Dean Students Welfare (DSW) in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a social service camp for the devotees attending the Mela Kheer Bhawani here on Monday.

Scores of devotees including men, women and children, who had come from different corners of the Valley and other parts of the country, visited the camp and consumed the refreshments served by the volunteers, faculty members, DSW and NSS staff. The devotees expressed gratitude to the CUKashmir staffers for serving the refreshments during the day-long Mela. The camp was led by Dean Students Welfare, Dr. Jehirul Islam.

In his message, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, said the objective of organising the camp was to provide essential support and assistance to devotees undertaking the pilgrimage, thereby contributing to a safe, comfortable, and enriching spiritual experience. He commended the volunteers and staff members for their wholehearted participation and unwavering commitment to serve the devotees. He emphasized that such initiatives not only strengthen the bond between the University and society but also inculcate values of compassion, empathy, and civic responsibility among students.