Birla Vishvakrama Mahavidyalaya

(An Autonomous Institute)

Report on One Week Village Camp

From: 2 3-03-2018 to 29-03-2018

A t: MOGRI, ANAND

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2

About the Camp ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Beginning of Program ....................................................................................................................... 2

Major Activities Undertaken

Activity-1: Inaugural function……………………………………………………3

Activity-2: Laying out the plan…………………………………………………...4

Activity-3: Village Survey through Google Form…..............................................4

Activity-4: Analysis of the survey…………………………………….………….5

Activity-5: Prabhat Pheri ............................................................................................................... 6

Activity -6: Yoga and Suryanamaskar ............................................................................... 6

Activity-7: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan……………………………………….……..8

Activity-8: A visit to “Kumar Shala School” ………............................................9

Activity-9: Street Play 1- De-addication and Superstitions………………..…….9

Activity-10: Motivational Speech by Ms. Komal Shukla………………….…….9

Activity-11: Interaction with the students of “Andh Apang school”…..….…….10

Activity-12: Street play 2-Water Conservation…………………………...….….11

Activity-13: Interaction with the farmers of the village…………………...…….12

Activity-14: Exhibition on Antique coins and Government Schemes…..………13

Activity-15: Blood Donation………………………………………………..…..14

Activity-16: Eye Checkup camp………………………………………….…….16

Activity-17: Valedictory Program……………………………………….……..17

Introduction:

Team NSS BVM organized its second 7 day Village camp at a village named Mogri, Anand

from 23rd

March - 29th

march, 2018. Few prospectus places such as Nareshwar near Baroda,

Valaasan in Karamsad, Anand and Mogri, Anand. After visiting the villages and getting the

information about the condition of the village, finally Mogri was picked as a village for the

camp. The preparation of the camp started two weeks ago from the date of the camp. The

student co-ordinators had an intense discussion with both the NSS Program Officers Dr. H. V.

Patel and Assistant professor Mayur M Sevak for picking a place for the camp. Mayur Sevak

sir along with 2-3 student volunteers visited the villages Valaasan and Mogri before setting

up the camp. There were 41 Volunteers in all including 5 girls as well. Students from all

branches and all years participated in the camp with great zeal. Especially the response of

the first year volunteers to the camp was above par. Also, the number of girl volunteers

participating in the camp increased from 3 to 5 this year which is a positive sign.

The objective of this camp was to begin the interface with community, rapport

building with community members and developing understanding of the village

keeping in view the rationale of village adoption i.e. develop long term institutional

relation with the community and contribution to the upliftment of people therein.

About the Special Camp

NSS Program Officer Mayur Sevak sir along with the student volunteers laid out the plan on

paper. We discussed the plan and execution of the first camp at the Jol village-2017. After

understanding each and everything in detail, a plan was laid down and it was decided to take

the last year’s great work this time to Mogri, Anand. The plan and its utility was appreciated

by the villagers and they agreed for the camp to be organized from The NSS Unit from 23rd

March-29th

March, 2018.The director of Andh Apang Vikas Mandal-Mogri “Hemantbhai Patel”

helped us a lot by providing us the accommodation and food throughout the camp.

Beginning of the camp

On the first day of camp i.e. 23rd March 2018, all the 41 NSS volunteers gathered

at BVM front lawn at 8:30 AM. NSS BVM program officer Professor Mayur M

Sevak gave instructions and rules to be followed by during the seven day camp.

Activity – 1: Inaugural function The students reached the village by 9:30 am. Then, an inaugural function was organized

at 10:00 a.m in the foyer of the “ANDH APANG MOGRI SCHOOL” wherein the principal of

BVM Engineering college Dr. Indrajit Patel, NSS program officer of BVM college Dr.H.V

Patel and Professor Mayur Sevak, sarpanch of the village Mr. Milan Patel, Principal of the

ANDH APANG school Mr. J.P. Dabhi sir, General Secretary of BVM college Jatan Patel

and Ladies Representative Megha Patel were present. NSS coordinators gave the

introductory speech and briefed about all the activities to be carried out in the camp. All

the dignitaries were felicitated and then each one of them through their speech

motivated the students, explained the importance of such camps and even shared their

real life experiences. With all this, students got a booster and thus began our camp.

Activity – 2: Laying out the plan After the function, all the volunteers started cleaning the place and putting things at the place. Thereafter, we sketched out a plan for the day and discussed the same with program officer.

After that, a break was provided followed by lunch.

Activity – 3: Village Survey through Google Form After lunch, 13 teams each of a group of 3 were divided and areas to be covered in the

Village Survey were discussed.Various responsiblities of the survey like mapping, asking

questions and observing the miliue were given to the volunteers.A questionnaire was made

and data was collected through Google forms with a total count of 158 responses.

Activity – 4: Analysis of the survey

After having our dinner, we discussed about survey and responses of the

villages on the survey. Sir also guided us in a right way to how to questions

villagers and how to interact them efficiently.

Activity – 5: Prabhat Pheri From day 2 onwards,at 6:00 a.m,a prabhat feri was conducted from ANDH APANG

School across Mogri village.This continued throughout the camp. All the

volunteers marched forward singing bhajans and hymns spreading positive word

throughout the village.Also, prayers were sung before the prabhat pheri.

Activity – 6:Yoga and Suryanamaskar Everyday, after the prabhat pheri, yoga was carried out to keep the volunteers fit.

Also, suryanamaskar was done to show respect to the God. Our program officer

engaged with the students to explain them the importance of Physical exercise

early in the morning in one’s life. Students felt rejuvenated after these activities.

Activity – 7:Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Everyday after having breakfast, the volunteers conducted “Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan” in village from during which 3 groups were made for carrying out different

activities across village. Under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan we cleaned many streets

and roads. And at the same time, we conducted rallies to encourage villagers to

keep their streets and roads clean. This created a buzz and TEAM NSS started

getting more and more attention day by day across the village and now we could

see the success of our camp by conducting these activities.

Activity – 8:A visit to “Kumar Shala School” On day 2, the volunteers took a visit of “Kumar Shala school” wherein the volunteers

interacted with the students. The students were taught on the subjects of Mathematics,

Environment Awareness, Social science and history. Later on the students were taught

origami and creative stuff. Also, an awareness program on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and

Poem singing was done. All the students enjoyed a lot. The volunteers of NSS also learned a

lot how to handle the students under pressure and under various challenging situations.

Activity – 9: Street Play 1- De-addiction and Superstitions On day 2, a street play was performed in the evening at 2 places of the village, one at front

of gram panchayat and other in the slum area called “Nani Bhagod” in the village. The

theme was “de-addiction and superstitions” . Our volunteers went to each and every house

to announce for the event. The response in turn was as expected. People praised our

efforts and requested us to do more street plays on various themes during our stay.

Activity – 10: Motivational Speech by Ms. Komal Shukla It is said that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Keeping this in mind and

seeing the kind of efforts the NSS volunteers were putting in the village, it was important

that they get a change. And this change came in the form of a motivational speech

conducted by Ms. Komal Shukla for the NSS volunteers. She organized few creative

activities and created a positive atmosphere. The students understood the importance of

handling pressure, showing keenness and presence of mind in day to day life.

Activity – 11: Interaction with the students of “Andh Apang school” On 4th day of the camp, an activity was organized in ANDH APANG school. The volunteers

played music and antakshari, girls played with the girl students of the school.

The students also engaged in an interaction with the blind children, taught them

various subjects. All the students enjoyed a lot and NSS volunteers also learnt a

lot interacting with the blind children.

Activity – 12: Street play 2-Water Conservation As the villagers by now appreciated our efforts and requested us to perform more

street play. We started to look for the themes. In our survey analysis, we came to

know that people of the village wasted a lot of water so we picked up “water

conservation” as the theme. In the afternoon, skit practice was carried out. Before the

event, all the volunteers went to each and every house to inform about the event. In

the evening, a nukkad natak was performed at the panchayat by the volunteers.

Activity – 13: Interaction with the farmers of the village

On day 5, in the morning, an interaction session was organized with the farmers of the village.The students understood their problems and noted them on a piece of paper.

Activity – 14: Exhibition on Antique coins and Government Schemes

Based on our interaction with the farmers and discussing about the same, we

found that an awareness on the government schemes was necessary. So, on day

5, an exhibition on antique coins was organized wherein coin collection from 149

countries was presentation and information about the same was given to the

people. At the same, information about the various government schemes was

also given to the people. These were appreciated a lot by the people.

Activity – 15: Blood Donation A Blood Donation Camp was organized on the sixth day of the camp. On the previous night, villagers were made aware on the blood donation and its importance A. D. Gorwala Blood Bank from Krishna Hospital, Karamsad was invited for the noble cause. Pankaj Bhai from the blood bank delivered a blood donation awareness talk before the blood donation programme. On that day, many NSS volunteers also donated their blood. Few of the villagers also turned up on the occasion. In all, 10 bottles were collected from the village which itself is a big achievement in itself looking at the grassroot level.

Activity – 16: Eye Check up camp On the sixth day itself, along with the blood donation camp, an Eye Check-up Camp had been organized for the villagers. People of all ages, religion showed their enthusiasm and turned up in numbers. A team of optician was called for the purpose. They checked the eyes of 100 odd people. Also, lenses were provided to the needy at a minimum charge. Villagers were very pleased by this activity.

Activity – 16: Street Play 3-Women Empowerment A Street play was practiced and performed by the student volunteers of the NSS Team on

the sixth day of the camp. The theme of the play was: “Importance of Education” and

“Women Empowerment”. The volunteers were enthusiastic to perform in the play. Many

first-year volunteers were given the opportunity to perform in front of a huge mass.It was a

life cherishing moment for all of them. Girl volunteers also participated in the street play.

Activity – 17: Valedictory Program At the last day, a valedictory program had been conducted in which the director of Andh

Apang school and its staff members were invited. Program officer Mayur Sevak sir were

present along with all the students. The director on behalf of the entire village

appreciated our efforts we had put in for the seven days. Few volunteers shared their

experiences of the camp. A memento and a certificate was provided by program officer

to the director for their kind help on behalf of BVM college.

Thank You