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Introduction

In an academic environment serving over 10,000 students and 1,000 staff members, the importance of health and welfare services cannot be overstated. One of the most impactful and humane initiatives among the 22 welfare schemes at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) is the GGV Pyau Sewa (GPS). Launched in May 2023, this scheme offers access to clean drinking water and nutritional supplements during peak summer months.

The idea took shape after a first-year student fainted outside the central library due to heat exhaustion. Fellow students came together to help, and in a conversation with NSS volunteers, the consensus emerged: hydration stations were a necessity. From that need grew an institution-wide movement of compassion and service.

“Water: The Foundation of Existence and a Catalyst for Growth and Progress.”

Objectives

• Prevent dehydration and associated health issues during summer months.
• Engage students in community service and instill civic responsibility.
• Raise awareness about the value of hydration and health-conscious behavior.

Services Offered

• Cold water provided via traditional clay pots for eco-friendly cooling.
• Nutritional supplements like jaggery and Bengal gram served with water.
• Water stations located at strategic points throughout the campus.

Volunteer Engagement

• Students serve water and distribute snacks during heatwaves.
• Volunteers educate recipients about hydration and summer nutrition.
• Data collection and feedback surveys for service improvement.

Activities and Outreach

• Weekly water distribution drives at high-traffic campus areas.
• Health awareness workshops in collaboration with local healthcare units.
• Community partnerships to enhance resource availability.
• Volunteer recognition programs through awards and certifications.

GPS Scheme Statistics per Year

Impact and Outcomes

• Notable decline in reported cases of dehydration and heatstroke.
• Stronger culture of student volunteerism and leadership.
• Increased interaction across departments and social groups.
• Greater visibility of health and sustainability efforts.

NEP 2020 Alignment

• Section 26.3: Promoting health and well-being through university infrastructure.
• Section 11.1: Holistic student development through experiential learning and community engagement.

Contact Person

Prof. Praveen Mishra
Programme Coordinator, NSS
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91-6306752735

“Water: Our Shared Responsibility.”