As a part NSS National Youth Day and Golden Jubilee celebrations, DCT’s Vasantrao Dempo HSS of Arts, Science and Commerce, Cujira, celebrated National Youth Week on 12th January 2026.

An awareness Session on Ayurveda was organised by NSS unit which was followed by two competitions namely vegetable carving and healthy breakfast for students.

The Resource person for the session was Dr. Avinash Kande.

Program started with welcome song by tr Darshita Chari.

The principal Mrs. Maya Sardessai Welcomed the gathering, Tr Swati Desai introduced resource person Dr Avinash Kande.

Dr. Avinash kande enlightened our students with healthy habits and healthy lifestyle. Students participated enthusiastically.

Judges for healthy breakfast competition were Mrs Rupa Mulgaonkar, Mrs Lina Parab, Mrs Roselyn Luis, Mrs Shradha Naik, Miss Rakhi Naik.

Winners for the Healthy breakfast were
1st place: Ms. Sidhi Fadte Xi Arts B
2nd place :Mast. Rohit Dodamani Xi Sci B
3rd place : Ms. Keren D’souza Xi com D
Consolation:
Ms. Arya Mahale Xi com D
Ms. Bhavana Sahoo Xi Arts A

Winners of Vegetables carving were:
1st place: Ms. Prerana Sawaikar xi d com
2nd place : Mast. Ryan Vaz xi B Arts
3rd place : Ms. Dhruvi Faldessai xi com c

Program ended with Prize Distribution ceremony. Vote of thanks was delivered by NSS program Mr Chetan Kavlekar.

Teachers in-charge were Mr. Chetan Kavlekar, Tr Swati Desai, Mrs Megha Borkar and Ms. Prajyoti Khorjuenkar.