The Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education (IASE) at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) successfully organised the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) camp from 18th to 24th December 2024.
The chief guest, Prof. Vipin Kumar Tripathi, an ex-faculty of the Department of Physics, IIT Delhi, graced the inaugural ceremony of the camp. Prof. Sara Begum, Dean of Faculty of Education, Prof. Jessy Abraham, Head of the Department, IASE, Dr. Abid Hussain, Prof. Roohi Fatima & Dr. Raisa Khan, NSS Programme Officers, Prof. Tabassum Naqi and Dr. Arif Mohammed CCA coordinators and all house advisors and faculty members of the department, IASE, Faculty of Education also attended the ceremony.
The event commenced with Tilawat-E-Qu’ran, followed by the much-treasured Tarana, which Mr Zeeshan Zameer and his team performed. Subsequently, Lakshya Geet, the NSS Song was performed by the students. The event proceeded with the insightful lecture delivered by Prof. Vipin Kumar Tripathi on “Nonviolence and Current Challenges.” He also focused on the role of the teacher in nurturing a creative mind free from any prejudice and fear prevailing in society.
NSS Programme Officer Dr. Abid Hussain emphasised the importance of NSS and CCA activities that inculcate the value of social service through community work and make socially responsible citizens. The inaugural function was concluded with valuable remarks delivered by Prof. Jessy Abraham, HoD, IASE, followed by the national anthem and a vote of thanks. After assembly, all the students belonging to all eight houses, i.e. Ajmal, Ansari, Azad, Gandhi, Mujeeb, Nehru, Sayyadain, and Zakir, moved towards their respective areas along with their house advisors. The inaugural day of the camp was filled with considerable enthusiasm and energy, commencing with yoga exercises conducted by qualified yoga instructors.
On the second day of the camp, December 19, the activities began with a morning assembly, followed by a yoga session. This was followed by a guest lecture delivered by Dr Renu Sharma on “Mission Life and E-Waste Management.” During her lecture, she highlighted the detrimental effects of E-waste on the environment and elaborated on various methods for managing E-waste. On the fifth day of the camp, the proceedings commenced with a morning assembly, followed by a yoga session and guest lecture delivered by Dr. Azra Zaidi. She focused on the value of skills to become self-reliant. Subsequently, a blood donation camp was also organised. The most awaited event, Inter-house Sufiana-Qawwalli, was organised in the second half of the day. On the sixth day of the camp, an inter-house street play (Nukkad Natak) competition was organised. All eight houses showcased and examined various social issues through street performances.
On December 24, the concluding day of the camp, all house areas underwent assessment by distinguished judges according to specific criteria leading up to the valedictory session. The valedictory function was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif. Chief Proctor Prof. Naved Jamal, OSD to VC, Dr. Satya Prakash Prasad, Dean, Faculty of Education Prof. Sara Begum, Head IASE Prof. Jessy Abraham.
