INNOCENT HEARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALANDHAR OBSERVED WORLD AIDS DAY

 The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar observed World Aids day to recognize and address the inequalities which are holding back progress in ending AIDS and speak out against HIV stigma following the theme given by WHO for the year 2022 which is “Equalize access to essential HIV services particularly for key populations –transgender people, people who use drugs, sex workers, prisoners and migrants – and their partners.”

 The NSS volunteers shared facts and medically accurate information about HIV and AIDS. NSS volunteer Preeti elucidated the symptoms of HIV and treatment of AIDS in her speech, raising awareness about AIDS which is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome caused by the spread of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. She achieved first position in elocution and Vishali Arora bagged second position. All the student-teachers and faculty members wore red ribbons to raise awareness about AIDS. AIDS awareness slogans ‘Let’s Stop HIV Together’, ‘Open your eyes before AIDS closes them’ etc resonated through the air. 

A poster-making competition was also organized in which the student-teachers prepared descriptive posters and made videos demonstrating their posters. These videos were shared through online mode in order to spread knowledge about HIV myths and promote its prevention. Sakshi Thakur and Roshni achieved first position and Gagandeep Kaur as well as Nandini Luthra achieved second position in poster-making competition.

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh highlighted the fact that adherence of AIDS awareness day is essential as HIV infection is currently incurable, but one can control it with good quality education about the disease and by spreading awareness about AIDS disease in communities, which our NSS unit volunteers are doing to a great extent.

INNOCENT HEARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALANDHAR OBSERVED WORLD AIDS DAY

The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar observed World Aids day to recognize and address the inequalities which are holding back progress in ending AIDS and speak out against HIV stigma following the theme given by WHO for the year 2022 which is “Equalize access to essential HIV services particularly for key populations –transgender people, people who use drugs, sex workers, prisoners and migrants – and their partners.”

 The NSS volunteers shared facts and medically accurate information about HIV and AIDS. NSS volunteer Preeti elucidated the symptoms of HIV and treatment of AIDS in her speech, raising awareness about AIDS which is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome caused by the spread of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. She achieved first position in elocution and Vishali Arora bagged second position. All the student-teachers and faculty members wore red ribbons to raise awareness about AIDS. AIDS awareness slogans ‘Let’s Stop HIV Together’, ‘Open your eyes before AIDS closes them’ etc resonated through the air. 

A poster-making competition was also organized in which the student-teachers prepared descriptive posters and made videos demonstrating their posters. These videos were shared through online mode in order to spread knowledge about HIV myths and promote its prevention. Sakshi Thakur and Roshni achieved first position and Gagandeep Kaur as well as Nandini Luthra achieved second position in poster-making competition.

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh highlighted the fact that adherence of AIDS awareness day is essential as HIV infection is currently incurable, but one can control it with good quality education about the disease and by spreading awareness about AIDS disease in communities, which our NSS unit volunteers are doing to a great extent.

INNOCENT HEARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALANDHAR CELEBRATED NATIONAL UNITY DAY

The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated National Unity day to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Iron man of India and for paying tribute to his invaluable contribution in building a modern and unified India.

A pledge taking ceremony was organized to provide the student-teachers an opportunity for reaffirming their inherent strength and resilience to stand against threats to the national unity, integrity and security of our nation INDIA.  A tree plantation drive was organized in the college campus in which medicinal plants were planted as within our nature, trees are perfect role models for unity and purity as well as selflessness and sacrifice.

NSS Volunteer Sakshi Thakur explaining the teachings of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, accentuated that Self-reliance was the chief tenets of Sardar Patel’s economic philosophy. He worked tirelessly to build a consensus with the princely states but did not hesitate in employing methods of Sama, Dama, Dand and Bhed where ever necessary. She quoted his teachings, “We worked hard to achieve our freedom; we shall have to strive harder to justify it”.

Patriotic solo singing competition was organized on the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity' for instilling a sense of belonging to our nation in the hearts of every citizen of India. Amanpreet Kaur sang the patriotic song ‘Sare jahan se achha hindustan hamara’ with great zeal and fervour. Manmeet Kaur expressively sang “Mera desh mera mulk” symbolizing peace, harmony and love for nation. Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh in his speech highlighted the importance of unity by explaining that unity is strength and the onus of keeping India united is on the shoulders of our student-teachers i.e. would-be teachers.