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NU hosts the Nanhi Chhaan Programme 2023
Date: November 28 – December 01, 2023
Time: All day
Venue: University Campus
NIIT University hosted the top 20 students from across India, who won the National Essay competition organized by Nanhi Chhaan foundation from 28th November-1st December at NIIT University campus, Neemrana.
This year, a few of the Nanhi Chhaan students were accompanied by their teachers and guardians. The event was coordinated by Associate Professor, Dr. Neha Tiwari and Assistant Professor, Ms. Swakangkha Ghosh.
The first and foremost session titled ice breaking was conducted by Dr. Neha Tiwari; coordinator of the program, where the students took part in various fun activities. Furthermore, interactive sessions took place in the field of management by Dr. Mamta Pankaj Jain on ‘Economic Freedom and Social Progress: A Comparative Analysis of two Chosen Economies.’ with active participation from the students. A session on Geographic Information System was taken by Dr. Thota Sivasankar and his team where students were introduced to the world of satellite remote sensing along with a hands-on session on mirror stereoscope. The students chose their topics of presentation for the forthcoming days and made teams for the same. The first day was wrapped up with games and sports activities, in the supervision of Mr. Rizwan Khan and Ms Sapna Saini, providing a thoroughly enjoyable experience for the Nanhi Chhaan students!
Some glimpses of the first day:
On the morning of November 29, 2023, the students embarked on a Suryoday trek to the Aravali range, adjacent to the NIIT University Campus, to appreciate the beauty of our verdant campus at sunrise. Post their return, the students had a hearty breakfast and were eager to commence the forthcoming sessions. The NC students interacted with NU leadership team, comprising our President, Dr. Prakash Gopalan; Vice-President, Dr. Parimal Mandke; Founding and Mentor Professor, Prof. Vijay Mandke; COO and Dean Student Affairs, Major General (Retired) A. K. Singh in the inaugural session for the day. The leadership team shared their words of wisdom and encouragement for the future endeavors of students. The session was followed by an interesting talk by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar on, ‘Bio Futures: Life and Technology’. A demo on movable rockets by Dr. Jitendra Joshi and a fascinating session of body language and communications skills by Dr. Anshima Srivastava was thoroughly enjoyed by all the students. Finally, the day ended with games and sports activities.
Some glimpses of the second day:
The following day, 30th November, students were taken on an ECO campus tour by Major General (Retired) A. K. Singh. The students received a detailed explanation of our sustainable environmental practices. Amidst the ongoing international conference hosted at NIIT University, ‘ENTENTE 2023’, students got the opportunity to attend the keynote lecture by Mr. Harpal Singh, Founder and Chairman of Nanhi Chhaan Foundation. This engagement provided them with insights and knowledge with respect to an international conference. Subsequently, a thought-provoking interactive session was arranged with Mr. Harpal Singh, where students had the opportunity to delve into meaningful discussions and gain valuable insights into the challenges and dynamics surrounding contemporary societal concerns. The topics involved, pros and cons of diversity, impact of Bollywood on India and the world, building the Nanhi Chhaan fraternity along with suggestions and feedback from the students. The comprehensive feedback received included suggestions for organizing sessions on state-wise culture, implementing therapy sessions, initiating a collaborative project involving all Nanhi Chhaan students, and encouraging students to share meaningful social media posts at least once a month. These valuable insights will be considered to enhance future events and programs in relation to Nanhi Chhaan.
Following that, the students commenced preparations for their projects. They were tasked with delivering group presentations on the topic assigned to them. The presentations proved to be remarkably interactive and informative, showcasing the students’ knowledge and understanding. The project evaluations were conducted by Prof. Debashish Sengupta and Prof. Vijay Mandke; the Area Directors of CSE and Educational Technology, respectively. A talent show was organized late in the evening where the students wowed us with their mesmerizing paintings, dance performances and singing. Their performances captivated the audience and received heartfelt appreciation.
Some glimpses of the third day:
On 1st December which was the last day, the Nanhi Chhaan students, teachers, and guardians had a meaningful interaction with NIIT University Founder, Mr. Rajendra Singh Pawar, and President Prof. Prakash Gopalan at the Listening Tree of NIIT University, followed by the distribution of certificates. The NU family bid farewell to our cherished guests with a heavy heart, expressing gratitude for the wonderful memories that will be cherished by each one of us. To know more about Nanhi Chhaan and its activities, see https://nanhichhaan.com/index.htm
Some glimpses of the fourth day:
