R S PURA, Aug 11: The Red Ribbon Club, NSS Unit and Eco Club of Government Degree College RS Pura organised a series of awareness, community outreach, cleanliness and patriotic initiatives under the IEC Intensified Campaign 2026, Har GharTiranga, International Youth Day and Independence Day 2026 celebrations, under the patronage of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) PreetpalKour. The programmes aimed at promoting health awareness, environmental consciousness, cleanliness, patriotism, civic responsibility and meaningful youth participation.
As part of the IEC Intensified Campaign 2026, the Red Ribbon Club of Government Degree College RS Puraorganised a Human Chain Formation, Short Film Screening and Poster-Making Programme on HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention on August 10, 2026.
The programme aimed to create awareness among students about HIV/AIDS, promote accurate knowledge, and encourage responsible and stigma-free attitudes towards people living with HIV. The human chain conveyed a strong message of solidarity and collective commitment towards HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.
The screening of a short educational film highlighted important aspects of HIV/AIDS, including its causes, modes of transmission, prevention, treatment, timely testing and the importance of support. The film also focused on dispelling common myths and misconceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Preetpal Kour appreciated the efforts of the Red Ribbon Club in organising awareness programmes and emphasised the importance of educating young people about HIV prevention, healthy choices, and the need to eliminate discrimination and stigma against people living with HIV.
On August 11, 2026, Continuing the spirit of community service and nation-building, the NSS Unit, Red Ribbon Club and Eco Club also undertook a cleanliness and awareness initiative at the water body at Baba SidhGorian Shrine, Salehar. Students actively participated in cleaning the surroundings and sensitising the community about the need to protect water bodies and preserve the local environment. The initiative reflected the spirit of community service, environmental responsibility and active citizenship among the youth.
In continuation of the HarGharTiranga campaign, National Flags were distributed among the residents of the adopted village. Students interacted with local residents and encouraged them to proudly display the Tricolour at their homes as a symbol of national pride, unity and collective participation in the Independence Day celebrations.
The celebrations also featured “Selfies with the Tiranga”, providing students and residents an opportunity to express their patriotic spirit and share the message of national unity, pride and respect for the National Flag.