NSS Activity Report: Organic Farming & Waste Management

National Service Scheme (NSS) Activity Report

Department of Computer Science & Engineering (AIML) VSM's Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology

Presented by: Mr. Rajendra Betageri (USN: 2VS24CI032) Guide: Prof. Suhas Yadav

Objectives of NSS

Understand the community and identify its needs and problems.

Develop a sense of social and community responsibility.

Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.

Develop capacity to meet emergencies and practice national integration.

NSS Group Members

Sandeep Patil (2VS24CI038)

Rajendra Betageri (2VS24CI032)

Aditya Mahajan (401)

Rishab Patil (405)

Sandeep Jainapure (407)

Activity 01: Organic Farming & Connectivity

Venue: Akkol | Date: 27-09-2025

This activity explores sustainable alternatives to conventional agriculture in Nippani. It focuses on integrating organic farming with digital connectivity to empower farmers, improve soil health (vermicompost vs. urea), and enhance market access through technology.

Market Linkage Platforms

<b>APMCs (Mandis):</b> Traditional regulated markets; often involve middlemen.

<b>Online Portals (eNAM, KrishiHub):</b> Enable direct farmer-to-consumer sales, price transparency, and wider market access.

<b>Cooperatives (e.g., milk unions):</b> Support collective bargaining and shared resources.

<b>NGOs / Private Initiatives:</b> Assist with certification, branding, and export facilities (e.g., Earth5R).

Survey Data: Farmer Sentiment on Organic Farming

Based on a survey of 50 farmers in the region. While interest is high, fear of initial yield loss is a major barrier.

Activity 02: Waste Management & The 5Rs

Date: 25-10-2025 | Location: Nippani

The 5Rs Framework

1. Refuse<br>2. Reduce<br>3. Reuse<br>4. Repurpose<br>5. Recycle

Waste Management Collaboration

<b>Public:</b> Waste segregation at source, reduction, and responsible consumption.

<b>Government:</b> Policy framing, infrastructure provision, and enforcement of rules.

<b>Private Sector:</b> Recycling technologies, efficient processing, and adding economic value to waste.

Activity 03: Information Imparting Club for Women

Date: 28-11-2025

Aims to empower women by bridging the information gap regarding health, legal rights, and economic opportunities. The club facilitates workshops to build confidence and self-reliance.

Key Areas & Outcomes

<b>Health & Hygiene:</b> Nutrition advice, mental health awareness, and stress management.

<b>Legal & Rights:</b> Awareness of government laws, women's rights, and safety/cyber-safety.

<b>Economic Empowerment:</b> Financial literacy, savings awareness, and skill development.

<b>Impact:</b> Strengthened social bonding, created a support system, and enabled informed decision-making among participants.

Conclusion

The NSS activities for 2025-26 successfully engaged with the community through organic farming promotion, waste management education, and women's empowerment initiatives. By bridging the gap between resources, information, and the community, these activities contributed significantly to social development and student leadership.