26/09/2026
🇮🇳 NAGARIK KARTAVYA | A WORKSHOP ON CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
"Citizenship isn't just about knowing our rights — it's about practicing our duties every single day."
On 25 September 2026, the Swatantra Jann Awaaz Foundation partnered with NSS, Bharati College, University of Delhi to host a thought-provoking workshop titled "Nagarik Kartavya" (Civic Duties), held at the Conference Hall, Bharati College.
Educators, legal professionals, social workers and students came together to explore what responsible citizenship really means in practice. Prof. (Dr.) Saloni Gupta, Principal, Bharati College, spoke about how civic values shape student life and how they align naturally with the mission of NSS.
Adv. Vasundhara Shankar, Founder of Swatantra Jann Awaaz Foundation, along with Adv. Prashant Ji, urged students to move past mere criticism and instead take an active role in creating solutions. The conversation touched on empathy, self-awareness, mutual respect, cleanliness, waste management, thoughtful use of shared spaces, and responsible behavior online.
The standout moment of the day was a hands-on group activity, where students collaborated across different civic themes, shared viewpoints, and pitched real-world solutions. This turned the workshop from a simple talk into a genuine space for reflection, conversation and shared learning.
The takeaway was clear and powerful: real change starts with the individual. Whether it's keeping shared spaces clean, fact-checking before sharing information, respecting public areas, or simply being mindful of others — small daily choices add up to shape our society.
The event was made possible with support from Dr. Bhawna Shivan, Event Coordinator; Shreeya Singh, Advisor; and Aditi Singh, Vice-President, together with the committed NSS Bharati College team, volunteers, and students from the Sociology Department.
🌱 From awareness to action.
From responsibility to participation.
From "someone should" to "I will."
The workshop closed on the guiding spirit of NSS:
"NOT ME, BUT YOU."