Awareness Programme on "Importance of Education"
International Literacy Day
8th September 2023
NSS Unit, Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida organized an awareness programme on the ‘Importance of Education’ at adopted Village Kambakashpur on the occasion of “International Literacy Day” on 8th September, 2023. 40 NSS volunteers along with Dr. Mamta Bhardwaj (NSS PO, DGI) went to the village to make the locals aware of the need of Education.
The theme of ILD 2023 was, ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’. The aim of the programme was to shed light upon the crucial role of literacy in shaping individuals and communities. Students counseled the villagers about the need of getting literate and explained that it is crucial to gain knowledge as it empowers individuals with knowledge, skills and abilities to think critically. They also explained that education opens doors to opportunities, improves socio-economic conditions and fosters personal and societal growth. The volunteers also had one to one discussion with the villagers and urged them to make their children literate.
DGI students also distributed books to the children, thereby promoting literacy and access to knowledge. By contributing towards society, students of DGI felt proud in delivering the good deed.