A Brief History of NSS at Alphonsa College, Pala

 

The National Service Scheme (NSS) at Alphonsa College holds a significant place in the history of Mahatma Gandhi University, being the first unit established there, designated as unit number 001 and 002. This pioneering status highlights the college’s commitment to community service and student development. Since its inception in 1971, the NSS at Alphonsa College has engaged students in various social service activities, promoting values of volunteerism and social responsibility.

The NSS activities at Alphonsa College have garnered several recognitions over the years, reflecting its commitment to community service and student engagement. Notably, the unit has won Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Volunteer through Kum. Aishwarya Lekshmi who received the Award from the President of India. which underscores its exceptional contributions to social service initiatives. Additionally, the college has received multiple awards for the Best NSS Programme Officer and the Best NSS Volunteer Secretary at the University level, Best NSS Friendly Principal and so on. These accolades not only highlight the hard work and dedication of the faculty and students involved in the NSS but also demonstrate the college’s leadership in fostering a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility.

Achievements

  • Dr. Simimole Sebastian has secured Best Programme Officer Award’ from Mahatma Gandhi University in the year 2022-23
  • Keerthana Reji has won Best NSS Volunteer Award from M.G University, Kottayam in the year 2022-23.
  • Dr. Simimole Sebastian participated as Kerala Contigent Leader in NSS Republic Day Parade held at Delhi(1st January 2024-31st January 2024)
  • NSS Unit of Alphonsa College has awarded with Certificate of Appreciation in the year 2017-2018.
  • Archana Prakash, NSS Volunteer has won Best NSS Volunteer Award from M.G University, Kottayam in the year 2017-2018.
  • Sr. Jansamma Thomas awarded with Best Principal Award from NSS, M.G University Kottayam in the year 2014-15.
  • Sr.Minimol Mathew, NSS Programme Officer has won M.G University Best NSS Programme Officer Award in the year 2014-2015.
  • Kum Aiswarya Lakshmi won the best NSS Volunteers Indhira Gandhi National award in the year 2014-2015.
  • Manju Jose, NSS Programme Officer has won M.G University Best NSS Progamme Officer Award in the year 2012-2013.
  • Sandra Liz Sebastian, NSS Volunteer has won Best NSS Volunteer Award from M.G University, Kottayam in the year 2012-2013.

N.S.S Staff Coordinators:

Sr. Jaimi Abraham, Dept. of English

Dr. Rose Mary Philip, Dept of English

NSS Annual Reports

NSS Annual Report 2020-23

NSS Annual Report 2019-20

NSS Annual Report 2018-19

 

NSS Activities at a Glance