National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Its primary focus is to develop the personality of students through community service. Main objectives of NSS are for the students to:
- Understand the community in which they work.
- Understand themselves in relation to their community.
- Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving.
- Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
- Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
- Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
- Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
- Practice national integration and social harmony.
NSS @ GATES :
J.N.T.U.A has sanctioned NSS (National Service Scheme) unit to GATES. GATES has a very active and committed NSS unit headed by B.Ismail Zabiullah, Assistant Professor,Department of Management Studies.
Social and moral values are what keeps an individual and The Nation in the forefront of development. With this belief and faith in NSS MOTTO – "NOT ME BUT YOU" Student volunteers in NSS conducts several activities such as, Blood Donation, Blood Grouping, Eye camps, Medical Camps, Distribution of, Notebooks and uniforms to poor children and blankets to the aged, create awareness on cleanliness, tree plantation and more. All the activities are conducted in the backward region of Gooty and surrounding villages and working towards its development.
The list of NSS activities taken up:
NSS ACTIVITIES
Academic Year 2020-21
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Extension Activity-Serving Food to the Poor | 17-06-2021 | Orphanage Home,Gooty,Anantapur(Dist) |
| 2 | Extension Activity-Distribution of Food | 29-05-2021 | Gooty,Anantapur(Dist) |
| 3 | Extension Acitivity-Distribution of Face Masks | 22-05-2021 | Gooty R.S,Gooty |
| 4 | Donation of Cots to Covid-19 Care Centre | 20-05-2021 | V.K.Bhavan,Anantapur |
| 5 | Extension Activity--Distribution of Masks | 04-05-2021 | Gooty,Anantapur(Dist) |
| 6 | Earth Day | 22-04-2021 | Gates Institute of Technology,Gooty |
| 7 | Standing Operating Procedures | 20-04-2021 | Gates Institute of Technology,Gooty |
| 8 | Teekakaran Utsav | 13-04-2021 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 9 | Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations | 12-04-2021 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 10 | Azadi ka Amruth Mahotsav | 24-03-2021 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 11 | Women's Day Celebrations | 08-03-2021 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
Academic Year 2017-18
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Mission Harithandhrapradesh | 08-07-2017 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 2 | Awareness program on Voter Enrollment | 19-07-2017 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 3 | Anti-Ragging | 16-08-2017 | Dr. Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 4 | Blood Grouping Camp | 14-09-2017 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 5 | Plantation Drive | 19-09-2017 | Model school,Gooty |
| 6 | SwachhataHisewa | 24-09-2017 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 7 | Rashtriya Ektha Diwas-National unity day | 31-10-2017 | Gooty,Anantapur(Dist) |
| 8 | National Youth Day celebration | 12-01-2018 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 9 | Blood Donation Camp | 08-03-2018 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 10 | Walk for water | 07-07-2018 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 11 | SwatchBharath | 03-08-2018 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
Academic Year 2016-17
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Vanam-Manam Program | 21-07-2016 | College Campus, Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 2 | Blood Grouping Camp | 26-08-2016 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 3 | Blood Donation Camp | 21-09-2016 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 4 | A rally on "Domala pi Dandayathra - Parisarala Pari subhratha" | 26-09-2016 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 5 | Appreciation and acknowledgement "Army welfare fund Battle casualties" by Syndicate Bank Gooty. | 06-10-2016 | Gooty, Anantapur(Dist) |
| 6 | An awareness Program on world Heritage day organized by Archaeological Department | 24-11-2016 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 7 | Road Safety | 19-01-2017 | Dr. Abdul Kalam Auditorium, Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
Academic Year 2015-16
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Laid Road to A P Model High School at Pamidi | 14-04-2015 | Pamidi (M), Anantapur (Dist) |
| 2 | Distribution of Books and Uniforms for Govt. School Children | 01-07-2015 | Chatrapathi Sivaji High School, Rajendra Nagar Gunkatal. |
| 3 | Blood Grouping Camp | 03-10-2015 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 4 | Blood Donation Camp | 05-10-2015 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 5 | Medical Camp | 24-12-2015 | Kasepalli Village, Peddavadugur Mandal |
| 6 | Eye Camp | 20-01-2016 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 7 | Plantation Program on Republic Day | 26-01-2016 | College Campus Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 8 | Blankets and clothes Distribution | 21-03-2016 | Govt. Hospital, Gooty |
Academic Year 2014-15
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Medical Camp | 06-06-2014 | Gooty, Anantapuram Village, Peddavadugur Mandal |
| 2 | Blood Grouping Camp | 10-09-2014 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 3 | Blood Donation Camp | 11-09-2014 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 4 | Plantation Program | 26-01-2015 | College Campus |
| 5 | Blankets and clothes Distribution | 19-02-2015 | RIDES Orphanage home, Gooty |
| 6 | Medical Camp in Girls Hostel | 21-03-2015 | Gates College Girls Hostel, Gooty |
| 7 | Eye Camp | 10-04-2015 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
Academic Year 2013-14
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Eye Camp | 15-08-2013 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 2 | Blood Grouping Camp | 02-10-2013 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 3 | Blood Donation Camp | 03-01-2014 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 4 | Distribution of Books and Uniforms for Govt. School Children | 26-01-2014 | Govt.High School 8th ward Kota, Gooty(M) |
| 5 | Medical Camp | 10-02-2014 | Thurakapalli(v), Gooty(M) |
| 6 | Distribution of Essential Commodities | 07-04-2014 | M.S Jr College Ground, Gooty |
| 7 | Laid Canals for Irrigation at Pathikotha Cheruvu | 25-04-2014 | Guntakal (M) |
Academic Year 2012-13
| S.No | Title Of The Event | Date | Place |
| 1 | Blood Grouping Camp | 30-07-2012 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 2 | Distribution of Note Books & Stationary | 15-08-2012 | M.P.P School, Kasepalli, Peddavaduguru. |
| 3 | Blood Donation Camp | 23-08-2012 | M.S.Degree College, Gtl Road, Gooty |
| 4 | Distribution of Uniforms for Auto Drivers | 03-10-2012 | Gandhi Chowk Gooty(M) |
| 5 | Medical Camp | 19-12-2012 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 6 | Eye Camp | 10-03-2013 | Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty |
| 7 | Providing drinking water for people | 17-04-2013 | Near R.T.C Bus Stand, Gooty |
On 17/06/2021 ,Serving food to the poor , physical challenged and old people at orphanage near Gandhi circle,Gooty by Manikayam Prabhu,NSS volunteer ,Dept.of Management Studies
On 29/05/2021 ,A food distribution program was organised by NSS unit in association with Lions club of Gooty in which 100 food and water packets were distributed by Smt.V.K.Padmavathmma, Correspondent ,the Staff members along with NSS Volunteers to the poor people, home less, municipal sweepers, in different places at Gooty and Gooty R.S
On 28/05/21.A face mask distribution program was organised by the NSS unit in collaboration with lions club of Gooty,where in 100 face masks were distributed to poor people,auto drivers,rickshaw puller, pedestrians by the NSS Volunteers and the staff members.Mr. Ramu C.I.of police, Gooty participated in the program and distributed face masks.
Donation of 30 cots to Covid-19 care center at V.K Bhavan, Anantapur 20/5/2021
Distribution of Face mask to poor people under outreach/extension activities on 04/05/21 at Asha nagar, Gooty
On 22/04/2021,In connection, with Earth Day a plantation program was held in the campus wherein. Director madam, Principal sir, Anand sir, Dr.Venkata Reddy sir, participated in the same and planted saplings. Along with them Mr.B.Ismail zabiullah, NSS.P.O, Ms.S.Salomy & Mr.Sai krishna, NSS faculty coordinators of DMS & H&BS, Mr.Joel Vijay Anand,P.D. Mr.Nasir along with the I-B.Tech, I & II MBA students participated in the program.
On 20/04/2021 an awareness program on Standing Operating Procedures ( SOP) was organized by the NSS Unit to the faculty members, and students, wherein standing operating procedures were explained by NSS P.O to the faculty and students present in the program and advised them to follow it in order to control the spread of COVID-19.
On 13/04/2021 As part of "Teekakaran Utsav" directed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister the 20 members (Faculty and staff) are movitated by NSS Unit P.O to get vaccinated
On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, the NSS unit of GATES institute of technology organised a program on 12/4/21. The NSS program officer, Volunteers, faculty members along with students garlanded the statue of Dr Ambedkar located at Gooty town and paid homage. Later a meeting was held with the gracious presence of the Correspondent Smt V K Padmavathamma, who addressed the students to respect the Constitution of free India and respect it's principles
On 24/03/2021 a rally was organised by the district authorities in connection with celebration of 75 years of India's independence.(Azadi ka Amruth Mahotsav).The aim of this program is to pay a tribute to all those known and unknown freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the cause of India's independence.
The rally was inaugurated by Sri.Gangadhar Gowd,Dy.Collector,Sri.Hari Prasad,Joint Collector Sri.Samuel,DEO,Smt.Vanuurbee, Chairman,Sri.Gangi Reddy, Commissioner,Gooty Municipality, and Smt.Padmavathamma, Correspondent,Gates Institute of Technology, Gooty.800 School children of Govt. and private schools of Gooty town along with students of Gates - NSS unit participated in the rally.
The rally concluded by paying homage at the Happanna memorial,a man who fought bravely with British soldiers to protect the rural women from their harassment
Gates institute of technology, Women Empowerment cell celebrated women's day. The invited guests were Mrs.Vasundhara,correspondent from SSBB college,Guntakal, Mrs.Radhika and Mrs.Lakshmi Devi shared their experiences and views on the Role of women in the present society. With dance performances, students portrayed the eminent personalities who achieved milestones in their respective fields . Students and women faculty participated in various activities and won prizes.The Managing director graced the occasion and set live examples of women who have empowered in making Gates unique . The correspondent smt.Padmavathamma and Director,smt.V.K Srivani shared the responsibilities a women undertakes in making the family strong and contribution towards the development of society .
On 03-08-2018 NSS Unit Volunteers has conducted an awareness talk to the students about swatchatha and seva and they identified dust particles in the campus and cleaned it to promote the cleanliness on the campus to keep campus premises clean and green without dispose of papers and wrappers.
On 07-07-2018 NSS unit has organized a program “Walk For Water”. The program has been conducted to create an awareness on water saving, preservation and conservation. The program commenced with the inaugurated of the Rally by Correspondent Smt. V.K Padmavathamma garu from Gandhi circle, Gooty. Addressing the rally Managing Director Sri.G.Raghunath Reddy has explained the essentiality of water and its importance in economic growth of the nation. He advised the people to minimize the wastage of water and maximize the water utilization. Director Smt.V.K Srivani in her addresses appealed the citizens of gooty town to save water.
Organized a mega blood donation camp in the campus. Nearly 170 boys and 30girls students of engineering and management studies have donated their blood. The program was coordinated by Sree Amarnath Reddy, convenor of Manavatha Blood Donors association on 08-03-2018 at Gates Institute of Technology,Gooty
Organized National Youth Day celebration on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s 155th Birth Anniversary on 12-01-2018 at Gates Institute of Technology,Gooty
A rally conducted on the occasion of National Unity day at Gooty town to pay a tribute of Sardar Vallabhbhai efforts for the nation to brought united and taken up reforms to make country strengthen on 31-10-2017,Gooty
organized SWACHAATA HI SEWA(SHS) as part of NSS day celebrations on 24-09-2017 at Gates Institute of technology,Gooty
Organized PLANTATION Drive on 19-09-2017 an association with SC, ST, BC welfare society Regd.No. 33 of 2017, at Model School, Gooty.
Organized blood grouping camp with the support of Tarimela Amarnath Reddy gaaru at college campus on 14/09/2017
Organized an awareness program on Anti-Ragging at Dr. Abdul Kalam Auditorium, GATES Institute of Technology, Gooty on 16-08-2017.
Awareness program on Voter Enrollment at GATES Institute of Technology on 19/07/2017
