The NSS Unit–I of S.Ch.V.P.M.R. Government Degree College, Ganapavaram successfully concluded the 7-Day NSS Special Camp at Kottapalli Village on 29 November 2025 with the participation of 50 NSS Student Volunteers. The camp was conducted under the guidance of NSS Programme Officer Dr. G. Venkata Ramana from 23 to 29 November 2025.
Principal Dr. P. Nirmala Kumari expressed her appreciation for the volunteers who actively participated in all community service activities during the camp. Vice Principal Dr. K. Swarupa Rani encouraged the students to carry forward the values of service, discipline, and social responsibility.
➤ Forenoon Session: Cultural Programmes
The final day of the camp began with Cultural Performances by NSS volunteers.
Students presented:
- Motivational songs
- Skits on social issues
- Folk dances
- Awareness-based cultural items (Helmet Awareness also conducted)
These activities reflected the learning, teamwork, and social awareness gained throughout the seven days of the camp. Villagers of Kottapalli enjoyed and appreciated the performances by the students.
➤ Valedictory Function
The Valedictory Ceremony marked the conclusion of the 7-day NSS Special Camp.
Chief Guests:
- Smt. R. Ratnakumari Madusudana Rao, Sarpanch, Kottapalli Village
- Sri M. Nageswara Rao, MPTC Member
- Smt. R. Baby Srilakshmi, MPDO, Ganapavaram (as per statement in the submitted report)
The chief guests congratulated all the volunteers for their active involvement in the camp and appreciated the services rendered to the village.
They stated that NSS Special Camps bring positive social change, develop service-mindedness among youth, and strengthen village–college relationships.
➤ Camp Summary Presented by the NSS Programme Officer
NSS Programme Officer Dr. G. Venkata Ramana presented a detailed report of all 7 days:
- Day 1: Inauguration, orientation, cleanliness programme
- Day 2: Clean & Green and awareness on seasonal diseases
- Day 3: Digital transactions and cyber security awareness
- Day 4: Awareness on child education, child marriage, child nutrition
- Day 5: Plantation of 100 saplings in the village
- Day 6: Medical Camp, Drug Abuse & Social Media Awareness
- Day 7: Cultural Programmes & Valedictory
He thanked the villagers, panchayat officials, faculty, and student volunteers for their cooperation.
➤ Participation by Local Officials & Staff
The programme was attended by:
- Sri M. Nageswara Rao, MPTC
- Sri M. Sagar, Headmaster, MPUP School
- Vice Principal Dr. K. Swarupa Rani
- IQAC Coordinator Sri K. V. Ganesh Kumar
- Faculty Members, NSS Programme Officer Dr. G. V. Ramana
- All 50 NSS Volunteers
➤ Outcome of Day-7 (Final Day)
- Volunteers showcased their creativity and social awareness through cultural performances.
- Students gained confidence, communication skills, and teamwork experience.
- Villagers appreciated the cultural presentations and involvement of youth.
- The valedictory session reinforced the importance of community service and youth leadership.
- The 7-day camp concluded successfully with enhanced responsibility, discipline, and service orientation among all volunteers.
