53rd NSS Foundation Day celebrated amid fanfare

Dr W R Kharlukhi, Rajya Sabha MP, graced as the Chief Guest

IPR / Our Bureau

SHILLONG, September 24 2022: The NSS Unit, North Eastern Hill University, Saturday celebrated the 53rd NSS Foundation Day at a programme held at the NEHU in Shillong. Dr WR Kharlukhi, Rajya Sabha MP attended the inaugural programme as Chief Guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kharlukhi expressed happiness to be part of the programme since he was also an active volunteer of the NSS during his college days. He also congratulated the NSS for rendering its services through various social programmes which are highly effective and made a huge impact in people’s lives.

He congratulated the various NSS units who had come from all over the state to be part of the programme and wished them great success in their future endeavours.

During the day the University level NSS Awards were also given to Units (Colleges), Programme Officers and Volunteers in recognition of their services to the community for the year 2022-2023.

The Awardees

Best NSS Volunteers; Naphisaroi Kharbuli, NSS Unit, NEHU, Shillong, Kerdarilin Khongwir, Lady Keane College, Shillong, Armstrong Lyngdoh, Ri-Bhoi College, Nongpoh, Suklang Paul Kurbah, NSS Unit, NEHU, Shillong and Pyndemlang Lyting, Shillong College.

Best NSS Programme Officers; Iasuklang Kharumnuid, St Mary’s College, Shillong and Yomica V Syiemlieh, Ri-Bhoi College, Nongpoh.

Best NSS Unit went to Ri-Bhoi College, Nongpoh.

Others who were present included Dr M M Khymdeit, Programme Coordinator, NSS, NEHU, F Rumnong, State NSS Officer, Meghalaya and Prof PS Shukla, Vice-Chancellor, NEHU, Shillong among others.