Card making competition

Event-Card Making On Guru Poornima

Place-Room No 2,INSTITUDE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE.

Date-16/07/2019

No Of Volunteers-20

On occasion of Guru Poornima , Card making Competition was organized by the volunteers.20

volunteers assembled in Room no 2 for card making competition .This event was organized to

show gratitude towards are teachers. Event was concluded with NSS clamps.

Report By,

Pratiksha Pawar

CARD DESTRIBUTION

Event -Card Distribution

Place-Room No 2

Date -17/07/2019

No of volunteers –

All the volunteers assembled in Room no 2. Then volunteers Greeted all the teachers of our

Institute with Greeting Cards made by them. All the teachers gave blessings to the volunteers on

occasion of Guru Poornima. The event was concluded by NSS claps.

Report By,

Asawari zalte

Event : Beach cleaning

Date : 21/7/2019

Day : Sunday

No. Of volunteers : 17

No. Of hours : 2

Place : Cuff parade beach

All the 17 volunteers assembled at cuff parade beach .They cleaned the beach for two

hours.After cleaning the beach,event organiser provided refreshments to the volunteers .And

the event was concluded with NSS clap.

Report prepared by

Ashlesha Gadwe Sybsc

NSS Meeting

Date:- 22/07/2019

Day:- Monday

No. of volunteers:- 22

No. of hours:- 1

Place:- Institute of forensic science

The volunteers assembled in NSS room and a meeting was conducted to discuss the rules and

regulations for the upcoming year. After that, the planning of the upcoming NSS orientation

event was also done and responsibilities were assigned to volunteers. The meeting was

concluded with National Anthem and NSS claps.

Report prepared by:-

Vaishnavee Kale

Sybsc

I ACCESS RIGHTS MISSION

Date-26th July 2019

Day-Friday

No. of volunteers-

No. of hours-2 hours

Venue: room no:2

NSS Volunteers ,students, program officer dr. Keval Ukey sir and all chief guests assembled in

room no. 2 anprogram begin at3:30pm.Vaishali Kolhe-Professor of J J Institute of social science

,head of law departmentnitin sir and head of cyber department neeta mam were chief guests.

Felicitation of all guests was carried out. One of the volunteer begin with introductory speech.

Dr.Keval Ukey sir gave a short speech explaining the role of youth in Nation development. Then

the speech was given by Vaishali Kolhe mam regarding self theoriesand about Speciallyabled

people. A small activity was conductedand students gave their experiences with Speciallyabled

people. The programme was concluded with national anthem.

Tree plantation

Date: 27/07/19

Day: Sunday

No. Of volunteers: 15

Venue: Aarey colony, unit no.17 , Goregaon(East).

Hours: 4 hrs.

All 15 volunteers gathered at Aarey colony at sharp 1 pm . From there we reach at the feild where

the "Ek Beej , Ek savli " progrma was organised. We all helping them to fill the packets by stonless soil

and plant the plants in this . With our corporation we had completed about 778 plant saplings .

This all progarm is conducted in under Mr. Nitin sir , he is the person who started this progarm and

this is all about to" not only plant the plants but also conserve the plants life".

This program was ended with vote of thanks by Shreyas and the Nss claps .

RED RIBBON CLUB (RRC) WORKSHOP

Date :-29th July 2019

Day:- Monday

No. Of volunteers:- 2

hours :- 7

Place :- Mumbai District AIDS control society, Acworth complex , R. A. Kidwai marg, Near

wadala Bridge, Wadala (w).

All the volunteers gathered at the place at 9:30. The program is

started at 10.00 am . First the breakfast was served along with tea and after finished breakfast

the program is started. Dr. Umesh Ghuge sir gave the introduction and welcome speech to the

all NSS volunteers. Program was conducted in four section.

Section first related to Anatomy and Physiology took by Dr. Ritika Shilkar ma'am . she first

explained about HIV , Ritro virus , HIV transmission route etc. She also explained about ARSH

(Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health) . In this she mentioned four points 1) Physical

changes 2) Emotional changes 3) Physical development 4)Cognitive development. Also she

explained in details about male and female reproductive organ ( external and internal genital of

male and female ) , social and emotional development, menstrual cycle, sexuality , prevention

of STIs etc .

Section second related to HIV/AIDS this section conducted by Dr.Umesh Ghuge Sir. In this

section he explained about Global Scenario and basic facts of HIV/AIDS , and HIV/AIDS status in

India ,test for HIV, factor attributed to the spread of HIV ,route of transmission, major signs and

symptoms of AIDS ,and also show AIDS logo and help line no. etc.

Section third about MDACS - RRC ( Red Ribbon Club ) took by Dr. Umesh Ghuge sir . In this

section he gave introduction of RRC and explained about role of RRC, program conducted by

MDACS, program scheduled of RRC for colleges, and guidance for conducting such program in

college level.,services provided by MDACS etc. After third section lunch was served .

Section four related to life skill . In this section ma'am explained about importance and values

of life . she conducted different activities and tasks . Also she devided all volunteers in

particular group and gave one topic to each group and said to perform script. This section is full

of activities and tasks . Between this section tea was served. At the last MDACS team gave

speech on HIV/AIDS . Program end with flash mob ,jingles, and advertisements shown by RRC.

RRC T- shirt ,cap and poster were distributed to all NSS volunteers . The program end at sharp

5:00 pm with ending speech and NSS clap .

Report prepared by :-

Nilesh patil

S.Y. Bsc.

HIROSHIMA DAY PEACE MARCH

Date:-6/08/2019

Day:-Tuesday

Place:-Azad maidan , Fort, Mumbai .

No. of volunteers:-

All the volunteers assembled at 2:15pm in Azad maidan for Hiroshima day peace

march. Then one of our volunteers did the registration . The march initiated from Azad

maidan at 2:30 pm and finally endedat 3:45pmafter which the pledge took place and finally

the eventcame to anend by nss claps.

Report by – Anushri Somase Patil

Condolence Program

Date:- 7th august 2019

Day:-

No of volunteers:-

Place:- Institute of Forensic Science

NSS Volunteers and first year students assembled in room no.2 for condolenceprogram.All

expressed their sincere condolences to theFormer Minister of External Affairs of India-Sushma

Swaraj.One of the volunteer gave a speech about her achievements and service to our country

and the program was concluded.

Report prepared by:-

Mamta Kharde

SYBSc

Voter Registration Drive Training

Date :- 8th August 2019

Day :- Thursday

No. Of volunteers :- 3

hours:- 2

Place :- St Paul's Institute of communication education, st Paul media

Complex, Rd number 24, TPSlll, Bandra west , Mumbai.

The program was conducted in two slot , morning slot and afternoon slot . 1st

slot start at 10:00 am ,first shishir joshi sir gave the introduction. Shishir joshi sir , Rupali

ma'am, Suvedh sir, Sanket Sir all are from project Mumbai . They told about booth polling ad

how to plan for registration desk. Sayma ma'am from red FM took interview and opinion of

volunteers as well as whole team of project Mumbai . Chaitanya sir explained in details the

procedures for registration and required documents also he answered the all questions came

from volunteers .program end with speech gave by shishir Sir .

Report prepared by :-

Nilesh Patil

S.Y Bsc .

Date :-8/8/2019

Day:-Thursday

No of volunteers:-

Venue:- Room no 2

All NSS volunteers and first year students gathered at room no 2 to take SWACHATA PLEDGE .The

pledge was taken in English and Hindi languages. All the students pledged to keep their surroundings

clean and tidy.The pledge ended with NSS clap and National Anthem.

Reported by :- Nandini Mahankar

Poster making

Date:10/8/19

Day: Saturday

Time:9:40-10:40am

Venue: Institute of Forensic Science,Mumbai.Room number:2.

Hours:1 hr.

At 9:40 am all the nss volunteers gathered in college.They made posters on cleanliness

for one hour. Through the posters,later a rally on cleanliness drive was taken by the nss volunteers to

make others aware about Swaccha Bharat.

Report By:

Shruti Pawar, sybsc.

Community connect fellowship

Date:10/08/2019

Day:Saturday

No. Of volunteers:07

No. Of hours:03

Place:Bosco International School, Matunga

The nss volunteers went to Community connect fellowship orientation

Hold in Bosco International school, Matunga. It is a kind of social group which

Work for the people, which is of the people and which is of the people. It tries to

help people by solving there social issues.

Reported by:

Ruchika Marathe

F. Y. Bsc

Swachh Bharat Awareness Rally

Date: -14/08/2019

Day: -Wednesday

No. Of volunteers: -19

No. Of hours: -01

Place: - Institute Of Forensic Science , Mumbai ( around college campus)

An awareness rally was organized by NSS unit of Institute of Forensic Science Mumbai

,on SwachhBharatAbhiyan.Volunteers participated in the march to create awareness

about cleanliness among local people and to imbibe them in our day to day life. The

mission includes clean schools,clean surroundings and play area, pure drinking water

facilities,proper toilets,safe and clean food and personal hygiene.

Reported by : Sayas Bade

S.Y Bsc ( Forensic science)

Independence Day celebration

Date-15/08/2019

Day- Thursday

No. of volunteers-15

No. of hours-2hrs

Place- Institute of Forensic Science,Mumbai

.

Today we all had gathered at the Institute of Forensic Science for the celebration of 73rd

Independence Day along with our NSS program officer Dr. Keval Ukey sir and IOS director sir

and other faculties and NSS volunteers . Our FY NSS volunteers had made a rangoli depicting

our tricolour. The program was initiated by the hoisting of our Tricolour at 7:30 am followed by

the national anthem. After that breakfast was arranged by the canteen staff for all the students

and faculties and guests . Then we moved to the NSS room for the certificates distribution for

the work done by our SY NSS volunteers for Big Mumbai clean up ( beach cleaning) . With this our

Independence Day program ended at 9:00 am.

Report by: Ruthik Shirsat

FYBSc (Forensic science)

RakhshaBandhan Celebration and Felicitations of Police

Date – 15th August

Day – Thursday

No. of volunteers – 15

No. of Hours – 2

Place – Mantralaya and Gateway of India

Volunteers of NSS felicitated the police officers. They all gave handmade cards and

flowers to thank them for their service to the nation.

Since it was also RakshaBandhan the girls tied rakhi to the policemen. In the end the

volunteers shared their thoughts and the celebration was concluded.

Report by : Akshita Derani

FYBSc (Forensic Science)

Gender equality workshop

Date-17/08/2019

Day:- Saturday

No. Of volunteers:- 5

No. Of hours – 7 hrs

Place-Seva kendra hall , paurtugese church , Dadar (west)

Today we nss volunteers went to the workshop of gender equality. Program started at 10 am. Near about 100 volunteers were came from difference colleges.The basic aim of this workshop is

to explained about gender equality. we discussed about sexual harrassment and how to avoid

it. Snehal ma’am ,gargi ma’am, vaishnavee ma'am and Akshara teamconducted somegames, Activities, and interactive section. Snehal maam conducted all the program .she

explained about gender, gender equality, and also biological differences between male and

female . its more interactive section and also interesting section. The program end at 5:00 pm

with Nss clap .

Reported by :-

Komal kakde

F.y.bsc.

Bottles for Change

Date: 19/08/19

Day: Monday

Time: 1:30 - 3:30

Venue: Bisleri International private lmt., Chakala, Andheri (east)

Hours: 2hrs.

At 1:30pm we all 5 volunteers with program officer Dr. Keval Ukey sir reached at bislery tower , Andheri

. There was an program conducted by bislery international private lmt. Shreya ma'am was gives us

information and ideas about how to reuse and recycle plastics and keep our environment clean and

healthy. Also gives us ideas about what's is a mindset of human for plastics how we can change there

mindset accordingly.

Event :

Dialogue with students on behalf of Mr. SanjayBarve

(Mumbai Police Commissioner)

Date : 27/08/2019

Day :Tuesday

No. Of volunteers : 35

No. Of hours : 2

Place : LalaLajpatraiCollege Auditorium

Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is an emerging epidemic in our nation and thus 35 volunteers of our college

had attended a convention that included a powerful interaction with Mr. Sanjay Barvewho spoke on

the importance of obeying traffic rules.We students swore to help spread awareness on the issue

thereby ending the event. Jai Hind

Report prepared by

Jessica

Fybsc

Voter Registration Drive

Date of drive- 28th aug to 29th aug

time- 11am to 4pm

venue- law department, second floor, institute of forensic science

No. Of volunteer- 3

Hours -

No. of registrations done- 14

3 NSS volunteers were ambassadors for the voter registration drive. Registrations were done

on NVSP portal and Tracking ID's were given.In two days of drive ambassadors do 14 voter

registration and also fill up their Google form for project Mumbai.

Organ Donation Awareness Rally

Date:- 05/09/2019

Day:- Thursday

No. of volunteers:- 4

No. of hours:- 4

Place:- Nariman point to Grant Medical College Gymkhana

The volunteers assembled at Nariman Point and the rally started at 9:30 am. The volunteers

carried various banners and posters to spread awareness about organ donation.The students

reached Grant Medical College Gymkhana where a program was arranged to spread awareness

about organ donation among people and to felicitate various colleges for their participation in

the drive. Various dignitaries such as Directorate of Fire Brigade , Diplomats from Israel

Consulate guided and encouraged people regarding organ donation. The program ended at

1:30 pm with vote of thanks and National Anthem.

Report prepared by:-

Vaishnavee Kale

S Y Bsc

Inauguration of Rashtraprem Utsav

Date-11/09/2019

Day-Wednesday

No.of volunteers- 4

No.of hours-

Venue-Pheroz Shah Mehta Auditorium,University of Mumbai,Kalina

All four volunteers from SYBSc reached the venue at 4pm. The event started at 4:15pm.The

event started with National Anthem and with a short speech on Contributions of Swami

Vivekanand for India in Chicago. All Eight guests gave their valuable words on life story of

Swami Vivekanand. Chief guest Bhagat Singh Koshyari The Governor of Maharashtra also

express his valuable words on Swami Vivekanand. After all the speech was done then a short

play was there on life of Swami Vivekanand. The program ended with National Anthem.

Report by-

Anuja Gaikhe

SYBSc

FILM SCREENING ON WOMEN'S MOBILITY

Date :- 13 sep 2019

No. Of volunteers:- 2

No. Of hours :- 3

Place:- Paurtegese church, Parish hall , Dadar west .

Akshara foundation organized short film screening on

women's mobility. The event start at shap 2:00 pm. Akshara team and their leaders explained

about the gender equality, restrictions on women's, and how society and family prevents the

women's from their freedom. Snehal ma'am, Gargi ma'am, and vaishnvee ma'am conducted

the event . They asked some questions and also clear all the doubts. They show us short film

screening on women's mobility and also explained us how to conduct this short film screening

in college campus . After the ending of short film refreshment also provided . The program end

at 5:00 pm.

Report by :- Nilesh Patil, S.Y.Bsc.

Celebration of NSS Semicentennil (T-shirt painting:Educating Girl Child)

Date:19th sep.2019

Time:9:30am to 1:30pm

No.of hours:4

Venue:Kirti M. Doongursee College of Dadar

No.of volunteers:2

NSS volunteers from various colleges assembled at Kirti M.Doongursee College Dadar by 9:30am

for T-shirt painting was Educating Girl Child.Registration was done and white T-shirts were distributed

amount volunteers.Time of 2hours was allocated for T-shirt painting.It was started at 10am and ended

at 12pm. After that,speech was given by Principal and Vice Principal of Kirti College.Then all volunteers

came forward one by one to explain the meaning of their painting on T-shirt.Snacks are provided to

everyone.Group photos were taken and the programme was concluded

Reported by: Vaishnavi Kadam FYBSc

Semicentennial celebration of NSS (Rally-Save Environment Save Trees)

Date-23/09/2019

Day-Monday

No.of volunteers-5

No.of hours-2 hours

Venue-Kirti college

NSS Volunteers from various colleges assembled at Kirti M.Doongursee college Dadar at

10.30am for participating in today's rally as a part of celebrating 50 years of NSS.

Volunteers participated in the rally to spread awareness on the topic 'Save Environment

and Save Trees'.Volunteers made posters and displayed the same. Rally was conducted for 2

hrs and chanted slogans and jingles to spread the message far and wide. Rally got ended at

1pm and after that snacks were provided for everyone.

Report by:

Kathu Raj

Fy.Bsc

SWACCHTA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Date : 27/09/2019

Day : Friday

No. of volunteers : 15

No. of hours : 4

Venue : Churchgate Railway station , Oval maidan.

NSS volunteers of Institute of Forensic Science college performed a Street Play on the topic

of Swacchta Awareness Campaign on 27th of September 2019 at 2:30 pm near the Churchgate

railway station.

They tried to spread awareness about the harmful effects of plastic used by everyone and

litter that is thrown at public places like roads and railway tracks rather than dustbins. They

depicted 3 scenes showing vendors who still use plastic bags for selling vegetables , people

throwing waste on railway tracks and some people spitting in public places and spreading

waste. The program ended with a pledge of not using plastic and not letting anyone use it

followed by NSS claps and a group photo.

Report by

Purva Chavan

F.YB.Sc.

GENDER SENSITIZATION

Date: 28 September 2019

No. of volunteers: 12

Day: Saturday

No. of hours:2 hours

Venue: Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai

The NSS unit of Institute of forensic science organised a session on Gender Sensitization. The

volunteers were given papers and they had to write the comments they’ve received, the

restrictions on them, the problems they faced in the society. This was done anonymously.The

chits were read aloud and there was discussion on the same. The volunteers talked about the

common problems which mostly girls faced. The small interaction session concluded with

suggesting solutions.

Report by

Aayushi Raut

F.Y B.sc

POSHAN RALLY

Date: September 30, 2019

Number of volunteers:12

Day: Monday

Route of rally: CST to Mantralaya

Number of hours:

The volunteers of NSS unit of Institute of forensic science participated in the “poshan“ rally

organised by the Bal Vikas prakalp Adhikari based in Dharavi, Mumbai. The rally was carried out

with the aim to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition in children in their growing

years. The rally started at CST and ended near Mantralaya. Pamphlets stating information regarding

nutrition were distributed among people. To end this event on a positive note, a closing ceremony

was conducted in an auditorium.

Report by:

Esha Gajbhiye

DE-ADDICTION RALLY

Date: October 1;2019

Number of volunteers:12

Day :Tuesday

Route of rally : Azad Maidan to Gate Way Of India

Number of hours:

The volunteers of NSS unit of Institute of forensic science are participated in the “De-

addiction” rally. The rally was carried out with the aim to spread awareness about the

addiction of drugs .The rally started at Azad Maidan and ended at Gate Way of India

.Posters of de-addiction are distributed among the students. The rally was ended at

Gate Way of India with the songs of de-addiction.

Reported by:

Priyanka Buge.

Bhajan-sandhya

Date = Oct 2,2019

No. Of volunteers =10

Day = Wednesday

Venue =Gate-Way of India

No. Of hr. =3hr 30min

Today, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti ,bhajan -sandhya wasorganized at Gate way of India.

The program started at 4.00pm by Paying homage to the idol of Mahatma Gandhi &Lal-bahadur

shastri by the head of the state NSS unit sir,Atul salunkhe.The NSSUnit of all colleges thatfall

under the Mumbai university hadactively participated in the event.

The Bhajan-sandhya had started and aglimpse of Gandhi’s journey was portrayed.Songs like

‘Raghupati raghav Rajya Ram’were sung.All volunteers payed keenattention towards the

speechesand at last tooka pledge of spreading awareness onimportantance of Voting. The

program had successfully ended by singingthe National Anthem. All volunteers shouted out

breath taking slogans at the end thereby ending the program at about 7:30pm.

Reported by,

Amruta Patil

CLEANLINESS CAMPAIGN

Date : Oct 2,2019

No. Of volunteers: 8

Day: wednesday

Venue: Institute of forensic Science

No. Of hours: -

Today,on the ocassion of gandhi jayanti cleanliness campaign was held in Institute of

forensic science,Mumbai by NSS unit.The programme started at 10:30am by paying homage to

the idol of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151th anniversary and Lal bahadur shastri.The director

Dr.Jairam khobragade ,teaching staff ,non teaching staff and nss volunteers were present in the

programme.After homage under Swatchh bharat abhiyan program the college campus cleaning,

classrooms cleaning was done by nss volunteers , teaching staff and non teaching staff in which

everyone involved actively.The campaign ended at 12:30pm by nss clap.

Report by,

Rutuja Shewale

Event:

Connect and change program (orientation)

Date: Friday, 4th October 2019

Number of volunteers: 30

Number of hours: 2 hours

Venue: Institute of Forensic Science

Connecting dreams is a non-profit foundation that aims to create opportunity for

changemakers to solve the Sustainable Development Goals. Hence, 30 volunteers from our

college attended an orientation session which made us understand how we students can bring

about a change in the society. We students swore to do the needful to bring about that change

and thereby ending the session.

s

Report by:

Niphin Paul

FY B.Sc

Short Film Screening On Women's mobility.

Date =16th Oct 2019

No . of students attende the event = 73

No of hours = 2

Place = Room no .2 , Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai

The Nss unit of Institute of Forensic Science conducted the event of

women's mobility . The program start at 11:00am with registration of students. Two volunteers

gave short introduction about the program they explain about gender , gender equality, sex and

how women's are restricted by family , society and others relatives. Then the short films related

to women's Mobility was shown .

After finishing the shot films they asked some questions to students

and also gave answers to their questions and clear their doubts .This is an interactive sectio.

This Program end at 1:00 pm .

Report by= Nilesh Patil S.Y.Bsc.

Meatless day

Date- 22-11-2019

Day- Friday

No.of volunteers- 3

No.of hours- 4hrs

Place- K.C.College

The event started with a dance performance and then lighting ceremony took place. Then a

very motivational speech was given by one of the volunteers of the event about animals and

how we must protect them by celebrating this meatless day. Then competitions were held such

as cooking,nest making and streetplay. Then later prizes were distributed to the winners of

these competitions. The event ended by 4:00pm.

Report prepared by

Aarathi Matcha

S.Y.Bsc

CONVOCATION DAY

Date- 26-11-2019

Day- Tuesday

No.of volunteers- 16

No.of hours-

Place- University Of Mumbai

The event started with the march pass in the campus of Mumbai University at 10 a.m. and the

NSS volunteers also welcomed all the degree holders . Then the convocation began and the

degree certificate were given to all the students . Then atlast the convocation programme was

ended with the National Anthem and again

the degree holders were went back along with the march pass and then the refreshment were

given to all . The event was ended at 12 p.m.

Report prepared by

Vishakha Patole , S.Y.BSc .

Social Awareness Ride

Date - 21/12/2019

No.of volunteers - 3

No.of hours – 7 hrs

Venue –KPB Hinduja College All the volunteers reached the venue at 8:00 am and registered for the event. The event started at 9:00

am. After the inauguration ceremony ended, an interactive session was conducted by Ms. Shreya Joshi

on the topic- Gender sensitization.After the session,breakfast was served to the volunteers.The next

session was a lecture/ presentation that started at 11:00 am on the topic Right to information by Adv.

Arjun Kadam followed by another session by him on the topic- Sexual Harassment at workplace. The

session ended at 1:00 pm.The lunch started at 1:00 pm and went on till 2:30 pm. The last session and

highlight of the day, Disaster Management demonstration by Mr.DharmendraMadhav,Deputy Chief

Controller,started at 2:30 pm. He delivered a lecture on Disaster management, it's types and specifically

focusedon fire. After the session,he demonstrated first aid at the disaster scene in am interactive

session followed by demonstration of extinguishing the fire. The workshop ended at 5: 00 pm with the

vote of thanks and certificates distribution.

Report by – Mohini K. Singh

Sy Bsc

Blood donation camp

Date - 2/01/2020

No.of volunteers - 26

No.of hours - 7 hr.

Place - chruchgate railway station

All volunteers reached chruchgate station at 9:30 Am . The event was started at 10 am. First of all, Anil

Ghare sir gave the information about blood and also told us how to explain the importance of blood

donation and communicate with people .After the orientation, all volunteers dispersed at chruchgate

station in search of blood donors for the noble cause in pairs. And every pair found the donors. The

volunteers convinced the crowd for blood donation. The volunteers convinced 132 donors for blood

donation. The event ended successfully with the volunteers felicitation by the sponsors of blood

donation.

Report by - Pallavi Wadge

Fy Bsc

Road Safety week

Date: January 13, 2020 Venue: Gate 3, NCPA, Nariman point Number of volunteers: 41 Number of hours: Time: 7:45 AM The NSS volunteers of Institute of forensic science assembled in front of the NCPA Gate 3 by 7:45. The event began by 8 AM. The volunteers were instructed to make a human chain on the marine drive. Slogans like “No honking, road safety” were read out loud by the volunteers to spread awareness about road safety. After this, the volunteers were assembled in the NCPA auditorium. Various bus drivers, police officers and traffic policemen were felicitated and appreciated for their good deeds as they saved many lives. The Chief minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Uddhav Thackeray was also present at the event. National anthem was sung by everyone

who were present at the event which marked the end of the event. Report by: Esha Gajbhiye (FYBsc)

Road Safety –TogetherVCAN's Social Sanchar

Date - 16/01/2020

No.of volunteers - 20

No.of hours – 2 hr

Venue –Rayal Bombay Yatch Club All volunteers reached the venue at 3:50 pm . The event started at 4 pm. The session was also being

telecast live.It started with an introductory note by Indrani Malkani ,Chairman of VCAN, as she

introduced Shri Madhukar Pandey, IPS, Jt. Commissioner of Police, Traffic . He shared his stand on traffic

laws and the role of citizens in maintaining safety. This was followed by a Q&A session. Questions were

taken from the audience as well as from the viewers tweeting online. The audience shared there

suggestions regarding road safety laws while also pointing out problems like the rash drivers and bikers

performing stunts on roads as well as hawkers forcing the public to jaywalk. The event ended

successfully with the felicitation of the esteemed guests. Snacks were offered to volunteers and all

guests.

Report by – Aasana shah

Ty Bsc