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Affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad

MGC CollegeSiddapur · since 1969

Student life

National Service Scheme (NSS)

Introduced in 1969, the National Service Scheme aims at “Education through Service”. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, its motto “Not me, but you” asks every volunteer to place the community before the self.

Not me, but you.
NSS motto

Objectives

NSS links ‘Campus and Community’, ‘College and Village’ and ‘Knowledge and Action’. It helps volunteers:

  • Understand the community they work in, and themselves in relation to it.
  • Identify the needs and problems of the community and take part in solving them.
  • Develop a sense of social and civic responsibility.
  • Use their knowledge to find practical solutions to individual and community problems.
  • Gain skills in mobilising community participation.
  • Acquire leadership qualities and democratic values.
  • Build the capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
  • Practise national integration and social harmony.

What NSS does in college

  • Community outreach: volunteers identify local needs, often in rural and under-served areas, and work on solutions.
  • Seven-day special camp: focused projects on village development, infrastructure and social awareness.
  • Awareness campaigns: literacy, health (blood donation, AIDS awareness), environment (tree planting, less plastic) and social evils.
  • Personality development: self-confidence, leadership, discipline and empathy.
  • Disaster management: training to help in emergencies and natural disasters.
  • National integration: cultural understanding, brotherhood and communal harmony.
  • Educational support: literacy drives and, in some cases, computer education for the community.

Expected outcomes

  • Personal growth: self-confidence, courage, patience and a positive attitude, with stronger leadership and organising skills.
  • Social responsibility: a sense of involvement in national development and community welfare.
  • Community engagement: an understanding of community needs and the skills to mobilise people.
  • Practical experience: first-hand exposure to life in villages.
  • Networking: meeting people from diverse backgrounds, which fosters national integration.
  • Recognition: special camp participation and certificates, which can carry preference in higher studies or employment.

Special camp 2025, GHPS Mugdur

The 2025 special camp at the Government Higher Primary School, Mugdur, was inaugurated on 27 November 2025 by Dr. Shashibhushan Hegde. Shri Maruti Naik, President of Shiralgi Gram Panchayat, addressed the gathering and Principal Prof. Jagannath Moger presided.

  • Flag hoisting and daily shramadana by volunteers
  • Tree planting with the programme officer
  • Cooking in teams
  • Fire-safety demonstration by fire fighters
  • Awareness jatha and Deepotsava
  • Health camp and valedictory

Recent activities

  • Sep 2026 — Inauguration of regular NSS activities for 2026-27 by the RFO, with an orientation programme; chief guest Usha R.K.
  • 27 Nov 2025 — Seven-day special camp begins at GHPS Mugdur.
  • 29 Oct 2025 — Inauguration of NSS daily activities; chief guest Shri J.B. Seetaram, CPI, Siddapur.
  • 18 Oct 2025 — Orientation programme for NSS volunteers by Prof. Chetana M.H.
  • 2 Dec 2024 — World AIDS Day awareness procession in Siddapur town, with the Youth Red Cross, as an IQAC initiative.
  • 2024-25 — Constitution Day jatha and a free health check-up camp.
  • 10 Oct 2024 — Inauguration of NSS daily activities and the Youth Red Cross wing by Shri V.K. Nayak, Karnataka State Best Teacher awardee and Lecturer, S.V.N. Government PU College, Nilekani.
  • 2022-23 — Special camp; the MLA of Sirsi–Siddapur visited the camp and was honoured.

Programme officers

  • MHProf. Chetana M.H.NSS Programme OfficerAssistant Professor, Department of Commerce

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