Your First Step towards Nation-Building Starts Here

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram
Title of the Event:		An Orientation Programme “Your First Step towards Nation-Building Starts Here”
Date:		22.07.2025
Time:		3.00 p.m To 4.00 p.m
Venue:		East Block Class Room 204, 210 & 306
Total Attendees:		170
Name of the Resource persons:		Mr. J Sathya narayanan Dr D Saravanan Dr R Vinoth Kumar,
Profile of the Speaker
Mr. J Sathya narayanan                                                                                    Asst professor Department of fashion designing SRMIST (S&H),  Ramapuram. Dr D Saravanan          Asst professor Department of Visual communication SRMIST (S&H),  Ramapuram Dr R Vinoth Kumar, Asst professor Department of Biotechnology SRMIST (S&H),  Ramapuram
Event Mode:	Off line
Incharges:	Convenor: Dr. J.Kumar, Associate Professor & HOD Co- Convenor: Dr.S.Mani – Assistant Professor Mr. P. Ganesh – Assistant Professor Dr. D. Rengaraj – Assistant Professor
Objective of the Event
The orientation was held offline across Classrooms 204, 210 & 306 in the East Block from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event was designed to introduce students to the objectives and significance of the National Service Scheme (NSS), encouraging their active participation in social responsibility and community development activities from the beginning of their academic journey.

Resource persons:

Mr. J Sathya narayanan                                                                                   

Asst professor    

Department of fashion designing                

Dr D Saravanan         

Asst professor                                

Department of Visual communication 

Dr R Vinoth Kumar,

Asst professor

Department of Biotechnology

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT

The Department of Commerce, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS), organized a vibrant Orientation Programme titled “Your First Step towards Nation-Building Starts Here” for the First Year B.Com and B.Com (CS) students of the Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM IST, Ramapuram Campus. The programme served as an insightful introduction to the vision, mission, and community engagement goals of the NSS and the pivotal role of youth in nation-building.

Resource Persons & Session Highlights:

Mr. J. Sathya Narayanan
Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Designing
Session Topic: “An Orientation Programme about NSS”

Mr. Sathya Narayanan provided a clear introduction to the structure, objectives, and opportunities of the National Service Scheme. He encouraged students to actively take part in community development activities and highlighted the transformative power of volunteering.

Dr. D. Saravanan
Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Communication
Session Topic: “History of NSS & Your First Step towards Nation-Building Starts Here”

Dr. Saravanan walked students through the origins and evolution of the NSS, connecting its legacy with the role of today’s youth. His talk was both historical and motivational, urging students to take pride in contributing to national progress.

Dr. R. Vinoth Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology

Dr. Vinoth Kumar shared thought-provoking insights on how science, particularly biotechnology, can be used in the service of society. He encouraged students to bridge academic knowledge with social impact through NSS activities.

Target Audience:

All first-year undergraduate students from the Department of Commerce (B.Com & B.Com CS) actively participated in the orientation. The session aimed to enlighten students about the opportunities NSS offers and how they can begin their journey of responsible citizenship.

Conclusion:

The Orientation Programme, “Your First Step towards Nation-Building Starts Here”, marked a promising start to the academic journey of first-year commerce students. It laid the foundation for a year full of purposeful activities, civic involvement, and personal growth through NSS.

VOTE OF THANKS

Dr. S. Mani, Assistant Professor, coordinated the interactive session that followed the speaker’s address. The session concluded with a vote of thanks, and positive feedback was received from the students, making the event a successful and impactful beginning to the orientation series.

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

SDG 3, also known as the Sustainable Development Goal 3, focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. This goal aims to tackle various health challenges, including infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child mortality, while also emphasizing universal health coverage and access to safe and affordable medicines.

• Reducing Mortality Rates: SDG 3 aims to significantly reduce mortality rates associated with various diseases, including infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, as well as non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
• Maternal and Child Health: The goal includes improving maternal and child health by reducing preventable deaths among newborns and children under five, ensuring access to reproductive health services, and promoting adolescent health.
• Universal Health Coverage: SDG 3 emphasizes the importance of universal health coverage, ensuring that everyone has access to essential health services without facing financial hardship.
• Access to Safe and Affordable Medicines: A key aspect of SDG 3 is to ensure access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
• Strengthening Health Systems: The goal also focuses on strengthening health systems to be more resilient, efficient, and responsive to health emergencies, such as pandemics.
• Addressing Risk Factors: SDG 3 includes efforts to reduce risk factors associated with various diseases, such as substance abuse (including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol), and road traffic accidents.

SDG 4: Quality Education

By cultivating these daily habits, individuals can significantly contribute to SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The habits outlined above not only enhance personal productivity but also encourage a lifelong commitment to learning, self-improvement, and skill development.

• Improved Knowledge and Skill Acquisition: Regular learning habits support a deeper understanding of subjects and enhance your ability to apply knowledge effectively in real-world situations.
• Increased Motivation for Lifelong Learning: A focus on continuous learning, reflection, and goal-setting nurtures intrinsic motivation, making education an ongoing part of life.
• Enhanced Personal and Professional Growth: Consistent educational habits contribute to the development of skills that are relevant for both personal development and career advancement, aligning with the broader goals of SDG 4.

• Access to Equitable Opportunities: Developing strong educational habits and skills can empower individuals to seek and utilize educational resources, thus fostering greater access to opportunities for themselves and their communities.

SDG 10: “Reduced Inequalities” 

SDG 10, or Sustainable Development Goal 10, focuses on “Reduced Inequalities” within and among countries. It aims to decrease disparities in income, opportunities, and overall well-being, both domestically and internationally. This includes tackling inequalities based on age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic status.

• Reducing income inequality:

This involves ensuring that the bottom 40% of the population experiences income growth that is higher than the national average.

• Promoting social, economic, and political inclusion:

This includes empowering marginalized groups, such as women, children, older persons, migrants, and refugees, by providing them with access to opportunities and protection from discrimination.

• Addressing inequalities among countries:

This involves supporting developing countries, particularly the least developed, landlocked, and island nations, in their efforts to reduce poverty and improve access to basic services.

• Fostering responsible migration and mobility:

This includes ensuring safe, orderly, and regular migration, while also protecting the rights of migrants.

• Promoting fair and equitable sharing of benefits:

This involves ensuring that the benefits derived from the utilization of genetic resources and traditional knowledge are shared fairly and equitably.

Essentially, SDG 10 strives to create a more just and equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities            

By incorporating these daily habits, individuals can contribute to the broader goals of SDG 11, which aims to make cities and communities safer, more resilient, and sustainable. These actions, when practiced consistently, create more livable environments for everyone, fostering long-term motivation, productivity, and well-being.

• Reduced Environmental Impact: By adopting sustainable habits like using public transport, reducing waste, and conserving energy, individuals contribute to lowering pollution, reducing carbon emissions, and preserving natural resources in urban areas.
• Stronger, More Resilient Communities: Healthy habits that focus on social interaction, community engagement, and collective action strengthen the social fabric of cities, making them more inclusive and resilient in the face of challenges.
• Healthier Urban Environments: Regular interaction with green spaces, healthy living, and a focus on mental well-being help create a balanced and livable urban environment, promoting both physical and emotional health.

Sustained Motivation and Productivity: Sustainable habits like prioritizing well-being, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle not only enhance individual productivity but also contribute to a higher quality of life, making it easier for people to engage with and contribute to their communities.