Gender Sensitivity- 21.06.2021

NSS Unit conducted the Tautogram Poem and Doodle Art for B.Sc. (N) Students to commemorate World Population Day on the theme “Gender Sensitivity”. Totally 129 students have participated (Tautogram Poem- 39, Doodle Art- 90) the programme.

International Yoga Day- 21.06.2021

International Yoga Day was observed on 21st June, 2021, the theme of this year was ‘Yoga for Well-Being’, NSS Unit volunteers prepared a video of by doing yoga at home.

World Blood Donor Day- 14.06.2021

World Blood Donor Day was observed on 14th June, 2021. The theme for this year was ‘Give blood and Keep the World beating’. NSS Unit conducted e-quiz contest on ‘Heam-O-Pedia’ for Nursing Students. Totally 452 students from 48 colleges were participated.

World Environment Day- 05.06.2021.

NSS Unit and Eco-Club observed World Environment Day on 5th June, 2021 in the Theme of Ecosystem Restoration. They organized the Dry Leaf Art-Ecosystem Restoration, Bird House-Recycle for all it’s worth and Selfie with Gardino- A great hobby to cherish competitions for B.Sc. Nursing students. Totally 416 students participated [Dry leaf art- 90 students, Bird house- 131 students and Selfie with Gardino- 195 students.

International Nurses Day -12.05.2021.

International Nurses Day on 12th May, 2021 was observed by SNA, NSS & YRC. They organized National level online events for Nursing students such as Pencil sketching “Nurses are super heroes”, Poetry writing “Nurses: A voice to lead- A vision for future healthcare”, Caption contest, Tableau “Futuristic Nurse”, Padaipom vaa-New way Aathichudi- A Voice to Lead- A Vision for Future Healthcare. 296 participants pooled in with their ingenious art work and enthusiastically participated.

World Health Day -07.04.2021.

In view of World Health Day 2021, NSS Unit and YRC Association along with Community Health Nursing Department conducted community activity at PSG Health Centre, Vedapatti. B.Sc (N) final year students organized Poster Presentation on COVID Prevention, Nutrition Exhibition on Healthy Diet and Health Assessment. People were benefitted with the activity and gave positive feedback

Indian Constitution Day -26.11.2020.

NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed Indian Constitution Day on 26.11.2020.Students took pledge on Preamble to Constitution and received certificate for the same.

Fit India Plogging -02.10.2020

The NSS and YRC Unit of PSG College of Nursing organized Fit India Plogging run as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 02.10.2020. The Volunteers along with family and neighbours participated in the Plogging run by picking up the wastes. Tree saplings were planted. Mahatma Gandhiji quotes were shared through social media.

Fit India Freedom Activities

The NSS Unit observed Fit India Freedom Activities with the objective to create awareness to the public on importance of physical fitness in the community. The NSS Volunteers involved in fitness at home and fitness activities with family. Activities like yoga, dance, exercise, stair case climbing and cleaning activities were done. Outdoor fitness activities like jogging, walking, cycling, playing traditional games were done. The NSS Volunteers motivated the neighbourhood families also and involved in Fit India activities. The Covid 19 safety norms were followed during the activities.

World Breast Feeding week 2020

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed World Breast Feeding week 2020. Collage on the theme Support Breast Feeding for a Healthier Planet, Poetry and Slogan contest on the theme Human Milk Banking were organized. 46 NSS Volunteers participated from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Top three winners of Collage, Poetry and Slogan were awarded with E Certificates.

Spit Free India Movement

The NSS Volunteers participated in “Spit Free India Movement” organized by Alamelu Charitable Foundation supported by Tata Trusts with the objective to create awareness against spitting in public places thereby to achieve the goal of Tobacco Free youth and to prevent spread of COVID 19.

International Yoga Day was observed (21.06.2020)

International Yoga Day was observed on 21.06.2020, The NSS Volunteers performed yoga asanas at Home with family to strengthen mind and body.

World Environment Day(05.06.2020)

NSS unit observed World Environment Day on 05.06.2020. This year, the theme is Biodiversity. The NSS Volunteers created Awareness Memes to save Biodiversity and shared it in Social Media.

IGOT DIKSHA APP

NSS Volunteers are enrolled in IGOT DIKSHA APP and are trained in Basics of COVID 19. Covid 19 Power Point Presentation of the TOT Training , Facilitator Guide, Pocket Book has been disseminated to all NSS Volunteers to train as COVID-19 Warriors to effectively disseminate the information to contain corona virus spread in our Country.

Covid-19 IEC Materials

Covid-19 IEC Materials has been forwarded through email, whatsapp to all the NSS volunteers and thereby to public to propagate the right messages on Corona virus and clear all myths, misconceptions, stigma & discrimination about Covid-19.

Observance of National Oral Health Day (20.03.2020)

PSG Community Radio FM Talk was given by 5 NSS Volunteers on Oral Cancer.The Volunteers highlighted on causes, symptoms,treatment and prevention of Oral cancer. The NSS Volunteers visited Anganwadi centres in Neelambur village, Nearly 30 children were screened for dental carries.12 children were identified to have dental carries. 18 NSS Volunteers demonstrated brushing technique, hand washing, balanced diet and personal hygiene.

Awareness Program on Corona Virus Outbreak (16.3.2020-19.3.2020)

NSS Volunteers along with Community Health Nursing Department actively participated in creating awareness to the public from 16.3.2020-19.3.2020 on reducing the incidence of Corona virus outbreak.42 NSS Volunteers visited each home in rural(Neelambur,Karadivavi) and urban area(Ramaswamy Layout) and sensitized the public on symptoms of Corona virus, Mode of transmission and precautions to be followed to break the chain of transmission. Hand washing was demonstrated to each house.IEC Material on Corona virus was distributed to the public. The NSS Volunteers visited public gatherings like bus stand ,railway stations on 20.3.2020 and distributed IEC Material on Corona virus .The Volunteers also demonstrated on Hand washing to the public. Effective hand-washing techniques was demonstrated by the NSS Students to the passenger and street vendors near the Gandhipuram Bus Stand and Railway Station. Pamphlets (in English and Tamil) were distributed inside the buses for the travellers to read. Students who knew Hindi led the team inside the different railway platforms and instructed the travellers about social distancing, washing hands with soap and

Observance of Poshan Pakhwada (05.03.2020)

POSHAN PAKHWADA was observed by the NSS Unit in the month of March.41 NSS Volunteers visited homes in rural(Neelambur) and urban area(Ramaswamy Lay out) and educated on Anaemia,Diarrhoea Prevention, Hand washing and Paushtik Aahar.Nearly 95 households, covering population of 550 were benefitted. Mass awareness was organized on Healthy Life Style in Panchayat Union School, Kalingarayanpalayam,Vedapatti on 5.03.2020.NSS Volunteers 29 students created awareness to the School children through role play on Oral hygiene, puppet show on Healthy Life style Myme on child abuse ,Fashion show on illeffects of junk food ,Demonstration on Hand washing, Aerobic exercises and health talk on Corona Virus.Nearly 150 children were benefitted by the programme.

International Women’s Day(08.03.2020)

As part of International Women’s Day 2020, poster competition was organized on the theme “I am Generation Equality Realizing Women’s Right. Nearly 30 NSS Volunteers participated in Poster competition and best three posters were awarded. The posters were exhibited in PSG Hospital for public awareness.

Mass Awareness Programme (13.02.2020)

Along with OBG Department Mass Awareness was organized in Kanniyagurukulam School on 13.02.2020 for School children from VI standard to IX standard through villupattu and Mimeshow highlighting on Menstrual Hygiene, Effects of Teenage Pregnancy and video on Good and Bad Touch.

World Leprosy Day (30.01.2020)

NSS Unit, PSG College of Nursing observed World Leprosy Day on 30.01.2020. As part of creating awareness students participated in Rally. Thiru. K.Rajamani I.A.S. District Collector flagged off the Rally from Collectorate office to DDHS Office, Race Course. Followed by students took oath in DDHS Campus to reduce the incidence the Leprosy and also assured that they will take steps to achieve Leprosy free India. As part of pulse polio immunization programme on 19.01.2020, 45 B.Sc Nursing IV Year students actively participated in giving polio vaccine for children less than 5 years in and around Coimbatore regions. They also participated in mopping up activities on 20.01.2020 and 21.01.2020. More than 550 children were vaccinated.

Polio Immunization Programme (19.01.2020)

As part of pulse Polio Immunization Programme on 19.01.2020, 45 B.Sc Nursing IV Year students actively participated in giving polio vaccine for children less than 5 years in and around Coimbatore regions. They also participated in mopping up activities on 20.01.2020 and 21.01.2020. More than 550 children were vaccinated.

NSS SPECIAL CAMP (18.11.19 to 23.11.19)

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing organized NSS Special Camp from 18.11.19 to 23.11.19 at Kondanur,Anaikatty Tribal area.Fifty NSS volunteers actively participated in the camp. The theme of the camp was based on “CLEAN INDIA-YOUTH FOR CLEANLINESS”. NSS volunteers reached the camp area on 17.11.19 and the activities performed are as follows. Day-1 (17.11.19): Orientation to the NSS Volunteers : Orientation was given to the volunteers regarding the camp activities and handouts were distributed to the villagers about the programme schedule and medical camp. Team Building session Team building session was organized for the NSS Volunteers. The session was handled by Mr.Rafiq, Soft skill trainer, Coimbatore. He explained about importance of team building through different team building games. The volunteers actively participated in the session and gave a positive feedback. Day-2 (18.11.19) Inauguration (Morning) The inauguration function of the NSS Special Camp was commenced on 18.11.19 at 11 am in the Panchayat Union School,Kondanur. The chief guest of the programme was Mr.Murugan, Leader of the Panchayat, Kondanur..The chief guest gave an encouraging speech for the NSS Volunteers and motivated the volunteers to actively involve in activities to reach a disease free village. The Programme was facilitated by Mrs.Shyamala,Principal,Panchayat Union School, Kondanur, and Mr.Palani,Ward Member,Kondanur. Free Health Booth (Afternoon) Free Health Booth was organized on 18.11.19. Doctors from Ophthalmology, Respiratory and Dental Department of PSG Hospitals were involved in conducting the camp. Around 93 children were benefited. Most of the children had complaints of fever, common cold, dental carries and anemia.After the check up, medicines were provided at free of cost and few of them were referred to the hospital for further treatment. The information was sent to the parents through the class teacher. Different sports events like running race, musical chair and ball passing were conducted for the Middle School Children. The students have participated enthusiastically,stationary item was distributed to all school children and the winners were awarded with prizes . Day-3 (19.11.19): Street Food Carnival for Antenatal Mothers: Nutrition Exhibition on Iron rich and Calcium rich diet were exhibited in Primary Health Centre.Nearly 25 Antenatal Mothers were benefitted. Yoga was demonstrated for mothers and the mothers gave an assurance they will practice throughout the AN period. Day 4 (20.11.19): Door to Door Awareness on Dengue Fever: NSS Volunteers actively involved in screening mosquito larvae in each houses and they also created door to door awareness on Dengue Fever. Nearly 30 houses were screened, among them 14 houses had presence of mosquito larvae. Awareness on Non Communicable diseases and Personal Hygiene: Door to Door screening of people with Non Communicable diseases were done, Nearly 70 people were screened, 37 were identified as risk for Non Communicable diseases. Health Education was given on prevention of Non Communicable diseases and Illeffects of Tobacco. School Building White washing: Kodanur Panchayat Union Middle School Building was white washed by NSS Unit ,PSG College of Nursing,Coimbatore. Day 5(21.11.19): Yoga Session: Around 7:00 am Mr.Senthil, Yoga teacher demonstrated yoga techniques for the NSS Volunteers.The techniques were demonstrated mainly to improve mental health,appetite and to achieve balanced body and mind. The NSS Volunteers performed yoga every morning in the camp site. Nukkad Nattak: Mass Awareness on Anemia was conducted on 21.11.19 at Kondanur Panchayat Union School by the NSS Volunteers. Around 93 School Children were benefitted by the programme. Day 6(22.11.19): Public Places Cleaning: NSS Volunteers actively involved in Cleaning Bus stop and Kondanur village. Tree Plantation(22.11.19) Ten saplings were planted in the Panchayat Middle School campus. The school children assured that they will pour water every day and will consider as their friend and take care. Day 7 Self Employment Training programme : Dr.RajaSekar,Scientist,Agricultural Univerity educated on Bee hiving and Production of Biopesticides and Biofertilizers. Valediction (Evening) The valediction function of the NSS Special Camp was conducted on 23.11.19 at 3.30 p.m.

05.09.19- National Tuberculosis Control Programme

NSS Students attended awareness session on Tuberculosis and Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme on 05.09.19 by District Tuberculosis Unit Team, Coimbatore.

13.08.19- World Organ Donation Day

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed World Organ Donation Day on 13th August 2019. NSS Volunteers participated in the Awareness Rally organized by Coimbatore Medical College. State Health Minister Dr.Vijay flagged off the Rally from Coimbatore Medical College Hospital to Collectorate Office. Around 120 NSS students (B.Sc Nursing I & II Year) of PSG College of Nursing participated in the programme. PSG College of Nursing, NSS Unit along with Marketing Department PSG Hospitals observed Organ Donation awareness programme in Prozone Mall on 17.08.19, 30 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc (N) I Year) participated in the session. Nearly 500 public were benefitted.

11.07.19- World Population Day

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed World Population Day on 11th July 2019. NSS Volunteers participated in the Awareness Rally organized by the Department of Family Welfare, Coimbatore. District Collector Thiru. K.Rajamani.,I.A.S flagged off the Rally from Collectorate campus to DDHS Office, Coimbatore. Around 75 NSS students of PSG College of Nursing participated in the programme followed by which they took Population Day oath and also attended seminar in Government Arts College,Coimbatore. The speakers in the seminar stressed on maternity schemes, family planning methods, role of youth in control of population.15 B.Sc Nursing II Year students performed mime show stressing on ill effects of population explosion .The students role play was highly appreciated.

05.06.19- People’s Day

World Environment Day is the “People’s Day” being observed every year on June 5th for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. There is a paramount need to protect the environment at the moment. World Environment Day is organized around a theme “Air pollution” that draws attention to environmental concern. PSG College of Nursing organized World Environment Day awareness programme on 05.06.19 in Fun Republic Mall between 4:00pm -5:00 pm. The programme highlighted on importance of the environmental challenges it faces, ill-effects and measures to protect our environment.25 B.Sc Nursing IV Year students actively participated in creating awareness through flash mob and mime show. At the end of the programme, plant saplings were given to the public to create an Eco Friendly environment. Nearly 500 public were benefitted and they gave a positive feedback.

16.05.19- National Dengue Day

National Dengue Day is observed in India on May 16 with the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to create awareness about dengue and to intensify preventive measures and preparedness for the control of disease in the country before transmission season starts. In regard to this B.Sc Nursing II Year students underwent training on identification of mosquito larvae from Mrs.Esther, Chief Entomologist, DDHS Office, Race Course on 03.05.19.Following which the students did larval survey in Gandhinagar under the guidance of Chief Entomologist. Nearly 70 houses were surveyed for mosquito larva among which 19 houses were identified positive with presence of mosquito larva .Health education was given to each house on sources of mosquito breeding, signs and symptoms of malaria and dengue fever. Mass awareness programme was organized on 09.05.2019 in 24-Veerapandi on vector borne diseases by 20 B.Sc Nursing II Year students through villupattu and role play. Nearly 50 public were benefitted by this programme and the people expressed a positive feedback.

25.04.19- Health camp

Health camp was organized by the Department of Community Health Nursing at Karadivavi Health Centre on 25.04.19.Nearly 26 people were screened for obesity, DM, HT and Anemia. Among them 10 members were obese, 13 were identified as hypertension, 15 were hyperglycemic and 20 were anemic. Health education and diet councelling were given. The identified members were referred to medical officer for further treatment and education was given on follow up care.

15.02.2019 – Mass awareness programme

A Mass awareness programme was organized by the Community Health Nursing Department at No.4 Veerapandi Government High School on 15.02.2019. B.Sc Nursing IV Year 24 students and B.Sc Nursing II Year 20 students created awareness through villupattu, puppet show, yoga and role play. The programme mainly covered importance of healthy diet, exercises, healthy habits, mental health and hand washing .Nearly 60 school children were benefitted by this programme and the school children expressed a positive feedback. Our student’s performance was greatly appreciated by the head mistress and teachers of the school.

07.01.19 to 10.01.19 – Road Safety Awareness Week

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing is observing Road Safety Awareness Week 2019 from 07.01.19 to 10.01.19. Mr.Kodi Selvam, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) flagged off the event on 07.01.19.Followed by, the PSG College of Nursing students imparted awareness on safety among road users, covering accident-prone zones in 5 traffic junctions (ESSO Bunk, PSG Tech, Fun mall, Hope College, CMC) at Avinashi road in Coimbatore till 10.01.19, between the peak hours of 9 am to 12 Noon. As part of awareness programme,the students held placards asking drivers to restrain from over speeding ,jumping traffic lines or rash driving at signals. Sweets were distributed to the bikers who wore helmets and car drivers who had fastened seat belts.

30.11.2018- AIDS Day

PSG College of Nursing observed AIDS Day on 30.11.18 along with Shanthi Ashram, Coimbatore and Assissi Snehalaya (Home for people with HIV AIDS), Ettimadai. The 2018 theme is “Know your status” In view of this the NSS Volunteers attended a seminar on HIV/AIDS Awareness and the importance of World AIDS Day theme 2018. They mainly stressed that it’s an opportunity for the NSS Volunteers to reach people worldwide living with HIV who do not know their status and motivating them to get tested and ensuring that they are linked to quality care and prevention services. NSS Volunteers of PSG College of Nursing presented a mime show related to the theme 2018. 21 NSS Volunteers of PSG College of Nursing participated in the programme. Their mime was greatly appreciated and was awarded with certificates.

12.11.2018-17.11.2018- NSS Special camp

PSG College of Nursing NSS Unit organized NSS Special camp on the theme “YOUTH FOR CLEANLINESS” from 12.11.18-17.11.18 in Kondanur, Anaikatty tribal area.50 NSS Volunteers from B.Sc Nursing II Year & III Year participated in NSS Special camp. The NSS Special camp started with inauguration on 12.11.18. Various activities were scheduled as follows. Medical camp and Anemia screening was done for tribal people on 12.11.18. Doctors from Medical, Ortho, Ophthal and OBG Specialities were arranged. Drugs were distributed free of cost.On anemia screening majority of the people were found to be anemic. Self defense training and yoga was taught to NSS Volunteers by Mr.Jeladharan, Councilor and Yoga Teacher on 13.11.18. Based on the theme,the NSS Volunteers involved in cleanliness rally which was inaugurated by Mr.Arukutti,MLA,Koundampalayam on 13.11.18.Children’s Day was observed on 14.11.18 in Panchayat Union Middle School. Dental camp for school children was done and games was conducted and prizes were given. First aid training for school teachers were given on 14.11.18.Since, most of the people were found to be alchoholic. Mass awareness was organized by the NSS Volunteers on illeffects of alchoholism on 14.11.18. As part of training programme for rural women artificial jewellery making training was given to women on 15.11.18.As per the request of the school principal the NSS Volunteers demonstrated yoga techniques to school students personality development session was organized for the NSS Volunteers on 16.11.18.Tree saplings were planted surrounding the school campus on 17.11.18.The Camp ended with valediction on 17.11.18. As per the request of the School Principal, Kondanur Panchayat Union School, First aid box and Jamukalam was donated from PSG College of Nursing.

10.10.2018- Disaster Drill

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed World Mental Health Day along with Mental Health Nursing Department of PSG College of Nursing on 10.10.18. The NSS Volunteers prepared posters on the theme “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World”. Posters were displayed in PSG Hospitals to create awareness to the public .Information booklet on early identification of mental health problems were released and were distributed to the public.

21.09.2018- Disaster Drill

Disaster Drill was organized on 21st September, 2018 along with safety committee of PSG College of Nursing. Nearly 169 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc. Nursing II & IV Year) participated in the Drill. Fire and safety class was taken by the Safety Officer. Video was shown on fire and safety measures. Demonstration of different fire extinguisher was shown to NSS volunteers.

01.08.2018- WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK

The NSS Unit, PSG College of Nursing observed World Breast Feeding Week along with OBG Nursing Department on 1st August 2018.10 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc Nursing III Year students) organized a screening camp at Balwadi, Gandhimanagar, Peelamedu. 50 women above the age of 40 years were screened for breast cancer and the Volunteers emphasized on early detection by Breast self examination. Health education on manifold aspects of Breastfeeding was imparted door to door and also to those visited the screening camp.

11.07.2018- World Population Day

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing along with YRC Unit observed World Population Day on 11th July 2018. NSS Volunteers participated in the Awareness Rally organized by the Department of Family Welfare, Coimbatore. District Collector Thiru.T.N.Hariharan I.A.S flagged off the Rally from Collectorate campus to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. Around 89 NSS students of PSG College of Nursing participated in the programme followed by which they attended seminar in Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College. The seminar was based on World Population Day theme “Family Planning is a Human Right”. The speakers in the seminar stressed on maternity schemes, family planning methods, role of youth in control of population.17 B.Sc Nursing II Year students participated in the role play stressing on ill effects of population explosion .The students role play was highly appreciated.

10.05.2018- NURSES A VOICE TO LEAD- HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT

The NSS, SNA & YRC Units organized Essay Competition, Elocution and Poster Competition for all the B.Sc Nursing students of PSG College of Nursing based on the theme “- NURSES A VOICE TO LEAD- HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT” as part of International Nurses Day 2018 on 7th & 10th May 2018. Nearly 20 students actively participated in essay competition (Tamil and English) and 10 students participated in poster competition. The posters and essay papers were evaluated by Faculty of Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy Colleges and prizes were awarded for the winners. Students were also performed various cultural activity, mime show and skit.

06.04.18- Mass awareness programme

The NSS & YRC Unit of College of Nursing observed World Health Day 2018 on 06.04.18. Mass awareness programme was conducted in Arasur on the topic Healthy Life Style. Thirty seven (B.Sc N II Year and B.Sc Nursing IV Year) students actively participated in giving awareness to the public. Awareness was given on Personal hygiene, Exercises for daily life, Nutrition exhibition on balanced diet and good habits. Awareness was given through Role play and dance. Nearly 50 public people were benefitted out of this programme. In collaboration with field outreach bureau, Film show was projected to people on importance of health, different health issues and its treatment. Eighteen II year B.Sc Nursing students (2016 batch), conducted Mass awareness programme on 30.4.2018 at Primary Health Centre, Dhaliyur. They have organized Role Play programme on “Diabetes Mellitus”. Around 70 people were benefitted out of this programme.

11.03.18- Pulse Polio Immunization Programme

On 11.03.18, NSS Volunteers (82 students) actively participated in Pulse Polio Programme for children less than 5 years in and around Coimbatore regions. They also participated in mopping up activities on 12.03.18 and 13.03.18. More than 500 children were vaccinated.

09.02.18- World Leprosy Day

As part of World Leprosy Day mass awareness program was conducted in Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Asokapuram, Coimbatore on 09.02.18. Nearly 30 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc N II & IV year students) participated actively in creating awareness program on Leprosy. The programmes included are villu pattu, role play and puppet show. At the end of programme Pledge was taken by the students. The pledge mainly stressed on to motivate the leprosy clients, adhere to treatment regimen, avoidance of social stigma and to achieve leprosy free India. Nearly 60-70 students were benefitted from the programme. On 13.02.2018, The NSS Volunteers (B.Sc N II & IV year students) met Leprosy patients and gave them awareness on Importance of adherence to treatment regimen and rehabilitation measures in collaboration with DD (Leprosy wing) and RBSK Team, Thudiyalur PHC, Coimbatore.

28.02.2018- National Science Day

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed National Science Day on 28.02.2018. The guest Lecture was organized and Mr.Kalidhasan, OSAI Voluntary Organization addressed on Environment-Sustainable Development and Best Practices. Nearly 182 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc Nursing II year & III year) participated in the programme and were benefitted.

19.01.2018- Road Safety Awareness Week

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing observed Road Safety Awareness Week on 18.01.2018 and 19.01.2018. They organized Road Safety Awareness Rally on 18.01.2018. Mr.Sujit Kumar IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Coimbatore City flagged off the rally. The rally covered whole of Sowripalayam regions in Coimbatore. Nearly 283 NSS Volunteers (B.Sc Nursing I, II & III year students )of PSG College of Nursing participated in the rally. The NSS Volunteers were holding placards stressing the importance of road safety and prevention of road traffic accidents. On 19.01.18 at PSG IMSR Auditorium the session was conducted by Mr.Vinayagamoorthy, Safety Training Officer. He emphasized about traffic rules by conducting games and interacting with the students. He also displayed video clippings on causes of road accidents and violation of traffic rules that lead to accidents which was thought provoking and inspired students to realize the importance of road safety. Mr.Sujit Kumar IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Coimbatore city highlighted on current statistics of road traffic accidents in CoimbatoreCity. He also advised the students to follow traffic rules and motivated the students to achieve accident free zone in Coimbatore. The safety Training Officer also led the students and faculty to take oath on safety. Nearly 194 NSS Volunteers and 50 faculty were benefited from theprogramme. 280 Students from Pharmacy and Physiotherapy College also attended the session. The session was greatly appreciated by all and the students assured that they will abide to traffic rules and achieve the goal ROAD SAFETY, LIFE SAFETY.

01.12.15- World AIDS Day

The NSS & SNA Unit of PSG College of Nursing jointly observed World AIDS Day on 01.12.15. Red ribbon was distributed to all the students and faculty of College of Nursing. Slogan writing competition was conducted based on the theme “GETTING TO ZERO” (“Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths”) in Tamil and English. The winners were awarded with prizes. In view of World AIDS Day, AIDS Awareness programme was organized by Shanthi Ashram, Kovaipudur on 02.212.2015. Dr. Kezevino Aram, Director, Shanti Ashram, Kovaipudur, gave motivating speech for the students about HIV/AIDS. Mime show was presented by the volunteers of PSG College of Nursing. Students from various Colleges in Coimbatore like VLB Janaki Ammal arts & Science College, Krishna arts & Science College, Bharathiyar University College and CBM arts & Science College also participated in the programme.

15.11.2015 to 21.11.2015- NSS Special Camp

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing organized NSS Special Camp from 15.11.2015 to 21.11.2015 at Vadugapalayam, Vadhampachery Panchayat. Sixty NSS volunteers were deputed for the camp. The theme of the camp was based on ‘Healthy Youth for Healthy Nation’. NSS volunteers reached the camp area on 15.11.15. Various programmes were conducted like Mass Awareness Programme on “Breast cancer”, Free Medical Camp, Rally on “Alcoholism, Drug addiction and Tobacco usage, Self Defense Training Programme, Awareness Programme on “Small Saving Schemes”, dental camp for the Elementary School children in Sowdeshwari Nagar, elocution competition, artificial jwellery making for Self Help Group Women, tree plantation, personality development programme, yoga classes and cooking completion. As a token of appreciation of NSS special camp activities, shield was presented by Mrs.Rajamani Kandasamy, President, Vadhampachery Panchayat to PSG College of Nursing.

15.10.15- Youth Awakening day

Youth Awakening Day was observed on 15.10.15. Essay writing competition was conducted on “Youth for better India” both in Tamil and English. Around 17 NSS Volunteers participated in the competition. The winners were awarded with prizes.

24.09.2015- National Voluntary Blood donation day

National Voluntary Blood donation day was observed on 01.10.15. Blood donation camp was organized in PSG Hospital. Around 28 NSS Volunteers came forward for blood donation.Amongst 8 eligible volunteers ware donated blood.

24.09.2015- Tree Plantation

Tree plantation was done in view of NSS Day on 24.09.2015. Ten saplings were planted in PSG IMS&R campus near public parking area.

11.09.2015- Seminar on Role of Youth in Eradicating Terrorism:

The NSS volunteers of PSG College of Nursing have attended seminar on “Role of Youth in Eradicating Terrorism” on 11.09.15. This was organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Peelamedu.

05.08.2015- World Breast Feeding Week

The YRC and NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing jointly with Field Publicity Office, Singanallur observed World Breast Feeding Week on 5th August at Rural Health Centre, Karadivavi.

11.07.2015- World Population Day

World Population Day was observed on 11.07.2015. The YRC and NSS volunteers have participated in the Rally, which was organized by Deputy Director, District Family Welfare Bureau, Coimbatore District and flagged off by Mr.Velumani, Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural development, Law, Court and Prison Minister and headed by Tmt.Archana Patnaick IAS, District Collector, Coimbatore District and felicitated by Thiru.P.Rajkumar, Mayor of Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation and Thiru.Jayaraman, Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The Rally started from Collectorate office to Bishop Appasamy college of Arts and Science in Race Course Road. A skit about small family norms was shown by the volunteers in Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science.

14.06.15- World Blood Donor Day

In view of World Blood Donors day, NSS and Red Ribbon Club of PSG College of Nursing organized a blood donation camp on June 12, 2015. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Thank you for saving my life”. Ten NSS volunteers donated blood in PSG Hospital. The students participated in the Rally on 25.06.15, which was organized by Deputy Director of Health Services, Coimbatore District. Rally was flagged off by Mrs.Archana Patnaik, District Collector, Coimbatore. Rally covered areas from Collectorate office to Racecourse road.

05.06.2015- World Environment Day

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing had tree plantation in view of World Environment Day on 05.06.2015 at IMS&R campus. NSS volunteers participated in tree plantation; around 50 saplings were planted in the Institution premises. The NSS volunteers of PSG College of Nursing took oath on saving the environment & measures to prevent the global warming and had discussion based on the theme for the year 2015 “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.”

12.05.15- INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY

International Nurses Day was observed on 12.05.15 by conducting Essay writing competition (Tamil & English) for the B.Sc(N) students based on the theme “Nurses Force for Change: Care Effective, Cost Effective”. The winners were awarded with prizes.

09.05.15- ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAMME

The NSS Unit and YRC jointly organized road safety awareness training programme on 09.05.15 in PSG IMS&R Auditorium for around 400 nursing students. The session was handled by Mr.Vinayagamoorthy, Road Safety Awareness Training Officer, Commissioner Office, Coimbatore.The session was more interactive and videos were shown to the students related to accidents and space between life and death to create more awareness about road safety. The students have taken took oath to follow the traffic rules.

07.04.15- WORLD HEALTH DAY

World Health Day was jointly organized by the PSG College of Nursing- NSS Unit, PSG Karadivavi Rural Health Centre and Directorate of Field Publicity Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Coimbatore in V.Vadugapalayam,Vadhampachchery on 07.04.15. Nearly 80 village people attended the programme. The programme was based on the theme of the year “Food Safety”. The awareness about the importance of safe food from farm to plate, preventive measures of food poisoning, and the ill effects of fast food was disseminated to the people through skit and Film show. The programme was headed by Mrs.Rajamanai, President, and Mr.Krishnasamy, Ward Member, and felicitated by Mr.Chandrasekar, Field Publicity Officer, Mrs.Maheswari, NSS Programme Officer, Mr.Udhayakumar, Health Educator, PSG Karadivavi Health Centre, and Mr.Shanmuga Sundaram, Rotary club member. The news was published in Dhinamani and Malai malar.

24.03.15- WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY

The NSS Unit and the Community Health Nursing Department observed World Tuberculosis day on the theme of the year “Find, Treat and Cure 3 Million”. The awareness was created to the public through skit, puppet show, villupattu and Video Show in Pattalaththamman Kovil street, Peelamedu. The programme was felicitated by Mr.Ganesan, Field Publicity of India, Mrs.Maheswari.T, NSS Programme Officer and Mrs.Virutha Sarani, Asst.Professor, PSG College of Nursing.

02.03.2015- MASS AWARENESS PROGRAMME

NSS unit and Community Health Nursing Department of PSG College of Nursing conducted Mass awareness programme on Vector Borne Diseases like Dengue fever, Malaria and Chikungunya through role play, puppet show and villupattu. The programme was conducted on 2.3.15 in Government Higher Secondary School, Peelamedu. Around 170 students participated and benefited out of this programme. The programme was falicitated by Mrs.Maheswari.T NSS Programme Officer, Mrs.Gandhimathi, Mrs.Poornima, Mrs.Subathra, Asst.Professor and Ms.Merline, Asst.Lecturer, PSG college of Nursing.

28.02.2015- NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

National Science Day was observed by conducting Poster competition for the students based on the theme “Science for Nation Building” on 27.02.15. Students from II, III & IV year participated in the completion. Prize winners were awarded for I, II, & III place.

5.12. 2014- WORLD AIDS DAY

NSS and SNA have jointly observed the world AIDS Day (1st December) on 5th December, 2014 at PSG College of Nursing with an Elocution Competition on the theme of the 2014, “Getting to Zero” for the nursing students. 27 students had participated. Prize winners were awarded for I, II, & III place. All the participants were certified.

17.11.2014 to 22.11.2014- NSS SPECIAL CAMP

NSS unit of PSG College of Nursing organized NSS Special camp from 17.11.2014 to 22.11.2014 at Lakshminaickenpalayam, Selakkarichal panchayat. 60 NSS volunteers were debuted for the camp. The theme of the camp was based on ‘Healthy Youth for Healthy Nation’. NSS volunteers reached the camp area on 16.11.14

16.11.2014 – Orientation to the NSS Volunteers

The inauguration function of the NSS special camp was commenced on 17.11.2014 by 11 a.m. in the Devi Mangammal Kalyana mandapam at Lakshminaickenpalayam. Mr.Ranganathan ward counselor was the chief guest. Mr.Karthikeyan and Mrs.Indhrani ward counselor facilitated the function. Mrs.Maheswari.T NSS Programme Officer enlightened the volunteers about “NSS camp guidelines”. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Elizabeth Jean Abraham, Principal, and Dr. Malarvizhi, Vice-Principal, PSG College of Nursing, who gave encouraging speech for the NSS volunteers.

Rally on “Alcoholism, Drug addiction and Tobacco usage” (Afternoon)

Rally on “Alcoholism, Drug addiction and Tobacco usage” was flagged off by Mrs Sofiya Princes Hema and Mrs.Jyothi S Sunandha, Assistant professors. NSS volunteers were holding placards with slogans regarding Alcoholism, Drug addiction and Tobacco usage. Rally covered most of the regions of the panchayat. The volunteers participated in the rally with great enthusiasm. The rally ended at 5 p.m.

18.11.2014 – Free Medical Camp (Forenoon)

Free medical camp was organised. Doctors from Medicine, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology department of PSG Hospital were involved in conducting the camp. Around camp, 120 villagers attended the camp and benefited. After the checks up people were provided medicines at free of cost and few of them referred to the hospital for further treatment. Followed by NSS volunteers organized mass awareness programme on Cervical Cancer. Around 50-60 people attended the programme. NSS volunteers explained about cervical cancer causes, signs and symptoms and the management through puppet show, skit and villupattu.

Personality Development Programme (Afternoon)

Personality development programme was organized for the NSS volunteers of PSG College of Nursing was arranged. The session was handled by Mr. Naachmuthu ,Asst. Professor, Department of Psychology, PSG College of Arts and Science Coimbatore. The programme lasted for 2 hours. The programme was very useful and motivative. He shared many points to enhance self confidence. He made the session interactive.

Film show on Consumer Awareness (Evening)

The film show on consumer awareness regarding junk foods was done by Mr.Chandrasekaran, Field Publicity Officer. Several short films were also filmed regarding mosquito borne diseases and prevention of road traffic accidents. Around 80 village people attended and benefited out of this programme.

19.11.2014 – Self Defence Training Programme (Forenoon)

Self defence training programme was organized for the NSS volunteers of PSG College of Nursing by Mr.Jeladharan, Yoga lecturer, Krishnammal College Coimbatore. He taught to the NSS Volunteers regarding basic silambam and karathe. The volunteers were enthusiastically participated and practiced the self defence training programmes.

Art and Craft class (Afternoon)

Art and craft programme was organized for the village women to enhance their economic status. This was dealt by Mrs.Sangeetha Subash. Women’s were taught to make flower baskets, wealth from waste and so on. They expressed that the programme was very useful. Nearly 40 and 60 students and womens were benefited out of this programme.

20.11.2014 – Tree plantation (Forenoon)

Tree plantation programme was organised in Devi Mangammal Kalyana Mandapam Temple premises. Firstly the reserved area for plantation had been cleared and dug well by the volunteers. 25 Saplings were planted.

Guest lecture on “Rights of Women: Both Constitutional and Legal” (Afternoon)

Guest lecture on “Rights of Women: Both Constitutional and Legal” was organized for the village women and NSS volunteers. The session was handled by Mrs.Lavanya Bharathi.M.L.Visisting Professor in Government Law College, Coimbatore. She discussed about how the laws protect women from conception to death, how they can utilize the laws, and how to empower women legally.

21.11.2014 – Dental camp (Forenoon)

Free dental camp was organized for the SRNV Elemantary School children in Lakshminaickenpalayam, Selakkarichal. Dental doctors from PSG Hospital participated in this camp. Around 42 children benefited out of this camp. After the checkup students were provided medicines at free of cost and few of them were referred to hospital for further treatments.

Elocution Competition (Afternoon)

NSS unit conducted different competitions for the SRNV Elementary School children, Lakshminaickenpalayam. Various competitions like elocution, running, bottle filling, biscuit biting, musical chair and balloon bursting etc., were conducted and prizes were distributed to the school students. All the students participated enthusiastically and won the prizes. The Prizes were given at the end of the programme.

Street play on Environmental Sanitation (Evening)

Street play on Environmental sanitation was conducted in Lakshiminaickenpalayam Bustand. Around 40-50 people attended the street play. NSS volunteers explained the importance of environmental sanitation by singing song and role play.

22.11.2014 – Cooking Competition (Forenoon)

Cooking competition with millet preparations was conducted for the village women in Lakshminaicken palayam. Around 15 women were participated. The products were judged based on taste, ingredients, health benefits, cost, and time of preparations. Prizes were distributed to the winners during the valediction programme.

Valediction Function (Evening)

Valediction programme was felicitated by Mr.Kalyana Sundaram, and Mr.Ranganathan Trust Board members, Sri Devi Mangammal Kalyanamandapam, Mr.Karthikeyan ward counselor,and Prof.Esther Daisy Joel , HOD Mental Health Nursing Department PSG College of Nursing. Prizes were distributed to all the participants and winners of the competitions. Helping hands were honored during valediction.

Report on Yoga Practice – All days

As a part of NSS special camp yoga classes was conducted at Lakshminaickenpalayam from 17.11.2014 to 22.11.2014, daily at 7 am – 8.30 am by Mr.Jaladharan, Yoga lecturer, Krishnammal College. The classes were held on meditation, alternate nostril breathing, suryanamaskaram, warmup exercise, relaxation technique, weight balancing exercise and different asanas.

10.10.2014. – WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION

World Mental Health Day was observed on 10.10.14 in PSG Hospital Psychiatric ward and OPD. Role play was performed by the NSS Volunteers regarding drug regiment, ill effects of not adhering to the drug regimen and the role of the care givers in the drug compliance. Around 100 pamphlets regarding drug compliance were distributed to the patients and relatives in the ward and OPD. Poster competition was held for the NSS Volunteers based on the theme for the year 2014 “Living with Schizophrenia”. Around 15 inpatients and 100 out patients benefited out of this programme. The programme was felicitated by Prof. Esther Daisy Joel, HOD mental health nursing department and Mr. Karuppasamy Psychiatric Social Worker PSG Hospital, Faculty of Mental Health Nursing Department and Staff Nurses in Psychiatric Ward.

04.08.2014. – World breast feeding week celebration

World breast feeding week was observed on 4.8.2014 at Selakarichal panchayat. Mr. Swaminathan Ex president of Selakarichal panjayat presided the programme. Well Baby Contest was conducted where the fifty tiny tots were dressed up in vibrant colors took an active participation and the best baby and the proud mother was awarded. Faculty from PSG College of Nursing and Supervisors from PSG Hospital gave talk on importance of breast feeding for the mother and baby, highlighted the breast feeding week theme, and explained the techniques of breast feeding. A short film on breast feeding was filmed for the mother. The programme felicitated by Mr.Chandrasekaran Field publicity of India, Mrs.Maheswari.T NSS Programme Officer, Mrs. Vidhya.K, Mrs. Virutha Sarani, Ms. Ajitha, Mrs. Subahdhra, Mrs. Rajeshwari, Ms.Merline, Ms. Abitha, Mrs.Irin Dorathy and Mrs.Bobby. The news was published in Dhinamalar and Afternoon paper.

11.07.14. – World population day

World population day was observed on 11.7.14 at A.V.A.T Hr.Sec School along with field publicity and GEM trust, sulur. Elocution and slogan writing competition were conducted for the school children and prizes were awarded.NSS volunteer enacted a skit on Small Family Norm and a speech was given based on the World population day theme “Investing in the youth” and the programme was felicitated by Mr.Sivaprakasam, NSS programme officer, A.V.A.T Hr.Sec School, Mr.Umapathy, Head Master, A.V.A.T Hr.Sec School and Mr.A.Ramesh Arumugam, Secretary, GEM Trust.

05.06.14. – World Environmental Day

The NSS volunteers of PSG CON along with Medical & Paramedical students took oath on saving the environment & measures to prevent of global warming. Had discussion based on the theme for the year 2014 “Raise your voice not the sea level”. NSS volunteers participated in tree plantation; around 110 saplings were planted in the Institution premises. The news was published in Thinathanthi.

13.05.14. – Fire and Safety drill

IV year students participated on a Fire and Safety classes and drill conducted by Mr. Rajagopal, Fire and Safety Officer, PSG Institutions. They were taken classes by Fire and Safety Officer on various aspects of fire safety, alerting on code red, management in fire accidents and demonstration was done on use of fire extinguishers and use of water to extinguish fire. All students rehearsed and demonstrated the use of extinguishers and water hose to extinguish fire.

12.05.14. – Mass awareness programme on Breast and Cervical Cancer

Thirty students from PSG College of Nursing staged a short skit and enacted a mime on the effects and prevention of breast cancer and cervical cancer. The programme aimed at creating the awareness among the female prisoners about the causes, symptoms and prevention of breast and cervical cancer and students demonstration on self examination of the breast. A film show on prevention of breast and cervical cancer was screened by Field Publicity of India. Mr.Govindarajan, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Mr. K. Anandan, Superintendent of Prisons, Coimbatore presided over the function. Prof.Esther Daisy Joel, HOD, Psychiatric Department and Mr.Chandrasekar, Field Publicity Assistant, Field Publicity of India felicitated the programme and it was organized by Mrs.Vidhya K. NSS Coordinator. Ms.Ajitha. A, Asst. Professor, PSG College of Nursing.

04.04.14. – Mass awareness programme on Breast and Cervical Cancer

Thirty students from PSG College of Nursing staged a short skit and enacted a mime on the effects and prevention of breast cancer and cervical cancer. The programme aimed at creating the awareness among the female prisoners about the causes, symptoms and prevention of breast and cervical cancer and students demonstration on self examination of the breast. A film show on prevention of breast and cervical cancer was screened by Field Publicity of India. Mr.Govindarajan, Deputy Inspector General of Police and Mr. K. Anandan, Superintendent of Prisons, Coimbatore presided over the function. Prof.Esther Daisy Joel, HOD, Psychiatric Department and Mr.Chandrasekar, Field Publicity Assistant, Field Publicity of India felicitated the programme and it was organized by Mrs.Vidhya K. NSS Coordinator. Ms.Ajitha. A, Asst. Professor, PSG College of Nursing.

06.3.14. – Mass awareness programme

The NSS volunteers played a skit on substance abuse, ill effects of alcohol and tobacco at Rayappa street, Peelamedu. Skit, puppet show and villupattu were organized.

28.2.14. – National Science day

Article submission competition was conducted for students on the theme of “Science and technology interaction” and best articles were awarded.

5.1.14. – Perur temple

25 NSS volunteers went to Perur temple on 05.01.2014. Students actively involved in cleaning the temple premises and educated the devotees on importance of cleanliness to preserve historical monument and to maintain sanctity of the temple.

11.11.2013 to 16.11.2013. – NSS Special Camp

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing conducted a special camp at Lakshminayakanpalayam Panchayat from 11.11.2013 to 16.11.2013.Mr.Kankaraj District Councellor inaguarated the camp. A variety of programme were such as free medical camp, tree plantation, children’s day programme & career development programme for the school students, Art & craft class & Rangoli competition for the village women and sports for village Boys club with first aid education were conducted . A rally on Diabetes & Hypertension , Street play on vector borne diseases were also conducted. Yoga classes and personality development programme were conducted for the NSS volunteers. Prizes were distributed for the villagers who participated in various competitions. NSS volunteers participated in the camp with great enthusiasm and co-operation.The camp ended on 16.11.2013.

10.10.13 – Mock Drill On Emergency Preparedness

NSS Unit jointly with PSG Hospitals safety wing organized Evacuation Mock drill at paramedical block. In the drill code red was activated in the third floor of Nursing college. Nearly 836 Faculty and students participated in the scenario.

07.09.13 – Perur Temple

25 NSS volunteers went to Perur temple on 7.9.13. Students actively involved in cleaning the temple premises and educated the devotees on importance of cleanliness to preserve historical monument and to maintain sanctity of the temple.

05.09.13 – National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week observed on 5th of September at Arasur along with Field Publicity of India .Nearly 50 mothers and self help group women participated in the programme. A skit was enacted by nursing students on the importance of nutrition and doubts were clarified.

05.08.13 – World Breast feeding Week Celebration

World Breast Feeding Week was observed by focusing the rural population of karukampalayam on August 5th 2013 along with Child Health Nursing, Maternity Health Nursing Department, PSG Hospital, Karadivavi & Field Publicity of India . A role play to highlight the Importance of Exclusive breast feeding was performed by 3 year nursing students of PSG College of Nursing and Well Baby Contest was conducted the best baby and the proud mother was awarded. Field Publicity of India was organized a film show for mothers on Importance of breast feeding and all mothers viewed.

11.07.13 – World Population Day

Based on the theme “Prevention of Adolescence pregnancy”. The students were asked to collect the information related to Vital Statistics and its problems Ways to control the Population. Problems of over population The same was displayed and evaluated the prizes were awarded to the best papers.

05.06.13 – World Environment Day

The NSS volunteers of PSG CON along with Medical & Paramedical students took oath on saving the environment & Anti-food waste. Had discussion based on the theme for the year 2013 “Think, eat, save” & enormous devasting effects on the environment.NSS volunteers participated in tree plantation, around 100 saplings were planted. 12.05.13 – Nurses Day: The NSS volunteers played a short skit on Importance of Nursing & Nurses to the society. In the skit, they highlighted the values of Nurses & their dedication to the society.The play was broadcasted in PSG Community FM.

07.04.13 – World Health Day

Skit on Awareness about “Prevention of Hypertension” was organized at Lakshminayakan Palayam,Karadivavi.

08.03.13 – International Women’s Day

To commemorate the International Women’s Day, the NSS & Youth Red Cross of PSG College of Nursing in partnership with Indian Red Cross Society, Coimbatore District Branch organised a one day “Women Welfare and Awareness Programme” at Indian Red Cross Building, Coimbatore. Prof. Elizabeth Jean Abraham, Principal, PSG College of Nursing inaugurated the sessions. She spoke about empowering women to protect their rights and women to remain as a unified force to achieve this. In the first session, Mr. A. K. Rajendran, Advocate& author of Kovai Satta Vizhipunarvu Monthly Magazine, insisted on the importance of knowing women legal issues. The second session was headed by Mrs. Christy Christopher, Board Member, YWCA, Coimbatore. She gave ideas to manage the problems in domestic and professional life. In the third session, Mrs. Latha Sundaram, Managing Trustee, Aram Foundation Charitable Trust, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the necessity of self- defence and there was a practical session on self- defence. The news was published in Dina Malar.

28.02.13 – National Science Day

Poster competition was conducted for students on the theme “Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security”. Posters were evaluated and best posters were awarded . Ms.Steffy Jose P and Amarnath K of 3rd year B.Sc Nursing bagged the first prize in National Science Day Quiz held at PSG College of Pharmacy on 15.03.2013.

12.01.13 – National Youth Day

As a part of this, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women organized Inter Collegiate Seminar on “Wake Up Bharath – Enlighten the World”. 10 students of II and III B.Sc(N) have attended and received certificates for participation.

01.12.2012 – World AIDS Day

As part of the World AIDS Day, NSS Unit and Community Health Nursing Department along with Shanthi Ashram NGO’s conducted a sensitization programme among nursing students on 30.11.2012. Nearly 200 II & III year B.Sc Nursing students participated and gained knowledge on HIV and AIDS. 3 PLHA’s came from Shanthi Ashram – Sudar programme showed their views and challenges faced by them in the society during the initial period and their diagnosis. NSS Unit honoured them by giving nutrition supplements and vitamin tablets to improve their immunity. Prof.Elizabeth Jean Abraham, principal and Dr.Vinu Aram, President, Shanthi Ashram presided over the function. Principal gave speech and explained to the students that a generation is lost and the grand parents are taking care of the grand children. Students saluted the PLHA’s by standing and clapping for their confidence and positive attitude towards life.

18.11.2012 to 24.11.2012- NSS SPECIAL CAMP

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing conducted a special camp at Lakshminayakanpalayam Panchayat from 18.11.2012 to 24.11.2012. A variety of programme were conducted for the villagers. A mass awareness programme on Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension was inaugurated by Mr.K.Thirumalai Rajkumar, Youth Officer, NSS Regional Centre, Chennai. Various other programme such as free medical camp, veterinary camp, banking and health insurance, tree plantation, children’s day programme for the school students and imitation jewellery making were conducted for the village women. A rally on dengue awareness was inaugurated by Honourable Minister Shri.S.Dhamodharan, Minister of Agriculture, Tamilnadu. Yoga classes and personality development programme were conducted for the NSS volunteers. Prizes were distributed for the villagers who participated in various competitions. NSS volunteers participated in the camp with great enthusiasm and co-operation. the camp ended on 24.11.2012.

30.6.12 – Tribal Visit to Palamalai

IV year B.Sc(N) students had a Tribal Visit to Palamalai on 30.6.12. They donated cloths, stationery and house hold items to the residents of the area. They also conducted a medical camp. Residents of the area were benefited by the camp.

12.5.12 – Nurses Day

International nurses day was observed on 12.5.12. Prof.Esther Daist Joel and Prof. Baby gave a speech on Closing the Gap :Evidence to Action in PSG Community FM which was broad casted.

8.3.12 – International Women’s Day

International women’s day was observed on 8th March 2012.Elocution competition was organized in 3 languages in which 20 students participated enthusiastically in the competition and won prizes.

2.3.12 – Tree Plantation

On 2.3.12 Tree plantation was organized in PSG campus in remembrance of Chief Minister’ Dr.J.Jayalalitha’s birthday. Totally 64 sapling were planted around college premises. NSS volunteers were participated actively in tree plantation.

6.3.12 – Mass Awareness Programme

On 6.3.12, Mass awareness programme was conducted on substance abuse, ill effects of alcohol and tobacco at Rayappa street, Peelamedu. Skit, puppet show and villupattu were organized based on the theme. Around 70-100 people participated and were benefited.

28.02.12 – Science Day

The NSS unit of PSG College of Nursing observed the National Science day on 28.02.11 article submission competition was conducted for students on the theme of “The Cleaner Energy Options and Nuclear Safety”. The submitted articles were evaluated and best articles were awarded.

12.12.11 – Inauguration of Red Ribbon Club

The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing co-jointly with PSG IMS&R inaugurated Red Ribbon Club on 12.12.2011. Dr. Mohammed Ali, District Programme Manager, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit, Coimbatore inaugurated the programme and unwheel the Red Ribbon Club Board and gave a lecture on Prevention of AIDS. During the session Mrs. M.D.Anuratha, Associate Professor discussed on stigma and discrimination of AIDS and Mrs. Rama, Lecturer.

14.11.11 – Mass Awareness Programme

PSG College of Nursing-Community health Nursing Department, NSS Unit and PSG Rural Health Centre conducted amass awareness programme in two places. The Bsc Nursing students of PSG College of Nursing conducted many programs to create awareness on cervix cancer, breast self examination urinary incontinence at tailoring centre and hypertension and diabetes at Jeeva nagar. The life style changes advanced to these disease which leads to chronic care. The Neelambur people attended and benefited.

13.11.2011 – Inauguration

The inaugural function of NSS Special Camp was commenced on 13.11.2011 by 10 a.m. in Panchayat Middle School of Kollupalayam. The programme started with a prayer song by Ms. Yugasubitha of 2010 Batch. Chief guest Mr. Dhandapani, Mr. Govindharaj, Panchayat President, Mr. Karuppusamy, Assistant Panchayat President and ward members Mr. Palaniswamy, Mr. Arjunan, Mr. Balu attended the function. Mrs.K.Vidhya NSS Coordinator welcomed the gathering. Assistant Professor Ms. Lavanya Mary.F spoke about the views and objectives of NSS Special Camp. Chief guest Mr. Dhandapani inaugurated the function and Panchayat President Mr. Govindaraj gave an encouraging speech for NSS volunteers. Mr. Karuppusamy contributed his efforts in arranging the stay of NSS volunteers. Ms. Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor, PSG College of Nursing gave vote of thanks.

14.11.11 – Special Police Programme – “Police is your Friend”

NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing conducted a special police programme “Police is your friend on 14.11.11 at 10 a.m. in Oothupalayam Middle School. Welcome speech was given by Mrs. Vidhya.K, Assistant professor, NSS Coordinator & Presidential Address was given by Mrs. Anuradha.M.D, Associate Professor, PSG College of Nursing. Mr. Ramachandran, Sub Inspector of Traffic Control, Sulur Police Station was the Chief Guest. He explained about road traffic rules & regulations, prevention of accidents, emergency calls, importance of helmet wearing and speed limit. He also explained about good samaritan law and he clarified the doubts of public. There was an interactive session with students at the end of the programme & vote of thanks was given by Ms. Santhoshpriya of 2009 batch.

14.11.11 – Children’s Day Programme

The NSS Unit conducted children’s day programme on 14.11.11 in Kollupalayam Middle School. The welcome speech was given by Mrs. Vidhya.K, Assistant Professor& the chief guest of the day was Mrs. Sreerenjini.B, Associate Professor. Volunteers motivated the students to participate in the competitions. Competitions like running race, biscuit bite, musical chair, saving balloons, lemon & spoon, sac race and filling the bottle was conducted. Prizes were given at the end of competition. At last, vote of thanks was given by Ms. Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor, PSG College of Nursing.

Yoga Practice

As a part of NSS Special Camp, Yoga classes was conducted in Government Middle School, Kollupalayam from 15.11.11 to 17.11.11 at 7 a.m. – 8.30 a.m. by Mr. Jaladhavan. Yoga Lecturer, Krishnammal College. The classes were held on meditation, alternate nostril breathing. Suryanamaskar, warm up exercise and relaxation technique. On 16.11.11 there were yogic games and basic kazhari.

15.11.11 – Report On Free Medical Camp

PSG NSS Unit has conducted free medical camp which was held on 15.11.11 Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Oothupalayam Middle School. In this, dental and opthal were included and the doctors involved in diagnosis and treatment. In this camp 150 students of Oothupalayam Middle School and 17 members of different areas came for dental and opthal check up. After the check up 5 members registered for cataract surgery and 3 school students found to have defractive errors & advised for spectacles. The camp was inaugurated by Prof. Malarvizhi.G, HOD, Child Health Nursing Department and the camp was organized by Mrs. Vidhya.K, NSS Coordinator. The camp ended at 12.30 p.m.

15.11.11 – Computer Education

NSS unit of PSG College of Nursing conducted computer education in association with Apollo Computer Education, Hope College for school students in Government Middle School at Kollupalayam on 15.11.11 at 11 a.m. The programme was started with the welcome speech by Ms.Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor and introduced the Educator Mr.Sathish Kumar to the school students. Basic computer operations were taught to the students and the doubts were clarified. The session was about one and half hours. Finally, Mr.Baskaran.M, Assistant Professor, PSG College of Nursing spoke about the uses of computers in education system and vote of thanks was given by Mrs.Vidhya.K, Assistant Professor cum NSS Coordinator.

15.11.11 – Street Play

On15.11.11 a street play was conducted near library ground, Kollupalayam at 5 p.m. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Esther Daisy Joel & Mrs. Bindu. C. Vasanthi, Assistant Professor, PSG College of Nursing. A small play was presented by NSS volunteers on the importance of caring mentally challenged people. Ms. Santhosh Priya taught abut the care of mentally ill and clarified the doubts of the public who were present to watch the play. At last Mrs. Vidhya.K, NSS Coordinator gave the vote of thanks. 16.11.11 – Road Safety Awareness For School Children – An awareness programme for school children on “Road safety” was conducted on 16.11.11 from 10 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. The programme was thought up with the help of Mr. Murugesan, Chief, Head Guard who gave a detailed talk about road safety & its importance. Programme was organized by Mrs.Vidhya.K, NSS Coordinator and Dr.Subhadra Iyengar, PSG College of Nursing as chief guest. About 150 children attended the programme. At the end of the programme, vote of thanks was given by Ms.Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor.

16.11.11 – Report On Personality Development

On 16th November 2011 a class on “Personality Development” for NSS students was conducted by Dr.Gayathri Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University at 2 p.m. The welcome speech was given by Mrs. Vidhya.K, Assistant Professor cum NSS Coordinator. The class was effective & encouraging. She had taught many tips to improve the concentration. She had also taught about the importance of developing good personality. Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor & the student field work was given by Ms. Santhosh Priya of 2009 batch.

17.11.11 – Report On Mushroom Cultivation

On 17.11.11, a class on mushroom cultivation was conducted in Arasur Panchayat office for self help group women as a income generating activities. Ms. Santhosh Priya welcomed the gathering Dr. V. Prakasam, Department of Plant Patholoy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University was invited as resource person for the class. We taught about different method of cultivation twenty five women were participated and learnt the making with interest. The Chief Guest of the day Prof. T. Nirmala, Vice Principal, PSG College of Nursing motivated the group regarding the cultivation and clarified the doubts. The demonstration was done by the group. At last, the vote of thanks was given by Ms. Ajitha.A, Assistant Professor, PSG College of Nursing.

18.11.11 – Rangoli Competition

On the 5th day of NSS programme, rangoli competition for women was conducted in Murugan temple. It was started at 2 p.m. 9 members were participated with real interest. The evaluation was done by Prof. Christy Mekala.V, Professor & Mrs.Anju.V, Assistant Professor based on time, design attractiveness and neatness. Participants used the materials like chalk piece, flowers, coloured salts and colour powder. Judges selected the best 3 rangoli and prizes were distributed during valediction. 17.11.2011 – Puppet Show On Breast Self Examination : As a part of NSS special camp puppet show on breast self examination was conducted on 17.11.2011. Volunteers taught the public regarding the breast self examination and the importance of screening. Prof. Christy Mekala V and Mrs. Anju V, Assistant Professor presided over the progrmame and ended with vote of thanks by Ms. Keerthana B, Assistant Lecturer, PSG College of Nursing.

18.11.2011 – Report on film show on ‘Safe Drinking Water’

NSS Unit along with Field Publicity Office, Ministry of Press Information Beauro organized a film show on safe drinking water on 18.11.2011 between 7 – 8 p.m. at Kollupalayam. Nearly 80 members were participated including young children, youngsters and elderly ones. The programme was addressed by Ms.Ajitha A, Asst. Professor. After that as it was a slum area several short films were also shown on prevention of mosquito born diseases, family planning, iron and iodine deficiency, ill effects of smoking and female foeticide. The programme was concluded by Ms.Keerthana B, Asst. Lecturer and expressed her gratitude to Mr.Chandra Sekaran, Field Publicity Officer and to the public.

18.11.2011 – Report on Women Empowerment Debate

On 18.11.2011 debate was conducted on women empowerment at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. The welcome speech was given by Ms.Ajitha A, Asst. Professor PSG College of Nursing .The topic was on women empowerment in that the positive and negative views were brought out for discussion and it was concluded by Prof.Tamilselvi. PSG College of Nursing around 25 students gathered and a skit was conducted on women empowerment by NSS volunteers and Ms.B.Keerthana, Asst. Lecturer gave the vote of thanks.

17.11.2011 – Volley Ball Competition

On 17.11.2011, the volley ball competition was conducted in Government Middle School, Kollupalayam. NSS volunteers Ms.Bhuvaneswari and Ms.Jincy organized and welcomed the gathering. Ms.Ajitha, Asst. Professor and Ms.Keerthana B, Asst. Lecturer inaugurated the competition. Mr.Sivagurunathan, Karate Master accepted to be the judge for competition. Competition was conducted between 4 teams two junior and two senior the junior match won by team named hones and senior match won by team named friends.Vote of thanks was give by Ms.Bhuvaneswari of 2009 batch.

10.11.2011 – Valediction

The valediction programme of NSS special camp was commenced on 19.11.2011 at 10.30 a.m. in Panchayat Middle School of Kollupalayam. The programme started with a prayer song and welcome speech was given by Mrs.Vidhya K, Asst. Professor cum NSS Coordinator. Mrs.Gandhimathi R, Associate Professor, Ms.Sudhapriya S, Asst. Professor and Ms.Sofiya Princess Hema, Asst. Professor attended the valedictory programme and appreciated the NSS volunteers. After the speech cultural programme was performed by NSS volunteers. In between the culturals, prizes were distributed to the school children and village people who won in the competition. Finally the valediction was ended by the vote of thanks by Ms.Ajitha A, Asst. Professor. She gave thanks to the President, Vice President, village people, School Head Mistress, teachers, school students and NSS volunteers who gathered in the valediction programme. gave a lecture on ART and Dr.Mohammed gave a lecture on Milestones of HIV. At the end of the session, doubts were clarified by and various issues on HIV was discussed by the chief guest.

10.10.11 – World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day was observed on 10.10.11 in Psychiatric ward and OPD. Bsc and Msc nursing Students played a skit on schizophrenia. Displayed posters and a short film on mental awareness were played. Pamphlets were issued.

24.9.11 – NSS Day

As part of the NSS day celebration the PSG College of Nursing visited Snehalaya Home for HIV infected persons. The NSS volunteers administered typhoid vaccine. They also played a skit on personal hygiene and nutrition. There was also a puppet show on dental hygiene.35 HIV infected persons ranging from 2 ½ to 45 years benefited from the programme.NSS volunteers donated the sun amount of Rs.3500/- for buying the grocery to the Snehalaya Home.

6.9.11 – National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week was organized on 6th of September at Ellaithottam, Coimbatore. Co-jointly by NSS wing and Community nursing department the students prepared food rich in nutrition like groundnut balls and carrot kheer and administered the same to the ballwadi children. The diabetic hypertensive patients and elderly people were provided with greens and salads and they were advised to take balanced the dietary pattern. Around 40 members including children were benefited from the program.

18.8.11 – Observation Of Sadhbavana Diwas

Sadhbavana Day was observed on 18th August by the NSS volunteers. All the students were participated and a speech was given by the Nss Programme Officer. Students took Sadhbavana Day Pledge on that day.

15.8.11 – Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day was celebrated at Othupalayam Middle School. We conducted various competitions like drawing, singing, writing and elocution competitions to the school students and prizes were given. Students gave cultural at the end of the program. School Leaders from Arasur Panchayat felicitated the program

6.8.11 – World Breast Feeding Week

World Breast Feeding Week was observed by focusing the rural population of Vedapatti on 6th August 2011 along with Rural Health Centre Vedapatti and Innerwheel Club, Coimbatore. A role play to highlight the importance of successful breast feeding was performed by PG Students of PSG C college of Nursing and Well Baby Contest was conducted where the tiny tots were dressed up in vibrant colors took an active participation and the best baby and the proud mother was awarded.

11.07.2011 – World Population Day

World Population Day was observed by NSS unit based on the theme “Urgency for global issues”. The students were asked to collect the information related to Vital Statistics and its problems, Ways to control the Population and Problems of over population. The same was displayed and evaluated. The prizes were awarded to the best papers.

02.07.2011 – Tribal Visit

The NSS unit had visited Perumalkovilpathi tribal area. The 40 student volunteers, HOD’s, Faculty of College of Nursing also accompanied the team. The population of this village is around 250. A free medical camp was organized and 80 people of the village were screened, among them 20 URI, 33 undernourished children, 7reproductive tract infection and 11 Osteoporosis cases were detected. Medications was provided at free of cost. The people in the village were educated on personal hygiene, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, Nutrition and oral health. The cloths, toys, stationeries and utensils were distributed to the needy people.

25.06.11 – NSS Activity

The YRC and NSS unit had organized a rescue operation and fire extinguishing programme at PSG Paramedical block. Mr. A Murugesan, Superintendent of prison presided over the function. There were 450 students & faculty from Paramedical department and 30 home guards & fire service personnel participated. The home guards exhibited on rescue of person caught under vehicle and buildings. They also demonstrated the skill in bring the victims from most elevated buildings. They demonstrated on various techniques in safe transport of victims to the ground level and also to the ambulance. The programme was telecasted through UTV and also published in Daily Newspapers like The Hindu, Dinakaran and Malaimalar

5.06.11 – World Environment Day

The world environment day was celebrated by NSS unit and organized by a film on forest, generation and degeneration of the earth in the past and now, truth about tiger was telecasted. The students staged a skit on “preservation and conservation of forest”.

31.05.11 – World No Tobacco Day Observed

NSS unit conducted World No Tobacco Day at Central Prison, Coimbatore. Mr. Murugesan, Superintendent of Prison inaugurated the function and welcomed the gathering. PSG College of Nursing students participated in street play, mime show on harmful effects of tobacco usage and Documentary Film and a speech on ‘Tobacco awareness’ was delivered for prisoners took oath against tobacco usage. During the programme, the knowledge and attitude of prisoners regarding smoking and its ill effects was assessed. The volunteers participated in short skit, mime show on harmful effects of Tobacco usage, enacted a short film on the ill effects of tobacco and a speech on tobacco awareness was delivered for prisoners. At the end of the session prisoners took a pledge assuring to give up tobacco. On the same day the faculty Ms. A Kondal devi, Mr. Baskaran, Mrs. K.Vidhya conducted a programme on WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY was broadcasted in PSG FM on 31.5.11. They had a discussion on the WHO framework convention on tobacco control.

18.04.11 – NSS Activity

ECO Club, NSS & SNA organized a film show on Truth about tiger at 5 pm on 18.4.11. All the students and faculty viewed the film.

7.04.11 – World Health Day

The faculty Ms. Kondal Devi, Asst Professor, along with the NSS volunteers conducted a programme on World Health Day which was broadcasted in PSG FM. They had a discussion based on the theme ‘NO ACTION TODAY, NO CURE TOMORROW’ in a form of skit.

31.03.11 – World Water Day

The UG and PG Nursing students participated and won prizes for drawing, painting and power point presentation during the Inter Collegiate Competition organized by PSG College of Pharmacy in commemoration of World Water Day and World Forest Day

24.03.2011 – World TB Day

NSS Unit conducted a film show on Prevention of Tuberculosis in an urban area. The film show was arranged by the Filed Publicity Office, Singanallur.

19.03.2011 – Observation of International Science Day

NSS Unit conducted a competition among volunteers on exhibition of working model. Totally 9 teams participated in the competition with different topics, such as : All the volunteers interestingly participated and prepared the working model. The best three teams were selected and the prizes were given during Intra Cultural Meet on 19.03.2011.

07.03.2011 to 10.03.2011 – International Women’s Day

As part of observing International Women’s Day, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth & Development University conducted various competitions in Chennai. Among those, our volunteers participated in street play, poster and mime show competitions. On 7.3.2011 they participated in street play and poster competitions. In street play they won second prize and in poster Ms. Devipriya won the third prize. On 10.03.2011, they participated (2 teams) in mime show competition. One team won the first prize. Nearly 33 volunteers participated in the above programme. All of them had a chance to interact with other college volunteers. Each batch was accompanied by Mrs. Gandhimathi & Mrs. K. Vidya, the NSS programme Officers. On 08.03.201, as part of International Women’s Day, NSS Unit, PSG College of Nursing kept the sign board in three places on stressing the 2011 theme. Three best comments were given prizes. The theme was equal rights for women.

12.01.11 to 19.01.11 – National Youth Week

NSS Unit observed National Youth Week by conducting elocution competition on ‘Youth involvement towards National Development and a debate on ‘Effect of technology among youth’. 03.1.11 – Mass awareness on Ill Effects of Smoking and Alcoholism: NSS volunteers conducted the program at S.S Kulum PHC. They performed a skit on alcoholism and smoking, Natiyamum Nadagamum on effects of alcoholism.

08.12.10 – Mass Awareness Program On Dengue Fever: NSS volunteers performed mass awareness program on Dengue fever at S.S Kulum PHC. Volunteers performed a skit on prevention of dengue fever, Mime show on clinical manifestations, then tableau on the complications of dengue fever. Volunteers conducted a small quiz to the public and distributed prizes to them. 13.11.2010 to 19.11.2010 – NSS Special Camp: NSS Special camp was organized on 13.11.2010 to 19.11.2010 at Kollupalayam. 50 NSS volunteers participated in the camp and we stayed at Government Middle School, Oothupalayam. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. C.N.Rajan, Kazhaga Seyalalar, Chinniampalayam and Mr. A.V.Anbarasu, President, Arasur Panchayat. Various programmes were organized on each day and volunteers interestingly participated in all the programmes. The theme of the camp was based on ‘Healthy Youth for Healthy Nation’. On 14.11.2010 conducted Medical Camp from PSG Hospitals. Various department doctors came and gave treatment to nearly 7 -10 village people. On 15.11.2010, Fancy Dress Competition at Balwadi & Puppet Show on Dental Hygiene for primary school children was organized. On 16.11.2010, Education given on Menstrual Hygiene to middle school girls. At 11 a.m. gave Awareness Programme on Plastic Waste Disposal. Volunteers performed street play at various places and we gave a bag from RAAC office to collect the dry plastic waste to shops and school children. The programme is called as WOW – Wealth out of Waste. On 17.11.2010 arranged a Session on ‘Stress Management and Improving Memory Power’ to NSS volunteers. On the same day, evening organized a Rally on H1N1 influenza which was felicitated by Mr. Ganesan, District Health Education Officer, DDHS, and Coimbatore. On 18.11.2010, 50 saplings were planted at Kollupalayam area. Dr.Subhadra Iyengar, Eco Club point person planted the saplings. Regarding time management, a practical session was organized to NSS volunteers. Prof.Christy Mekala gave a inspirational Speech on Time Management. On 19.11.2010, Preparation of Soap Powder And Soap Oil and Candle Making was taught to SHG women by Dr.Johnsy Rani from Avinashilingam University life long learning department. Nearly 30 women participated and benefited through this programme. To stress the National Integration various competitions was conducted and prizes were given to school children. On 18.11.2010 a Film Show was organized by Field Publicity Office, Singanallur on Health And Hygiene and Road Safety at SC Colony, Coimbatore. At last, 19.11.2010 3 p.m. Valediction programme was felicitated by Mr. Karupusamy, Counselor, Kollupalayam Mrs. Rukmini, Headmistress, Othupalayam Middle School and Prof. Esther Daisy Joel, Prof Beena Chacko, Prizes were distributed to all the participants and winners of the competitions. Those who helped in the programme were honored during valediction.NSS volunteers and school children gave cultural programme to the audience.

1.11.10 – Mass Awareness Program

NSS unit conducted the mass awareness program on swineflu awareness at S.S kulum PHC. Volunteers performed a skit on the prevention aspect & Villupattu on the causes of swine flu.

19.10.10 – Emergency Evacuation & Disaster Drill at Arasur High School

NSS unit along with Community Health Nursing Dept organized the disaster drill at Higher Sec School. After the Evacuation, Demo on Fire Extinguisher operation was taught to students.

24.09.10 – NSS Day Observation

NSS day was observed by conducting the personality Development Program for the Volunteers. Dr Rohini, Lecturer (Selection Grade), Dept of Psychology, Avinashilingam University for Women, came and gave the Lecture on Stress & Time Management.

20.8.10 – Observance of Sadhbavana Diwas Day

Sadbhawanadi was observed by the NSS volunteers. All the students were participated and one NSS volunteer spoke on National Harmony. Students took Sadbhavana day pledge on that day.

15.8.10 – Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day was celebrated at Oothupalayam Middle school. We conducted various Competitions like Drawing & Singing Competitions, Essay Writing and Elocution Competition to the school students and prizes were given. Students gave cultural at the end of the program. School Leaders from Arasur Panchayat came and felicitated the program.

3.8.10 – World Breast Feeding Week Celebration

World breast feeding week was observed by conducting awareness program to antenatal mothers at S.S Kul;um PHC , Based on the theme. The theme is emphasizing the BFHI, Ten points to Successful breast feeding. Students performed role play, quiz competition to the mothers. District Health Education Officer Mr Ganesan from DHO Office Felicitated the program. Dr Ramachandran, Medical Officer, S.S kulum PHC, gave encouraging talk to the mothers, and praised the NSS volunteers for their effort.

28.06.10 – International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

The NSS unit observed International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by having rally on the theme THINK HEALTH NOT DRUGS. Students holded the pluck cards and walked around the HUDCO colony Peelamedu by shouting the slogans. After rally in Thiruvalluvar nagar urban slum area with the help of field publicity office singanallur, film show was organized on preventing drug abuse. NSS Programme Officer Mrs. Gandhimathi, Mrs. Kondal Devi Asst.NSS Programme Officer welcomed the people and inaugurated the film show. Nearly 100 NSS volunteers participated in rally and around 50 people were benefited by this programme. The NSS unit is thankful to Mr. Chandrasekaran, Field Publicity Assistant, Directorate of Field Publicity Office (Singanallur) for this enthusiastic involvement in arranging film show.

23.03.10 – World Water Day

PSG College of Pharmacy has conducted a Drawing & PowerPoint presentation competitions. In PowerPoint Presentation III year B.Sc.. Nursing student Ms. Steffy Jacob got 3rd Prize.

22.03.10 – National Science Day

NSS Unit of PSG College of Pharmacy conducted a quiz Competition. Two students from IV year B Sc (N) participated and selected for the main Quiz. They received the Participation Certificates.

11.03.10 & 18.03.10 – Mass Awareness Program

NSS Unit along with Community Health Nursing Dept conducted mass awareness program in Peelamedu, Pattalamman Koil Street on the basis of their probleMs. Students gave different programs like skit on Non Communicable Diseases, Mime show on Personal Hygiene Puppet Show on Worm Infestations, Debate on Environmental Hygiene, and Exhibition on Hypertensive Diet. They asked questions to the public and encouraged them by giving small prizes.

04.03.10 – Tribal Visit to Athikadavu

As part of NSS Programme 47 II year B.Sc. (N) students visited the tribal village Guntur near Athikadavu on 04.03.10. The students visited and spoke with the tribal people get to know about their occupation & their living standards. Students distributed the old clothes which were collected from the faculty & students. They identified their needs & problems & gave the Mass awareness program on Anemia, Alcoholism & Under five care.