Chandigarh March 14, 2022
PU NSS UNIT & PU Hostels HOLD “CLEANLINESS DRIVE”
A drive for cleanliness was organised by NSS,Panjab University in collaboration with Girls Hostel No. 1 and 2, International Hostel, Boys Hostel-1 & 2 as a part of celebration of the diamond jubilee i.e 75 years of independence. The event was organised by Dr. Simran Preet, PO, NSS, Dr. Vivek Kumar, PO, NSS and Dr. Smita Sharma (Warden, GH-1) and Dr. Harjit Kaur (Warden, GH. -2). Dr. Nidhi from UICET also participated in the event. A large footfall of NSS volunteers and non-teaching staff was observed. The purpose of the drive was to dispose off biodegradable and non-biodegradable objects littering around in the vicinity of the hostels to avoid the siring/generation/foundation of breeding beds for mosquitos. This activity has created awareness among NSS participants about the importance of waste segregation and make students socially responsible and be more proactive in tackling environmental concerns. NSS team and hostel wardens motivated the participants to protect the environment from the plastic waste and to make these kinds of cleanliness activities a routine to keep their surroundings clean and green. The activity also encouraged students to be comfortable in cleaning public places as well. It was an inspiring event for all as everybody from teaching staff to non-teaching staff to students actively and enthusiastically participated in the drive making it a huge success.
