BSSS helps its 5 adopted villages in COVID 19 crisis

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences has extended its relief work in the 5 adopted villages of Sehore District, under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Programme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The programme was envisaged to connect the Higher Educational Institutions to the villages around, for transfer of knowledge to enrich rural India.
Amidst the lockdown on COVID 19 pandemic, the BSSS's UBA team visited the Sohankheda, Dehariya Mukati, Lotiya Jamunchapari, Khamkehda and Imalikheda villages of Sehore District and distributed face masks and also worked to spread awareness among the villagers about COVID 19.The team had taken special permission from the District Authorities to execute relief work.
City coordinator of the BSSS Childline, Kamal Singh Thakur interacted with children of all 5 villages and inculcated awareness on the importance of washing hands, wearing face masks and keeping social distance in the present scenario by giving demonstrations. He also explained the modus operandi of 1098 childline and its services.
Robin Raj, Field Coordinator for Social Work, BSSS, during his discussion with Village heads, enquired about the preventive measures and services provided by the Panchayat during lockdown, especially for those members who are in quarantine. He had also interacted with the villagers and asked them to follow the preventive measures and guidelines given by the Government during this situation. In his address, he emphasized on the slogan “ Stay Home, Save Lives”.
College Principal Dr. Fr. John PJ said, "Being a prestigious Social Science Education Institute, BSSS is committed to contribute to the cause of making the nation healthy and strong." He congratulated the college's
Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan team for their quick response with relief work during the COVID 19 crises, in the villages adopted under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.