International Yoga Day

Date & Day: 21/06/2022, Tuesday

Venue: P.E.S. Modern College of Engineering, Shivajinagar, Pune-05

Session conducted by: Ms. Prajakta Nitsure

Objective: To promote the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga and to raise awareness of yoga as a holistic that can improve the quality of life for people of all ages.

Summary of the Activity/Event: The college observed International Yoga Day with early morning yoga sessions led by experienced instructor, promoting well-being, unity, and mindfulness among volunteers. The event fosters physical and mental health, creating aserene and invigorating atmosphere on campus.

Outcome: International Yoga Day is a great opportunity to learn about the benefits of yoga and to start a yoga practice. By celebrating International Yoga Day, we can improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Faculty: 2 Volunteers: 76

Independence Day Rally

Date & Day: 21/06/2022, Tuesday

Venue: P.E.S. Modern College of Engineering,Shivajinagar, Pune-05

Session conducted by: Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene.

Objective: To commemorate the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and to promote a sense of patriotism and national pride among citizens.

Summary of the Activity/Event: On Independence Day, the NSS unit hosts a demonstration to commemorate the nation's liberation struggle and independence. This patriotic celebration brings together students, teachers, and staff for cultural performances, talks, and flag-hoisting, promoting a strong feeling of national pride and solidarity on campus.

Outcome: By celebrating Independences Day, we can help to keep alive the memory of the freedom fighters and to inspire future generations to be patriotic citizens. Faculty: 2 Volunteers: 100

Tree Plantation

Date & Day: 07/09/2022, Wednesday

Venue: Modern College of Agriculture Biotechnology, Pune , Maharashtra.

Session conducted by: Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene.

Objective: To increases the number of trees in our community and to promote the awareness of the importance of tree for our environment

Summary of the Activity/Event: A tree-planting event is organized by the NSS unit to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainability. Volunteers gathered together to plant trees to promote green initiatives and raise awareness about the need to maintain the environment for a brighter future.

Outcome: Tree plantation is a great way to improve our environment and to make our community a more liveable place. By participating in tree plantation events, we can help to make a difference for future generations. Faculty: 2 Volunteers:86

Guest Session on Personality Development

Date & Day: 12/09/2022, Monday

Venue: P. E. S. Modern College of Engineering, MCA Building, Seminar Hall

Session conducted by: Mr. Manoj Gunjal

Objective: To provide participants with insights and tools to help them develop a more positive and effective personality

Summary of the Activity/Event: The NSS unit organized a workshop on "Personality development," highlighting leadership and personal effectiveness. Mr. Manoj Gunjal, a renowned NSS National Awardee, guided the volunteers, benefiting over 300 attendees. Students actively participated and learned valuable ways to enhance their personality.

Outcome: A Guest Session on Personality Development can be a valuable learning experience for anyone who is interested in improving their personality. By attending this type of session, participants can learn and be more successful in all areas of life. Faculty:2 Volunteers:295

NSS Day Celebration

Date & Day: 24/09/2022, Saturday.

Venue: P. E. S. Modern College of Engineering, MCA Building, Seminar Hall.

Session conducted by: Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene

Objective: To commemorate the founding of the NSS and to promote the values of social, community engagement and national integration.

Summary of the Activity/Event: The 53rd NSS Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in the seminar hall of MCA building. The event included an interactive session with NSS PO's and alumni’s, making it an exhilarating and motivating experience for the volunteers.

Outcome: NSS Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the NSS and to inspire others to get involved in community service. By participating in NSS Day celebrations, we can help to make a difference in the world Faculty : 2 Volunteers :264

Run for Unity Rally

Date & Day: 31/10/2022, Monday

Venue: P.E.S. Modern College of Engineering, Shivajinagar, Pune-05

Session conducted by: : Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene.

Objective: To promote unity and solidarity among people of all backgrounds and to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion

Summary of the Activity/Event: The NSS unit celebrated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's anniversary on 31st October. As part of the occasion, the unit joined the Unity run, participating in one of the 75,000 runs held across 750 districts.

Outcome: By celebrating a Run of Unity rally, we can help to promote a more just and equitable society for everyone, while also encouraging people to live healthier lives Faculty: 2 Volunteers: 90

Visit to an Old Age Home

Date & Day: 18/11/2022, Friday

Venue: Niwara Old Age Home, Shivajinagar – 05

Session conducted by: Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene

Objective: To create a meaningful and empathetic connection with the elderly population at the old age home and understand the significance of valuing and cherishing our elders.

Summary of the Activity/Event: Visiting an old age home was a humbling and eye-opening experience for our NSS volunteers. It gave us a chance to connect with the elderly population and learn from their experience. Spending some time with residents of the old age home made us realize the importance of valuing our elders and the impact that a small gesture of kindness can have on their lives.

Outcome: The visit to the old age home fostered a humbling and eye-opening experience, allowing the NSS volunteers to connect with the elderly residents, learn from their life experiences, and realize the profound impact of simple acts of kindness on the lives of the elderly. Faculty:2 Volunteers: 80

Voter’s Registration Camp

Date & Day: 25/11/2022, Friday

Venue: P.E.S. Modern College of Engineering, Shivajinagar.

Session conducted by Programme Officers Prof. Ms. M. M. Shete and Prof. Dr. Mr. P. M. Kene.

Objective: To raise electoral awareness and emphasize the significance of voter participation in a democracy through a voter's registration camp.

Summary of the Activity/Event: Voting in a democracy is of utmost importance as it givesthe citizens the power to elect worthy leaders for the country. Thus, the voter’s registration camp highlighted the significance of participating in the electoral process as a voter. It helped in raising electoral awareness among the volunteers to become responsible citizens

Outcome: The voter's registration camp successfully increased awareness among the volunteers, encouraging them to become responsible citizens and actively participate in the electoral process. Faculty:2 Volunteers: 47

Blood Donation Drive

Date & Day: 12/04/2021, Monday.

Venue: Savitribai Phule Pune University

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To aware & motivate all the volunteers about benefits of Blood Donation to us and our society. Summary of the Activity/Event: Blood Donation Is A Small Act Of Kindness That Does Great And Big Wonders. Blood donation can save the lives of innumerable people. It is such a great service to the society and people living in it. A Blood Donation Drive was Organised by Savitribai Phule Pune University in collaboration with Naam foundation, Shivam Pratishthan & Sasoon Hospital. Volunteers of Team NSS PESMCOE participated in this donation drive and donated sufficient units of blood. Along with the volunteers, Program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi sir, was there to donate the blood. The overall drive was so inspirational. Even Our College organizes such blood donation camps every year and students and the faculty members come forward voluntarily to donate the blood.

Outcome: All volunteers were truly motivated by the blood donation drive and contributed to this noble cause. Faculty: 1 Volunteers: 15

Benefits of Yoga in Daily Life

Date & Day: 21/06/2021, Monday

Venue: Conducted Online

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To motivate and aware all the volunteers about the benefits of practicing yoga in our daily life. Summary of the Activity/Event: International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June to spread the Awareness regarding the important benefits of practicing Yoga. YOGA is that medicine which has the power to cure any disease of the universe, even those that cannot be cured by the prescription of the doctor. Due to this pandemic situation, the session was conducted in online mode using the Google Meet platform. Guest speaker of this program was Ms. Prajakta Nitsure who is a Yoga therapist. The session was more practical than theoretical. Our Guests taught and performed Yoga to explain the benefits. Volunteers were encouraged to practice Yoga regularly

Outcome: Volunteers got aware regarding the importance of Yoga in maintaining our Physical as well as Mental fitness. They were also encouraged to practice Yoga regularly. Faculty: 1 Volunteers: 15

Independence Day

Date & Day: 15/08/2021, Sunday.

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To remember the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters to get Independence & motivate them to work for our nation. Summary of the Activity/Event: “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives." - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose As we all are suffering from this pandemic situation, our NSS unit of PES Modern College of Engineering , Pune , have conducted the session for celebrating 75th Independence day through online mode. Guest speaker of this program was Prof. Gajanan Arvind Nerkar . The topic of our guest session was “ Yuva Bharat Nirman ” . Along with the volunteers, Program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi, Prof. Megha Shete and other staff were also present for this guest lecture. The overall session was so inspirational. At the end of our guest session, a vote of thanks was given by Prof. Megha Shete mam. Volunteers of the NSS team participated actively.

Outcome: All volunteers were truly inspired by the thoughts of our guest and got more inspired about our nation. Faculty: 2 Volunteers:170

Tree Plantation Drive

Date & Day: 18/08/2021, Wednesday.

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To motivate and aware volunteers about the importance of planting trees. Summary of the Activity/Event: Aim of planting trees is to restore native forests around villages to protect water supplies. Planting trees and their care is a holy act. Planting trees increases oxygen levels in the environment, the most essential gas on the globe. As we all are suffering from this pandemic situation , our NSS unit from PES Modern College Of Engineering Pune have conducted their first activity of the academic year 2021-2022 as Tree Plantation. Due to this Pandemic situation we were conducting in previous years. But still NSS units have taken an active decision by conducting this Activity . Each volunteer was given the task to plant at least one sapling in their respective area. NSS unit of PES Modern College Of Engineering Pune participated in this event actively. Along with volunteers, Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete were also present for the event and helped in guiding the volunteers.

Outcome: Volunteers got aware about the importance of trees in maintaining Environment. Volunteers were encouraged to plant trees . Faculty:2 Volunteers:118

Cleanliness Drive

Date & Day: 18/08/2021, Wednesday.

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To motivate aware volunteers about the importance of cleanliness. Summary of the Activity/Event: Maintaining a clean environment is for the health of all humans, as their health completely depends on the atmosphere. A bad environment is solely responsible for spoiling the health of the people around. Dirt and disease go together. As we all are suffering from this pandemic situation, our NSS unit from PES Modern College Of Engineering Pune have conducted their first activity of pandemic year 2021-2022 as a cleanliness drive . Due to this pandemic situation we were unable to conduct the live activity as we were conducting in previous years. But still NSS units have taken an active decision by conducting this activity. Each volunteer was given the task to clean their respective area. NSS unit of PES Modern College Of Engineering Pune participated in this event actively . Along with volunteers , Prof. D. K. Joshi , and Prof. M. M. Shete were also present for the event and helped in guiding the volunteers.

Outcome: Volunteers got aware about the importance of cleanliness in maintaining the environment. Volunteers were encouraged to clean their nearby areas. Faculty : 2 Volunteers :118

Celebration Of NSS Day

Date & Day: 24/09/2021, Friday

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. M. M. Shete.

Objective: To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities and to understand themselves in relation to their community.

Summary of the Activity/Event: Every year, NSS day is observed on September 24th across India. The National Service Scheme was launched in 1969, the Birth Centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi. It has now been extended to all the states and Universities of the country. To understand themselves in relation to their community and to enable the students to understand the community in which they work, Team NSS of PES's Modern College of Engineering with 138 volunteers organized a “NSS Day Program” on 24th September 2021 via Google Meet. We also conducted an Induction program for new volunteers of Year 2021. Some of our senior volunteers shared their views and experiences of NSS activities of previous years and NSS winter camp. Covid Volunteers of our NSS unit also shared their experiences. We invited alumni of Team NSS MCOE Mr. DHANAJI PURI, Mr.VIVEK AUTI and Mr.ANIKET TUPTEWAR along with Prof. Megha Shete and PO. DHANANJAY K. JOSHI as a Guest. They Motivated us :by their words. The NSS Program Officers Prof. D. K. Joshi guided the volunteers and coordinated the plan for its smooth functioning.

Quiz: As we are from team NSS, we conducted a Quiz regarding the NSS only, so that the participants can attempt it and bag the knowledge regarding NSS.

Speech Competition: In this we had given a topic for the participants and given time 3-4min to deliver their speech about it . PO’s acted as judges and decided the winners.

Outcome: Received huge response and contribution from students and faculty members of the college for celebration of NSS Day.

Faculty: 2 Volunteers: 138

International Women’s Day

Date & Day: 08/03/2021, Monday

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: Ms. Poonam Mangal (Abhivyakti NGO) as a chief guest. NSS Programme Officers Dr. B. D. Phulpagar and Mr. D. K. Joshi and Staff Co-Ordinator Prof. Geetanjali Anjali.

Objective: To bring together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion and country and create a gender equal world.

Summary of the Activity/Event: Sit idle no more. Go get education. End misery of the oppressed and forsaken, you’ve got a golden chance to learn so learn. This is one of the famous quotes by Savitribai Phule. Team NSS of PESMCOE has invited Ms. Poonam Mangal (Abhivyakti, Pune) as a chief guest for the guest session. She talked about the struggle that Savitribai Phule had to face in their time span as well as the struggle of today’s women in day-to-day life. The topic of guest session was “ओळख: अपरिचित सावित्रीबाईंची”. Along with the volunteers, Program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi, Prof. Megha Shete and Staff Co-Ordinator Prof. Geetanjali Anjali were also present for this guest session. The overall session was so inspirational. In the end, Prof. Megha Shete presented vote of thanks.

Outcome: All volunteers were truly inspired by the thoughts and struggle taken by Savitribai Phule and every woman in today`s world

Swami Vivekanand & Today’s Youth

Date & Day: 17/02/2021, Wednesday

Venue: Conducted Online

Session conducted by: Prof. Rishikesh Yeolekar (Professor At MIT,Loni) as chief guest . Program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. Megha Shete.

Objective: To propagate the philosophy and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda for which he lived and worked.

Summary of the Activity/Event: “A brave, frank, clean-hearted, courageous and aspiring youth is the only foundation on which the future nation can be built.” This is one of the famous quotes by Swami Vivekanand. Team NSS of PESMCOE has invited Prof. Rishikesh Yeolekar (Professor at MIT, Loni) as a chief guest. Prof. Rishikesh Yeolekar addressed the students and threw light on the life of Swami Vivekananda by telling the illustrious life and deeds of Swami Vivekananda which was an inspiration for all. He also said that the development of the country depends on the youth and asked the youngsters to emulate Swami Vivekananda. Along with volunteers, Program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. Megha Shete were also present for this guest session. The overall session was so informative and inspirational. In the end, Staff Co-ordinator, Geetanjali Anjali presented vote of thanks.

Outcome: All the volunteers were truly inspired by the thoughts and ideals of Swami Vivekanand.

Social Entrepreneurship: National Level Competition

Date & Day: 15/01/2021-31/01/2021,Friday-Sunday \

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: The Vice-principal of PESMCOE Prof. Mrs. Suhasini A. Itkar and NSS program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. Mrs. Megha Shete

Objective: The National level competition for SESRECS was held through online mode. In this competition students were supposed to come out with any Business Idea which will point towards any social cause. Through this activity students were able to understand different strategies.

Summary of the Activity/Event: PES’s Modern College of Engineering Pune has also participated in this competition and around 75+ ideas were explored. NSS unit of PES’s MCOE college has shown active participation by registering 50 + ideas among those. The Vice-principal of PESMCOE Prof. Mrs. Suhasini A. Itkar and NSS program officers Prof. D. K. Joshi and Prof. Mrs. Megha Shete were there to guide and help the students throughout this competition and coordinated the plan successfully.

Outcome: :Received huge response and contribution from students and faculty members of the college for this competition.

Awareness of COVID 19 and responsibility of Youth

Date & Day: 17/11/20, Tuesday

Venue: Conducted online

Session conducted by: The chief guest Dr. Piyush Ashok Chaudhari sir.

Objective: To create Awareness of COVID 19 and responsibility of youth in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary of the Activity/Event: The Program was held on Google Meet platform on 17/11/2020 (Tuesday). The program was organised by the NSS unit of PES Modern College of Engineering. The chief guest of the program was Dr. Piyush Ashok Chaudhari sir. NSS volunteers introduced the speaker Dr.Piyush Ashok Chaudhari an Infectious disease consultant at Jahangir Hospital, Pune and Fever Care, Centre for Infectious Diseases. Dr. Piyush Ashok Chaudhari sir started the session with introduction to various infectious diseases and explained briefly about COVID -19 then he guided the volunteers about Preventive Measures in post lockdown time, plasma therapy and Role of the Youth in this COVID-19 situation. At the end of the session some Volunteers asked questions to the speaker and speaker answered the questions.

Outcome: Volunteers got aware of COVID 19. They got to know the preventive measures to control flow of COVID 19. Also, they understood their responsibility as a youth to avoid corona virus.