ACTIVITY REPORT (Academic Year 2017-18)

NESGI/NAAC-2019/Criteria – 7/7.1.11

NAVSAHYADRI EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, PUNE

Sr. No 69, 70 & 71, Naigaon [Nasarapur], Bhor, Pune- 412213.

Criterion7–Institutional Values and Best Practices

ACTIVITY REPORT (Academic Year 2017-18)

1. Title of Activity: Road Show on Save the Rivers

2. Date & venue: 08/08/2017, Katraj Signal.

3. Outcomes of activity:

To address one of major issue prevailing in society which is of saving the rivers.

Since during teenage stage of life views on the different aspects of life are form

and reform. Such awareness activities could be promoted to motivate the student

to think and act in favor of development and progress. Such activities play a very

important role in shaping the behavior of a person in society. Inculcating social

awareness in this phase enables the students to depict societal conditions in a

modern way that can efficiently challenge norms and modify perceptions of

people.

Through this activity students got to know as well as can make everyone aware

about the crisis our rivers are facing and Create awareness among all sections of

society about the need to Rally for Rivers.

Key Indicator - 7.1.11

Initiative taken to Contribute Local Community


4. Description of activity:

Indian rivers, the lifelines of our civilization, are at dangerous levels of depletion.

A nationwide campaign to create awareness is being started by Sadhguru, founder

of Isha foundation. As the first step Students of Electrical Engineering Students

Association from Navsahyadri Group of Educational Institute, Faculty of

Engineering, Pune organized a road show program on 08/08/2017 at Katraj signal.

About 25 students were involved in the activity. The Traffic police in charge at the

signal explained the students about the traffic rules in short as that the students

follow the rules and doesn‟t meet with any accident during the activity. The

program included displaying of posters of importance of rivers, measures to be

taken to conserve river water and to reduce pollution made by student on signal

for the people waiting at signal. Tree plantation on either side of the river was

proposed as the first step towards river protection. As a key step, awareness was

created among the students. All the people were asked to give a missed call to the

number 8000980009 and promise to protect rivers.

5. Activity Experience:

a. Outcome wise description of observations/explanations

As a result of activity the sense of social awareness was created amongst

students and the society.

b. The concept/principles/procedures learn as the result of activity

The students learned the importance of rivers.

Also students got to learn about the traffic rules to abide for.

As a result of activity the sense of social awareness was created amongst

students and the society.

c. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work

Through the experience of this activity the students got to know the

importance of saving the rivers, which is one of the social issues.


d. Summary & conclusion

The conduction of such activities leads to awareness of such social issues

amongst the students.

6. Summary & conclusion:

The conduction of such activities leads to awareness of such social issues amongst

the students.

7. Feedback:

The street play act could be conducted so that the more no of people can be reached

out.


8. Photos of Activity:

Photos of Activity on Road Show on Save the Rivers






1. Title of Activity: Tree Plantation

2. Date & venue: 03/07/2017, Bharat Petroleum Pump area .


1) Social forestry needs to be undertaken on a large scale to reverse the ill effects of

deforestation and restore the ecological balance.

2) It will also contribute towards creating a carbon sink and increasing green cover.

3) The students get a sense of purpose, a sense of ownership, they are doing

something for themselves and their society and they really enjoy that.

4) Great fun and good hands on learning activity.

5) Beautifies the surrounding and attracts birds and other wildlife.

6) Student leadership and community engagement.

7) Raised awareness about care and preservation of environment.

8) Students gain a sense of real achievement and of being part of a much greater

national outcome.

9) Helps achieve outcomes in the Key Learning Areas of Studies of Society and

Environment (HSIE in NSW) and Science.

10) Gets students outside connecting with nature



On 3rd

July, 2017, successfully completed the event of Tree Plantation under the

National Service Scheme at Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump campus. Trees are the

foremost source for producing the oxygen in environment, they helps to reduce the

level of CO2 . As we all know that the whole world is facing the problem of global

warming and to recover from such problem planting the trees is become one of the

most important aspects today.

The event was began with the welcoming of Principal and NSS coordinators.

Welcome speech has been given by the NSS coordinator. Then the Principal advice

to volunteers to think differently for the Society to make positive changes and to

make improvement. After that NSS Volunteers sung a NSS song followed by the

felicitation of Principal.

The Principal orients the NSS volunteers by notifying the importance of NSS for

them as well as society. He shared his past experiences with volunteers that how he

got the success through NSS and what difficulties he faced while performing his role

as Program Officer. He said that “In society all the human beings are comprise equal

importance, no matter with the Men or Women.” He also said that the dedication is

must to accomplish the goals and dreams in life. After the inspirational words of

Principal we all move towards the place where tree plantation took place. A very

first tree plant by Dr.R.J.Patil in college premises. Total tree planted by all others

including teachers, volunteers was more than 15 on the day. All were happy and

experience proud after the tree plantation event was finished, because it really feels

great to do positive for the nature.


a. The concept/principles/procedures learn as the result of activity

The gardeners taught us the 12 step procedure for planting of trees.

Select the right tree for your location. Ground Breaking Use a tree that will

grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room

vertically and horizontally for the canopy and roots to grow. Dig the hole at

least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a square hole no deeper than the root


ball. This keeps the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to

penetrate the surrounding soil. Fill the empty hole with water and check the

drainage. If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree

will die if its roots are underwater for long periods of time. Prune the tree

sparingly and only if necessary. Remove only dead, broken and diseased

branches and roots that are crushed and girdling, or growing around the main

stem. Removing even a small portion of healthy canopy actually slows root

growth and delays establishment. A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn‟t need

to be pruned. Set the tree in the hole with the root collar (just above the roots)

flush or slightly above natural grade.

Planting too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don‟t

pick up the tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball.

Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine,

cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots

wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows

water to seep in and the roots to grow out. Gently fill the hole with the same

soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with

water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. Stake the tree only if

necessary.

Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place

more than one year. Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to

three inches deep, and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark,

leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly

steady boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches

add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.

Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don‟t over water. A newly

planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of

trunk per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent

watering. Protect the tree from animals and humans. Staking to the ground a

wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer

and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from weed


whackers, which can easily kill your tree. Do not fertilize the tree during the

first growing season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing

growth and delaying establishment.

b. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work.The

students and lecturer can implement the knowledge at home and other

social places.

c. Summary & conclusion

Hence the students got to know the benefits of planting trees and also the exact

procedure for planting trees.

6. Summary & Conclusion:



7. Feedback:

More No of students should be involved in the activity

More No of trees suitable for the sand and soil of the area should be planted

The Due care should be taken after planting the trees.

8. Photos of activity:

Tree Plantations by NESGI Peon


Tree Plantations by NESGI Peon







2. Date & venue: 06/07/2016 , Khedshivapur,












national outcome.



10) Gets students outside connecting with nature



On 6th

July, 2016, successfully completed the event of Tree Plantation at

Khedshivapur. Trees are the foremost source for producing the oxygen in

environment, they helps to reduce the level of CO2 . As we all know that the whole

world is facing the problem of global warming and to recover from such problem

planting the trees is become one of the most important aspects today.

The event was began with the welcoming of Director and Principal. Welcome

speech has been given by the coordinator of the event. Then the Principal in his

speech advice to all to think differently for the Society to make positive changes and

to make improvement.

He said that “In society all the human beings are comprise equal importance, no

matter with the Men or Women.” He also said that the dedication is must to

accomplish the goals and dreams in life. After the inspirational words of Principal

we all move towards the place where tree plantation took place. A very first tree

plant by Dr.R.J.Patil. Total tree planted by all others including teachers, volunteers

was more than 25 on the day. All were happy and experience proud after the tree

plantation event was finished, because it really feels great to do positive for the

nature.


a. The concept/principles/procedures learn as the result of activity the gardeners

taught us the 12 step procedure for planting of trees. Select the right tree for your

location.

Ground Breaking Use a tree that will grow well in your part of the state and

make sure it has plenty of room vertically and horizontally for the canopy and

roots to grow. Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a square

hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling to deep

while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil. Fill the empty hole

with water and check the drainage.

If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its

roots are underwater for long periods of time. Prune the tree sparingly and only


if necessary.

Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed

and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion

of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A

thoughtfully selected tree shouldn‟t need to be pruned. Set the tree in the hole

with the root collar (just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade.



Remove all foreign materials from the root ball.

This includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If

planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as

possible. This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out. Gently fill the

hole with the same soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments.

Settle the soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. Stake

the tree only if necessary. Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes

should not be left in place more than one year.

Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to three inches deep, and

up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark, leaf litter and hay are

great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady boosts soil

moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add nutrients to

the soil as they decompose. Water the tree for at least the first two years, but

don‟t over water.

A newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter

inch of trunk per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent

watering. Protect the tree from animals and humans.

Staking to the ground a wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four

feet tall can keep deer and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard

your tree from weed whackers, which can easily kill your tree. Do not fertilize

the tree during the first growing season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender

roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment.

b. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work .The


students and lecturer can implement the knowledge at home and other

social places.







7. Feedback:





Photos of Digging for Tree Plantation


Photos of Tree Plantation By NESGI Students @ Khed Shivapur,






1. Title of Activity: Swachta abhiyan

2. Date & venue: 28/09/2016, outskirts of Kaporhol Village area ,


The main purpose of this program was to create awareness among the

students regarding cleanliness and its benefits. The cleanliness drives had

changed the mindset of students to work collectively in a team. Such drives

bring togetherness in society. The surrounding becomes clean and free of

garbage. The people can learn to segregate the garbage and the garbage can

then be recycled. The system of manual scavenging is being reduced.


The intensive national cleanliness campaign started from 28th September 2016.

The Honorable Prime Minister said, it is our social responsibility as citizens of

India to help fulfill Mahatma Gandhi‟s vision of Clean India. As responsible

citizens, we at Navsahydri Educational Group of Institutes, Faculty of

engineering, Pune, considering it as our moral duty had organized a Cleanliness

Campaign “SWACHHTA ABHIYAN” on 28th September 2016 at Outskirts of

Kapurhol Village. 20 Students of TE, SE Electrical took part in the cleanliness

drive. Students as well as teachers participated with enthusiasm in the

cleanliness drive.



a. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work

The students realized that any work is best done when it is carried out by a

person himself. It also made the students aware of the dignity of labour. It is the

ultimate way to achieve success in many fields as well as enhance the economic

status of the country. In the end they all took oath of keeping their home,

locality and city clean. It was a unique experience for all of them. They were

curious to be the part of this great drive that could have transformed the face of

our country forever. The students and lecturer can implement the knowledge at

home and other social places.

b. Summary & conclusion

The Students understood the importance of cleanliness and the students

promised to follow the simple rules and also spread the message at their homes

& friends circle. A small scale drive & a huge response.


The Students understood the importance of cleanliness and the students

promised to follow the simple rules and also spread the message at their homes

& friends circle. A small scale drive and a huge response.

6. Feedback:

More No of students should be involved in the activity.



Photos of Swachta abhiyan

Photos of Swachta abhiyan


Photos of Swachta Abhiyan







2. Date & venue: 01/07/2015 ,Kaporhol petrol Pump area


1) Social forestry needs to be undertaken on a large scale to reverse the ill

effects of deforestation and restore the ecological balance.

2) It will also contribute towards creating a carbon sink and increasing green

cover.








national outcome.



10) Gets students outside connecting with nature.



On 1st July, 2015, successfully completed the event of Tree Plantation at Bharat

Petroleum Petrol Pump campus. Trees are the foremost source for producing the

oxygen in environment, they helps to reduce the level of CO2. As we all know that

the whole world is facing the problem of global warming and to recover from such

problem planting the trees is become one of the most important aspects today.

The event was began with the welcoming of Principal of Engineering, Principal of

Polytechnic. Welcome speech has been given by the Prof. Bhokare. Then the

Principal in his speech advice to all to think differently for the Society to make

positive changes and to make improvement. He said that “In society all the human

beings are comprise equal importance, no matter with the Men or Women.” He also

said that the dedication is must to accomplish the goals and dreams in life. After the

inspirational words of Principal we all move towards the place where tree plantation

took place. A very first tree plant by all Principals in college premises. Total tree

planted by all others including teachers, volunteers was more than 50 on the day. All

were happy and experience proud after the tree plantation event was finished,

because it really feels great to do positive for the nature.


a. The concept/principles/procedures learn as the result of activity

The gardeners taught us the 12 step procedure for planting of trees.

Select the right tree for your location. Ground Breaking Use a tree that will

grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room vertically

and horizontally for the canopy and roots to grow. Dig the hole at least twice as

wide as the root ball. Dig a square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps

the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to penetrate the

surrounding soil. Fill the empty hole with water and check the drainage. If it

takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its roots

are underwater for long periods of time. Prune the tree sparingly and only if

necessary. Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are

crushed and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small

portion of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment.


A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn‟t need to be pruned. Set the tree in the hole

with the root collar (just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade.



Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine,

cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots

wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows water

to seep in and the roots to grow out. Gently fill the hole with the same soil that

came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with water.

Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. Stake the tree only if necessary.

Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place

more than one year. Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to

three inches deep, and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark,

leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly

steady boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches

add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.

Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don‟t over water. A newly

planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of

trunk per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent watering.

Protect the tree from animals and humans. Staking to the ground a wire-mesh

cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock

from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from weed whackers,

which can easily kill your tree. Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing

season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying

establishment.

b. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work.

The students and lecturer can implement the knowledge at home and other

social places.








7. Feedback:

More Number of students should be involved in the activity.

More Number of trees suitable for the sand and soil of the area should be

planted. The Due care should be taken after planting the trees.


Photos of Tree Plantation Kaporhol Petrol Pump area







2. Date & venue: 15/09/2013, Navsahyadri Educational society group of institution

playground.












national outcome.



10) Gets students outside connecting with nature.



On 15/09/2013, successfully completed the event of Tree Plantation at Navsahyadri

Educational society group of institution playground. Trees are the foremost source

for producing the oxygen in environment, they helps to reduce the level of CO2. As

we all know that the whole world is facing the problem of global warming and to

recover from such problem planting the trees is become one of the most important

aspects today.

The event was begun with the welcoming of Director Mr.P.N.Suke. The Welcome

speech has been given by the Principal. Then the Director advice everyone to think

differently for the Society to make positive changes and to make improvement. The

Principal orients the volunteers by notifying the importance of planting trees for the

environment as well as society. He said that “In society all the human beings are

comprise equal importance, no matter with the Men or Women.” He also said that

the dedication is must to accomplish the goals and dreams in life. After the

inspirational words of Principal we all move towards the place where tree plantation

took place. A very first tree plant by Director in college premises. Total tree planted

by all others including teachers, volunteers was more than 125 on the day. All were

happy and experience proud after the tree plantation event was finished, because it

really feels great to do positive for the nature.


a. The concept/principles/procedures learn as the result of activity.

The gardeners taught us the 12 step procedure for planting of trees. Select the right

tree for your location. Ground Breaking Use a tree that will grow well in your part of

the state and make sure it has plenty of room — vertically and horizontally — for the

canopy and roots to grow. Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a

square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling to deep

while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil. Fill the empty hole with

water and check the drainage.

If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its

roots are underwater for long periods of time. Prune the tree sparingly and only if


necessary.

Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed and

girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion of

healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A

thoughtfully selected tree shouldn‟t need to be pruned. Set the tree in the hole with

the root collar (just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade. Planting

too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don‟t pick up the

tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball. Remove all foreign

materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-

biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as

much of the burlap as possible.

This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out. Gently fill the hole with

the same soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the

soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. Stake the tree only

if necessary. Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left

in place more than one year. Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two

to three inches deep, and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark,

leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady

boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add

nutrients to the soil as they decompose. Water the tree for at least the first two

years, but don‟t over water.

A newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch

of trunk per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent

watering.

Protect the tree from animals and humans. Staking to the ground a wire-mesh cage

at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock from

eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from weed whackers, which can

easily kill your tree. Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing season. Too

much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment.


b. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work.

The students and lecturer can implement the knowledge at home and other social

places.




6. Summary & Conclusion



7. Feedback





Tree Planatation by NESGI students


Tree Planatation by NESGI students


Photos of tree Plantation






1. Title of Activity: Visit to orphanage

2. Date & venue: 26/01/2014 ,Sai Children‟s Home,


The students had learnt the following outcome on visiting to orphanage.

Discovering so much to be grateful for.

Choosing to keep your heart open.

Being in the moment.

Finding something in nothing.


Students of NESGI have an opportunity to do things differently. As Gram Seva and

Spirituality and Arts and Culture students get opportunities to visit villages and

Orphanages and interact with old people in Old age Homes. This year this year on

26th

January after the college Flag Hoisting ceremony few students got the

opportunity to visit an Orphanage named Sai Children‟s Home. It was such a

wonderful experience to be with the children. In spite of fighting with the odds their

heart-warming welcome made our hearts skip a bit. Their laugh made us cry inside

out. The way they greeted us calling Bhaiyya and Didi really brought tears to many

of us. We were welcomed abscondingly. Then we were given all the information

about the orphanage. The authorities and care takers of the orphanage told us that

there were around 50 orphans of the age group from 2 years to 10 years. After that

our hon. S.P.Suke sir had a brief talked about our institute. We danced and sang


songs with them and spent some quality time with the children and it was the most

worthwhile time ever spent. For all of us these memories will be cherished for our

life times and surely many of the students decided that they will surely contribute to

such worthy causes in their adult life. We distributed fruits and chocolates to the

children. With heavy hearts we had to leave because of time constraints. In spite of

having different faiths the serenity touched out hearts. It made us all peaceful and

our wandering minds came to a halt and we could feel the almighty‟s presence all

around us.


a. Application of observation/experience in professional life/work

The moment you enter the orphanage, you tend to feel both happy and sad at the

same time when you see children playing, fighting with each other, crying,

laughing, cribbing about certain things (like who‟s better: guys or girls?),

dancing, and so on. These children are really talented; some of them good at

singing and some good at dancing and some just have enough talent to wink at

girls! Simply observing their talent makes you feel happy and you wish you could

spend as much time with them as possible. If there is one occasion that gives a lot

of happiness and which can be looked forward to most, it has to be this activity.

One can feel like being born to spend at least a quarter of life with these children.

It is a well-known fact and was further reiterated in management class that every

person has a „natural child‟ inside of him and in the case if it‟s so strong that if

someone happens to extricate that natural child out, would probably die. After

visiting this place quite a few times, one can realize that most of the children are

left to fend for themselves either because the family did not have financial

means to take care of them or they just abandoned them. In some cases, the

parents just didn‟t have the experience to raise a child and had to give them up

for good.


It is unfortunate how these children are in a ripe age but have already lost a

significant part of their childhood hey had no one to give them a name, no one to

understand and care for them, no one to take them out, and no opportunity to go to

school.

None of us liked it when our parents reprimanded us for not studying properly, when

we made blunders, when we fought with our siblings or friends, when we didn‟t listen

to them but there was a concern behind every word that they said. Secretly, there were

two drops of tears shed for every tear of ours and there was an unsaid, unwritten

promise that they would take care of us at every juncture of our lives no matter what

their condition. These children are lacking all those words of care, anger, love and all

the feelings that parents express towards their children. Visiting the orphanage is a life

changing experience and you start appreciating the little things in life when you see

people who don‟t have them. Only at such times do you tide over the insignificant and

immaterial things and appreciate the bigger picture. We feel extremely fortunate that

we have our parents with us, these little angels don‟t.


The visit to the orphanage was a fulfilling experience for us as we came back

with not only memories but also some valuable lessons.


The visit to the orphanage was a fulfilling experience for us as we came back

with not only memories but also some valuable lessons.

7. Feedback:

More students should be taken to orphanage for visit.



Visit @ Sai Children’s Home

Photo of Visit to Sai Children Home


Photo of Visit to Sai Children Home

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