The Department of Economics of The Bhawanipur Education Society College along with the NSS Vertical of the college went for a visit to The Tollygunge Homes, an old age home located near Regent Park in Kolkata on June 10, 2022. The visit was accompanied by 4 students from the Department of Economics, Dr. Ivy Das Gupta and Ms. Anuradha Dutta, faculty members of the Department of Economics, and Ms. Gargi of NSS from the Commerce Department. This popular establishment, also a Unit of the East India Charitable Trust, provides service to old people both from local and other parts of the country. The purpose of this visit was to help these senior citizens by donating certain medical equipment.
Though this visit was short, it was an eye-opener for all the participants. It was a moment of happiness for the enthusiastic visitors and the elderly people who interacted with them. They were full of stories waiting to be shared as the college was the first one to visit them after a pandemic situation. They shared their experience of getting confined to the campus and the difficulty of accepting the protocols. The strict rules of non-interaction with the outer world seemed to be a punishment for them. Moreover, they made the young visitors learn that the main plight of staying there is to reside and adjust with the unknown people. However, in spite of such challenging tasks, the members of the organization have developed a strong sense of unity and live peacefully among themselves.
The scenic appeal of the organization was completely different from what it was thought. The well-kept lawns, freshly-painted buildings, a large pond and several walkways dividing up the estate shaped the Tollygunge Homes in a unique manner. Through the blissful interaction in the dining hall, the participants get to know about the daily routine of the elderly people. Regarding entertainment, they watch movies every day after lunch and play indoor-games including scrabble, housie, and cards. In fact, most of them feel pity for Generation Z who are not able to enjoy games and sports due to the burden of examinations.
The organization has an ambulance and a nurse to provide 24×7 medical facilities for elderly people. Considering the situation, The Bhawanipur Education Society College donated 2 Fowler Beds, 6 Nebulizers and 6 Walkers to this old age home. However, the valuable lessons and indelible memories received in return were just as precious, if not more: a perspective on life hitherto undiscovered. The resolute dedication of the inmates at Tollygunge Homes towards life, and their coalescing into forming a family of their own at the institute, spoke volumes about the ways people can adapt to most situations in life, and how people must keep at hand the ability to do the same.
September 29th, 2019. St Xavier’s College Campus, Kolkata. Fests in the St Xavier’s College, Kolkata are always special – the legacy campus, the intensity of the competition, the sweet taste of victory… Goonj was no exception, especially for the twenty five member contingent who carried the BESC flag. Our students, as always had gone to …
An industrial visit was organized by the Department of Chemistry on 21.10.2022 and 22.10.2022 at the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (presently it has two units with a total installed capacity of 500 MW (2×250 MW) located at Chandrapura, Bokaro. Twenty-Three (23) students of semester III and V of the Department of Chemistry of The Bhawanipur …
In commemoration of the ‘divine mentor’ Rabindranath Tagore’s 162nd birth anniversary, the Department of Commerce, UG (Afternoon and Evening Section) hosted a grandiose celebration aptly named ‘Kobi Pronam’ on the evening of the 15th of May, 2023. The Concept Hall became the setting for this resplendent event where distinguished guests, esteemed faculty members, enthusiastic students …
The Bhawanipur Education Society College organized a “Ethnic Day with Sunglasses” on the 19th of October, 2023 to bring out the diversity in ethnicity of one’s own culture. The theme of the event was “ethnic wear with sunglasses “, to bring out the desi version of you but in style. The event took place on …
Raising & Rising, A Social Outreach Activity in Tollygunge Homes
The Department of Economics of The Bhawanipur Education Society College along with the NSS Vertical of the college went for a visit to The Tollygunge Homes, an old age home located near Regent Park in Kolkata on June 10, 2022. The visit was accompanied by 4 students from the Department of Economics, Dr. Ivy Das Gupta and Ms. Anuradha Dutta, faculty members of the Department of Economics, and Ms. Gargi of NSS from the Commerce Department. This popular establishment, also a Unit of the East India Charitable Trust, provides service to old people both from local and other parts of the country. The purpose of this visit was to help these senior citizens by donating certain medical equipment.
Though this visit was short, it was an eye-opener for all the participants. It was a moment of happiness for the enthusiastic visitors and the elderly people who interacted with them. They were full of stories waiting to be shared as the college was the first one to visit them after a pandemic situation. They shared their experience of getting confined to the campus and the difficulty of accepting the protocols. The strict rules of non-interaction with the outer world seemed to be a punishment for them. Moreover, they made the young visitors learn that the main plight of staying there is to reside and adjust with the unknown people. However, in spite of such challenging tasks, the members of the organization have developed a strong sense of unity and live peacefully among themselves.
The scenic appeal of the organization was completely different from what it was thought. The well-kept lawns, freshly-painted buildings, a large pond and several walkways dividing up the estate shaped the Tollygunge Homes in a unique manner. Through the blissful interaction in the dining hall, the participants get to know about the daily routine of the elderly people. Regarding entertainment, they watch movies every day after lunch and play indoor-games including scrabble, housie, and cards. In fact, most of them feel pity for Generation Z who are not able to enjoy games and sports due to the burden of examinations.
The organization has an ambulance and a nurse to provide 24×7 medical facilities for elderly people. Considering the situation, The Bhawanipur Education Society College donated 2 Fowler Beds, 6 Nebulizers and 6 Walkers to this old age home. However, the valuable lessons and indelible memories received in return were just as precious, if not more: a perspective on life hitherto undiscovered. The resolute dedication of the inmates at Tollygunge Homes towards life, and their coalescing into forming a family of their own at the institute, spoke volumes about the ways people can adapt to most situations in life, and how people must keep at hand the ability to do the same.
Related Posts
Goonj 2019
September 29th, 2019. St Xavier’s College Campus, Kolkata. Fests in the St Xavier’s College, Kolkata are always special – the legacy campus, the intensity of the competition, the sweet taste of victory… Goonj was no exception, especially for the twenty five member contingent who carried the BESC flag. Our students, as always had gone to …
Industrial Visit to DVC, Chandrapura
An industrial visit was organized by the Department of Chemistry on 21.10.2022 and 22.10.2022 at the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (presently it has two units with a total installed capacity of 500 MW (2×250 MW) located at Chandrapura, Bokaro. Twenty-Three (23) students of semester III and V of the Department of Chemistry of The Bhawanipur …
Rabindra Jayanti Celebration ‘Kobi Pronam’- “ROYECHO NOYONE NOYONE”
In commemoration of the ‘divine mentor’ Rabindranath Tagore’s 162nd birth anniversary, the Department of Commerce, UG (Afternoon and Evening Section) hosted a grandiose celebration aptly named ‘Kobi Pronam’ on the evening of the 15th of May, 2023. The Concept Hall became the setting for this resplendent event where distinguished guests, esteemed faculty members, enthusiastic students …
Celebrating Diversity with the Theme of Ethnic Day with Sunglasses
The Bhawanipur Education Society College organized a “Ethnic Day with Sunglasses” on the 19th of October, 2023 to bring out the diversity in ethnicity of one’s own culture. The theme of the event was “ethnic wear with sunglasses “, to bring out the desi version of you but in style. The event took place on …