Inauguration of NSS National Integration Camp at ADBU
Date : 9th March 2019 , Guwahati

Inauguration of NSS National Integration Camp at ADBU

NSS NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP (NIC) AT ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY

The Regional Directorate of National Service Scheme (NSS), Guwahati, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and Assam Don Bosco University has inaugurated the Six Days National Integration Camp today, here at Tapesia Campus of the University. Mr Ramesh Chandra Borpatra Gohain, who is the Advocate General of Assam, officially inaugurated the integration camp today at 11 AM.

The Inaugural Function was presided by Fr (Dr). Stephen Mavely, Vice Chancellor, Assam Don Bosco University along with invited dignitaries Mr Dipak Kumar, Regional Director, NSS, Mr Nabin Kr. Sarma, Advisor, USTM, Pro Vice Chancellor Fr (Dr) Joseph Nellanat, ADBU and Fr (Dr) Biju Michael, Registrar, ADBU.

While inaugurating the event Mr Borpatra Gohain said, “National Integration has two dimensions, one is emotional dimension and another on is spiritual dimension. We should give much emphasis to Indian Cultural Heritage which speaks about the spiritual dimension of integration.” The young generation must go through the preamble of Indian Constitution as it is the classic example of spiritual integration, added Mr. Borpatra Gohain.

He also added that “Democracy is a form of governance where each of us counts even the poorest. Each privilege that we enjoy comes from the contribution including the poorest citizens of our country. Therefore, it is needed to maintain the spiritual integrity in order to be conscious of rights, responsibilities and responsiveness. Indian culture is a culture of duty and our constitution reminds us of fundamental duties. We must respect everyone in your growth and be concerned about upliftment of the society”.

Addressing the NSS volunteers the Vice Chancellor, Fr (Dr) Stephen Mavely said that “National integration is all about blending of colours that embrace languages and religion into the world kaleidoscope which celebrates the diversity like the colours of rainbow blend and bound into an unbreakable, immemorial thing of beauty.”

At least 200 NSS participants and 9 NSS Programme Officers from across 14 states are participating in the camp from 8 to 14 March 2019. NSS NIC events include technical sessions on life-skills, Self-Defence, Shramdaan, literary competitions, outdoor games, cultural programmes, community engagement programme, adventure sports and trekking activities. Through this event the NSS aims at promoting unity in cultural- diversity and enhancing social responsibility.

NSS was launched on 24th September, 1969 by the then Education Minister Dr. V.K. R.V. Rao. It is an initiative taken for the higher National education system to inculcate spirit of service among students, through first-hand community engagement programmes, while they pursue their studies.

Contact Details:
Monjib Mochahari
Assistant Professor
Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus