Port Blair, July 30: A massive rally was organised by the NSS units of JNRM on 29th July 19 with an aim to create awareness on water conservation with the messages on the concepts of” Jal Shakti Abhiyaan”, a flagship scheme of Govt. of India to conserve water. Around 250 NSS Volunteers, NCC Cadets and NYK members participated in the rally. The rally was flagged off from JNRM Golden Jubilee Gate by Principal JNRM Dr N. Francis Xavier.
The rally passing through the thoroughfares of the city via important landmarks Andaman Club, Clock tower, Model School and Bengali club culminated at JNRM. The participants took a pledge administered by the Principal to save water, and take efforts to conserve water in their respective Hostels, villages and towns.
Dr Kandimuthu, Assistant Professor & Programme officer NSS Unit-1 coordinated the programme and spoke on the importance of water conservation and the Jal Shakti Abhiyan of the Govt.of India.
NSS Programme officers Dr.K.Venkatesan, Dr.S.K.Jha, Dr.V K Sahu, NCC Officer, Dr.C.Parthiban and District Youth Coordinator NYK, Mr Tariq Shah also participated in the rally.