On 23rd october 2026, The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Gautam Buddha University organised a Village Service and Traditional Games Day in a slum community near its adopted village, Kasna, Greater Noida, as part of the sixth week of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Day Pledge Campaign. The programme aimed to encourage children to participate in physical activities, teamwork and community engagement through traditional games, while promoting awareness about drug de-addiction, cleanliness and a healthy lifestyle.
The event commenced in the presence of Dr. Nagendra Singh, NSS Programme Coordinator, and Dr. Sushil Kumar, Dean of Student Affairs, Gautam Buddha University. A variety of recreational and traditional games, including Kho-Kho, tug of war, lemon-and-spoon race, biscuit challenge and balloon based activities, were organised for children. More than 200 children and participants from the slum community, along with NSS volunteers, enthusiastically participated in the activities. The games fostered team spirit, mutual cooperation and sportsmanship among the children.
During the programme, participants took a pledge to contribute towards building a drug-free India. A cleanliness drive was also conducted in the community as part of the village service initiative. The activities highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness, fulfilling social responsibilities and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
The programme was attended by NSS Programme Officers Dr. Gaurav Kumar, Dr. Bhaswati Banerjee, Dr. Rahul Kapoor, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Shruti Kanwar and Dr. Samar Rashqin, along with Mr. Pritesh Mishra, Senior Assistant, Gautam Buddha University. Through this initiative, the NSS Unit reaffirmed its commitment to community service, youth engagement, public awareness and the promotion of a drug-free and healthier society.
