The Internal Quality Assurance Cell and National Service Scheme Unit, in collaboration with JSS RUDSETI, Mariyala, and with the generous sponsorship of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Bengaluru, organized a thought-provoking one-day seminar at JSS College for Women. The seminar, held on March 13, 2020, focused on the topic “Gandhi and Swachh Bharat.”
The esteemed event was inaugurated by Prof. B. Chandrashekar, Co-ordinator of NSS at the University of Mysuru, who delivered an insightful keynote address. Highlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s profound influence, he emphasized the significance of Gandhiji’s thoughts on cleanliness, both physical and mental. Prof. Chandrashekar stated, “Through events like these, we can impart Gandhiji’s principles and ideas to the younger generation.”
Presiding over the seminar, Sri A. G. Shivakumar, Principal of JSS College for Women, C’Nagara, shared his admiration for Mahatma Gandhi, acknowledging him as a source of inspiration for the entire world. He described Gandhiji as a multifaceted personality who contributed not only to the freedom struggle but also to social reform, economic thinking, Grama Swarajya (village self-governance), and the fight against untouchability.
The seminar consisted of three engaging sessions. Dr. S. Tukaram, Head of the Social Justice and Equity Centre at the Administrative Training Institute, Mysuru, conducted the first session on “Gandhiji and Value-Based Education.” Dr. N. Mahadevaswamy, Principal of JSS College, Gundlupet, led the second session on “Gandhiji and Freedom Fight,” shedding light on Mahatma Gandhi’s unwavering commitment to non-violence in the struggle for India’s independence. In the third session, Dr. K. S. Rajasekhara, Visiting Professor at the PG Department of Economics, JSS College for Women, Mysuru, explored Gandhi’s vision for India’s economic development. Additionally, Sri Venkatanayaka, Community Affairs Officer at the City Corporation, Chamarajanagara, addressed the attendees on “Gandhi and Cleanliness.”
The event also witnessed the participation of Sri B. M. Chandrashekar from JSS Rudseti, Mariyala, who provided valuable insights to the students. As part of the seminar, a drawing and essay writing competition on the theme of “Gandhi and Cleanliness” was organized, and the winners were honored with prizes during the event.
The seminar proved to be an enlightening platform for students, promoting an understanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings and their relevance to the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) campaign.
