<p>Having been crowned as winners of the NEN E-Week Championship last year, students of Aspera, the NEN E-Cell of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare to defend their title this year.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Realising that innovative ideas should reach the public, the students are taking out an anti-plastic campaign at the Chamundi Hill to improve awareness about the ills of the polymer. Apart from the drive, the budding entrepreneurs are undertaking a paper bag distribution drive among traders in the city.<br /><br />Another campaign aimed at improving awareness about energy efficiency is the enlightenment drive, during which usage of CFL bulbs would be promoted.<br /><br />With increasing number of youth being glued to online forums, the youngsters here have planned several internet-based programmes such as water management and ‘Say no to bribe campaign’.<br /><br />An expo by Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), showcasing various satellite models, has been organised.<br /><br />Taking notice of the increasing number of animals at the Mysore Zoo, youngsters are taking up an activity in which people would be urged to adopt a variety of animals.<br />While a majority of the events planned are based in the city, the students have also planned eye-screeing and dental check-up camps at Darasaguppe in Srirangapatna taluk. <br /><br />During the day-long visit to Darasaguppe, the youth have also planned to stage a drama on woman empowerment. Also, they would be educating the public about the use of rootzone technology, which is a natural way of treating wastewater.<br /><br />Application development programme on Android, which is creating a buzz among smartphone users, is also being planned at the event. Those interested in robotics can gain a few tips at the workshop on the subject.<br /><br />Even as elders groan that the present generation is shying away from books, Aspera is <br />setting-up a bookstall, which would be managed by students.<br /><br />Keeping in mind the adage that ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’, the <br />youngsters are planning an adventure camp comprising of jummering, rappelling, rock climbing and river crossing at the campus. <br /><br /><br />* February 11<br />11am —Visit To Little Sisters of the Poor; 5 pm -Debate: War of words; 6 pm - Extempore for the leader.<br /><br />* February 12<br />2 pm —‘Smile..Ok... Please’ A fun game to bring out the happy-go-lucky side of individuals.<br /> <br />* February 13<br />2 pm —Water rockets competition.<br /><br />* February 14<br />10 am — Book Stall to encourage reading habits; 10 am — Tender coconut counter; 10 am — E-store; 8 pm — Sky watch in association with astronomy club; 1 pm — paperbag distribution.<br /><br />* February 16<br />10 am —Muqaddar Ka Sikandar — preliminary round to test knowledge on entrepreneurship; 1 pm — Minute to win it; 1 pm — Top chef; 2 pm — Game drome.<br /><br />* February 17<br />11 am —Jam: Competition to test knowledge on random topics; 1 pm — Face painting; 1 pm— Best out of waste; 1 pm — Poster making; 1 pm – Collage making; 2 pm –Mock IPL; 3 pm — Quiz; 3 pm - Housie Housie; 3 pm - Poetry .</p>
<p>Having been crowned as winners of the NEN E-Week Championship last year, students of Aspera, the NEN E-Cell of Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare to defend their title this year.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Realising that innovative ideas should reach the public, the students are taking out an anti-plastic campaign at the Chamundi Hill to improve awareness about the ills of the polymer. Apart from the drive, the budding entrepreneurs are undertaking a paper bag distribution drive among traders in the city.<br /><br />Another campaign aimed at improving awareness about energy efficiency is the enlightenment drive, during which usage of CFL bulbs would be promoted.<br /><br />With increasing number of youth being glued to online forums, the youngsters here have planned several internet-based programmes such as water management and ‘Say no to bribe campaign’.<br /><br />An expo by Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), showcasing various satellite models, has been organised.<br /><br />Taking notice of the increasing number of animals at the Mysore Zoo, youngsters are taking up an activity in which people would be urged to adopt a variety of animals.<br />While a majority of the events planned are based in the city, the students have also planned eye-screeing and dental check-up camps at Darasaguppe in Srirangapatna taluk. <br /><br />During the day-long visit to Darasaguppe, the youth have also planned to stage a drama on woman empowerment. Also, they would be educating the public about the use of rootzone technology, which is a natural way of treating wastewater.<br /><br />Application development programme on Android, which is creating a buzz among smartphone users, is also being planned at the event. Those interested in robotics can gain a few tips at the workshop on the subject.<br /><br />Even as elders groan that the present generation is shying away from books, Aspera is <br />setting-up a bookstall, which would be managed by students.<br /><br />Keeping in mind the adage that ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’, the <br />youngsters are planning an adventure camp comprising of jummering, rappelling, rock climbing and river crossing at the campus. <br /><br /><br />* February 11<br />11am —Visit To Little Sisters of the Poor; 5 pm -Debate: War of words; 6 pm - Extempore for the leader.<br /><br />* February 12<br />2 pm —‘Smile..Ok... Please’ A fun game to bring out the happy-go-lucky side of individuals.<br /> <br />* February 13<br />2 pm —Water rockets competition.<br /><br />* February 14<br />10 am — Book Stall to encourage reading habits; 10 am — Tender coconut counter; 10 am — E-store; 8 pm — Sky watch in association with astronomy club; 1 pm — paperbag distribution.<br /><br />* February 16<br />10 am —Muqaddar Ka Sikandar — preliminary round to test knowledge on entrepreneurship; 1 pm — Minute to win it; 1 pm — Top chef; 2 pm — Game drome.<br /><br />* February 17<br />11 am —Jam: Competition to test knowledge on random topics; 1 pm — Face painting; 1 pm— Best out of waste; 1 pm — Poster making; 1 pm – Collage making; 2 pm –Mock IPL; 3 pm — Quiz; 3 pm - Housie Housie; 3 pm - Poetry .</p>
