NSS aims at developing a student personality through community service and a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage; the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India launched a public service program called National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS. The first programme was launched by the Government of India in Gandhiji’s centenary year in 1969.
The idea of the National Service Scheme (NSS) was first proposed by Major General Jagannath Rao Bhonsle. Later, the University Grants Commission (UGC), headed by S. Radhakrishnan, through its recommendation sought the implementation of voluntary national service in academic institutions. After going through the experiences of various countries of the world the Central Advisory Board of Education recommended that students and teachers should devote time to voluntary manual work.
In PESITM, the NSS unit was established in 2007, focusing on teaching the social service attitude to students and serving society as a daily routine activity. Our NSS unit was affiliated with and recognized by VTU, Belagavi. The programme aims to instil social welfare ideas in students and to provide service to society without bias. NSS volunteers work to ensure that everyone gets help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity. The volunteers learn from people in villages how to lead a good life despite scarce resources. It also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster's victims. Also, we aim to give a technical touch to the set of activities performed under the NSS banner to serve society in an all-around manner by attempting to solve the issues at the grassroots level.
In PESITM, from an academic year point of view, an NSS committee will be formed with the Principal as the Chairman and the faculty member as the Programme Officer. Faculty members from each department or on a collective basis will be the members of the NSS committee. Almost 100 student volunteers will be selected from each department to carry out the allotted NSS activities during the present academic year. The NSS unit works with the responsibilities of developing a sense of social and civic responsibility among students for using this knowledge to find practical solutions to individual and community problems and acquiring the leadership qualities and democratic attitude that results in developing community service attitude during emergencies and natural disasters.
NSS Committee for the academic year 2023-2024 at the Institute level
| #No. | Name | Department | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Yuvaraju B N. | Principal-PESITM | Chairman |
| 2 | Mr. Prasanna Nayak H | ME | NSS Officer / Coordinator |
| 3 | Dr. Preetham B M | ME | Member |
| 4 | Mr. Sandeep Telkar R | AIML | Member |
| 5 | Mr. Shanthveeresh N S | EEE | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Praveena R | ME | Member |
| 7 | Ms. Pooja G D | CV | Member |
| 8 | Mr. Ramesh D | ISE | Member |
| 9 | Mr. Tharanath H | ME | Member |
| 10 | Mr. Shivayogappa H J | ECE | Member |
| 11 | Mrs. Deeksha kamath | Basic Science-English | Member |
| 12 | Ms. Shreyas S D | Basic Science-Maths | Member |
| #No. | Name of the Volunteer | Gender Male/Female |
| 1 | PRATIMA.A.NARAPPANAVAR | FEMALE |
| 2 | NIVEDITA.M.S | FEMALE |
| 3 | SOUMYA.S.RATHOD | FEMALE |
| 4 | SOUMYA.TUMMARGUDDI | FEMALE |
| 5 | RAMYA.P.M | FEMALE |
| 6 | PRAKRUTHI.R.T | FEMALE |
| 7 | POOJA. JUTUR | FEMALE |
| 8 | PUSHPA.S.MALEBENNUR | FEMALE |
| 9 | VIVEK.V | MALE |
| 10 | SALEEM.T.F | MALE |
| 11 | N.PAVANKUMAR | MALE |
| 12 | PRAMOD.M.V | MALE |
| 13 | RAMYASHREE.L.REDDY | FEMALE |
| 14 | Swaleh Ahmed | MALE |
| 15 | Nithin B S | MALE |
| 16 | Sudhanva G M | MALE |
| 17 | Sourav | MALE |
| 18 | Prateek M S | MALE |
| 19 | Harish Kumar M | MALE |
| 20 | Omprakash S M | MALE |
| 21 | Panchakshari P A | MALE |
| 22 | Shobharaj C | MALE |
| 23 | Suhas S K | MALE |
| 24 | Dhanish K A | MALE |
| 25 | Mohammed Khayum | MALE |
| 26 | Saleem T F | MALE |
| 27 | Nihal Smaran Rao A | MALE |
| 28 | Prajwal IM | MALE |
| 29 | VIVEK V | MALE |
| 30 | PRAMOD M V | MALE |
| 31 | PAVAN KUMAR N | MALE |
| 32 | Mohammed Ateef | MALE |
| 33 | Karthik s k | MALE |
| 34 | NITHIN K S | MALE |
| 35 | Sanjay v achar | MALE |
| 36 | BHARATH E.S | MALE |
| 37 | RAGUNANDAN G | MALE |
| 39 | Vinay.c | MALE |
| 40 | M P JASHWANTH SWAMY | MALE |
| 41 | Shreesha.S | MALE |
| 42 | N TANVEER ZAIDI | MALE |
| 43 | Sanjay u | MALE |
| 44 | SHIVA KUMAR M | MALE |
| 45 | Akanksha N | FEMALE |
| 48 | ABHISHEK.B.M | MALE |
| 49 | Akash K R | MALE |
| 50 | Anirudh M Shetty | MALE |
| 51 | Nithin C B | MALE |
| 52 | Mr.Anagha K V | MALE |
| 53 | Ms.Lavanya K C | FEMALE |
| 54 | Ms.Sahana Pujar | FEMALE |
| 55 | Ms.Sowmya S Y | FEMALE |
| 56 | Ms.Ankitha S A | FEMALE |
| 57 | Ms.Vachana G C | FEMALE |
| 58 | Ms.Sanajana Patagi | FEMALE |
| 59 | Mr.Adarsh R Hegde | MALE |
| 60 | Ms.Harshith N Shetty | MALE |
| 61 | Ms.Sonica G K | FEMALE |
| 62 | Archana L G | FEMALE |
| 63 | Rashmi Mallapur | FEMALE |
| 64 | Shalini A | FEMALE |
| 65 | Sonu | FEMALE |
| 66 | AMBIKA N A | FEMALE |
| 67 | ANANYA G L | FEMALE |
| 68 | ASHWINI | FEMALE |
| 69 | KAVITHA K | FEMALE |
| 70 | MAHANTHESH SHIVANNA GADDI | MALE |
| 71 | MAHENDRA K | MALE |
| 72 | NAGARAJA B | MALE |
| 73 | POOJA M | FEMALE |
| 74 | PRASAD HEGADE | MALE |
| 75 | RAJU BALIGER | MALE |
| 76 | RAKSHITH R | MALE |
| 77 | SAMRUDH P | MALE |
| 78 | SANGAMESH BASAPPA KONANAVAR | MALE |
| 79 | SHARATH KUMAR R | MALE |
| 80 | SINDHU C T | FEMALE |
| 81 | SPURTI VINAYAK SHET | FEMALE |
| 82 | VIDYA S | FEMALE |
| 83 | VARSHA S | FEMALE |
| 84 | NIKHITHA K | FEMALE |
| 85 | ANKITHA N | FEMALE |
| 86 | PREKSHA NS | FEMALE |
| 87 | NEHA B V | FEMALE |
| 88 | LAHARI T R PRASAD | FEMALE |
| 89 | AMITH R | MALE |
| 90 | GOUTHAM G | MALE |
| 91 | PRIYANKA R PATIL | FEMALE |
| 92 | HEMANTH KUMAR G S | MALE |
| 93 | SUSHANT SOURAV | MALE |
| 94 | BHOOMIKA B U | FEMALE |
| 95 | POORNIMA A M | FEMALE |
| 96 | RAGHAVENDRA DENGRE | MALE |
| 97 | VISMAYA | FEMALE |
| 98 | JEEVANA R S | FEMALE |
| 99 | MADHUMITHA J | FEMALE |
| 100 | ADITYA T | MALE |
| #No. | List of NSS Activities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awareness campaign on the “Conservation of water/water crisis and its effective management.” |
| 2 | Awareness campaign on the “Usage of the alternate energy service wind energy/solar energy.” |
| 3 | Awareness campaign on the “Benefits of the use of the of organic manure.” |
| 4 | Awareness campaign on the “Preventive and protective measures of endemic and epidemic diseases.” |
| 5 | Awareness campaign on the “Traffic rules and regulations.” |
| 6 | Awareness campaign on the “Consumption of alcohol/tobacco products and its impact on human health.” |
| 7 | Awareness campaign on the “Eye donation.” |
| 8 | Awareness campaign on the “First aid treatment and hospitalisation of accident victims.” |
| 9 | Awareness campaign on the “Use of cell phones and its impact on child health.” |
| 10 | Awareness campaign on the “Digitalization awareness (Banking, Recharge, Insurance, Electricity, Telephone etc).” |
| 11 | Awareness campaign on the “Swayam program for high school and PU students.” |
| 12 | Awareness campaign on the “Skill Development program to the PU students.” |
Report on Various NSS Activities Carried out at various Schools and Colleges from the Institute
Awareness of the preventive and Protective measures for endemic and epidemic diseases
Department of Computer Science Engineering of PESITM organised a NSS activity on “Awareness on Preventive and Protective Measures on endemic and epidemic diseases” at Girideepam EHS School, Shivamogga on 12-08-2022. This program aims at bringing awareness to one of the prominent issues of society i.e. health and relevant protection to be adopted for the overall health concern on a societal level by taking preventive and protective measures logically and scientifically. We have conducted this event on 12.08.2022. The guest speaker was Ms. Anusha, Lecturer, Department of Biology, PES PUC. Ms. Anusha spoke on Awareness of Preventive and Protective Measures on endemic and epidemic diseases to fulfil some social responsibilities and life-long learning as human beings.
Awareness conducted at the institute on cleanliness drive
The NSS unit of PESITM has organised an awareness campaign to avoid throwing tissue papers, chocolate wrappers, paper plates, ice cream cups etc within the college premises on 11/08/2022 & 12/08/2022. NSS unit took the initiative about the activity by giving a talk about it and awards were given to the Institute from the district authority and central government. Our institute has been awarded the “District Green Champion” a ward from Shivamogga Mahanagara Palike in 2021 as well as the “Clean Green Campus” award from the Central Government during the year 2020 – 2021 from the Central government. Through the talk, the NSS program officer and NSS student coordinators have reiterated the responsibility to be taken by every one of us in making and keeping the campus free from dust, garbage etc by throwing away them in the dustbins provided at various locations within the campus. Student volunteers stressed the concern about everyone’s health, in addition to the cleanliness in and around the places; where we live is a prominent social responsibility that has to be materialised by all of us.
Conservation of Water/ Water Crises and Its Effective Management
The Department of Mechanical Engineering of PESITM organised an NSS activity on “Conservation of Water / Water crisis and its effective management” at Sri Sathya Sai Academy of Integrated Education, Bhadravathi on 23-07-2022. This program aims to bring awareness to the prominence of water as a natural resource and its effective management in its daily routine in human society and to all living beings in the world. The Resource Person Mr. Ajey C P, Assistant Prof, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, PESITM, gave the talk on the Conservation of Water / Water crisis and its effective management during the event. The speaker spoke about the various activities happening in and around us that will cause greater damage to the water resources and illogical utilisation of water.
Awareness campaign on the Eye Donation
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of PESITM organised the NSS activity on “Awareness Campaign on the EYE DONATION” at DR. BR Ambedkar Girls Residential School, Nadakeri, Anaveri, Shivamogga on 24-06-2022.This program aims to bring awareness of Eye Donation. The number of corneal transplants done is far less than the actual requirement in India due to an inadequate number of eye donors.
Awareness of Electrical safety and Precautions
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering organised an NSS activity on “Awareness of Electrical Safety and Precautions” at Vikasa PU College, Shivamogga on 15-06-2022. This program aims to bring awareness to one of the prominent issues of society i.e. Electrical safety and the relevant precautions to be implemented. Mr. Madhusudan H L, the Principal, gave an introductory talk about the importance of Electrical safety. Dr. Rudresha S J gave a talk on Electrical Safety and Precautions by using a PowerPoint presentation and some videos to create awareness about electric shocks being organised to fulfil some social responsibilities and life-long learning as human beings.
Awareness on Bio-waste management practices
The Department of MBA of PESITM organised an NSS activity on “Awareness on Bio-Waste Management Practices” at Vaghdevi PU College, Thirthahalli on 06-06-2022. This program aims to bring awareness to bio-waste management at the household level in their routine. The Resource Person Dr. Nandan N Shenoy, Associate Prof, Dept. of Civil, PESITM, gave a talk on Bio-Waste Management Practices during the event. Mrs. Mamatha, the Principal, gave an introductory talk about the importance of effective Bio-Waste Management. Mr. Vinayaka B T, Manikanta Anil Ambekar, Ms.Ananya G L and Ms. Kavitha K, gave a talk on Biodegradable waste management practices and gave various new ideas for adoption.
Celebration of International Yoga Day
On the occasion of 75th Independence Day (Amrutha Mahothsava) a variety of activities are being celebrated in all the nooks and corners of our country as per the directions of the Central Government. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Chaitanya Kumar M V, Principal of PESITM, Dr. Basavarajappa Y H, HOD; Dept. of Mechanical Engineering by giving an introductory talk about the purpose of celebrating International Yoga Day. Dr. Chaitanya Kumar M V reiterated the significance of Yoga and its extraordinary impact on physical and mental health.
Under the NSS banner of PESITM, a free eye check-up camp was organised at the institute premises for all the non-teaching and transport staff of PESITM. It has gone successfully and every concerned member has taken full advantage of the camp in a greater way. A total of around 100 members have participated in the event.
Blood Donation camp
On the occasion of the 79th birth anniversary of our Chief Patron Sri. B S Yeddyurappa a Blood Donation Camp was organised at the PESITM campus on 26th February 2022 in association with Shimoga Midtown Rotary Charity Foundation, Shivamogga. The event was inaugurated by Dr. R Nagaraj CCA of PES Trust, Dr. Chaitanya Kumar M V, Principal of PESITM, Prof. Gowtam J K, Principal, PES Polytechnic and Dr. Sayilatha K, of PESIAMS by giving an introductory talk about the purpose of conducting blood donation camp at PESITM and a bird view of extraordinary growth achieved by PES Trust on all fronts since its inception. The representative from Rotary Blood Bank, Mr. Satish has given a talk on the prominence of blood; blood donation and relevant blood donation camps being organised to fulfil some social responsibilities as human beings.
The NSS unit in association with the EEE department of PESITM has organised an activity on the prevention of fire accidents, its safety and precautionary measures to be adopted at the household level to all the teaching and non-teaching staff members of the institute on 08/10/2021. The officers from the District Fire station unit, Shivamogga are invited as resource persons who have explained practically about the topic by giving practical examples.
As the initiative of NSS, the first semester MBA students, in different teams visited the schools and colleges at Ayanur and Harnahalli, Shivamogga, to conduct an awareness program, A group of students visited “Government Higher Primary School, Ayanur” and conducted an awareness campaign on “Preventive and Protective Measures of Endemic & Epidemic diseases”.
To make digital learning happen in India, very actively creating scalable & sustainable solutions that cause tremendous improvement in student's English language skills through special methodologies. The Students of AI & ML Department, PESITM visited the Government school being adopted as a part of the 'Government school adoption' event. The main motto of this event is for the students to learn about computers on a basic level in addition to English language proficiency.
This School was established in 1996 to provide free education to the children of Virupina Koppa Village. It provides education to primary students from Std. I to Std. V. At present the strength of the students in the school is 48.
Signing of MOU Ceremony for Govt. School Adoption was organised in the Mechanical seminar hall on 14-09-2023 at 11:00 AM in the presence of Mr. Ravi HeadMaster, Govt. School Virupinakoppa, Dr. Nagaraja , CCA PES Trust ,Dr. Chaitanya Kumar M V Principal, PESITM Shivamogga, Mr. Prasanna Nayak, NSS Co ordinator and Mr. Shankar Inde Student NSS Co ordinator Dept of AIML. Mr. Prajwal and Miss Samanvitha anchored the event. The event was organised as part of Social Connect & Responsibility and the NSS Unit. The inauguration was blessed by the invocation song by Mr. Prabhanjan, a Student of Dept. of AIML, Mr. Adil H, a Student of Dept. of AIML welcomed the guests and the audience for the event. He gave a brief introduction about the Chief Guest and emphasised why such events are required. Outcome of this Adoption: President of the function Dr. Nagaraja CCA PES Trust shared his views and appreciated the efforts done by the AIML Department. Mr. Ravi appreciated the steps taken by the PESITM to adopt the govt. school. The signing of the MOU was done and the event was concluded by Vote of Thanks by Miss. Arpitha, Student of Dept. of AIML. The distribution of Steel Water bottles done by guests to the Government. School students. A Total of 48 Govt. School Students attended this event.
Senior Citizen Day is celebrated on August 21st to honour and appreciate the contribution of elderly Individuals in society. It was established to recognize the valuable role seniors play in our families and Communities. The holiday is celebrated through community events, volunteer activities, and outreach Programs, and many organisations offer discounts to seniors on this day. This program was organised by the department of AIML as part of the NSS activity and social outreach event on 9- 3-2023. More than 35 senior citizens from various sections of society took part and witnessed the program. The event was Inaugurated in the presence of Principal Dr Chaitanya Kumar M V and Chief Coordinating Administration Dr Nagaraj R Mrs Vinaysa Hippla, Entrepreneur from Bangalore was the Chief Guest and Mrs. Rama Shastri a well-known Yakshagana artist in Shivamogga and also a writer, a dancer, B grade Radio personality, and actively participating social worker. She was invited to inaugurate this event as the guest of honour.
NSS activity on "Free Eye check-up camp" at PESITM The objective of this camp was to spread awareness of eye disorders, early detection of ailments, and to detect refractive errors and provide corrective glasses free of cost to underprivileged communities. A team of 10 members from Sankara Eye Hospital visited the venue. Eye Specialist Dr. Mahesh from Sankara Eye Hospital inaugurated and spread awareness of regular Eye check-ups. He also highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for early detection of eye disorders so that preventive measures can be initiated.
Dr Prasanna, HOD MBA & Manager CDC PESITM presided over the function in the presence of NSS student coordinator Mr. Prajwal, 3rd Semester student of AIML. This event was attended by over 300 students in the presence of team Sankara Eye Hospital.
