NSS volunteers from Namchi Public School hold camp at Khorlong-Bikmat

NAMCHI, 23 July: Namchi Public School’s NSS [National Service Scheme] Cell held a three-day special camp at Khorlong, Bikmat, Namchi, the adopted village for the camp. During the course of the camp, the NSS volunteers conducted a cleanliness drive and also undertook a plantation drive. The initiative was joined by local residents and also as part of the task, toddlers at the Mother Teresa School were taught some dances and songs by the volunteers.
The local Panchayat, the youth club and the Primary School were gifted dustbins.
The main attraction of the three day event was the musical programme presented for the locals. During the programme, the volunteers also briefed the people about dengue, snake bites and rabies and urged them to adopt green lifestyles and develop stronger social and civic responsibility.
The NPS NSS Cell Programme Co-ordinator, Solomon Rai, along with Anand Sharma played a pivotal role in organising the camp.  [from ASHOK IYER]