National Service Scheme (NSS) is a permanent youth programme under the ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and funded by Government of Kerala and Government of India in the ratio of 5:7.The overall objective of the scheme is educational and this objective is sought to be achieved through the social community services. It is a student–centered programme in which projects are implemented by the NSS volunteers in the community in close collaboration with the community members and thereby it provides vast scope for the students’ interaction with the people. While interacting with the community the students learn many things which they cannot learn from theory classes. Thus the scheme is aimed at developing the human soul in such a way as the student is mentally shaped to fit into the society to which he also belongs and will continue to live in.Any student enrolled as a NSS volunteer, as per NSS Manual should put in at least 240 hours of useful social work in a continuous period of two years (i.e. 120 hours per year) and should attend the Ten day Special Camping Programme. Such volunteer is eligible to get NSS Service Certificate from the University. Volunteers are guided by Programme Officer. Programme Officer is expected to motivate the student youth to understand the values and philosophy of NSS. The overall functions of Programme Officers are to help the students to plan, implement and evaluate the activities of NSS under his/her charge and give proper guidance and directions to the student volunteers.

National Service Scheme (NSS) has been introduced at this College since 1964 as a part of the academic programmes and since then NSS has been functioning as a regular feature in the realm of the college education. In this college there are two NSS Units (40 & 88) working under University of Calicut consisting of 200 Volunteers. Out of the total volunteers 60% are girls. Volunteers are enrolled as per rules every year from I year Degree classes. Two Programme Officers are in charge of two units. Present Programme Officers are :

1. Sri.P.P.Prakasan, Dept. of Malayalam Unit No. 88 (Ph: )

2. Dr. P.Haridasan, Dept. of Zoology - Unit No. 40 (Ph: 9446532604)

ACTIVITIES OF N.S.S

The NSS Units of the college performed very well through out the years. The operations were extended to the various fields of human activity. The functions of the functionary were well planned and appropriately set to meet the targets. Most of the activities had multidimensional objectives and was of penetrating nature. Each activity was planned with definite and distinct objective. We always tried our level best possible to uphold the objectives of NSS and importance of values in life. Regular Activities : Under this, students undertake various Programmes like Orientation programme, Cleaning programmes, Awareness programmes, Blood Grouping & Blood Donation Programme, Career oriented Personality development programmes, Symposium, Group discussion, Various community services in the ordinary nature, Campaigns against environmental pollution, Social Plantation Programme, Legal awareness programme, Skill development programmes etc. in the College Campus and local areas during weekends or after college hours. Special Camping Programming: Every year 10 day Special Camping Programming has been conducted for enriching a life oriented special experience necessary for the development of personality of the volunteers. Apart from the major projects like Road formation, Socio-economic and health survey, Medical camps etc. of the Special camping programming, special programmes like Awareness classes, Group dynamics, skill development, Field trip etc. have been conducted. A brief summary of the Special Camping Programming for the last two years are given below :

ANNUAL SPECIAL CAMP 2007-08

The annual ten day camp of the National Service Scheme (NSS) was held at Cultural Center , Pilakkattiri, Koottanadu from 23 to 31 Dec 2007.  The event was formally inaugurated by Shri. T.P. Kunjunni, MLA. A good number of teachers, local body representatives and beneficiaries witnessed the occasion. Two roads were constructed during the camp for the benefit of the local population.   More than eighty volunteers attended the camp. There were cultural programs and awareness classes. Smt. Vasantha, Block Panchayat President presided over in the valedictory function.