Mount Carmel School, Chandigarh

The NSS Special Camp was organised at the school as per the directions of the NSS Department, UT Chandigarh. Each day of the camp began with a prayer from the Bible, Thought for the Day and the NSS pledge, wherein students reaffirmed their commitment to work with dedication, upholding the nation’s freedom and integrity. Throughout the week, students participated in a variety of social service activities. These included visits to the Sai Temple in Sector 28 and Sohana Gurdwara, where they engaged in cleaning, food preparation and serving. These activities provided a hands-on experience in selfless community service to the students. Workshops were an integral part of the camp. Experts conducted sessions on organ donation, led by Mrs Neha from the Mohan Foundation, and Traffic Rules Awareness, facilitated by the Traffic Police. Financial Literacy was also emphasised, with Dr. Vikram Khanna from SPM Wealth encouraging students to invest wisely.The camp concluded with a visit to the Old Age Home in Sector 15, Chandigarh. Students performed a play on "Cashless India," presented dance performances and interacted with the elderly residents, distributing gifts and pledging to care for their families. The Principal, Dr. Parveena John Singh said the week-long camp instilled a strong sense of social responsibility, compassion and patriotism among the students.