Kochi: A group of more than 100 NSS volunteers of Sacred Heart College, Thevara extended helping hand to people shattered by the century’s worst flood. The volunteers have been active in relief and cleaning activities in the worst affected areas in Ernakulam district. The students voluntarily cancelled their Onam holidays and rendered service on war footing in affected areas. Many of the volunteers including girls actively participated in cleaning works even during late night.
The service drive of the NSS unit was piloted in partnerships with corporate institutions like Cochin Shipyard Limited and alumni associations and various charitable societies. The volunteers were also part of the team working for the district administration’s relief measures.
The activities commen-ced by mid-August have continued through the Onam holidays and are still going in full momentum. The students are actively participating in sorting and distributing relief materials. They also provided service in various relief camps at UC College, Aluva, Chavara School, Koonammavu, SH College, Thevara and SNDSY UPS, Poochakkal.
“Our focus is on helping the victims in their rehabilitation and resettlement efforts. Massive cleaning works were carried out at North Aduvasserry, Man-jali, Paravoor and also at Kanichukulangara in Alap-puzha. The students have so far completed cleaning of 42 houses, four schools, two colleges, two anganwadis, a public library and a church,” said Dr Remya Ramachandran, assistant professor and NSS programme officer at SH College Thevara.
