The Central University of Orissa (CUO) organised an awareness campaign on health, sanitation and education in its adopted villages - Rajapalama, Nuaguda and Chakarliput on Sunday.
The programme was initiated by the NSS Bureau of the university with NSS volunteers conducting a door-to-door campaign.
CUO Vice-Chancellor Prof Sachidananda Mohanty in his message said, “Social and economic transformation in the adopted villages is a continuous effort. It will be beneficial to the society at large.”
The NSS volunteers interacted with the community and got a firsthand experience of the problems plaguing it. The campaign also aimed at inculcating a sense of responsibility among the student community.
The campaign was coordinated by NSS Programme Coordinator Sujit Kumar Mohanty being accompanied by Dr Aditya K Mishra, Dr GP Sahu, Dr Sagarika Mishra and B Soren, faculties from various departments.
The university has undertaken various development activities in its adopted villages. With continuous help and support from the district administration, the university has been successful in providing drinking water by digging eight tube-wells, constructing 174 latrines and providing permanent electricity in the villages of Chakarliput, Nuaguda and Balda.