National Integration Camp

Feb 12, 2024

The State NSS Cell, Dept. of Youth Empowerment & Sports, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of NSS, Govt. of India, Bangalore and National Service Scheme, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore organized a National Integration Camp from 12th to 18th February 2024 at Nitte University campus, Deralakatte, Mangalore.

Around 150 NSS volunteers and 6 Program Officers from Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana and Maharashtra registered for the National Integration Camp.

Dr. Pratap Lingaiah, State NSS Officer from the State NSS Cell, GoK inaugurated the camp and Shri. D. Carthigueane, Regional Director, Regional Directorate of NSS, GoI was the chief guest. Prof. (Dr.) M S Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor, Nitte University; Dr. Harsha Halahalli, Registrar and Mr. Shashi Kumar Shetty, NSS Coordinator graced the occasion.

Activities during the 7-day camp included - Talks on waste management, dental hygiene, stress management, First-aid and BLS program, workshops on hospitality services, self-defense, photography & videography, bird watching at the new Deralakatte campus etc. The National Integration Camp concluded with a valedictory function on 18th February, where prizes were distributed to the winners of various cultural events.