Governor H.R. Bhardwaj on Monday lauded the service of volunteers of National Service Scheme and suggested that they build a vibrant society by serving the nation.
Mr. Bhardwaj, who presented the NSS State Awards for 2010-11, instructed the students to fulfil Chacha Nehru's tasks.
The political scene in India has changed after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru. However, several tasks of Nehru are yet to be completed. Every student has to take up “national service”. It is mandatory in other countries, including the U.S., he said.
Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said, “NSS volunteers in Karnataka are rendering valuable service to society. They are creating awareness among the rural populace on various socio-economic issues.”
Over three lakh NSS volunteers have been involved in constructive activities. The following are the award winners: Best University Award — Mangalore University, Mangalore; Best NSS Programme Co-ordinator: Gananatha Shetty, Mangalore University; Best NSS Unit/College Award: Vineetha K. and Jasinta D' Souza, School of Social Work, Mangalore; Vijayalakshmi M. Tirlapur and Ashok B. Pawar, MMS Arts and Commerce College, Khanapur; Prathap Lingaiah and M.D. Rajan, Seshadripuram College, Bangalore; Jeetender Singh Shekhawat and Sheela Williams, JSS College of Nursing, Mysore; R.V. Ganga Shetty and R. Sunandamma, Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur; Prakash Tarival and K.C. Das, SVM Ayurveda Medical College, Ilkal; M.N. Chandrappa and T.C. Bharathi, Sri MV Government Arts and Commerce College, Bhadravathi; C.S. Shivaswamy and D.N. Basavaraju, JSS D.Ed College, Suttur; and B.S. Biradar and B.C. Chauvan, Sharanabasaveshwara Composite Pre-University College, Gulbarga; Best NSS Volunteer Award: P. Ayesha, Kamala Nehru Women's College, Shimoga; Y. Manjula Jayappa, Sushila Murigeppa Seshagiri Commerce College for Women, Dharwad; K. Kalaivani, Government College for Women, Mandya; Afshana Khathun, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore; K. Deeksha, School of Social Work, Mangalore; M. Pallavi, and SJM First Grade Arts and Commerce College, Tarikere.
Published - October 18, 2011 10:46 am IST
