programme officer Shamshuddin Shaik, School Head Master Padmanabham, endowment officer, and other official persons addressed the gathering. In evening students interacted with officials and Village heads and understood the local problems of their village and other important traditions of the village.

Day Three: Students took the huge rally with help of the children and village heads. The NSS unit students explained through the slogans on Eradication of Child Labour, Girl Child education, Alcohol eradication, and saving habits. After that Students conducted cleaning programme in village with help of other village participants and explained the importance of hygienic conditions for better health and environment protection. Later the NSS unit conducted the Valedictory meeting with all village heads, officials, School Management, Medical people etc.,

Here we are enclosing the concerned the photo copies of the camp and other media publications for your kind consideration itself.

Total asset value generated for society: 3,40,000

Academic Year 2014 – 2015:

To make it more interactive and to bring some happiness and smiling faces we have planned to conduct a one day camp at Orphan school located at Sagar Nagar Visakhapatnam. Some games like musical chair competition, running race and singing competition. To appreciate and to encourage the children prizes were also given to the winners. June 2014, Anti Drug Abuse programme, This Programme was organised by NSS GITAM Institute of Management in association with Green Valley Foundation Visakhapatnam. 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision, 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision was organised and conducted by Rotract Club GIM and NSS GIM at Rama Krishna Beach Visakhapatnam. Nearly 150 students were participated in the rally.

Red Fm also one of the participant and some other NGOs voluntarily participated. October 2nd 2014: Swacch Bharath cleaning activity: The activity was conducted at GITAM University Boys Hostel in association with all NSS Units of GITAM University. 19th October 2014, Clean and Green Programme at KGH Visakhapatnam: Art of Living Visakhapatnam was organised a clean and Green programme at KGH Visakhapatnam, GITAM Institute of Management NSS Volunteers participated in the above programme and cleaned surroundings. 7th November 2011, Charity Programme at Mentally challenged people: IMBA VIII Trimester NSS Volunteers and other class students in remembrance with their class mate Late Praveen Reddy organised a charity activity to mentally challenged people residing at Yendada, Visakhapatnam. All the class participated in that Lunch was provided by the students to the mentally challenged people and distributed the clothes and other important items for daily usage. 2nd August 2014,

Blood Donation: Team Heads: Jagan Mitra, Uday Kumar, Ishant Blood donation camp was conducted by the NSS GIM Unit 7 students with help of the NTR Blood Bank Visakhapatnam. Nearly 160 students were participated in the above programme. 5th t August 2014, School Maintenance and Teaching: Team Heads: NSS GIM Unit 7 was conducted a Cleaning activity at Blind School at Visdakhapatnam. Nearly 30 students were participated in the above said programme. No amount was collected from NSS GITAM University. 6th August 2014, Blind School Cultural Activity: Team Heads: Arpitha, Shrilaya, Chaitanya GITAM NSS GIM Unit – 7 students were organised a cultural and awareness programme at Kancherla Palem School Visakhapatmnam. Nearly 20 student volunteers were participated in the above said programme. No amount was collected from NSS GITAM University. 7th August 2014, Old Age Home: Team Heads: Jagtannath Reddy, Sujitha, Padmasri GIM NSS volunteers conducted a orphan and old age camp at Arilova Visakhapatnam. Clothes, Snacks, Fruits, Blankets, Books were distributed to the students and elders. October 9th and 10th GIM NSS Unit organised a Road Safety awareness Seminar in GITAM Institute of Management with help of Sri Bharadwaj International Bike racer.

1. Event 1: UTTARAKHAND DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAMEE in July 2013.

2. Event 2: Voters Awareness Initiative GITAM CAMPUS DRIVE in December 2013.

Voters awareness camp was organised by NSS GIM student Volunteers at Open auditorium of the GITAM University Campus. Nearly 300 students were signed in Signature Campaign which was conducted by the NSS volunteers, Principal and Dean Prof. K. Sivarama Krishna initiated the programme.

3. Event 3: AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAMEE BY GITAM UNIVERSITY in December 2013.

AIDS and HIV awareness Rally was conducted by NSS GIM student Volunteers the rally begun at RamaKrishna Beach and ends with YMCA Principal and Dean Prof. K. Sivarama Krishna, Faculty of GIM were participated in the rally. Students showed the Placards, Banners in the rally.

4. Event 4: HINDUSTAN PETROL CORPORATION LTD. Vizag Chapter (Petroleum Conservation) associated with NSS GIM in November 2013.

NSS GIM and HPCL Visakhapatnam jointly organised the Oil Conservation awareness camp in GITAM University. The Oil Conservation week was celebrated by the HPCL during this programme students of the GITAM University conducted various competitions in Painting, Skits, Debate, Public Speaking, Group Discussions etc., Students were conducted a rally in the campus by playing skits. Nearly 150 students were participated in the rally the closing ceremony was conducted at Mother Therrisa auditorium of the GITAM University campus. HPCL Regional General Manager, and Operations Chief Manager, Principal and Dean GITAM Institute of Management were participated and given their valuable spaces to the participants.

5. Event 5: (NSS and RED FM program) helping the poor and the needy people in Vishakhapatnam by conducting flash Mob and supplying clothes.

NSS GIM student volunteers were conducted awareness through the Flash Mob at CMR Central Visakhapatnam in evening. The programme conducted by Red FM in association with NSS GIM. Used and old cloths were distributed to the needy and poor people. Andhra University VC GSN Raju, Chandana Mohan Rao Head of CMR Visakhapatnam were participated in the above said programme. Later snacks and beverages were distributed to the participants.

6. 24th, 25th & 26th March 2014 camp Somalingapalem village near Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam

7. 30th March 2014, Sagar Nagar Orphan age home activity:

8. Visakhapatnam. 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision, 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision was organised and conducted by Rotract Club GIM and NSS GIM at Rama Krishna Beach Visakhapatnam. Nearly 150 students were participated in the rally. Red Fm also one of the participant and some other NGOs voluntarily participated.

9. October 2nd 2014: Swacch Bharath cleaning activity: The activity was conducted at GITAM University Boys Hostel in association with all NSS Units of GITAM University.

10. 19th October 2014, Clean and Green Programme at KGH Visakhapatnam: Art of Living Visakhapatnam was organised a clean and Green programme at KGH Visakhapatnam, GITAM Institute of Management NSS Volunteers participated in the above programme and cleaned surroundings.

11. 7th November 2014, Charity Programme at Mentally challenged people: IMBA VIII Trimester NSS Volunteers and other class students in remembrance with their class mate Late Praveen Reddy organised a charity activity to mentally challenged people residing at Yendada, Visakhapatnam. All the class participated in that Lunch was provided by the students to the mentally challenged people and distributed the clothes and other important items for daily usage.

2013- 2014 -Total Asset Value Generated for the Society: 2,70,000/-

Academic Year 2015 – 2016:

June 2015 International Yoga Day was celebrated and One week celebrations were organised in GIM Building. Yoga Day was conducted at Tenneti park on 26th June 2015. In coneection with the programme One week of Yoga coaching classes and Flash yoga was conducted. July 16th 2015, A Plantation programme was conducted by NSS student volunteers of GITAM Institute of Management organised Vanamahotsavam on call of AP Government and Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu. Students collected nearly 30 plants and planted in Municipal High School, Kancherla Palem, Visakhapatnam.

2014- 2015 -Total Asset Value Generated for the Society: 2,70,000/-

1. Visit to Blind School, Visakhapatnam-

On the 6th of August, 2014, students from GIM visited the Blind School at Visakhapatnam which has a strength of around 200 students. “Clean and Green” was the motto and mission of the students who visited the blind school. Accordingly, they conducted various activities which included cleaning the school premises and lawns and tidying the classrooms. This was a very helpful initiative for the blind students since it not only created a hygienic and pleasant environment but also helped in making the surroundings safe for the blind students to move about freely. This innovative step by the GIM students received popular admiration and was covered widely in prominent local newspapers.

2014 – 15 programs conducted by NSS GIM

1. June 2014, Anti Drug Abuse programme, This Programme was organised by NSS GITAM Institute of Management in association with Green Valley Foundation Visakhapatnam. The Programme scheduled at 2 pm in Seminar Hall of the Institute and Inaugurated by Vice Principal Prof. P.Sheela and later Mrs. Uma Raj Green Valley foundation spoke about the negative impact of the drugs and Positive composition and requirements as per the medical necessities. NSS Programme Coordinator PV nageswara Rao, District Drug Inspector ( Control) Programme Officer Shamshuddin were Participated and interacted with the students of MBA, BBM, IMBA of the Institute. Finally the snacks and tea was served to the participants and faculty of the institute.

2. 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision, 27th July 2014 Rally Division for Revision was organised and conducted by Rotract Club GIM and NSS GIM at Rama Krishna Beach Visakhapatnam. Nearly 150 students were participated in the rally. Red Fm also one of the participant and some other NGOs voluntarily participated. First the Cycle rally was conducted by the students and walkers club, later by walk rally was conducted up to VUDA park and ends with pamphlet distribution to the public. Principal and Dean GITAM Institute of Management was initiated the programme later the snacks and drinking water provided to the participants for their valuable cooperation and making of the success.

3. NSS Unit –VII of GITAM University belongs to GITAM Institute of Management. Under this several NSS activities carried for the society in large. GITAM Institute of Management (GIM) has a rich history of social service and outreach activities, and has been conducting, for the past several years, a number of camps and activities oriented towards social welfare in the rural and urban areas of Visakhapatnam. One of the Activity done as Blood donation camp.

Blood Donation Camp-

On the 2nd of August, 2014, a one day Blood Donation Camp was organized by NSS GIM student volunteers in association with the NTR Memorial Trust Blood Bank. The camp was held between 11 a.m. and 3:30p.m. in the Lecture Hall I of Gandhian Bhawan on the GITAM campus. Prof. K. Siva Rama Krishna, Dean and Principal of GITAM Institute of Management, inaugurated the event and donated blood. This camp witnessed a very good response and nearly 100 student volunteers and 10 faculty and supporting staff donated blood. The blood donated at this camp is intended to be supplied free of cost for patients from financially weak backgrounds who are in urgent need of blood but cannot afford to pay for the same. The wholehearted participation and hard work put in by the GIM students was highly appreciated by Mr.Madhav Rao, In-Charge, NTR Memorial Trust Blood Bank. The noble initiative also received widespread publicity and was covered in almost all prominent regional newspapers such as Andhra Jyothi, Saakshi, Vaartha, Andhra Prabha, Andhra Bhoomi, to name a few.

4. Visit to Government School, Sri Santhi Village, Savaravalli, Visakhapatnam

On the 2nd of August, 2014, GIM students in association with Rotaract Club, Visakhapatnam, visited the Government School, Sri Santhi Village, Savaravalli, Visakhapatnam. This is a school set in a remote and backward area with students coming from poverty-stricken families struggling to make both ends meet. MBA students from the Institute took the initiative in tidying up the school premises and planting trees in the school campus. They conducted an educational programme for the students wherein they interacted with them and made them aware of the importance of good communication skills and soft skills and also gave them a number of vital tips on how to build up and improve these skills. Considering the fact that these students hail from families plagued by illiteracy and have little means of knowing about the outside world since they are not exposed to social media, students from GIM imparted useful information pertaining to career guidance and future career opportunities they could avail of. The children were told about how they could identify their own talents and aptitudes and thus choose the most suitable course of education after completion of their matriculation. Some recreational activities and entertainment programmes were also conducted. This initiative received a very good response from the school and the students who felt delighted, inspired and motivated upon interacting with the MBA students from GIM.

5. Considering 26th June 2014, i.e. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as base, NSS-GIM unit has organized a program to aware and caution students on Drug abusing and Illicit Trafficking. The programme was graced by elite Prof. K. Siva Rama Krishna, Dean & Principal, GIM, GITAM University, Mrs. Uma Raj, Chairperson, Green Valley Foundation, Sri Ravi Uday Bhaskar, Secretary General, All India Drugs Control Officers Confederation, Mumbai, Prof. P.Sheela, Vice Principal, GIM, GITAM University and Mr. Shamshuddin Shaik, NSS Programme Officer, Asst. Professor, GIM, GITAM University. Students of NSS, GIM-Unit, attended the programme and had received valuable thoughts from the elite.

6. Road Safety Awareness-

A Road Safety Awareness programme was organized for the students of GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, by NSS students of GITAM Institute of Management, on the 4th of August, 2014. The event began with a Seminar on Road Safety with Mr. A. H. Khan, Regional Transport Officer, as the Chief Guest. Students were shown videos on road safety and live recordings of accidents which were extremely poignant and had the power to galvanize the audience to maintain the required standards of road safety. Mr. A.H. Khan in his comprehensive lecture presented crucial statistics about road accidents in India and underlined the need for safe and responsible driving while offering a number of guidelines to students on how to prevent accidents. Prof. P. Sheela, Vice-Principal, GIM and Dr. K.Manjusree Naidu, Chairperson, tudent Affairs, NSS Programme Officer Shamshuddin shaik also addressed the students.

A rally with banners, slogans and placards aiming to create awareness about Road Safety was held on the GITAM campus. A large number of students participated in the rally. During the rally, student volunteers enacted several short skits and role plays which urged all to wear helmets and seat belts, avoid drunken driving, avoid use of mobile phones while driving, and follow traffic rules and regulations. These skits which movingly and innovatively portrayed the disastrous consequences of breaking traffic rules and highlighted the unimaginable trauma faced by the families and friends of road accident victims, especially the youth, attracted a lot of attention on the campus.

7. Educational Programme at Government High School, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam –

On the 5th of August, 2014, students of GIM conducted an educational programme at Municipal High School, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam. This programme turned out to be very popular and received ample coverage in reputed regional dailies such as Vaartha, Andhra Prabha, Praja Sakthi, Andhra Bhoomi and Andhra Jyothi. GIM students organized orientation programmes and conducted classes for the school students. These brief interactive sessions focused on subjects such as Mathematics and English. The school students were given useful tips on how to surmount their difficulties in these two subjects which often lead to a large number of failures. The classes by GIM students also focused on creating basic awareness and imparting useful tips about Basic Mathematics and the importance and proper use of the English language and communication skills. Also, students were informed and guided about the various career opportunities available to them after matriculation and about how they could identify their aptitudes and choose the most suitable courses accordingly. They were also taught about good behaviour, good manners, healthy habits and basic hygiene. The classes were conducted for around 250 children studying in classes 6th to 9th and invited a good response. This was a very significant programme given the fact that the school has students from economically weak backgrounds who cannot gain access to premium educational facilities.

8. Visit to Gyanananda Ashram, Visakhapatnam –

On the 7th of August, 2014, students from GIM visited the Gyanananda Ashram, Visakhapatnam, which is an orphanage cum school for orphan children. They conducted an educational programme for the students aiming to create awareness about good behaviour, good manners, healthy habits and basic hygiene. A painting competition was also conducted for the students and prizes were awarded to the winners. They also distributed notebooks, toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, fruits, sweets and some essential items to the inmates of the orphanage. Lunch was arranged for all the inmates by the GIM students. This was an experience that turned out to be emotionally enriching both for the inmates of the orphanage and the GIM students.

Event 1: ORPHANAGE HOME AND SCHOOL AT SAGAR NAGAR

All our college seniors and Juniors of MBA and IMBA students had a planed to conduct a one day program at Sagar Nagar for orphanage home and school. Along with students the faculty MR. Samshudin and MR. Kiran have coordinated and helped us all the way to make the event so successful. During this program we have collected the clothes from all the boys and girls for Gitam Campus and other colleges and these clothes were distributed to all the children in orphanage and we also have donated rice bags to the orphanage members.

To make it more interactive and to bring some happiness and smiling faces we have planned to conduct some games like musical chair competition, running race and singing competition. To appreciate and to encourage the children prizes were also given to the winners. This was making a tremendous response which made those children to be more affectionate and they have expressed their feelings towards the program conducted. Finally there was delivery of speech from the head of the organization and also an opportunity is given to us. It’s our pride to grab the opportunity and delivery the need and necessity of this program which was taken by Mr. Kiran who had given a wonderful and inspiring speech to the little children and also to the organization. Stating that we are here for you and you never need to be worried about anything. This makes a strong base support for those needy children.

Finally there was a short program with the all the heads and staff of the orphanage making them aware of the Showing the way to achieve success, joy, happiness & fulfillment, the NSS unit 7, (2013-2014) says a good bye to this activity. Assurance that our volunteers will continue the journey with this organization to achieve the complete success and with the same conviction to achieve new heights having sky as limit....

OLDAGE HOME AT BHIMLIPATNAM

All our college seniors and Juniors of MBA, IMBA, BBA (Hones) and BBM students planed to conduct a one day program at Bhimlipatnam in an old age home. Along with the students one of the faculty MR. Samshudin had coordinated and helped us all the way to make the event successful. During this program we had collected clothes such as saris, dhotis, pants, shirts, etc. from Gitam Campus and other colleges and these clothes were distributed to all the old people in the old age home and we also had donated rice bags, soap, dettol, surf, etc. To make it more interactive and to bring some happiness and smiling faces we have planned to conduct some games like housey and antakshri. To appreciate and to encourage the old ones cash prizes were also given to the winners and the runners up. This made a tremendous respond making the old people to be more affectionate

9. On 19th of October 2014, - Cleaning Activity at KGH Visakhapatnam: NSS Unit – 7 GIM carried the cleaning activity at KGH in association with Art of living society of Visakhapatnam. Nearly 25 students of GIM participated in this activity with great enthusiasm and service motto. The activity held upto 3 pm in evening and snacks provided to participants and others.

10. November 14, 2014 – Activity at Mentally Challenged home. NSS Unit – 7 GIM of GITAM University carried an activity at Yendada Village where a Mentally challenged home is located and worked under the Christian society. Nearly 30 NSS volunteers from GIM participated in this activity and distributed the clothes to people and provided the lunch for them. The activity held up to 5 in evening. NSS arranged and conducted some games for the people and distributed the prizes. The activity conducted in view of the Children’s Day celebrations. .

Total Asset Value generated for Society:4,10,100

NSS Report 2015-2016:

NSS Report for 2016 (From 1st July 2015 to October 31st 2015)

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME GITAM ISTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT UNIT - 7

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students organised and conducted various activities in just span of 5 months. In GITAM University GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students Unit – 7 is one of the active and well motivated unit because of Honourable Registrar Prof. Potaraju, Respected Principal, prof. K. Sivarama Krishna, Vice principal, Prof. P. Sheela, Prof. Swamy, NSS Programme coordinator, Programme officer Dr. Shaik Shamshuddin and last but not the least the students Gitamites called dynamites. Well groomed because of valuble efforts of the University people and resource. Here the events list followed below.

1. 16th July 2015 - Plantation Programme ( Vana Mahotsavam):

Vana Mahotsavam was conducted by GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students. The programme was organised at Munisipal School of Kancherla palem which was adopted by GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students. The programme was conducted on 16th July 2015 from 10 am to 3 pem. 25 plants were planted around the School. NSS Programme officer Dr. Shaik Shamshuddin and 25 students were participated, The students acquired plants from forest officer refereed by NSS Programme coordinator prof. Swamy. School administration was appreciated the effort of the GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students. Principal and Vice Principal were appreciated and encouraged the step of the GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students. Later the students were arranged the refreshments for above said participants. Students spent their own money to meet all the expenditure.

2. July 15th 2015 - Leadership Seminar:

Leadership seminar was organised by NSS GIM at conference hall of GIM. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in the above said programme. The programme was conducted to develop the leadership skills in the students. 50 NSS volunteers participated. NSS Programme officer, Chairman Admissions – GIM, Vice Principal, Director Gandhian Studies, Chairperson Student affairs were encouraged the effort of NSS.

3. 9th august 2015 - Anti Ragging Rally:

NSS GITAM University organised the Anti ragging Rally in campus. 50 GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in rally, University, Vice chancellor, Registrar, Programme coordinator NSS, Programme officers of all Units were participated. University, Vice chancellor inaugurated the rally.

4. 30th august 2015 - Tenneti park cleaning Programme:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated in cleaning programme of Tenneti park near Kailasagiri, Visakhapatnam. 60 student volunteers from GIM were participated and cleaned the premises in presence3 of Principal Prof. K. Sivaramakrishna, University Registrar, Director Student affairs, NSS Programme coordinator Prof. Swamy, Programme officer Dr. Shaik Shamshuddin. All the people including the visitors appreciated the effort and initiation of the students. The programme held on 30th august morning 6 am to 7 am. Later Students were distributed the refreshments.

5. 5th September 2015 - Teacher’s Day Celebration:

Teachers Day celebration was conducted and organised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in the above said programme on 5th September 2 pm onwards. The students were encouraged with good things and good deeds of dr. Survey Palli Radha Krishna former President of India and moreover a teacher. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated along with NSS GITAM University. Programme coordinator Prof. Swamy and Programme officers were encouraged the students.

6. 22nd August 2015 - Promotion of Handloom Products:

In view of Government initiated programmes of Handloom products GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were also initiated the programme for encouragement of handloom products in daily use. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in the programme. They also organised and visited the exhibition was organised and conducted by Gandhian strudies. University Vice chancellor, Registrar, Principal GIM, NSS programme cloordinator, Programme officers visited and participated the programme. Vioce chancellor and Principal were encouraged the effort and initiation of the GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students.

7. 24th of September 2015 - NSS foundation Day Celebrations:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated in NSS foundation Day on 24th of September. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were distributed the plants to the Professors, Non teaching, Programme coordinator, programme officers.the programme was sponsored by NSS volunteers and Programme officer of NSS GIM Unit. Later GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were planted some plants in Institute.

8. 26th September 2015 - Programme for Mentally challenged:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated in Mentallhy diabled and challenged students of Leben shelf situated at MVP colony, Visakhapatnam. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised the competitions in painting, singing, dancing, drawing and prizes were distributed to the people. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Services Scheme) students were also arranged the lunch for 200 students. NSS programme officer dr. Shaik shamshuddin and students were participated the event. NSS Programme cloordinator, prof. Swamy, principal, Vice Principal was encouraged the effort and work of the GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students.

9. October 2nd 2015 - Swachh Bharath:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated along with Young India NGO in beach cleaning programme which was held on October 2nd 2015 form 6 am onwards. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were cleaned the beach with help of GVMC and Young India. NSS Programme officer dr. Shaik shamshuddin and students were participated. Later the rally was conducted and refreshments were disrtributed.

10. 9th October 2015 - Age care Rally:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in rally was organised by Age care foundation at RK beach Visakhapatnam on Sunday 6 am. The prominent people of the city, students for other institutes, Programme coordinator – NSS, Programme Officers – NSS were participated in the rally. City Police commissioner was inaugurated the rally and took for 5 miles for starting point.

11. 25th October 2015 - Vigilance Week Celebrations:

GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated in Vigilance week celebrations which was jointly organised by NSS students of GIM and GITAM Institute of Management. Students were participated in various events like Debate, Drawing, Painting and others. The winners were given the prizes later. Seminar was also organised jointly by Institute and GIM NSS and KRC Seminar Hall.

12. 31st October 2015 - Ironman of India Celebrations:

NSS GITAM University was conducted the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhai Patel Birth celebrations in campus. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in the rally which was conducted by NSS. The rally was followed by a seminar which was organised by the GIM Pro Vice chancellor, Principal, Vice Principal, programme Officer were participated in the Seminar.

12.1 November 14th Children’s Day: On occasion of November 14th, Jawaharlal Nehru’s Birthday celebrations, NSS – GIM Unit – 7 celebrated Children’s day with school children of GVMC, Kancherla Palem, Visakhapatnam, NSS Volunteers conducted motivational and Leadership games for children and distributed the prizes for winners. NSS volunteers explained the purpose of the games and how it helps for Personality Development. And also suggested the students how it related with working with deferent teams and people. Refreshments were distributed to all the children of the school. Principal, Few teachers also participated in the event from GVMC School. GIM NSS Unit – 7 continuously doing events for this school students in various forms. NSS Programme officer Dr. Shaik Shamshuddin, NSS Volunteers were participated in said event. NSS volunteers propagated the good habits, good behaviour, and ethical issues. School Management and GIM Principal Prof. K. Sivaramajrishna and NSS Programme Coordinator Prof. Swamy appreciated the student involvement in Social issues.

Summing Up:

All the above activities have proved to be of great help in inculcating civic sense, social awareness and a sense of social responsibility in the students of NSS GITAM Institute of Management. Students participated with great enthusiasm in each of the events and reported a sense of deep satisfaction and enlightenment. Through such activities NSS GITAM Institute of Management accomplishes its mission of creating humane management professionals who are complete individuals and worthy citizens of the country and the world.

1. Yoga

International Yoga Day was Celebrated in the GITAM University Sarvodaya Soudha, Gandhian Studies on 16th to 19th June 2015. 600 students, faculty has taken part in the demonstration of yoga for awareness in Public place in way og Flash Yoga and Morning Flash yoga at Tenneti park, Visakhapatnam. The programme followed by Exhibition and instruction by instructors of Yoga.

Event: I: Yoga Exhibition: 16th June 2015

Event: II: Yoga Demonstration 17th June 2015

Event:III: Meditation Camp 18th June 2015

Event:IV: Flash Yoga by students

A meditation camp was conducted for the students teaching and support staff of GITAM University from 4pm to 5 pm from 16th to 19th June, 2015, which was enhanced the power of yoga and importance in daily stressful life of Human beings.

2.HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(Mega Free Medical Camp)

3. BLOOD DONATION CAMP .

The founder President, Prof. M. Gangadhararao, Vice president, NTR Trust, GIMSSR Superintendent Smt. Varalakshmi appreciated and encouraged NSS Volunteers for their active participation and also students felt happy in blood donation.

4. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The NSS Unit 7 (GIM) of GITAM University observed International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2015. Smt. Uma Raj, President, Green Valley Foundation, Vizag and Dr. T. Prakash, Additional Superintendent, Railway Hospital, Vizag were the Guests of Honour. The programme assumed importance especially against the background of increase in drug abuse among youth. The programme successfully created awareness among the student community. Near 200 of the NSS Volunteers actively participated in the programme.

5. International Coastal Cleanup Day A Joint Clean-up Drive program has been organised by NSS Unit-II (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) GITAM Institute of technology, GITAM University with Eastern Naval Command (Indian Navy) under the eve of “International Coastal Clean-up Day-2015” at Tenneti Park beach on 19/09/2015.all the institutes and units were participated in respective event

Naval Commanders appreciated all the NSS volunteers for their active participation and visitors felt happy for making the Rushikonda Bach clean and neat.

6. TREE PLANTATION

7. Mentally Challenged Activity GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated in Mentallhy diabled and challenged students of Leben shelf situated at MVP colony, Visakhapatnam. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised the competitions in painting, singing, dancing, drawing and prizes were distributed to the people. Students understood the importance of taking care and help these people in various capacities of Challenges in life.

8. Free Dental Camp The Gitam Dental college Team with a Group of Doctors, Assisting staff, Fully Equipped Bus has come to the camp area and conducted the Free Dental camp. Nearly 50 people of that area has attended the dental camp and got the treatment. We informed all the people of that area regarding dental camp using Auto canvassing with sound system & mikes. The people are so happy as we cured their Dental problems freely at their premises and they are inviting us to do frequently.

9. Anti Ragging Campaign Under National Service Scheme (NSS) GITAM University, all the NSS Units has organised Anti Ragging Rally on 24th July, 2015 at the University premises. About 800 NSS volunteers from different Institutes has actively participated in awareness rally and taken a pledge among student community to avoid ragging in the campus.NSS Volunteers of GITAM Institute of Management performed street show on Anti ragging theme. As a token of respect NSS volunteers felicitate all the higher dignitaries. Separate oaths were readout by NSS volunteers of GITAM University.

The NSS student volunteers increased the confidence in Junior students, and it also enhances the care by University towards the newly joined students.

10. Teacher’s Day On September 5th 2015 800 NSS volunteers Participated in TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS Organised by Govt.of Andhrapradesh ,AP atAU Engineering College grounds.

The students from various educational institutions participated in the event and NSS volunteers realized the importance of the teachers and how they influence in them for their future.

11. Foundation Day GITAM University as usual conducted and organized the foundation day celebrationson 8th August 2015.. NSS students volunteers from all Units participated in various activities of the event Students learned the various management skills related with even management successfully

`11.. Independence Day GITAM University as usual conducted and organized the Independence Day on 15th august 2015 celebrations. NSS students volunteers from all Units participated in various activities of the event. 200NSS volunteers has participated in the Independent day celebrations in the university campus. 800 NSS volunteers Participated in Independent day celebrations Organised by Govt.of Andhrapradesh ,AP at RK beach, Chief guest Dr.NChandra Babu naidu.CM

It enhanced the realization of sacrifices of the freedom fighters and Unity in diversity concept.

12. University Convocation GITAM NSS Volunteers helped the organizing committee of the university convocation to ensure smooth conduct of the program on Sept, 19, 2015. Nearly 150 Volunteers were drafted for this program. Students learned and motivated towards the inspirational aspects of achievers.

13.. Motivation A Motivational lecture by the speaker Sri ARK Sarma who is influenced by Swami Vivekananda and his writings and became the author of 16 books which are the best sellers.

The lecture stressed on Vivekananda writings i.e. “setting the GOAL”, how to set the goal, how to overcome the problems during the journey of reaching the goal, and the moulding of attitude & character to reach the goal..The students were so inspired by the lecture..

14. Swatch Bharat Tenneti park regular activity was conducted by GITAM Institute of Management on 30th August 2015. Pricipal, Programme Coordinator, Programme Officer, 45 students were participated in the event Every week one of the unit from University will do this particular activity

15. Swatch Bharat on October 2md GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were organised and participated along with Young India NGO in beach cleaning programme which was held on October 2nd 2015 form 6 am onwards. GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were cleaned the beach with help of GVMC and Young India. Students created an awareness of beach cleaning in the public of Visakhapatnam.

16. Age care Foundation Rally GIM (GITAM Institute of Management) NSS (National Service Scheme) students were participated in rally was organised by Age care foundation at RK beach Visakhapatnam on Sunday 6 am. The prominent people of the city, students for other institutes, Programme coordinator – NSS, Programme Officers – NSS were participated in the rally. City Police commissioner was inaugurated the rally and took for 5 miles for starting point Various people participated and filled the confidence in aged people in leading of happy life with good health.

17. Children’s Day Activity On occasion of November 14th, Jawaharlal Nehru’s Birthday celebrations, NSS – GIM Unit – 7 celebrated Children’s day with school children of GVMC, Kancherla Palem, Visakhapatnam, Refreshments were distributed to all the children of the school. Principal, Few teachers also participated in the event from GVMC School. GIM NSS Unit – 7 continuously doing events for this school students in various forms. NSS Volunteers conducted motivational and Leadership games for children and distributed the prizes for winners. NSS volunteers explained the purpose of the games and how it helps for Personality Development. And also suggested the students how it related with working with deferent teams and people.

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Road Safety Management:.

AP government was organised a Road Safety Seminar in Visakhapatnam Novotel Hotel where the GITAM Institute of Management students were participated and associated with AP Transport Department in managing and organising the function. Total 52 students were participated in this event and they receive Appreciation Letters and Certificates from AP government.

Krishna Pushkaralu:

AP Governnment was organised the Krishna Pushkaralu at Vijayawa, Visakhapatnam Novotel Hotel, where GITAM Institute of Management NSS students were participated and assoicated with AP Revenue Department in managing and organising the function. Total 52 students were participated in this event and they receive Appreciation Letters and Certificates from AP government.

BRICS:

AP government was organised a BRICS Summit in Visakhapatnam Novotel Hotel where the GITAM Institute of Management students were participated and associated with AP Transport Department in managing and organising the function. Total 52 students were participated in this event and they receive Appreciation Letters and Certificates from AP government.

Urban Transport Corridor:

AP Governnment was organised the Urban Transport Corridor Seminar atwhere GITAM Institute of Management NSS students were participated and assoicated with AP Revenue Department in managing and organising the function. Total 52 students were participated in this event and they receive Appreciation Letters and Certificates from AP government.

Age Care Rally:

Red Magazine VIZAG had organised a rally on Old age health care GITAM Institute of Management students were participated in that rally 30 students were participated from NSS GIM.

Road Safety Seminar:

Urban Transport Corridor and Roads and Buildings were organized a Road safety awareness programme in conference hall of GIM. NSS students 45 members were participated in the seminar. Superintendent Executive engineer Shivkumar addressed the NSS students.

NSS Induction Programme for Juniors:

NSS GITAM Institute of Management was organized NSS induction programme for GIM NSS volunteers,

Road Safety Management:

Road Safety Management for NSS students of GIM organized awareness camp for Road safety by AP Transpoert Department. 100 NSS volunteers participated in this programme.

World Heart Day Rally:

GIM NSS student volunteers were organized a World Heart day rally in the campus.

NSS GITAM Institute of Management student volunteers organised one day welfare programme for Mentally challenged children. Student volunteers approached Mr. Srinivas the care taker of that school and fixed the programme on November 11 th 9.30 am. Student volunteers purchased the books, chocolates, Toys, Foot Ball, Basket ball, Cricket Kit, Biscuits, Drawing Books, Sketch pens, Colour boxes, Painting Brushes, Needles, Tailoring Machinary etc., Total 25 student volunteers participated in the above said programme. Hidden sporuts arranged the lunch for student volunteers. Programme finished at 5.15 pm in evening. School students left by 4.30 pm. NSS Programme Coordinator Prof. Swamy participated in the programme. Institute Principal prof. Sheela congratulated and encouraged the students for the event. Student volunteers spent 7,000/- (Seven thousand Rupees pnly), NSS GIM promised that Student transportation and Miscellaneous expenses 2,500 will be arranged by NSS GITAM University. Remaining Amount shared from students pockets (20 students shared). The entire student volunteers (25) participated actively, some of them left in afternoon after lunch. The entire programme is great and good. NSS GIM Programme officer supervised and planned the programme with diligent care.

NSS Event Swach Bharat from YNCA to RK Berach on 12/11/2016

NSS 80 MBA and BBA student volunteers organised and participated in a programme planned and scheduled by CII (confederation of Indian Industry Visakhapatnam Branch) The programme inaugurated at 9 am in the morning and ended at 11 am. The student volunteers provided caps and certificates. In the above said activity Dr. Shaik shamshuddin NSS Programme officer, Ms Lahari faculty of GIM participated. Student volunteers of NSS GIM were cleaned the coastal area of 2.5 Kilo meters. Students were participated with their own expenditure of transportation. Students themselves NSS GIM did not provide any expenditure or certificate for the students. The main objective of the programme was to create an awareness in the public relating with Beach cleaning programme.

NAME OF THE EVENT -: AIDS Awareness Program.

DATE OF THE EVENT -: 1ST December 2016.

PLACE OF THE EVENT -: Peddipalem.

GIM, GU.

Main objective of this Program is to create a sense of awareness among the youngsters and others in the village regarding HIV/Aids in their community. Show different ways to prevent ourselves from being affected by this dangerous virus, and help youngsters to understand the true meaning of HIV/Aids and the different reasons which might lead to HIV/Aids. More than 25 students actively participated in the event. Prof.P.Sheela (Principal of GITAM Institute of Management), Dr.Manjushree Naidu, graced the event. The outcome of this event is that the village could gain knowledge on HIV/AIDS and change the mindset of the people towards the ones affected by this virus. An event was conducted with children (how many eggs can they eat in a minute) to tell the importance of egg to improve health conditions.

ASSETS RETURNED TO THE SOCIETY-:

1. Vehicles Rent : 10000

2. Petrol : 3000

3. Flags and Cardboards: 2000

4. Skit with Costume: 5000

5. Eggs(for event): 500

6. Water : 200

7. Gifts : 1000

Total : Rs. 21700

NAME OF THE EVENT-: DEEPAVALI DIVAS

DATE OF THE EVENT-: 29TH OCTOBER, 2016

PLACE OF THE EVENT-: GITAM UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL SERVICES SCHEME

GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY

DESCRIPTION:

‘The event was organized to create awareness about pollution less Diwali & eco friendly Diwali.’

The volunteers raised funds by painting diyas and selling them within the campus and a surprise event “Click for a Cause” to promote eco-friendly Diwali. Click for a Cause is to take pictures at the banner which states that I promote to celebrate pollution free Diwali. Around 200 students from the university took part for a cause to serve the society. The funded amount was used to serve the specially challenged children in various organisations like “Hidden Sprouts” & “Lebenshilfe”. The event is conducted for 2 days. On the first day, we sold the diyas which were painted by the students themselves. On the second day, we assisted the people who came to our college to sell the diyas painted by mentally challenged children. They were the children from Lebenshilfe School.

ASSETS TO THE SOCIETY:

1) DIYAS- Rs.450

2) PAINTS- Rs.600

3) PHOTO PRINTING- Rs.1000

4) MISCELLANEOUS- Rs.200

TOTAL=Rs. 2250

NAME OF THE EVENT-: EKTA RALLY

DATE OF THE EVENT-: 31st OCTOBER, 2016

PLACE OF THE EVENT-: GITAM UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL SERVICES SCHEME

GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY

DESCRIPTION:

“The event was organised to serve togetherness and unity among individuals and youth of the society.”

With the motivation of the Registrar of GITAM University, Principal of GITAM Institute of Management, NSS officer of GITAM University, NSS Coordinator of GITAM Institute of Management and faculty members from the university most of the students from both PG and UG participated in the rally. As many as 75 students participated in the rally. The students pledged to follow unity in diversity, to protect one another and return to the society. Oneness should be developed especially among the youth as they are the future of the country. When everyone works together any task can be completed within the time and in the most efficient manner.

SERVICE DONE TO THE SOCIETY:

Creating awareness among individuals and promote unity in diversity.

Helmet Awareness Event

4th December, 2016

Maddilipalem

Gitam Institute of Management

Gitam University

Visakhapatnam

The main objective of the event is to create awareness among the people and emphasise the importance of wearing helmet which saves lives and protects them in all situations. We divided the volunteers into different teams consisting of five members in each. One of the members in the team distributed roses to the people who wore helmets with the slogan “Thanks for wearing helmet, Save Lives” and appreciating them. One member in the team was holding the pluck card and the other was clicking a selfie with the person to whom the flower was given which is depicted in the photos below. Through this others would be motivated and would also start wearing helmets from the next time. This activity was headed by Dr.Shamsuddin Sir, Venkateswarulu sir and around 40 volunteers participated in the event.

ASSETS RETURNED TO THE SOCIETY

1. Flowers - 1000

2. Flags and Cardboards - 3000

3. Petrol - 3000

Total - Rs. 7000

Hidden Sprouts Blooming

10th November, 2016

MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam

GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University

DESCRIPTION-

The objective of the event is to showcase the talent of the mentally challenged by engaging them in the activities of various kinds. They were engaged in dancing, singing, stitching, playing instruments, painting and many more. 15 volunteers participated in the event. The NSS Coordinator, Dr. Shamshuddin, made the event graceful. The chief officer of Hidden Sprouts, Mr. Srinivas, was very much pleased by our presence. The children were very cheerful and enthusiastic to see the volunteers playing with them. Various items like toys were purchased and given to them. Various games were held and the children became very happy. A dance performance was done by them which was beautiful. We wanted to see a smile in innocent faces and spent our time with them. The children were very pleased and happy because of our presence.

Service returned to the society -

Teachers for the children: Rs. 2000

Drawing material: Rs. 500

Toys: Rs. 3000

Transportation: Rs. 1000

Total: Rs.6500

NAME OF THE EVENT -: Ride By The Coast (Youth Safety Awareness)

DATE OF THE EVENT -: 26th November 2016.

PLACE OF THE EVENT -: GITAM University to YMCA.

GITAM Institute of Management

GITAM University

Main objective of this program is to motivate the youngsters and create awareness to public in the society. The youth could ensure to take safety precautions while riding their vehicles, and help the youngsters to understand the value of their life. More than 200 students actively participated in the event, which was inaugurated by Prof.P.Sheela (Principal of GITAM Institute of Management), Dr.Manjushree Naidu (Director of Student Affairs GIM), and Dr.Arthietc, and with the help of Visakhapatnam police department. The outcome of this event is that youth could get awareness of taking safety measures while riding their vehicles. We conducted this event starting from GITAM University, passed Siripuram and ended it at YMCA. For this the petrol sponsored by HP petrol bunk, Siripuram.

ASSETS RETURNED TO THE SOCIETY-:

1. Petrol : 7000

2. Flags and Placards: 3000

TOTAL = 10000

NAME OF THE EVENT-: TALENTS OF HIDDEN SPROUTS

DATE OF THE EVENT-:5TH DECEMBER , 2016

PLACE OF THE EVENT-: GITAM UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY.

DESCRIPTION:

“The event aimed at showcasing the hidden talents of the specially challenged children”.

Prof.P.Sheela, Principal, GITAM Institute of Management accompanied by Mr.Srinivas, Chief Mentor, Hidden Sprouts, faculty and students encouraged the young talents and motivated them to showcase their hidden abilities. A cultural performance of the children was held which helped to discover the talents of the children. The children gave their best and won the hearts of everyone. As their performance was awesome, the principal of GITAM Institute of Management gave them a chance to perform at the GITAM Excellence Meet which was a two-day fest conducted by GITAM Institute of Management. With the crowd larger, it inspired the young hearts to perform better and the whole crowd gave standing applause. Our intention is only to bring out the talents of the children and project them. This will help to build confidence in them and motivate them to lead a life no lesser than normal life.

DONATION TO HDDEN SPROUTS:

An amount of Rs.18000/- was raised to help and support the hidden sprouts organization.

RECOGNISE OUR WORKERS

31ST December, 2016

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY

The NSS unit of GITAM Institute of Management conducted an event for the scavengers in the institute campus. They work to keep the campus clean at all times. In order to recognize their hard work, this event was held. The main objective of this event is to show that the scavengers are equally important in the institute to create a healthy environment. Prof.P.Sheela, Principal, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University and Dr. Shamshuddin, NSS Coordinator, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University made the event graceful. Dr. Jhansi Rani, Yoga Instructor, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University gave a speech on how to reduce stress and how to balance work and personal life. She told that work should be balanced to achieve greater things in life. She even talked about the stress which women face mostly than men and how that should be managed. A few games were conducted in which everyone participated enthusiastically. Most of the time the scavengers are not recognised for the work they do. But the NSS unit of GITAM institute of Management recognised them and conducted an event for them. The scavengers were very much pleased and happy with the event. Looking at how pleased and merry they were we became much more happier.

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ROAD SAFETY 2016

19TH & 20TH AUGUST, 2016

NOVOTEL, VISAKHAPATNAM

GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

GITAM UNIVERSITY

DESCRIPTION – The objective of this event is to reduce the number of accidents in Andhra Pradesh by improving the roads in India. The roads of various other developed countries are much wider and there is even less scope to commit mistakes as there are CCTV cameras covering almost all the roads. In India the coverage is limited to busy streets and main complexes. Many events are being conducted in Andhra Pradesh. The organisers liked the hospitality services provided by our NSS Unit and approached GITAM Institute of Management for volunteers. We were divided into various teams like venue, accommodation, food, media, etc. Each team had to take care of the responsibility provided to it. Everyone did their job wonderfully. We were very glad to extend our services to make the event a grand success. The police department of traffic was very much pleased by the hospitality we gave and were looking forward to give us another opportunity.

ASSET CONTRIBUTED TO THE SOCIETY –

Salaries to employ people to provide hospitality – Rs.

2016-2017 Total Asset value generated for the society: 5,00,000

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