NSS
Regular activities 2018-19:
- World Environment Day& World Ocean Day were organized on 5th June, 2018 in collaboration with Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management and Anti Pollution Drive Foundation, Mangaluru. During the occasion, planting of flower yielding saplings was carried out. The guests present were Mr. Maheshkumar U., Deputy Director of Fisheries and Manager of Anti Pollution Drive Foundation, Mangaluru. Dr. M.N. Venugopal, Dean (Fish) presided over the function.
- International Day of Yoga was organized on 21st June, 2018 in collaboration with Sri Sahara Nature Cure Centre, Mangaluru. To commemorate the occasion, a one week Yoga Camp was organized. Dr. Vinutha D’souza was the Yoga teacher. Students and staff of the college were benefitted by the camp. Dr. S.M Shivaprakash (i/c Dean – Fisheries) presided over the function.
- NSS Day, Swachchta HiSeva and Campus cleaning programme were organized in the college on 26th September, 2018. Dr. H.D. Narayanaswamy (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, KVAFSU, Bidar) and Dr. H.R.V. Reddy (Special Officer, KVAFSU, Bidar) were guests. During the occasion, the NSS Volunteers were distributed with NSS badges and NSS Diary.
- Saplings of ornamental plants were carried out in the College on 10th July, 2018. B.F.Sc. students were involved in this activity.
- On 5th March, 2019 campus cleaning programme was organized by the NSS unit and Staff Club of the college involving all teaching and non-teaching staff and students. Dr. H. Shivananda Murthy (Dean – Fisheries) addressed during the occasion.
- A lecture on ‘Environment Conservation’ was organized in the college auditorium by the NSS unit on 21st March, 2019. Mr. Eshwar Prasad (Secretary –Poornachandra Thejaswi Prsthistana and Bengaluru Environment Conservation) wasthe Chief guest. During the occasion, two documentary films were screened suchas ‘Ocean Planet’ and ‘Om’. Staff and students of the college viewed these films. Dr. S.M. Shivaprakash (i/c Dean – Fisheries) presided over the function.
Annual Special Camp:
The village stay & NSS annual special camp was organized from 24 to 30th November, 2018 at Andgudde village near Moodabidire, D.K. dist. The NSS unit ofthe college organized the camp in collaboration with ICAR – Krishi VigyanKendra, D.K., dist., Krishi Vichara Vinimaya Kendra, Moodabidire and Aanegudde aided Higher Primary School, Valpadi graama.
The camp was inaugurated by Father Jerold Fransis Pinto. The chief guest were Sri Sampath Samrajya (Member,Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission), Mrs. Vasanthi (President, Graama Panchayath, Vaalpadi), Mr. Subhashchandra Chauta (President, Krishi Vichara Vinimaya Kendra), Mr. Rajavarma Bylangadi (former President, Krishi Vichara Vinimaya Kendra), Mr. Nobert Perera (Head Master, Aanegudde aided HigherPrimary School, Valpadi grama), Mr. Praveen D’Kunna (Secretary, Church Management).
Duringthe camp period, the NSS volunteers were involved in various programmes suchas:
· Cleaning the premisesof School and Temples
· Repair of play groundand roads
· Demonstration on preparation of Kitchen garden
· Farmers-Scientist-Student interaction meet
· Studies on activities of Self Help Groups (SHGs)
· Various farmers associations and role of farmers in developmental programmes
· Role of fisheries and agricultural education and opportunities for present youths
· Rural fish farming and management measures
· Opportunities in agricultural sciences
· Role of soil and its health in enhancing yield
· Integrated farming systems and its benefits
· Vegetables cultivation and management measures
· Preparation of value added products and employment opportunities
· Scientific animal husbandry for rural farmers
During the camp, a special programme on ‘Life Skill Development’ was organized for the benefit of NSS volunteers, local youths, farmers and farm women. This programme was conducted in collaboration with ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Krishi Vichaara Viniamya Kendra, Yuvaspandana – Dakshina Kannada dist., National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru and Aanegudde aided Higher Primary School, Vaalpadi graama.
Village stay camp 2018-19
A week programme from 24th to 30th November was organized by College of Fisheries (NSS unit) in Valampady Grama, Annegudde. About 33 4th BFSc students has participated under the guidance of Dr. Ramachandra Naik (Co-ordinator), Dr. Chandra (co-ordinator), Dr. Surendranath, Dr. Manjunath Reddy, Dr. Rajesh D. P.
Valampady Grama. Farmers, Progressive farmers field visit - SONAS FARM VISIT, ZARS & KVK BHRAMHAVARA, BANNA TISSUE CULTURE PLANT were the focal points.
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Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations 2018
The NSS unit in collaboration with Dept. of Physical Education celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi on 2nd October 2018 at Boys Hostel premises at 9:30 am.
As a part of Swachch Hi Seva campaign, "SWACHCH BHARATH CUP" Volley ball tournament was also conducted after the inaugural of the programme.
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NSS DAY — 2018 and SWACHCH HI SEVA programme
The Directorate of National Service Scheme (NSS), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Government of India has decided to observe Swachch Hi Seva — 2018 campaign from 15th September to 2nd October, 2018 throughout the country. In this direction, the NSS Unit of College of Fisheries, Mangalulru has organized NSS DAY — 2018 and SWACHCH HI SEVA programmes on 26th September, 2018 at 3.00 PM at Prof. H.P.C. Shetty seminar hall.
Dr. H.D. Narayanaswamy, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, KVAFSU, Bidar was the Chief Guest for the programme. Professor. H. Shivananda Murthy, Dean (Fisheries) presided over the function; NSS co-ordinator Dr. Ramachandra Naik, Registrar inchrage KVAFSU, Bidar Professor. H.R.V. Reddy was also present for the programme.
The inaugural was concluded and then followed by the Campus cleaning programme from 3.30 pm from the Staff and Students.
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Health camp in collaboration with M/s MedEnnove8
The NSS Unit and the Staff Club of the college have organized a one day free health camp in collaboration with M/s MedEnnove8 in the campus to benefit students and staff on09.08.2018 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. In the current scenario, healthcare and diagnostics are need of the hour and is inevitable than ever before. Today, lifestyle and diet habits are played a vital role in the maintenance of the health.
During this camp, some of the important health related tests such as Blood Sugar level, Blood Pressure, Body Fat %, Body Mass Index, Height and Weight were checked free of cost.
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International Day of Yoga & Yoga Camp - 2018
was celebrated in the College on June 21st, 2018 at 4.30 PM. The Yoga Day was inaugurated by Mrs. Poornima Rao (Sri Sahara Nature Cure Center, Car Street, Mangaluru), Dr. Vinutha D'Souza (Yoga Trainer, Sri Sahara Nature Cure Center, Car Street, Mangaluru) was the guest of honour., Dr. A.T. Ramachandra Naik (NSS Programme Officer, CoF, M'luru) briefed about the International Yoga Day, Mr. Manoj Kumar, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, welcomed the gathering followed by the chief guest speech. Dr. S.M. Shivaprakash (Dean i/c -Fisheries) presided over the function.
A 7 day Yoga camp which commensed from 14th June by Dr. Vinutha D'Souza (Yoga Trainer, Sri Sahara Nature Cure Center, Car Street, Mangaluru) was also concluded.