Mysuru: Seshadripuram Degree College, Hebbal Ring Road, Mysuru, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and the NSS Unit, had organised a Pond Cleaning Drive at Namadakola, Marayyanahundi village in Mysuru Taluk recently.

The initiative was to commemorate 57th NSS Day by promoting environmental conservation and community participation.

NSS volunteers participated in rejuvenating a more than 300-year-old pond located near the forest area by removing silt, waste, weeds and other debris, thereby improving its water-holding capacity and restoring the surrounding environment.

The activity also focused on enhancing the ecological value of the pond and contributing to the conservation of local water resources. The drive aimed to create awareness among students and the local community about the importance of protecting and conserving water bodies.

A total of 74 NSS volunteers and 3 staff participated. The initiative received cooperation from villagers, particularly Mohan Kumar, L. Ningaraju and Shashikumar, who assisted the volunteers in cleaning activities.

The drive was supported by P.R. Gurumurthy Bhat, NSS Programme Officer T.G.  Sathyanarayana and driver Vivek.