SAC holds the NSS Annual Special Camp 2023–24.

Mangaluru: The National Service Scheme of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru organised the Annual NSS Special Camp on December 28, 2023, at Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Bantwal.

Sri Rajesh Naik Ulippadi, MLA, Bantwal Constituency, was the Chief Guest. Dr Narayana Bhat, Professor & Director of Science Block, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, presided over the programme. Smt. Sharada G. Bangera, Tulu Folklore Scholar, was the Guest of Honour.

Mrs. Shalini Mehandale, In-charge Principal of Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Mr. Poovappa Poojary Kadamaje, Vice President of College Betterment Committee of Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Mr. Ramakrishna Mayya, Treasurer of College Betterment Committee, Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Mr. Prakash Baliga, President of Rotary Club, Bantwal, Mr. Narayan Hegde, Ex-President of Rotary Club, Bantwal, Mr. G.M. Mohammad Farooq, Member of Grama Panchayat, Maninalkoor, and Mrs. Leelavathi Darnappa Poojary, President of Grama Panchayat, Sarappadi, were the chief guests. Dr Shilpa B.P., Health, and Kshema Kendra, Daivastala, Bantwal, were the Medical Officer during the Camp.

Mrs. Sharada G. Bangera, in her speech, appreciated the students for being a part of NSS and conducting the camp at Maninalkoor. She also congratulated the NSS units and wished them all the best.

NSS volunteer Aakanksha Y. Suvarna was felicitated for being selected to represent the NSS unit at the Republic Day Parade 2024 in New Delhi.

Mr Alwin D’Souza, NSS Programme Officer, welcomed the gathering. Mr Ayush G. Kottary, NSS Programme Officer, proposed the vote of thanks. Salomi compered the inaugural programme.

During the programme, various cultural and educational programmes have been conducted. Career Guidance to the Govt. PU College, Maninalkooru; Practical Review on Agriculture; Handicrafts Making Workshop by Sri Naveen Adkar; Sports Events for NSS Volunteers; and Trekking to Karinjeshwara Temple, Bantwal were organized. A special programme on ‘Tambooriyondige Katthala Haadu’ by Shri Nada Maninalkooru, a Tamboori singer and managing trustee of the Arivu Trust, Bantwal, was organized.

The valedictory ceremony was held on January 3, 2024, at 10.30 a.m. Rev. Fr Melwin J. Pinto, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, presided over the programme. Shri Nada Maninalkooru gave the valedictory remarks. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ Principal, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, Mrs. Shalini Mehandale, In-charge Principal of Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Mr. Poovappa Poojary Kadamaje, Vice President of College Betterment Committee of Government Pre-University College, Maninalkoor, Smt Vimala, President & Sri Shivappa Poojari, Vice-President, Sri Dayananada Naik, Sri G. M. Mohammad Farooq, Members, Maninalkooru Gram Panchayat, Dr Alwyn DSa’, Registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), and Smt Priya N. Senior teacher, Govt PU College, Maninalkooru were the Chief Guest.