NSS TRAINING COLLEGE NSS UNIT 301

The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit 301 of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, officially set the stage for its upcoming 7-day residential camp, DISHA 2025 , with a series of high-profile launches. In a significant prelude to the event, NSS Programme Officer Dr. M.P. Ravishankar, alongside Student Secretaries Aparna Nair and Harigovind T., visited the Sub-Collector’s office to formally unveil the camp poster. During the meeting, the team extended a cordial invitation to Sub-Collector Anjeet Singh, requesting his presence to inspire the volunteers during the camp's duration. The momentum continued back at the campus, where College Principal Prof. Dr. Smitha R. officially inaugurated the camp’s promotion. This residential camp, scheduled to run from December 23 to December 29, 2025 , represents a dedicated week of community service, personal growth, and social engagement for the volunteers. With the official posters launched and the college community energized, NSS Unit 301 is fully...

World AIDS Day was observed with great awareness and significance at NSS Training College, Ottapalam on 1st December 2025 . The programme was jointly organised by the Red Ribbon Club and NSS Unit No. 301 with the aim of spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting compassion towards affected individuals. The programme began with an address by Dr. Lekshmi V (In-charge, Red Ribbon Club) , who highlighted the importance of World AIDS Day and the need to build awareness among youth. Following this, the Principal, Prof. Dr. Smitha R , delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing the role of education in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and encouraging students to adopt safe and responsible lifestyles.   A special attraction of the programme was the Diya lighting ceremony , where lamps were arranged in the shape of the AIDS awareness ribbon . The lamp was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Smitha R , and was followed by teachers and students lighting the diyas together. The glowing ribbon ...

NSS Training College, Ottapalam observed Constitution Day on 26 November with the inspiring theme “Our Constitution – Our Pride.” The programme was organized to create awareness among students about the values and principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The event began with the ceremonial reading of the Preamble by Prof. Dr. Smitha R (Principal in Charge) , reaffirming the institution’s collective commitment to the core constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity . Students actively participated in the pledge led by faculty members, expressing their dedication to uphold the ideals of the Constitution.   As part of the celebration, an online Constitution Day Quiz was jointly conducted by the EKTHA College Union and NSS Unit 301 . The quiz witnessed enthusiastic participation from students. Anagha V (2nd Year, Physical Science) secured first place , and Priyanka M P (2nd Year, Natural Science) won second place . The winners were warmly con...

The NSS Unit No. 301 of NSS Training College, Ottapalam conducted an anti-drug awareness programme on 18 November 2025 with the objective of creating awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The programme began with an inaugural address by Dr. Smitha R (Principal i/c) , who highlighted the serious physical, mental, and social dangers of drug addiction. Her inspiring words motivated students to make informed and responsible choices in their lives. As part of the campaign, a poster titled “Say No to Drugs” was displayed to create a strong visual message against drug abuse. Students actively participated in the event by taking a collective pledge , reaffirming their commitment to stay away from drugs and to work towards a drug-free society. The programme successfully promoted awareness, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices among the youth. It also fostered a strong sense of unity and determination among ...

Starting from 18 November 2025 , NSS volunteers of NSS Training College, Ottapalam actively participated in SIR-related activities at the Ottapalam Taluk Office and the Sub Collector’s Office . The programme was carried out under the guidance of Sub Collector, Palakkad, Shri Anjeet Singh IAS . The NSS volunteers were assigned the responsibility of assisting Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in the systematic collection of enumeration forms from different wards. They played a crucial role in verifying, organizing, and digitizing the collected data , and helped in uploading the information to the designated online platforms, including SIR 2002 . Volunteers worked from morning to evening for 2–3 consecutive days , efficiently handling tasks such as list preparation, data entry, data verification, and cross-checking of records . Their dedicated service ensured the smooth and timely progress of the enumeration process and significantly reduced the workload of the administrative officials. ...

NSS volunteers of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, actively participated in the Kerala State School Science Fair , held from November 8 to 10 at Bharathamatha High School and BEMPS School, Palakkad . The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across the state, making it a vibrant platform for scientific creativity and innovation. The NSS volunteers were deployed in batches across all three days and were entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities. They played a key role in event coordination , guiding participants and visitors , managing registration desks , and assisting in the smooth conduct of various competitions . In addition, the volunteers helped in maintaining discipline, facilitating the flow of programmes, and providing essential logistical support to the organizing committee. Their active involvement greatly contributed to the efficient management of the fair and ensured that all activities ran without disruptions. The volunteers of NSS Training ...