Rotaract Club at MSIT College 🌍💙
The Rotaract Club of Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology (MSIT) is a student-driven social service club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Calcutta Dhakuria, aimed at empowering young individuals (18-30 years old) to make a difference in society. Students from all four years of the course curriculum can join and actively participate in community service initiatives.
🛡 Rotary Motto: “Service Above Self”
🤝 Rotaract Motto: “Fellowship Through Service”
On November 8, 2019, our club was officially recognized and felicitated for our ongoing social welfare initiatives, receiving our Rotaract Charter under the Rotary Club of Calcutta, Dhakuria. Since its inception, the club has been committed to uplifting underprivileged communities through charitable initiatives, mentorship, and humanitarian services.
🌍 About Rotaract: A Global Movement
🔹 Founded 50 years ago, the first Rotaract Club was established in North Charlotte, Carolina on March 13, 1968.
🔹 The first Rotaract Club in India was Rotaract Club of Secunderabad (RID 3250).
🔹 The oldest running Rotaract Club in RID 3291 is Rotaract Club of Calcutta.
🔹 Rotaract = Rotary + Action: Focused on leadership development and responsible citizenship through community service.
Rotaract Club’s Core Avenues of Service:
✅ Community Service
✅ International Service
✅ Professional Development
✅ Club Service
At MSIT, our club has successfully organized blood donation camps, tree plantation drives, food & clothing donation campaigns, and welfare projects for underprivileged women, children, elderly, and animals.
🎯 Objectives of Rotaract Club MSIT
✔ Connect with leaders – Build relationships with influential community leaders & international networks.
✔ Create lasting social change – Contribute to sustainable local & global impact initiatives.
✔ Expand professional & leadership skills – Get trained in leadership development.
✔ Participate in global Rotaract conferences – Engage in Rotary International Assemblies & Conventions.
✔ Enhance communication & management skills – Get hands-on experience through event execution.
✔ Gain invaluable life experiences – Develop a well-rounded personality through active participation.
🌟 Key Events & Initiatives
🎭 Muktodhara
A cultural event organized at MSIT, where children from local communities were trained in singing and dancing. They performed alongside Rotaract members in a grand celebration, graced by Rotary International dignitaries.
🎁 Icchapuran
On the occasion of Durga Puja, we distributed 150+ clothing items to children at Ashiyana Happy Home, along with visits to Puja pandals to make their celebrations extra special.
🏕 Sankalp
A relief camp organized at New Cooch Behar Railway Station Hawkers Area, in collaboration with RC Calcutta Lansdowne & Blood Donor Organization, Cooch Behar, where essential supplies were distributed to 50+ underprivileged families.
🛌 Sneher Porosh
A mega blanket donation drive in partnership with Rotaract Club of Calcutta Lansdowne, ensuring winter relief for homeless individuals.
🥖 Annakut
A ration distribution campaign for Old Age Homes, held in collaboration with RC Calcutta Lansdowne.
🩸 Lifestream
A blood donation camp as part of our COVID-19 relief efforts, conducted with Nabadishay Matribhumi and sponsored by MSIT & Rotary Club of Calcutta Dhakuria. Over 35 blood donors contributed, making the event a great success.
🌱 Hariyali – Tree Plantation Drive
Led by MSIT students & faculty, we planted multiple tree species, including jackfruit, guava, mahogany, and custard apple, promoting eco-consciousness.
🎓 Guru Pranaam
On Teachers’ Day 2021, we paid tribute to mentors & educators who played a pivotal role in shaping students’ futures.
👕 Protyaborton
A mega cloth donation drive, where 450+ clothes were distributed near Bhootnath Temple, North Kolkata.
🚀 Future Plans & Initiatives
📌 Educational & Infrastructure Development – Supporting Ranabhutia Aboitanik Prathomik Vidyalaya (near MSIT) by donating books, improving school facilities, and conducting self-defense training for students.
📌 Community Welfare Projects – Building waiting sheds at the college Toto stand to provide shelter from extreme weather conditions.
📌 Post-Durga Puja Orphanage Visit – Organizing another orphanage donation drive for underprivileged children.
📌 Animal Welfare Campaign – Distributing food & water for street dogs and cats.
📌 Public Health & Hygiene Awareness – Conducting Regional Mask Distribution Camps and Hygiene Awareness Programs.
📌 Rota Carnival 2021 – A grand event to boost extracurricular engagement among MSIT students.
📌 Women Empowerment Initiatives – Hosting female sanitation, self-defense training, and mental health awareness workshops.
🌍 Join Rotaract Club MSIT & Be the Change!
🤝 Why Join?
✔ Make a real difference in society.
✔ Gain valuable leadership & management experience.
✔ Be part of an international Rotaract network.
✔ Develop strong personal & professional connections.
🚀 “Service Above Self – Fellowship Through Service” | Be a Changemaker with Rotaract MSIT!
