NSS Day observed at NSM City College
‘Not Me, But You’ inspires students to connect campus with community
CUTTACK, Sept 24: Netaji Subhas Memorial (NSM) City College observed NSS Day and organised an orientation programme for newly enrolled NSS volunteers, focusing on community service, youth empowerment and social responsibility.
The programme began with the NSS theme song presented by student volunteers. NSS Programme Officer and Political Science lecturer Dr Ananya Asmita welcomed the guests and outlined the history, objectives and motto of the National Service Scheme.
She highlighted various community-oriented initiatives undertaken by the college’s NSS unit, including Swachh Bharat activities, drug de-addiction awareness campaigns, plantation drives, blood donation and sensitisation programmes on child-related issues.
Chief guest Dr Biswa Mohana Jena (OES-I), Programme Coordinator, Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, emphasised the role of NSS in strengthening the relationship between educational institutions and society.
He said NSS provides students with opportunities to serve communities while developing leadership qualities, confidence, empathy and personality. Meaningful volunteering, he observed, helps transform young people into responsible and committed citizens.
College Principal Dr Rina Ghadei, who presided over the programme, explained the significance of the NSS logo and its message of service and social commitment. She encouraged the newly inducted volunteers to participate actively in community service and help build a stronger bond between the college and society.
Dr Prachi Prava Saint proposed the vote of thanks. NSS volunteer and Political Science Honours student Aditya Mohapatra coordinated the programme.
The event concluded with a socially relevant drama staged by NSS volunteers, showcasing their creativity and commitment.
Administrative Bursar and Head of the Philosophy Department Debashis Mohanty, Zoology lecturer Smita Das, Mathematics lecturer Subhashree Senapati and several teachers and students attended the programme.
The celebration reaffirmed the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You,” and highlighted the contribution of young volunteers towards building a caring, responsible and socially conscious society.
