JAMMU, Sep 17: The NSS Special Camp being organized by the NSS Units of GGM Science College, Jammu culminated today with the NSS volunteers visiting the Residential School for the Blind, Roop Nagar, Jammu, with the objective of promoting empathy, inclusivity, social responsibility, and meaningful community engagement.
The NSS Special Camp, being organized from 11th to 17th September 2026, has included a wide range of activities such as orientation and interactive sessions for first-year students, poster making, essay writing, slogan writing, debate competition, ABHA registration and awareness, Digital Health Warrior training, a rally and Nukkad Natak on Nasha Mukt Bharat, a lecture on the Indian Knowledge System, and outreach activities in the adopted village.
During the visit to the Residential School for the Blind, the NSS volunteers interacted with the students and were deeply inspired by their confidence, achievements, creativity, and determination. The students ranged from Class I to college-going students, representing different stages of education.
The interaction revealed the extraordinary diversity of talent among the students. They included singers, writers, sportspersons and students with strong academic and leadership aspirations. Their achievements and enthusiasm demonstrated that determination, talent and perseverance can overcome barriers and open avenues of opportunity. Major Performance Students in the School were Hamza in singing, Lovish in dancing. Abrar is a gold medalistin judo Mansor Ali powerlifting. Imran also participated at nation level in judo.
The volunteers were particularly inspired to learn about the students’ aspirations to become future leaders, entrepreneurs, administrators, teachers and professionals in different fields. One of the students also shared his association with the Aam Aadmi Party, reflecting his interest in public life and civic engagement.
The visit provided an enriching learning experience for the NSS volunteers and reinforced the importance of creating an inclusive society where every individual is provided opportunities to realize their potential. The interaction also encouraged the volunteers to look beyond limitations and recognize ability, talent and determination.
The visit was undertaken under the guidance of the worthy Principal, Dr. Romesh Kumar Gupta, who appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of sensitizing young students towards inclusivity, compassion and social responsibility.
The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. Shalini Sharma and Dr. Amit Bali, expressed their gratitude to the authorities and students of the Residential School for the Blind for their warm hospitality and inspiring interaction.
The NSS volunteers who participated in the visit included Ali, Rahul, Sumit, Iqbal, Dhruv, Saksham, Vishesh, Sakshi and Namish.
As part of the Special Camp activities, an Essay Writing Competition was also organized. Karunesh Singh secured the first position, while Arpit Gupta and Adhyan Singh secured the second and third positions, respectively. The winners were appreciated for their thoughtful expression, creativity, and enthusiastic participation.
The visit and the various activities conducted during the Special Camp concluded on an inspiring note, leaving the volunteers with a renewed commitment towards community service, inclusivity, and the spirit of “Not Me But You.”