News Reporter
Guwahati, Assam: In a significant event at the Closing Ceremony of the Gauhati University Youth Festival, the Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, inaugurated and released a new book titled National Service Scheme (NSS). The book, authored by Dr. Bhuban Ch. Chutia, Assistant Professor and NSS Programme Officer of Nowgong College (Autonomous), and Dr. Ranjan Kumar Kakati, Director of Student Welfare and NSS Programme Coordinator at Gauhati University, aims to support NSS units and volunteers in their service activities.
The book, meticulously prepared in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, addresses curriculum requirements for the Skill Enhancement and Value-Added Courses. According to the authors, it includes essential resources and practices tailored to help students conduct both regular and special NSS activities effectively. Emphasis is also placed on best practices and distinctive activities designed to foster skill-building and social engagement, further supporting NEP-2020’s focus on holistic student development.
In his speech, Prof. Mahanta praised the book's comprehensive and practical design, calling it a valuable asset for students involved in NSS. He noted its potential for positively impacting students' academic and social experiences and congratulated the authors on their accomplishment, wishing them continued success in their contributions to student welfare and community development.