National service scheme BBKM, JIRAT, Jirat (2026)

03/10/2026

BBKM NSS Participation in Seva Pakhwada and Media Coverage

The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya actively participated in the Government of India’s Seva Pakhwada, observed from 17 September to 2 October 2026, through a series of community-oriented and awareness-building initiatives. The programmes focused particularly on social responsibility, environmental consciousness, public participation and healthy living.

On the concluding day, 2 October, the NSS paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Swami Abhedananda on their respective birth anniversaries. A yoga competition for mothers of the locality was also organised to promote physical well-being and community participation. As part of the environmental awareness campaign, NSS volunteers visited households and communicated the harmful effects of plastic use, encouraging people to reduce plastic consumption and adopt environmentally responsible practices.

The significance of these activities was further enhanced when the programme received media coverage in Anandabazar Patrika on 3 October 2026. The publication brought the college’s community engagement and environmental initiatives to the attention of a wider readership. The coverage therefore stands as an important public acknowledgement of the NSS’s sustained efforts to connect higher education with social service, environmental awareness and community participation.

03/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)
MANISHI CHARCHA SCHEME
Date: 3 October 2026

Academic Report: Memorial Tree Plantation on the Death Anniversary of Kadambini Ganguly

As part of the Manishi Charcha Scheme, the National Service Scheme (NSS), Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, observed the death anniversary of Kadambini Ganguly (18 July 1861–3 October 1923) on 3 October 2026 through a memorial tree plantation programme in the Balagarh region.

Kadambini Ganguly occupies a significant place in the history of women’s education and medical advancement in India. She was among the first two women graduates of British India and became one of the earliest Indian women to receive Western medical education and practise medicine. Along with Anandibai Joshi, she represented a pioneering generation of Indian women who challenged the social and educational restrictions of nineteenth-century society and opened new avenues for women’s participation in professional life.

Objective: The programme aimed to introduce NSS volunteers to the life, struggles and achievements of Kadambini Ganguly and encourage them to regard the lives of distinguished personalities as sources of inspiration for character formation, social responsibility and gender equality. Tree plantation was also undertaken to promote environmental awareness and contribute, however modestly, to addressing ecological challenges such as global warming.

Outcome: NSS volunteers gained historical and social awareness while connecting the memory of a pioneering woman with a constructive environmental activity. The programme reinforced the values of service, responsibility, sustainability and respect for the contributions of women in Indian history.

03/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)
HERITAGE EXPLORATION PROJECT: “ঐতিহ্যের অন্বেষণ”

Academic Report: Heritage Exploration of the Narasimha Vahana of the Natagarh Banerjee Family Durga Puja

Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, through its National Service Scheme (NSS), has initiated the year-long online heritage exploration project “ঐতিহ্যের অন্বেষণ” (Exploration of Heritage) in accordance with the vision of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) under the National Education Policy. The principal purpose of this initiative is to identify, document, preserve, and present regional heritage before the wider global community through digital platforms.

As part of this initiative, the NSS volunteers explored and documented the distinctive heritage associated with the approximately 250-year-old Durga Puja of the Gopal Kuthi of the Banerjee family at Natagarh, Balagarh. The puja was initiated by the zamindar Gopal Chandra Banerjee and is regarded as one of the oldest Durga Pujas of Natagarh. One of its most remarkable features is the traditional image of the Goddess, whose vahana is Narasimha rather than the conventional lion. The image, characterised by elongated eyes, is worshipped in the family’s traditional atchala temple.

The heritage account also preserves several historical practices associated with the festival. In earlier times, the immersion procession was conducted by tying two boats together and placing the idol upon them, after which the boats travelled along the Ganga under hajak lights, accompanied by members of the family and local villagers. Although this boat-based immersion tradition has disappeared, the puja continues to preserve several distinctive ritual and culinary practices. The offerings traditionally include a variety of vegetables, fried items, payesh, and fish, while pumpkin sacrifice is performed on Navami. The earlier tradition of Kumari Puja, in which a girl from the zamindar family was worshipped as the Kumari on

03/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
KAZI NAZRUL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FORCE

College Campus Cleaning and Plastic Cleanup Activity

Date: 3 October 2026
Organising Unit: Kazi Nazrul Environment Protection Force, National Service Scheme, Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya

Objectives:

The programme was organised to maintain a clean and hygienic college campus through systematic cleaning and plastic waste removal. It aimed to sensitise students and NSS volunteers to the harmful effects of plastic pollution, responsible waste disposal, waste segregation and the reduction of single-use plastic. The programme also sought to develop environmental responsibility, civic consciousness and a sustained culture of cleanliness.

Programme:

On 3 October 2026, the Kazi Nazrul Environment Protection Force of the National Service Scheme, Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, organised a College Campus Cleaning and Plastic Cleanup Activity on the college premises. NSS volunteers actively participated in cleaning pathways, open spaces and surrounding areas. Plastic wrappers, bottles, packets, polythene bags and other discarded materials were collected and removed systematically.

The volunteers also cleaned and maintained the statues of eminent personalities situated within the college campus. This aspect of the programme connected environmental cleanliness with respect for the memory and contributions of distinguished personalities.

The activity further highlighted the adverse effects of plastic pollution and encouraged students to avoid littering, reduce the use of single-use plastic and practise responsible waste disposal and segregation. The programme thus combined environmental action with awareness-building and community participation.

Outcome:

The programme resulted in a cleaner and more hygienic college campus and strengthened awareness regarding plastic pollution, waste management and environmental responsibility. It also promoted teamwork, dis

02/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

Academic Report on Gandhi Jayanti Observance and Seva Sankalp Activities

Date: 2 October 2026
Venue: Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya and its adjoining locality
Organised by: National Service Scheme (NSS), Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya
In collaboration with: Mihir Chatterjee Welfare Society
Programme: Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, in collaboration with the Mihir Chatterjee Welfare Society, observed the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October 2026 as a part of the Central Government’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The programme sought to translate Gandhian ideals of cleanliness, environmental responsibility, community participation and social well-being into practical action.

Objectives

The principal objectives were to promote civic responsibility through the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, encourage environmental awareness through tree plantation, and strengthen community health consciousness through a yoga competition for local mothers. The programme also aimed to sensitise NSS volunteers and community members to Gandhiji’s ideals of non-violence, self-discipline, service and constructive social action.

Activities and Outcomes

The programme included cleanliness activities, tree plantation and a yoga competition for mothers. The yoga initiative recognised the important role of mothers in nurturing healthy families and a healthy society. At the conclusion of the competition, prizes and tree saplings were distributed to the participants. The prize expenditure was borne by the Mihir Chatterjee Welfare Society, while the saplings were provided by Nabakumar Das, proprietor of Shanti Nursery.

The programme strengthened community participation, environmental consciousness, personal health awareness and the spirit of voluntary service among NSS volunteers and local residents.

02/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

MANISHI CHARCHA SCHEME

Date: 2 October 2026

Academic Report: Birth Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri and Tree Plantation

As part of the Manishi Charcha Scheme, the National Service Scheme (NSS), Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, observed the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri on 2 October 2026 through a tree plantation programme in the Balagarh region. NSS volunteers planted saplings to commemorate the life and ideals of the eminent national leader.

Lal Bahadur Shastri (2 October 1904–11 January 1966) was the second Prime Minister of India and an important leader of the Indian National Congress. His life was marked by simplicity, integrity, patriotism, discipline and a strong sense of public service. His commitment to the nation and his personal example continue to provide significant lessons for young people.

The objective of the Manishi Charcha Scheme is to introduce NSS volunteers to the lives, values and contributions of eminent personalities and to encourage them to regard their ideals as resources for character formation and responsible citizenship. Tree plantation on the birth or death anniversaries of such personalities further connects remembrance with environmental responsibility.

The outcome of the programme was twofold: volunteers gained an opportunity to engage with the life and values of Lal Bahadur Shastri, while tree plantation generated awareness about environmental conservation and the need for collective action against challenges such as global warming and climate change.

Programme: Manishi Charcha Scheme — Lal Bahadur Shastri Birth Anniversary and Tree Plantation
Organiser: National Service Scheme, Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya

02/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

“HERITAGE EXPLORATION” — AN IKS-BASED REGIONAL HERITAGE PROJECT

Name of the Institution and Organiser:
Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, National Service Scheme (NSS)

Heritage Presented:
Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath (1892–1982): A Saint and Spiritual Guru of Bengal

Academic Report

As part of its year-long “Heritage Exploration” initiative, the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya has undertaken a systematic exploration and documentation of the rich regional heritage of Bengal in accordance with the vision of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) articulated in the National Education Policy. The project seeks to recognise regional knowledge, cultural memory, spiritual traditions and historically significant personalities as integral components of India’s larger civilisational heritage.

Under this initiative, the NSS volunteers have presented Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath (17 February 1892 – 6 December 1982), one of Bengal’s widely revered saints and spiritual teachers. Known to his followers as Sri Sri Thakur Sitaramdas Omkarnath, he occupies an important place in the spiritual and devotional history of Bengal. The term “Omkarnath” itself carries a profound spiritual significance, referring to Omkar—the sacred primordial sound associated with cosmic consciousness and the pursuit of supreme knowledge.

Sitaramdas Omkarnath devoted his life to spiritual practice, devotion and the dissemination of spiritual teachings. His life and religious philosophy became influential within a wider devotional community, and his followers regarded him as a spiritually realised figure and, in their devotional understanding, as an incarnation in the age of Kali. His legacy therefore represents an important dimension of Bengal’s spiritual and intangible cultural heritage.

02/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
MANISHI CHARCHA SCHEME
Date: 2 October 2026

Tree Plantation in Memory of Swami Abhedananda

The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya organised a tree plantation programme in the Balagarh region on 2 October 2026 under the Manishi Charcha Scheme, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Abhedananda (2 October 1866–8 September 1939). The programme sought to connect the remembrance of great personalities with environmental responsibility and value-based personality development among NSS volunteers.

Swami Abhedananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and a close associate of Swami Vivekananda. In 1897, Swami Vivekananda entrusted him with the responsibility of the Vedanta Society in New York, where he disseminated the philosophical ideas of Vedanta in the West through lectures and writings. He was also associated with the establishment of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Math in Kolkata and Darjeeling. A distinguished orator, writer and practitioner of Yoga, Swami Abhedananda made significant contributions to the dissemination of Indian spiritual thought.

Objective: The programme aimed to acquaint volunteers with his life and ideals and to encourage them to regard the lives of great personalities as sources of inspiration for character formation. It also sought to promote environmental consciousness through tree plantation as a local response to global warming and ecological degradation.

Outcome: The programme strengthened awareness among volunteers regarding the values of service, environmental responsibility and life-oriented learning, transforming the commemoration of a great personality into a meaningful social and ecological activity.

02/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

Academic Report on Seva Pakhwada 2026

Gandhi Jayanti Observance and Community Service Activities

Date: 2 October 2026
Venue: Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya and adjoining locality
Organised by: National Service Scheme (NSS), Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya
In collaboration with: Mihir Chatterjee Welfare Society

Programme: Seva Pakhwada 2026

The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, in collaboration with the Mihir Chatterjee Welfare Society, observed Seva Pakhwada 2026 on 2 October 2026, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. According to the official MY Bharat platform, Seva Pakhwada 2026 was observed from 17 September to 2 October 2026 as a nationwide service-oriented campaign, with emphasis on volunteerism, civic responsibility, environmental stewardship and social participation. Its identified areas of youth action included cleanliness and hygiene, anti-plastic awareness, door-to-door sanitation awareness, health and wellness, tree plantation and community participation.

The programme at Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya sought to translate these service-oriented objectives into practical activities involving NSS volunteers, college stakeholders and members of the adjoining community.

The programme commenced with the garlanding of the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Swami Abhedananda, followed by the hoisting of the NSS flag. The observance highlighted the values of service, self-discipline, social responsibility, environmental consciousness and constructive community participation.

As part of the Seva Pakhwada, NSS volunteers undertook a door-to-door anti-plastic awareness campaign in the adjoining locality. Volunteers interacted directly with residents and created awareness regarding the harmful effects of plastic and the need for responsible environmental practices. The initiative reflected the official

01/10/2026

BALAGARH BIJOY KRISHNA MAHAVIDYALAYA

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

“HERITAGE EXPLORATION” — AN IKS-BASED REGIONAL HERITAGE PROJECT

Name of the Institution and Organiser:
Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, National Service Scheme (NSS)

Title of the Heritage Presented:
“A 295-Year-Old Durga Puja in the Memory-Laden Courtyard of Poet Rangalal Bandyopadhyay”

Under the “Heritage Exploration” project initiated by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Balagarh Bijoy Krishna Mahavidyalaya, an attempt has been undertaken to explore, document and disseminate the regional heritage of the Balagarh area in accordance with the vision of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) under the National Education Policy (NEP). The project seeks to recognise regional traditions, memories, cultural practices and community knowledge as significant components of India's living heritage.

As part of this year-long exploration, the volunteers presented the historical and cultural significance of the 295-year-old Durga Puja of the Mukhopadhyay family at Bakulia in Balagarh. According to the family tradition, the worship was initiated in 1731 following a dream-command received by Haimabati Devi, daughter of Kriparam Tarksiddhanta, the court scholar of the Maharaja of Burdwan, after her marriage to Manik Mukhopadhyay of the Mukhopadhyay family.

The heritage presented through this exploration possesses an important literary association as well. The Mukhopadhyay residence is traditionally identified as the maternal home of Poet Rangalal Bandyopadhyay, whose celebrated line, “Swadhinata-hinotay ke bachite he, ke bachite chay”, expressed the aspiration for freedom. The house is associated with his birth and childhood memories. Thus, the Durga Puja represents not merely a continuing religious observance but also a cultural space in which family history, local social memory, folk practices and the literary heritage of nineteenth-century Bengal intersect.

The Puja has traditionally retained its ekchala .

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