National Service Scheme (NSS)
To inculcate the spirit of Social Service in the students, there are two NSS units working in the college under the guidance and supervision of two programme officers. Our NSS volunteers have been participating in various social programmes like AIDS awareness, conducting medical camps, tree plantation, blood donation, cleaning and beautification of the campuses of public institutions, laying roads in rural areas etc. This college was in limelight when our NSS volunteers bagged many prizes in various events at Pre-Republic day camp conducted at Raipur, Chattisgarh in October 2004. Mr. G.Venkataramudu, III B.A. (EM) and Kum. Shaheena, II B.Sc., (Biochemistry) participated in Republic Day parade at New Delhi on January 26, 2005 in connection with Republic Day celebrations. The volunteers had the rare opportunity of participating in various National Integration Camps (NIC) conducted in various parts of the country. Note worthy among them is the NIC held in October 2004 at Agra where our volunteers bagged three first prizes in various events and one Best Volunteer award.
At present there are 2 NSS units with 100 student strength each working in the college enabling the students to develop their personality through community service with the motto of “NOT ME BUT YOU.”
- A signature campaign was organized in connection with Jang-e-Azadi (150 years of 1st war of Independence 1857) in May 2007.
- A special camp was conducted in Itukalapalli village 15Kms away from Anantapur town in June 2007. Free Blood Grouping, Diabetic Screening, Eye Checking were organised for local villagers. 5 persons were operated for IOL and 25 spectacles were distributed free of cost.
- A mega eye conjunctivitis prevention Homeo Camp was organized for the benefit of SSBN High School children during September 2007.
- One day seminar on Communication skills was organized.P.Mahesh, Manager, NESS Technologies, Hyderabad addressed the volunteers in October 2007.
- Balasubramanyam and Bharathalakshmi of II B.Sc., participated in Pre Republic Day camp held at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 2007.
- M. Manohar Reddy (II B.A) participated in NIC at Bhundelkhand University, Jhansi, U.P. in December 2007.
- Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Programme Officer participated in training of trainers on “Youth in Social Harmony and National Unity” at RGNIYD at Sri Perumbudur from Dec.12 to 18,2007 and three day workshop in the preparation of training material for youth leadership and personality development at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu, from January 3 to 5, 2008.
- A two-day workshop on Personality Development and Communication Skills in English was organised in February 2008.
- Eleven Volunteers participated in the Youth Leadership Training Programme held at Govt. Degree College, Anantapur in 2008.
- A two day Workshop on Communication Skills was organized in our college in 2008. 65 volunteers of different degree colleges of Anantapur district participated. P.Mahesh, Hyderabad and Chaitra, Bangalore are the resource persons.
- K.B. Jhansi Rani of II B.Com participated in two day Workshop at RJNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu in 2008.
- 26 women volunteers were imparted a one month training programme in “Garment Making” and in “Tailoring”, three month certificate course in “Beautification” in Girls ITI, Anantapur, in May 2008.
- Our NSS volunteers participated in four National Integration Camps at Tanjore (3 volunteers), Tirurangadi, Kerala (1 volunteer and 1 programme officer) Shimoga, Karnataka (2 volunteers), Sindanur (5 volunteers) in July 2008.
- P. Ramesh II B.Com, one of our volunteers, is honoured as “Best Volunteer” and “Best Folk artist” at Tirurangadi Camp in 2008.
- K.B. Jhansi Rani of II B.Com participated in Pre-Republic Day Camp organized at Aditya Engineering College, East Godavari in October 2008.
- Five of our NSS volunteers participated in South Zone Inter University Youth Festival organized by Calicut University in December 2008.
- Our NSS volunteers participated in two day Inter Collegiate Youth Festivals organized by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur in December 2008 and won prizes in 13 events.
- Our NSS volunteers have donated 200 units of Blood to the poor patients of RDT Hospital, Battalapally, Indian Red Cross Society, Anantapur, Govt. General Hospital, Anantapur and Manavatha Blood Bank, Anantapur in 2009.
- Five NSS volunteers participated in Summer Mega Camp on “Employment Opportunities Creation” organised by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Sriperambudur, Tamilnadu, in July 2009.
- Our college NSS units conducted a three day ‘Youth Leadership Training Programme’ for NSS volunteers of various degree colleges of Anantapur District in February 2010.
- Our NSS volunteers also took part in Adventure Camp organized at Konandur of Karnataka and Trecking and Hill climbing at Whimi, Himachal Pradesh in 2010.
- Volunteers donated blood at Indian Red Cross Society on 03-07-2010
- One NSS volunteer, Abhishek, III B.Sc. got 1st prize at National Level Literary and Cultural Meet held at Badhruka College of Commerce, Hyderabad in July 2010.
- An awareness programme on Eye Donation in association with Rotary Club was organized on 15-09-2010. Dr. K. Bhaskar, Civil Surgeon, was the resource person.
- Legal awareness programme was organized for the students with Sri Balaramaiah, Senior Civil Judge and Legal Cell Secretary as a resource person on 13-09-2010.
- S.K. Mustaq Ahammed, an NSS volunteer of III B.Sc., participated in Pre-RD camp held at Bhopal in October 2010.
- Our NSS units organized a Blood Grouping Camp for I and II year students of our Institution on 08-12-2010 with the technical assistance of Santhi Sena Raktha Sahakara Bandhuvulu and IRCS, Anantapur. The data of the blood grouping of around 1200 students was compiled and identity cards issued.
- A seminar on “Yoga and Moral Values” was organized on 07-08-2010. Prof. Subramanyamji, Dean, SVYASA, Bangalore was the resource person.
- Volunteers donated blood at IRCS, Anantapur to mark Blood Donors’ Day on 01-10-2010.
- National Voters’ Day was celebrated on 25-01-2011 to enlighten the students on the importance of voting in various elections.
- National Youth Day was celebrated on 12-01-2011. Prof. Subramanyamji educated the students on their responsibilities by taking Swami Vivekananda as an example.
- Two NSS volunteers and One Programme Officer took part in the winter Adventure Camp organized at Atal Bihari Vajpai Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports at Manali, Himachal Pradesh in February 2011.
- A seminar on “The Role of NSS Volunteers in the Maintenance of Cleanliness in the Town” was organized on 28-03-2011. District Collector Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy was the resource person.
- Three volunteers participated in NIC at Vivekananda Degree College, Manonmaniam University, Tirunalveli, Tamilanadu, in June 2011.
- Conducted two Special Camps at Siddharampuram village of B.K.S Mandal in November 2011. The following were the activities undertaken during the camps.
- Free Dental and Blood Grouping Camps were organized for 600 students of the Elementary and Z.P. High schools and also for the villagers.
- The Senior citizens of the village were screened by Ophthalmologists in the Free Eye Camp conducted in association with Rotary Club, Anantapur and 33 were identified for Cataract Operations at Akbar Eye Hospital, Anantapur.
- A two kilometer Road repair work removing thorny bushes. Clean and Green programme on the campuses of Elementary and Z.P. High schools.
- Plantation programme on the premises of the village Sachivalayam and Sivalayam.
- Awareness programmes on Blood Donation, Illiteracy, HIV/AIDS, Seasonal diseases and Superstitions.
- In view of increasing violence against women, our NSS units organized an awareness programme on domestic and other forms of violence against women, in association with NGO, Rural Environmental Development Society (REDS), Anantapur in November 2011.
- Dr. U. Venkata Ramana, Programme officer, participated in a three day training program on Youth for Gender Equity at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperambudur, Tamilnadu, in November 2011.
- Mr. K. Krishna, a II B.Sc. volunteer, participated in Educational and Adventure Camps at New Delhi and Kulumanali in November 2011
- An awareness programme on “Road Safety” was organized by TVS Motors, Hyderabad, on 20-09-2011.
- A Rally was taken out by the volunteers to mark World AIDS Day on 01-12-2011.
- An awareness programme on “Campaign against Domestic Violence”, was organized in association with Anantha Paryavarana Parirakshana Samithi, Anantapur on 07-12-2011.
- Volunteers donated blood at IRCS, Anantapur on Human Rights Day on 10-12-2011.
- Kum. Sravani, III B.Sc., Participated in a week long adventure camp at Jaisalmar, Rajasthan in January 2012.
- In a record breaking performance, our two NSS units bagged as many as 15 prizes including 11 first prizes in the S.K. University, Inter-collegiate Youth Festival, in February 2012.
- Our NSS Volunteers bagged two prizes at the State Level Youth Festival held at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur in February 2012.
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
An NCC unit of the Girls with 134 cadets was started in the college in 2006 to develop leadership qualities, spirit of adventure, and the ideals of selfless service. At present 40 C & 41 A Platoon has 150 cadets.
- V. Sujatha of II B.A. was honoured with “Junior Under Officer” at India Tal Sainik Camp held at Delhi in 2007.
- 210 of our NCC cadets have secured “B” certificates and 70 secured “C” certificate.
- Three of our cadets K. Nagaveni, K. Sandhya and N. Supraja, III B.Sc. participated in “All India Trekking Expedition”, at Aruvakadu, Tamilnadu in May 2008.
- S. Shahintaj, K Uma and K. Hema Kumari, II B.Sc., cadets, participated in AIRCTC at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh in November 2008.
- G. Leelavathi and D. Chaitanya Lakshmi, II B.Sc. cadets, participated in National Integration Camp at Kohima, Nagaland in November 2008.
- Three of our NCC cadets have secured “A” grade in “C” certificate. They brought laurels to our Institution by their effective participation in the Independence Day Celebrations consecutively for two years at Secunderabad in 2008 and 2009.
- Nine of our NCC cadets also participated in NIC held at Gwalior, Kohima and Itanagar during December 2008.
- Sri B.V. Ramana Naidu, Care Taker Officer of NCC unit participated in refresher training course for a period of 3 months in 2008 at Kamptee, Maharashtra. He was honoured with “Lieutenant” Rank in May, 2009.
- Our NCC cadets brought laurels to our Institution by their effective participation in The Independence Day Celebrations at Secunderabad in 2009.
- P. Sivamma, II B.A. cadet, participated in National Integration Camp in at Warangal in January 2009.
- V. Sujatha III B.A. cadet participated in Trekking Expedition, at Manali, in 2009.
- Two of our cadets participated in National Integration Camp at Eta Nagar, Sikkim in January 2009.
- Three cadets participated in Nilgiris Trekking Expedition in Tamilnadu in May 2009.
- Four of our cadets participated in Local Independence Day celebrations at Secunderabad in August 2009.
- The VI girls’ battalion NCC cadets participated and donated blood in Blood Donation Camp, at Government General Hospital, Anantapur in November 2009.
- Two of our NCC cadets received an amount of Rs.12,000/- each towards “Sahara Scholarship”. Cadet Kum Sujatha participated in Trekking Camp at Manali in February 2010.
- Six cadets of II B.Sc. Participated in National Integration Camp at Tirupathi, in January 2010.
- Five cadets of II year degree classes participated in National Integration Campo at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, in November 2010
- Eight NCC cadets effectively participated in Kurnool group events held at Bramhanapally, Anantapur in June 2010 and brought laurels to our Institution by bagging Overall Championship.
- Four NCC cadets participated in TSC (Tal Sainic Camp) held at New Delhi in November 2010. They secured “Junior Under Officer” rank.
- Kum K. Divya Vani of III B.Sc. bagged silver medal in Firing Event. Four of NCC cadets participated in “National Integration Camp” held at Nangal, Punjab in May 2011.
- Four II year degree cadets participated in National Integration Camp at Nangal, Punjab, in June 2011.
- Kum. G. Geethanjali and Jeevitha, II B.Sc., cadets participated in Tal Sainic Camp at New Delhi in September 2011. They were honoured with Senior Under Officer and Junior Under Officer ranks respectively.
- Four of our year degree cadets participated in Independence Day celebrations at Secunderabad in August 2012.
- Two II B.Sc. cadets participated in National Integration Camp, Warangal in October 2012.