NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
ACTIVITIES 2025
International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking
We Vivekanandha College of Nursing have conducted International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking programme at Institute of Mental Health,Chennai & Government Hospital ,Tiruchengode. Students from I & II Year M.Sc. (N), II Year P.B.B.Sc. (N), III Year B.Sc. (N), and I Year ANM actively participated in the event.The programme began with Tamil Thai Vazhthu. The Welcome Address was delivered by Ms. J. Jenitha, II Year M.Sc. (N) student, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Vivekanandha College of Nursing.The event was organized by Mrs. V. Nirosha, Professor, and coordinated by Mrs. V. Chitra, Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Vivekanandha College of Nursing.The Chief Guest, Mr. K. Rajkumar, Nursing Tutor, Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk, Chennai, inaugurated the programme.The objective of the programme was to create awareness among students about Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and to highlight how teacher-led prevention programmes can help individuals recognize the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. Mrs. J. Ambika, Nursing Tutor, Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk, Chennai delivered an informative talk on the prevention of drug abuse and illicit trafficking based on the 2025 theme:“Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All.”III Year B.Sc. Nursing students presented posters on drug abuse.The programme was further coordinated by Ms. C. Deepthi, B.Sc. (N), Nursing Tutor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal (Dt.).
A total of 194 students participated and took the Drug Abuse Pledge. The event provided an excellent platform for I & II Year M.Sc. (N), III Year B.Sc. (N), II Year DGNM, and ANM students to engage in pledge-taking and poster presentations. This was a meaningful initiative for spreading awareness and empowering future nurses through education and action.
World Blood Donor Day
We Vivekanandha College of Nursing have conducted World Blood Donor Day Awareness Programme in swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Unjanai, Tiruchengode, Namakkal (Dt). This is headed by Prof.Dr.M.Sumathi.,M.Sc(N), Ph.D,(N), Principal, Vivekanandha College of Nursing. The Programme was coordinated by Mrs.V.Bharathi, M.Sc.,(N) YRC Coordinator. All our IV B.Sc(N) students are actively participated. The aim of the programme is to highlight the types of blood group, donor recipient details, benefits of blood donation, Indication & Contraindications of blood donation. The importance of blood and it effects which is useful of human beings also was emphasized. Explained to the people regarding incidents like accidents, bleeding, surgery, emergency and critical situations in which the blood transfusion. Updated functions are explained by IV Year B.Sc., (N) students by conducted a Health Education.
Around 50 people were benefited from the programme and got awareness about various aspects of blood donation. Our students encouraged the people & created awareness about blood donation.
Dental Health Camp
Vivekanandha College of Nursing adjoined with Vivekanandha Dental College for Women conducted a Dental Health Camp on 28.06.2025 & 29.06.2025. The Dental students and B.Sc Nursing final year students participated in the camp. The Dental Health Camp is headed by Dr.S.Gokulanathan, B.Sc, MDS, Director of Dental and Paramedical sciences, Prof.Dr.S.Nagalakshmi, Principal, Vivekanandha Dental College for women, Dr.M.Sumathi, M.Sc(N), Ph.D(N), Principal, Vivekanandha College of Nursing and Mrs.V.Bharathi M.Sc (N)., Nursing Tutor, YRC Coordinator, Ms.B.Abarna B.Sc (N)., Nursing Tutor, Prof.Dr.Senthilkumar, MDS, Public Health Dentistry, Prof.Dr.Lalithambigai, MDS, Public Health Dentistry are conducted the Dental Health Camp.
CRITICAL IN EVERY CRISIS
International Midwives Day 2025 was celebrated by Vivekanandha College of Nursing students on 05.05.2025. The programme was started with Tamilthai Vazhthu by B.Sc.,(N) IVth year students. Welcome address was given by Ms.G.Krishna Rekha, B.Sc.,(N) IVth Year. Felicitation was given by Dr.M.Mohana Banu, MBBS DCH, Chief Medical Officer, Government Hospital, Tiruchengode who emphasized on the importance of sexual and Reproductive health and midwives services in communities and Mrs.G.Leela, Nursing Superintendent Grade II, Government Hospital, Tiruchengode graced the occasion with her valuable presence. The Programme of Poster Presentation, Pyramid Model Presentation, Health Education and Demonstration of Breast Feeding Techniques were performed by, B.Sc.,(N) IVth year students. Vote of thanks was given by Ms.Puviyarasi B.Sc.,(N) IVth year. The programme was ended with National Anthem.
Around 52 Antenatal and Postnatal mothers, IVth Year B.Sc., Nursing Students, and 3 faculty members from Vivekanandha College of Nursing were participated in the Programme and celebrated the International Midwives Day 2025 with enthusiasm. All the mothers were interested in learning about Antenatal care, Post natal care and Breast feeding techniques.
IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Vivekanandha College of Nursing Conducted World Immunization awareness programme in lieu of world immunization week on 28.04.2025 at Government Hospital, Tiruchengode.
The main aim of the programme is to highlight the collective action needed to protect children from Vaccine- Preventable diseases.
The chief guest of the programme was Dr.M.Mohana Banu, MBBS, DCH - Chief Medical Officer, Dr.P.Sakthi Seethalakshmi HOD, Professor- Pediatrician, Dr.Janani Goplan, PG., - Pediatrician, Mrs.G.Leela – Nursing Superintendent Grade I, Mrs. Rani - Nursing Superintendent Grade II- Government Hospital at Tiruchengode. The welcome address and introduction was given by II-DGNM student. After the inaugural session, students updated National immunization schedule through Poster presentation and Importance of Immunization through socio drama. I year P.B.B.Sc (N), II year DGNM, I year ANM and M.Sc.,(N) students have participated in the awareness programme and exhibited various aspects of immunization. The event was guided by Prof.Dr.M.Sumathi., M.Sc.,(N)., Ph.D., Principal, VCN & coordinated by Mrs.Bharathi.V.,M.Sc.,(N)., Nursing Tutor and Ms.Sathya.M., M.Sc.,(N)., Nursing Tutor Child Health Nursing Department, Vivekanandha College Nursing. The programme was ended with Vote of thanks.
Around 70 people were benefited from the programme and got awareness about various aspects of immunization. Our students encouraged people to get vaccines, which helps to prevent the spread of deadly diseases and the patients’ doubts have been clarified by nursing students.
ACTIVITIES 2024
ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS
Vivekanandha College of Nursing NSS Committee adjoined with Namakkal regional transport office, collectrate & District Police circle Conducted Road Safety awareness Rally on 22.01.2024 from Govt. Hr. Sec. School (South) Namakkal to RTO office, Namakkal. The programme headed by the Chief Guest Mr.K.R.N.Rajesh, M.P, (Environment & Forest Department) Dr.Uma, District Collector of Namakkal, Mr.Ramalingam, M.L.A, Namakkal, Mr.Rajeshkumar, DSP, Namakkal Mr.Thiru Guna, Divsional Engineer (Highway), Mr.A.K.Murugan, R.T.O Namakkal (South), Mr.S.Saravanan,R.T.O Tiruchengode & Mrs.Poonkulazhi, R.T.O Komarapalayam. The aim of the Rally is to highlight & reduce accident and follow the driving rules for two wheelers and four wheelers & created Awareness about Road safety. Our Vivekanandha College Of Nursing I year & II Year B.Sc(N) Students (162 No’s) & NSS Staffs Mrs.S.Shanmugapriya,M.Sc(N), Ms.G.Sathya, M.Sc(N), Mrs.M.Renugaeswari, B.Sc(N) & Ms.A.Abisha, B.Sc(N) are actively participated in this rally and created Road safety awareness to the Public.
Public got awareness about Traffic Signal Rules and follow the driving rules for two wheelers and four wheelers, which helps to prevent Road Traffic accident.
OBJECTIVES OF NSS
The overall objective of NSS is Personality Development of students through community service.
- Understand the community in which they work and their problems.
- Finding practical solutions to community problems and developing civil responsibility.
- Develop leadership qualities and capacity to meet disasters and emergencies.
- Gaining skills in mobilizing community participation.
- Practice national integration and social harmony.
MOTTO
"NOT ME BUT YOU"
It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need of selfness service and appreciation of the other man's point of view and also consideration for fellow human beings.
SYMBOL
The symbol for the NSS has been based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world-famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Odisha, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release. It signifies the movement in life across time and space, the symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change. The eight bars in the wheel represent 24 hours of a day. The red color indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The navy blue color indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and uplift.
AIMS AND DUTIES
- To work with/among people.
- To engage in creative and constructive social action.
- To enhance his/her knowledge of himself/herself and the community.
- To put his/her scholarship to practical use in mitigating at least some the problems
- To gain skill in the exercise of democratic leadership.
- To gain skills in programme development to enable him/her for self-employment.
- To bridge the gulf between the educated and the uneducated masses.
- To promote the will to serve the weaker section of the community
OUR DUTIES
- To establish rapport with the people in the project area.
- Identify needs, problems and resources of the community.
- Plan programmes and carry out plans.
- Relate his learning and experience towards finding solutions of the problems identifies.
- Record the activities in his work diary systematically and assess the progress periodically and effect changes as and when needed.
List of Internatioal and National Days/Weeks to be Observed by National Service Scheme
| S.NO | DAYS | DATES |
| 1. | National Youth Day | 12th January |
| 2 | Republic Day | 26th January |
| 3. | International Women Day | 8 th March |
| 4. | World Health Day | 7 th April |
| 5. | World Environment Day | 5 th June |
| 6. | World Population Day | 11th July |
| 7. | Independence Day | 15th August |
| 8. | International Literacy Day | 8 th September |
| 9. | NSS Day | 24th September |
| 10. | National Blood Donation Day | 1 st October |
| 11. | National Integration Day | 19th November |
| 12. | World AIDS Day | 1st December |
| 13. | World Human Rights Day | 10th December |
| S.NO | WEEKS | DATES |
| 1. | National Youth Week | 12-19 January |
NSS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| S.NO | COMMITTEE ROLL | MEMBERS | DESIGNATION |
| 1. | CHAIRPERSON | PROF.DR. M.SUMATHI | PRINCIPAL |
| 2 | SOCIAL WORK BACKGROUND PERSON | MS. SHANMATHI, | TUTOR |
| MRS.S. AJITHA | NURSING TUTOR | ||
| 3. | THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OFFICER | MR. R.KARUNAKARAN | BMO, MANICKAMPALAYAM PHC |
| 4. | REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE ADOPTED VILLAGE/SLUM/ WELFARE AGENCY | B.PREMALATHA | ANGANVADI WORKER |
| 5. | NSS STUDENT LEADERS | MS.N.JEEVITHA, MS.M.POOJA |
IV B.SC(N), III GNM |