Biswabrata Goswami
KALYANI, 30 NOV: In a bid to foster national unity and cultural exchange, the National Social Service (NSS) organized a week-long National Integration Camp at Kalyani University, bringing together selected students from fifteen states across India. The event was officially inaugurated on Wednesday at the Vidyasagar Auditorium of Kalyani University.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Kalyani University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amlendu Bhuiyan, who inaugurated the event. Vinay Kumar, Regional Director of the Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, served as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Debanshu Roy, Registrar of the University, attended as the special guest. The ceremony also saw the participation of key figures such as Prof. Keka Sarkar, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Saikat Chatterjee, NSS Program Coordinator, and Anjan Roy Chowdhury, President of the Kanchrapara College Government Body.
The week-long camp, set to conclude on 5 December, has brought together 200 students from 14 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Twenty teachers have also accompanied the students as their guardians. The camp features a diverse range of programs, including cultural events, discussion cycles, yoga sessions, debates, and educational tours for NSS volunteers.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Central Government, the camp is a joint effort by Kalyani University and the Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, in collaboration with Kanchrapara College. The primary objective of the camp is to strengthen national unity through cultural exchange among students from different states, as reflected in the camp’s slogan, ‘Young India, Developed India, and Strong India.’
Speaking at the inauguration, Professor Amlendu Bhuiyan emphasized the vital role students play in promoting national integration, stating, “National integration is a very important issue for our country. In this, students take the leading role.”
Vinay Kumar, Director of the Regional Directorate of NSS, highlighted the significance of cultural exchange in promoting the idea of national unity. He stated, “NSS volunteers from fifteen states will get to know each other’s culture through mutual cultural exchange. Through this camp, the idea of national unity of our country will spread among the students of different languages.”
The opening ceremony, conducted by Dr. Deblina Debnath, drew the participation of many students, researchers, teachers, and education workers of the university. In the coming days, the university campus is expected to buzz with various activities organized by NSS volunteers, promoting unity amidst the social and cultural diversity of India. The event aims to echo the spirit of unity in a country rich in languages and diverse cultural heritage.
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