ZIRO, 21 Sep: Guided by the core spirit of 'Not Me But You', student volunteers from Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University (IGTAMSU) concluded a vibrant weeklong special NSS camp in Hong, the university's adopted village, on Sunday.
The initiative brought together young minds from diverse academic disciplines - including naturopathy and yogic sciences, medical laboratory science, radiology, commerce, physiotherapy, and nursing - to step out of classrooms and work directly alongside local residents.
The week began on 14 September near Tapi Lepang, where naturopathy and yogic sciences volunteers conducted a preventive healthcare drive, offering personal health consultations and sharing practical advice on everyday hygiene with village families. On 15 September, the campus community celebrated Engineers' Day, before joining local youths in a morning mini marathon designed to promote physical fitness, discipline, and healthy living.
Environmental stewardship took centre stage on 16 September as medical laboratory science and radiology students planted native saplings across the village, leading informal conversations with residents about preserving local biodiversity. The following day, 17 September, volunteers partnered with the blood centre of Gyati Takka General Hospital in Ziro for a voluntary blood donation drive, donating 28 units of blood.
Social equality and community wellness drove the final days of the camp. On 18 September, commerce and management students marked International Equal Pay Day with interactive sessions on gender equity, fair employment, and equal educational opportunities. The volunteers then launched a community-wide sanitation drive on 19 September, sweeping public areas and sharing practical waste disposal methods. The camp concluded on 20 September on World Cleanup Day with an 'action trek', where students gathered litter along local trails to leave the surrounding hills clean and preserved.
Reflecting on the week, the university's leadership expressed appreciation for the hospitality of Hong'sresidents, the support of local healthcare officials, and the dedication of the student volunteers who transformed the principles of empathy, leadership, and service into tangible impact. (DIPRO)
