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YU WEEK -I (2012)

(7th-9

thAugust, 2012)

The new session of 2012-2013 started with a 3-day long YU WEEK organized by Youth United.

The main purpose of Youth United Week was to give a brief introduction regarding working ofYouth United .The event also aimed at fostering the talent in new comers so that they can

excel in both academic and extracurricular activities.

7th

August,2012: It started with Treasure Hunt organized in Campus where 25 teams

participated. It was organized with aim of helping first year students in knowing their campus

better in an entertaining way. Teams really enjoyed looking for places whose names were

given to them as jumbled clues. Winners were given away prizes on final day of the event

during prize distribution Ceremony.

At the same time informals like LUCKY 7, Card Game and also Lemon Race were conducted

outside Cafeteria near K- Lawns and at COS Complex. The money collected through informals

will be used for catering daily stationary needs of students of Government Multipurpose

School who are given free coaching under Lakshya - Another Flagship project of Youth United

by students of Thapar University on daily basis.

8th

August,2012: The most awaited THAPARS GOT TALENT was organized on this day in C-Hall

at 5pm which witnessed more than 300 students of Thapar. Also, around 40 students took parenthusiastically and displayed their talent in fields of dance, singing and dramatics. The event

was judged by Mr Akshay Singla who is a renowned choreographer and dance teacher of

Patiala.

On the same day, the new comers were briefed about various projects and working of Youth

United through a presentation. Also, a short quiz was conducted to develop interest of

students in YU and chocolates were given away to the winners. The recruitment forms for

Youth United were also made available so that students who wish to be part of Youth Unitedand contribute towards the society could join. The response was good and about 35 students

filled the form.

9th

August,2012: The event concluded on third day with the performances of about 10

students and prize distribution ceremony in which Youth United President (Mrs Shweta Goyal

along with Mr. Akshay Singla gave away the prizes to treasure hunt and talent hunt show

winners.


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PINGALWARA VISIT-1

A visit was organized by the Youth United team to Pingalwara (Apahaj Asharam), Patiala on 9th

September 2012.Pingalwara is a home for the people whose families cant support them due

to their ailments. The Asharam accepts them as one of their own and provides them with the

basic needs. The team went on Sunday to spread smiles on the faces of the residents of the

Pingalwara. We first of all interacted with the residents and sat among them to help them to

get friendly with us. After the initial interaction we encouraged the senior citizens to sing some

Bhajans with us. We were flabbergasted to see the amount of dormant energies all of them

had possessed which exuded when they met us. The fun part which included playing music,

dancing with tiny tots and the young residents, made us realize this thing. We shared some

light moments when we talked to them. Seeing smiles on their faces when we distributed

refreshments among them was a satisfying feeling. The female members of the team,thereafter, went to the side of Pingalwara where women resided and spent time with them. In

the end we all, together, prayed for the success of the endeavour we have initiated.

This one particular day was like a gift to each one of us. Excitedly unveiling the wrapper, little

did we know what priceless gift lay ahead of us. The fact that the few hours with the special

ones would create an unspeakable bond of affection with them still amazes us. The residents

of Pingalwara might not be the epitome of beauty but they definitely have loads of love to

give.


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JOY OF GIVING WEEK(2012)

(2nd

8th

October ,2012)

During this week,we collected articles from throughout the campus of Thapar

University.Donations were collected in the form of cash,clothes,footwears etc from all hostels

and later on these donations were distributed among the underprivileged people like

construction site workers.Students and teachers contributed whole heartedly. Everyone thus

came together to experience the joy of Giving.

PUBLIC HEALTH MISSION

(10th

October 2012)

A public health mission camp was organised for the workers and students of slum areas at the

Health center ,Thapar University. Doctors from Columbia Asia examined around 150 people

for free.Also free medicines were also distributed to the workers and students.


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SAMWAAD

Samwaad is name of personal counseling sessions which are organised on regular intervals in Thapar

University in order to relieve the students of day to day stress and worries. Acharya Mitra Paroksh Sujay ( a

well renowned counselor ) interact personally with students during the session. Each session comprises of

about 4-5 students

PINGALWADA VISIT -2

The second Pingalwada Visit was organized on 26 Jan 2013 on occasion of Republic Day. We first of all

interacted with the residents and sat among them to help them to get friendly with us. After

the initial interaction we encouraged the senior citizens to sing some Bhajans with us. We

were flabbergasted to see the amount of dormant energies all of them had possessed which

exuded when they met us. The fun part which included playing music, dancing with tiny tots

and the young residents, made us realize this thing. We shared some light moments when we

talked to them.


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Smiling Future Week ( 12 -14 Feb 2013 )

Smiling Future is an endeavor of Youth United to create an OPPORTUNITY for the underprivileged and

specially-abled children, so that they can share the prestigious stage to unfold and showcase their various

talents to the common folks as popular professional dance groups and music bands from various schools and

colleges and the world can behold as to how talented these kids are.

This Year Smiling Future started with informal events on 12th

feb, 2013. A stall was set outside the cafeteria to

sell the craft work done by students of Vani School and the money collected was sent to Vani school.

13th

Feb was the painting and craft day in this year`s Smiling Future. Various schools from within the Patiala

participated in it namely Patiala School of deaf and Blind, Vani School and B.E. Asha School. The students of

these schools made some fabulous drawings and paintings which were exhibited in auditorium. The paintings

were not only general but some were conveying messages about social issues like Female Feticide, child

abuse, etc.

The main day of the Smiling Future Week was 14th

feb i.e. Valentine`s day which was celebrated with the

theme of Divine Love. The event started with the lamp lightning oby the chief guest and guest of honor. It

was accompanied by performances from specially abled children. Some performances were so good that the

audience was moved emotionally. Mr Rajeev Sharda and Miss Henna Singal distributed goodies which were

sponsored by Thapar Alumni Association to these specially abled children. Ms Henna Singal, General Secretary

of Thapar Alumni Association shared few words with the audience. Patiala School Of Deaf and Blind performed

a fashion show which left everybody amazed. There was a performance by Vani School in which students

performed some really amazing stunts and once More was what the audience wants. Dr Shweta Goyal,

president of Youth United Distributed goodies to students of Multipurpose school. Dr Sanjeev Kumar Garg,

Chief guest of the evening handed over the drafts to all schools which were made from the donations


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collected from Thapar Univeristy Students and they motivated students to learn from these students and draw

inspiration from them. Refreshments were distributed to all the students which were sponsored by Aahaar.

Goodies distributed were worth more than Rs 10,000 and were sponsored by Thapar alumni Association and

included a bag, notebooks, geometry box, lunch box, stationary items and towel. The event ended with a

special tribute to those children by students of Thapar University.

The 3 hours of event were the best moments for everyone present in the auditorium which not only made

them feel special about who they are but also it inspired everyone to a great extent. Everyone seemed to be

mesmerized by the performances. At last, the effort to bring smile on those special faces of differently abled

students was accomplished. The event was impeccable according to the audience.


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YU PHM ( April 2013)

Youth United (Patiala Chapter) took a leap forward with its event YU PHM 2013. Expanding the horizon

outside Thapar University was a great start and great experience for YU members. The 3-day event was a huge

success.

DAY 1:

A nautanki performance was held on the 30th

of March in sanour village to aware people about health

diseases and the upcoming health camp. The 8 minutes performance by nautanki team was loved by the

residents of the village and inspired them towards taking hygienic measures.

DAY 2:

On May 1, a health camp was held at sanour village in association with the respective panchayat of the village

and Mata Gujri Hospital. The check-up team included a team of 5 doctors which included physician, eye

specialist, dentist, paediatrician and gynaecologist. The camp attracted around 350 people from nearby

villages and slum areas. The camp also included free medicines and free lab tests. An awareness campaign was

also held by the YU members which made people aware on topics like nutrition, women education and

education schemes, vaccination schedule, protection during rainy season and symptoms of various diseases.

DAY 3:

The last day of the event included a health camp for mess workers and labourers of Thapar University.

The camp was organised at Thapars Dispensary and included a team of 3 specialized doctors. All the patients

were properly checked up the doctors and were provided with free medicines.

The 3 day event brought outshining results. Not only it took Youth United to a new level but also inspired its

members to take up new projects on big scale and make Youth United an ultimate name of support to others.


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Survey Regarding Cleanliness April 2013

GARBAGE OUTSIDE THAPAR UNIVERSITY

The hub of Thapar lies outside the gates of the University where students, faculty and outsiders alike throng

from morning 10 to evening 8 for a quick bite of snacks. The stretch of 50m is full of vendors selling all kinds of

snacks, cycle and shoe repair kiosks, and a small stretch of land where people park cars. What looks clean on

the exterior, has a different story to say when looked a little beyond what meets the eye.

The area behind these stalls has turned into a dump yard for all the waste that is accumulated from these

stalls.

Pictures taken on 9th

April 2013.


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CAUSES

1. This is India, nobody cares!2. No disposal facility.3. Vendors cannot afford to have a disposal facility of their own.4. No municipality van goes through this lane that can clean the place, only the van meant for the

University garbage is available that too just for the University.

EFFECTS:

The effects of poor hygiene are not unknown.

1. These conditions are a breeding ground for various diseases like food poisoning, stomach infection,gastritis, etc.

2. The small stretch of water has turned colour to green due to pollution and is a breeding ground formosquitoes and other parasites. They further the list of diseases with malaria, dengue to name a few.


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3. Foul smell causes air pollution.4. (I have even witnessed a fight start over this issue of garbage.)

ACTION TO BE TAKEN:

1. Needless to say, the garbage has to be removed.2. Permanent dustbins have to be placed in various locations of the area.3.

We should talk to the municipality of Patiala and request them to clear the dustbins at regularintervals.

MEASURES TO PREVENT FUTURE REACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE:

1. Urge people to use the dustbins provided.2. Put up sign boards and personally talk to the vendors to maintain clear surroundings by using the

dustbins provided.

3. If budget permits, or with the help of college authorities we can convert the dump into a small lawn/garden (by removing weeds and other carcases, growing grass in that area to beautify it.)

(Steps have to be takenSurvey has been done / Action

needs to be discussed)

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