National Service Scheme (NSS)
A student-centred programme that builds the spirit of voluntary work and links the campus with the community.
More than a club, a head start in life
As an NSS volunteer at Panangad VHSS, you serve the community, grow as a leader and earn recognition that stays with you.
Certificate & recognition
Volunteers who complete the programme receive an NSS certificate and are eligible for grace marks as per Government norms.
Leadership & life skills
Plan events, work in teams, speak in public and take responsibility, skills that matter in college and careers.
Real community service
Health camps, green drives, awareness campaigns and outreach to Anganwadis and the neighbourhood.
Camps & experiences
Special 7-day camps and cluster-level programmes where volunteers live, learn and serve together.
Who can join? Plus One students of our Aided Higher Secondary Wing can enrol as NSS volunteers. Contact Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. at school.
Join Panangad Aided HSS →Personality development through community service
National Service Scheme is a student – centered programme and it is complementary to education. It is a noble experiment in academic extension. It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students and teachers through sustained community interaction. It brings our academic institutions closer to the society. It is a link between the campus and community, the college and village, knowledge and action. The overall aim of NSS is the Personality Development of students through community service. It gives an extension dimension to Higher Education system and orients the student youth to community service.
Community service
Students and teachers take part in sustained community interaction.
Voluntary spirit
Inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students.
Personality development
The overall aim of NSS is the personality development of students through community service.
NSS Unit, Panangad VHSS
Our NSS unit belongs to the Aided Higher Secondary Wing · Unit No. NSS/SFU/HSE/ERK/99
Programme Officer: Smt. Asha P. M.
State-Level Inauguration of New NSS Units
Our school hosted the state-level inauguration of the 101 newly sanctioned Higher Secondary NSS units, including our own unit. It was inaugurated by Dr. Shajitha S, Joint Director of Higher Secondary Education. Sri. Kuttikrishnan, President, Rashtra Dharma Parishath, presided and Principal Smt. C. R. Prasannakumari welcomed the gathering.
Felicitations were offered by Ernakulam RDD Dr. Satheesh C. J., Panchayat Member Smt. Sheela Bodhanandan, PTA President Sri. M. G. Rajan, NSS District Coordinator Sri. Abhilash T. P., Cluster Convenors Sri. Sajoy George, Sri. Vinod T. N., Smt. Sreekala and Sri. Shebin S, and Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. The unit’s Digital Literacy for Elders project was also launched.
Clean & Green Campus
As part of the Gandhi Jayanti observance, our NSS volunteers organised a campus cleaning drive and tree-planting activity — coming together to keep the campus clean and nurture a greener environment, turning the spirit of service into meaningful action.
Toofan Commandos: Mega Awareness Walkathon
A powerful step towards a drug-free society. As part of the NSS Day Special Programme, our NSS volunteers came together as Toofan Commandos and walked with one united message — Say No to Drugs.
World Environment Day
Theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” Inaugurated in the presence of Principal Sri Sudeep K and Academic Director Sri Sasidharan Nair, with the Eco Club and National Green Corps (coordinator Smt. Fenil S). Students planted trees and took the environment pledge.
Stress-Free Exams: Skills for Success
A session under the National Green Corps (NGC), Ernakulam, handled by Smt. Fenil S, Souhridha Club Coordinator — empowering students with resilience and confidence. Certificates were distributed to the participating NSS volunteers.
Thripunithura Cluster 7-Day NSS Camp
Our unit organised the Thripunithura Cluster Level 7-Day NSS Camp at Govt. Girls HSS, Ernakulam. It was inaugurated by Sri. Sajoy George, Thripunithura Cluster Convenor, NSS. Principal Smt. C R Prasannakumari presided, and Smt. Reshmi K J, AEO Thripunithura, was the chief guest. The camp nurtures leadership, social responsibility and the spirit of service.
Free Eye Check-up Camp
Our NSS unit, together with Panangad Public Library and Chaithanya Eye Hospital, held a free eye screening camp in the school hall. Over 100 people from the community came for testing. The camp was guided by Principal Smt. C. R. Prasannakumari, Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. and Academic Director Sri. Sasidharan Nair.
Shalabolsavam: Anganwadi Kalamela
A joyful day of creativity and cute performances! Our NSS unit hosted an arts fest for the little ones at Udayathumvathil Anganwadi, where volunteers cheered on every performer and handed out gifts to the children.
NSS Specific Orientation
An inspiring orientation for our volunteers led by Sri. Sajoy George, Thripunithura NSS Cluster Convenor. Thanks to Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. and all NSS volunteers for their wholehearted participation — upholding the spirit of service, discipline and leadership.
Kalpakam: NSS Green Initiative
A drive to plant coconut saplings and remove plastic waste from public spaces. Inaugurated by Sri. Sasidharan Nair, Academic Director, in the presence of Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. All staff of the Aided HSS Wing joined hands to make it a success.
Cancer Awareness Class
Led by Dr. V. P. Gangadharan, Senior Consultant and Head of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, VPS Lakeshore Hospital — an informative talk on cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. Graced by Smt. Prasannakumari C. R. (Principal), Smt. Asha P. M. (NSS Programme Officer) and Sri Sasidharan Nair (Academic Director).
“We the People”
An inspiring class on the Indian Constitution, led by resource person Adv. Swathi Sasi, MSW, LLB. The programme was coordinated by Programme Officer Smt. Asha P. M. with the dedicated support of our NSS volunteers.
Samadarshan
A gender equality awareness programme led by Smt. Fenil S, Souhridha Club Coordinator, together with our NSS unit. The session highlighted equal opportunities, mutual respect and building an inclusive, supportive campus.
How it began
NSS launched
National Service Scheme was formally launched on 24 September 1969, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation, starting with 40,000 students in 37 universities.
The largest student-volunteer programme
NSS has grown into one of the largest student-volunteer programmes in the world, with units in universities, colleges, Plus Two schools and Vocational Higher Secondary schools across India.
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