NSS was formally launched on September 24, 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhiji, the Father of our Nation. Therefore, September 24, is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate programmes and activities.
NSS Units of Canara College celebrated NSS Day on September 25, 2023 at 8:45am in the College Quadrangle. At 9:00 in the morning, the NSS flag was hoisted by the Chief Guest Mr. Shashank Shetty, Esteemed Alumnus of Canara College and State Best NSS Awardee 2015-16.He spoke on the importance of NSS and about its pivotal role in nation building. Further, he shared his experience on how NSS provided a platform for his personal development by providing leadership skills, organizational skills, and social skills.
The programme was presided over by Dr. Premalatha V., Principal of the College. In her remarks, she congratulated the first year NSS volunteers for choosing NSS as their extracurricular activity and advised the volunteers to make best use of the opportunities available in NSS for their overall development.
Mrs. Seema Prabhu S. and Mrs. M. Keerthana Bhat, the NSS Programme Officers coordinated the programme. 148 NSS Volunteers and 60 Staff members participated in this joyous celebration with zeal and enthusiasm.
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Mrs. Seema Prabhu S.
Mrs. M. Keerthana Bhat
NSS Programme Officers
