NSS

ABOUT NSS

The NSS was launched on 24 September 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi to whom social service was almost a religion. NSS is a voluntary association of Students and Teachers in Colleges at UG level. The principle of the NSS programme is to get a sense of involvement in the task of Nation Building through community service.

OBJECTIVES

1. To enable the students to understand the community in which they work.
2. To understand themselves in relation to their community.
3. To identify the needs and problems of the community and the solution to them.
4. To develop competence required for group living and sharing responsibilities.
5. To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
6. To encourage national integration and develop the capacity to meet emergencies and national disasters.

MOTTO

The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is 'NOT ME BUT YOU'. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view.

NSS BADGE

1. The Konark Sun Temple Rath wheel in the symbol has eight bars which represent the 24 hours of the day.
2. The badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service of the nation round the clock i.e., for 24 hours.
3. The Red colour in the badge indicates the NSS volunteers boldness i.e. liveliness, activeness, energetic and full of high spirit.
4. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

COLLEGE NSS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2019-2020

Chairman: Dr. Niranjan N. Chiplunkar, Principal

Members

1. Mr. Yogeesh Hegde, Registrar, NET Campus, Nitte
2. Dr. C.VamanRao, Professor, Department of Bio-Technology
3. Dr.Srinath Shetty K.Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Resident Engineer
4. Mr. N Suresh Shetty- Representative, Nitte village and Member Gram Panchayath, Nitte
5. Mr. Krishnanad Rao - Representative, Nitte village
6. Mr. Nithish Rao K.R. - NSS leader
7. Ms. Nidhi Rai - NSS leader

Member Secretary : Mr Srinivas Nekkar, NSS Programme Officer

COLLEGE NSS UNIT

1. Mr Srinivas Nekkar,Asst.Professor,M.A., B.Ed., NSS Programme Officer
2. Dr.Chethan D.M, Assoc. Professor, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant NSS Programme Officer
3. Mrs.Sowmya,Asst. Professor, M.Sc., Assistant Programme Officer
4. Mrs.Alaka Anath, Asst.Professor Gd-II, M.Tech., Assistant Programme Officer
5. Mr. Nithish Rao K R , Student, NSS Secretary
6. Ms. Nidhi Rai, Student, NSS Secretary

REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF NSS

1. Celebration of NSS day on 25 September
2. SwachhBharathAbhiyan on 2 October
3. Celebration of Constitution Day on 26 November
4. Organizing Blood donation camp
5. Personality Development workshop
6. Plantation of bio-fuel sapling
7. International Yoga day Celebration
8. Organizing Free eye screening and cataract session
9. Organizing Special Camp

Constitution Day

The National Service Scheme Unit of NMAM Institute of Technology Nitte celebrated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on 26 November 2021.

Dr. Ramakrishna B, Professor, Department of Humanities and EDC incharge as the chief guest ,reiterated the importance of Constitution Day celebration and commemorated the people who contributed to the development of Indian constitution. He highlighted the basic differences of Indian constitution than that of the constitutions of other countries with examples indicating the prerequisites of the constitution such as societal, familial and individual needs.

Dr. I R Mithanthaya, Vice Principal and Dean Academics in his presidential remarks, stressed upon the constitutional values and fundamental principles of Indian constitution. He said that the preamble of Indian Constitution promotes fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation

The programme was coordinated by Mr. Srinivas Nekkar, NSS Programme Officer and Assistant Programme Officers. Ms.Sharadhi of 5th sem CSE compered the programme. Mr. Sonal of 5th sem E&C conducted a quiz related to constitution and for about 56 NSS volunteers and faculty members actively participated. On this occasion, all the students of NMAMIT pledged oath of commitment to the constitution by reading the preamble of the constitution in their respective classes.

A Cultural Evening at Sanmathi by the NSS Unit of NMAMIT 21 December 2021

NSS Unit of NMAM Institute of Technology presented a Cultural evening at Late Justice K S Hegde Memorial Sanmathi Garden in Nitte Campuson 21 December 2021.The programme has been commenced with blessings of almighty. Dr I R Mithanthaya Vice Principal and Dean Academics,NMAMIT initiated the programme with a Bajan and he also reflected on the contributions of late Kowdoor Sadananda Hegde to the Indian judiciary and administrative system.

Dr Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal,, Dr Srinivasa Rao B R, Vice Principal and Controller of Examination,, Heads of various Institutions in the campus and NMAMIT Departments witnessed the programme. The audience applauded the mesmerizing performances of NSS volunteers

NSS leaders Prahalya Mathias of V Sem CSE and Shravan Udupa of V Sem EEE compered the programme. Abhijna of V Sem ISE and Sneha of V Sem ISE proposed the welcome and vote of thanks respectively. Mr. Srinivas Nekkar, NSS Programme officer,Dr. Janardhana Nayak, Former NSS Programme officer, Assistant Programme Officers, and volunteers actively participated.

NSS ANNUAL CAMP 2022

NSS Unit of NMAMIT has organized the 2022 annual camp through 21-27 February in the premises of Dr NSAM Pre-University College, Jnana Meenakshi Campus,Nitte.. Philanthropist and successful farmer of Nitte village, Shri. Ashok Adyanthaya, Inaugurated the camp on 21 February 2022 and addressed the volunteers about the role of organizations like NSS in developing leadership qualities in young people.Mr. Sathish Poojary, President, Nitte Grama Panchayath presided over the inaugural.

Principal NMAMIT, Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar gave a call to the volunteers to make the best of the NSS camp highlighting the impact of NSS and service mindedness in the life of engineers.

Dr. I Ramesh Mithanthaya, Vice Principal & Dean Academics and Ms. Bhavani Shetty, Principal , Dr. NSAM Pre university College conveyed best wishes for the week long camp. Dr. Srinivasa Rao B R, Vice Principal and Controller of Examination, NMAMIT , Mr. Srinivas Nekkar and Dr. Janardhana Nayak, NSS Officers were present during the occasion. Shri VaaniBairy from 4th year CSE compered the programme. Sonal from 3rd year ECE introduced the Inaugurator. Vaibhavi from 3rd year BT and , Thejalaxmi from 3rd year CSE proposed the welcome and vote of thanks respectively.

Blood Donation Camp at NMAMIT Nitte - On 26 May 2022

The National Service Scheme (NSS) NMAMIT, Nitte in association with the Red Cross Unit, 6(Kar) Naval Sub unit NCC, NMAMIT, Lions Club Hiriadka, Rotary Club Nitte, and Association for the interaction of Mechanical Students (AIMS) organized a Blood donation camp in the college campus on 26 May 2022.

Dr. K. R. Joshi inaugurated the camp and expressed his views on the importance of blood donation. The Principal,Dr. Niranjan N. Chiplunkarhighlighted the participation of students in this blood donation camp. Dr. Srinivasa Rao B.R,Vice Principal & CoE , Mr. Prakash K Shetty, President Lions Club, Hiriadka, Sri Gopalkrishna, President Rotary Club, Nitte, Dr. A K Somayaji, AIMS Staff Coordinator, Dr. Shivaprasad Shetty M, NCC Care Taker Officer and Dr. Janardhan Nayak, Coordinator Youth Red Cross Unit, NMAMIT Nitte were present during the occasion.

Dr. Chandrika Rao, Blood Bank Officer, K. S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangaluru, Dr. Veena, Blood Bank Officer, District Hospital, Udupi, and Dr. Ashok C.B. Nitte-Gajria Specialty Hospital, Karkala were also present atthe camp.

About 362 Students /Staffvolunteered in the camp for donating blood. Blood Bank K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore, and Blood Bank district Hospital Udupi issued certificates to the Blood donors.NSS, NCC, YRC, and AIMS Volunteers expressed their joy on organizing blood donation camps as an annual event at NMAMIT. The camp was coordinated by Mr. Srinivas Nekkar, NSS Programme Officer,of the Institute.