NSS: A PLATFORM FOR YOUTH TO BUILD A HEALTHY SOCIETY – SRI. HAREKALA HAJABBA

Padma Shri Awardee Social Activist Sri. Harekala Hajabba opined that National Service Scheme is a complementary platform for youth to build a healthy society & he also said that students will be able to develop socially & personally by participating in various activities of National Service Scheme after inaugurating the NSS annual special camp held at Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary School & Madanul Ulooma Madrasa, Manjanady which was organised by NSS Unit Yenepoya Pharmacy College &Yenepoya Nursing College together with Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru & Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports, Government of Karnataka.

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Vice Chancellor Dr. M Vijayakumar said that the campers & students should follow the objectives & values of the National Service Scheme throughout their lives and if they adopt it, it will help to learn how to lead a life of dignity with positive mindset and to develop a sense of social responsibility.

Yenepoya Pharmacy College Principal Dr. Mohammad Gulzar Ahmed welcomed the special camp gathering and introduced all the guests. Nursing College Principal Dr. Leena K.C delivered the presidential address & she said that these types of programs instill social anxiety in students & suggested to both college students to do all activities nicely so that it will remain in the minds of the school students & people of the Manjanady Grama.

YMCH Medical Superintendent Dr. Habib Rahman, NSS Coordinator Dr. Ashwini Shetty, Yenepoya Dental College NSS Programme officer Dr. Imran, Manjanadi Gram Panchayat President Mrs. Kausar Banu, Dr. Ramya PDO, Mrs. Surekha School Headmistress, Madrasa President Mr. Abdul Hameed, Secretary Mr. Muneer, Gram Panchayat Members, College & Hospital staff were present. NSS program officers of the both college Mr. Mohammed Asif & Mrs. Renita Priya organized the camp. Mrs. Renita Priya thank the guests, staff, NSS volunteers, school & panchayat members, people of Manjanady and everyone who had been there for the inaugural event.