National Service Scheme (NSS) IIT Kharagpur

Unit 7 covers a lot of ground, literally and figuratively.  Unit 7 volunteers teach at schools at Upar Kenthia and Benapur some 10-14 km away from IIT Campus.  They are also at hand arranging refreshments for school students and other participants of the celebrations of Independence Day and Republic Day on campus or for doctors at the voluntary blood donation camps organized by NSS.  They also participate in road repair works at villages like they are seen doing in a few recent photographs accompanying this report at Rangametia. Photos:      

An eye camp was organized by NSS, IIT Kharagpur at Khelar on February 18 and 19, 2017 jointly with St John Ambulance Brigade, Kharagpur and Sankara Eye Hospital, Mukundapur, Kolkata.   A1 Biscuits and Lux Innerware of Kolkata helped organize the event as sponsors.   497 residents of Khelar Banpatna area, Ayma, Kashijora and Sholadahar villages were treated at the camp.   Prescription eye wear was distributed to more than 300 patients in the event without charge.   Of 82 patients deemed in need of surgical interventions, 40 were taken to Sankara Eye Hospital, Kolkata on March 27, 2017 – once again without charging them.   Transportation and the costs for the surgical procedure were borne by the hospital authorities.   Surgery for the remaining patients will be scheduled shortly. Photos:    

NSS organized their Annual Blood Donation Camp of at the Old Badminton Court of Technology Students Gymkhana on March 18 , 2017 in partnership with Kharagpur Voluntary Blood Donors Organization.   In the event 149 units of blood were collected by the Blood Bank of Bankura Sammilani Medical College Hospital .   The event would not have been possible without active help and participation of Technology Students Gymkhana – Professor Somesh Kumar, President, TSG and Mr Mandal and Sudheer, Sports Officers, TSG, in particular – and the Continuing Education Program of IIT Kharagpur.   Thanks are also due to the donors for their support in making the event a success. Donors’ certificates can be picked up from SR Sengupta Foundation Engineering Laboratory, the building between the Biotechnology and Cryogenics buildings, on any weekdays between 9:00a and 5:30p.   Before dropping by please set up an appointment by calling 9775550857 or 9647182769. Photos: