National Service Scheme
National Service Scheme unit was sanctioned to Govt Arts and Science College Karunagappally with effect from the academic year 2021-22 by University of Kerala, with a unit number, KL-07 -144. Shri Vinod C V, Asst Professor, Sociology Dept was appointed as the program officer on 12.11.2021. The first batch of 50 students from first year classes was enrolled on 09.12.2021. Activities started in right earnest with the enrollment and students are actively involving in community service.
Formal inauguration of the NSS unit was on 17.12.2021. Hon’ble Karunagappally MLA Shri CR Mahesh lighted the lamp by calling upon the students to participate in community work to broaden the narrow perspectives of life. The village Vadimukku in Mullassery ward of Thazhava Grama Panchayath was selected as the partner village for community activities for students. Ward member Shri Viju Kiliyanthara made the declaration in this regard at the inaugural function.
Students in the short span of time did lot of awareness activities within the college and community..A socio-econnomic cum health survey is underway to asses the needs and problems of the community NSS unit is determined to make intervention in the community and thus creating a positive impact in the society Elderly care, care of special children, plastic free environment anti dowary awareness programs are the few areas where NSS unit is about to launch intensive programs. Overall Personality Development of volunteers through dedicated community work is the prime motive of the NSS.