DNGC, Oct 30: A 15-member National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Dera Natung Govt College (DNGC), led by NSS Programme Officer Botem Moyong (Asstt Professor) returned home this morning after participating in the National Integration Camp (NIC) themed ‘Youth for My Bharat & Youth for Digital Literacy’, which was held at Indira Gandhi University (IGU), Meerpur – Rewari, Haryana from October 21 to 27.
The mega event, which witnessed active participation of 13 states/UTs with more than 200 participants from across the nation, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Delhi, West Bengal and Haryana, aimed to foster the feeling and spirit of unity in diversity among the participants. It also focused on the cultural & heritage exchange, developing a feeling of brotherhood among the students.
In the State-wise cultural competition, the NSS Unit of DNGC emerged as second, showcasing the mesmerizing cultural tapestry in the form of ‘fusion’ folk dance and song of the State.
In the 100 metre race competition, Bamchiri Dabang and Tao Peri, both NSS Volunteers of DNGC, bagged the first and third positions, respectively under girls’ and boys’ categories.
As a part of Heritage Walk, the team visited the 234-year-old Raja Rao Tularam Haveli (built in 1790), which is located at Meerpur village under Rewari district of Haryana, on the fourth day of camping. On the fifth day, the team also visited Rewari Heritage Steam Loco Shed, which is the only surviving steam locomotive shed in India.
Meanwhile, DNGC Principal Dr M Q Khan welcomed the team at his office chamber here today and appreciated their talent, discipline, dedication and hard work. He advised the students to remain proactive and learn English on a daily basis.
State NSS Officer Dr A K Mishra (State Liaison Officer, Directorate of Higher & Technical Education) also expressed his happiness and greetings over the NSS Unit DNGC for being one of the most active NSS Units of the State.