7th and 8th June, 2026 @ Makki and Shirthady: The
National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Bhuvana Jyothi Institute of Legal Studies
(BJILS), Shirthady, organized a impactful 2-day NSS Special Camp and
Inauguration Ceremony at the Bhuvana Jyothi. The event saw active participation
from the management, faculty, and enthusiastic student volunteers dedicating
themselves to community service.
Day
1: Grand Inauguration and Cultural Evening
The
camp commenced on Sunday, 7th June 2026, at 2:30 PM with a formal inauguration
ceremony. The
event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Sheshappa Amin K, a Professor and
NSS Program Officer from the Department of Sociology at Government First Grade
College, Mudipu. Drawing deeply from his extensive personal journey and
professional expertise, Dr. Amin spoke passionately about his years of
experience as an NSS Programme Officer, sharing insightful anecdotes about how
community service transforms students into empathetic leaders and highlighting
the invaluable role that the NSS plays in structural nation-building.
Joining
him as the Guest of Honour was Sri. Vinaya Chandra Jain, a Science Graduate
Assistant and NCC Officer from Jain High School, Moodbidri. Reflecting on his
own youth, Sri. Jain walked the audience down memory lane by sharing his fond
experiences as an NSS volunteer during his student days, illustrating how the
core values of discipline, teamwork, and selfless service acquired during camp
life shaped his entire career.
The
inauguration was presided over by Sri. Raghavendra Prabhu, the president of the
Bhuvana Jyothi Education Trust, while Dr. Pradeep M D, the Principal of BJILS,
Smt Latha, Treasurer and Sri. Prashanth N, the college Correspondent, also
graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
Cultural Evening: Following
the formal afternoon session, the camp transitioned into an engaging cultural
evening starting at 7:00 PM. The NSS volunteers showcased their diverse talents
through a series of cultural programs aimed at promoting social awareness,
which lasted until 8:30 PM. After the performances, the volunteers and
coordinators gathered for a community dinner. The evening concluded with an
analytical discussion session where the team reviewed the day’s events and
strategically planned the schedules and responsibilities for the fieldwork
mapped out for the following morning.
Day 2: Extensive
Shramadhan and Valedictory Function
The second day, Monday,
8th June 2026, was entirely dedicated to Shramadhan (voluntary labour) and
community cleanliness drives across multiple prominent locations in Shirthady,
running from 9:00 AM. The NSS volunteers
divided into teams to conduct cleaning, repair, and beautification work at
several vital spots in the Shirthady region. They carried out rigorous repair,
clean-up, and beautification work at the local Primary Health Centre to improve
hygiene standards for patients. Following
this, the volunteers shifted their focus to public infrastructure, cleaning the
government quarters and the main bus stand situated near the Jawaharlal Nehru
High School in Makki. The
cleanliness drive further extended to the preservation of local heritage as the
students thoroughly cleaned the premises of the Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple in
Arjunapura, Shirthady
Valedictory
Ceremony
After
a gruelling day of physical labour, the camp concluded with a Valedictory
Function held at 3:30 PM in the Bhuvana Jyothi Auditorium. The dignitaries
appreciated the hard work of the volunteers. The
successful execution of the two-day camp was seamlessly coordinated by Student
Convenors Ms. Suraksha and Mr. Nikhil (2nd Year LL. B), under the guidance of
Program Convenor Prof. Kiran N (NSS Program Officer, BJILS), along with the
college Management, Principal, Staff, and Student Council.
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