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An orphanage 'Nalta Arindam Welfare Society' was visited by the NSS Unit of Bethune College along with other faculty members on 05.03.2021. Food was distributed to the children residing there on behalf of the unit.

On 18.02.2021, a mini bookfair 'Boi Kotha Kao' (Hummimgbooks) was arranged in the Central Hall of the college. Along with many booksellers and publishers from outside, NSS Unit Bethune college, donated old and new books. Some stationeries were also distributed to the street children on that day.

On 26.01.2021, Republic Day was celebrated in the college.

The NSS Unit of Bethune College organized a programme on 15th December,2020. It was held in Centenary Hall of Kadambini Bhaban. Keeping in mind the Covid situation, two representatives from an orphanage house, 'Nalta Arindam Welfare Society', situated in Dumdum Cantonment area were invited. Old but usable clothes were handed over to them so that they can distribute these clothes among needy people. Around 50 children live there. Some food items like cake, chocolates etc. were sent for their refreshments.

Bethune Day and Banmahotsav was celebrated at the college campus on 12.08.2020. Bethune statue was honoured and a tribute was paid in front of Bethune Plaque by the teachers and staffs of the college. This programme was followed by Banomahotsab ceremony. The Principal along with teachers and non-teaching members, NSS members and the Alumni participated by planting saplings donated by the Alumni Association.

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June. The theme was "Yoga for Health-Yoga at Home". Considering the prevailing situation the United Nations suggested this theme. The NSS Unit of Bethune College celebrated the occasion through the posters prepared by NSS volunteers on 21.06.2020. These posters depict different asanas and describe their benefits.

The NSS unit of Bethune College jointly with the NGO, Nalta Arindam Welfare Society extended its support to the poor and downtrodden people. Specially, the children of Bamangachi, Sajerhat and Sundarban were given baby food and other food items. Nalta Arindam Welfare Society took initiative to distribute them among those people. These activities took place from 6th May to 14th May 2020.

Student Volunteers of the NSS unit of Bethune College prepared Awareness Posters for COVID-19 during the lockdown period, March-April, 2020