National Service Scheme

(In-charge of Programme Co-Ordinator)
Prof.M.J.Mathew
Cell: 9447384743
E.mail : mjmathewprof.ndkm@gmail.com
Office: 0481-2731029.
Former Principal, MES College Nedumkandom
E.mail: newnss1983@gmail.com,
- University started functioning in 1983
- All the NSS Units of affiliated Colleges and Departments promoted “Campus Community Partnership”
- All the NSS Activities lay emphasis on the “Students Total Personality Development”
- Participation in the NSS activities helps the students (NSS Volunteers) to inculcate “Socio Cultural Sensibility and Responsibility”
- NSS, M G University was instrumental in making “Kottayam – The First 100 % Literate Town” in India.
- Its effort to make “Kottayam – A Tobacco-Free Town” were remarkable.
- The “Nalpathimala Experiment” ie. In collaboration with Nalpathimala Village turned to be a success in improving the Socio-Economic Status of the village.
- Only university in the country having 100% campus community partnership through NSS.
- An Eco Tourism Park was constructed near Erumely costing Rs. 2 Lakhs.
- 1500 Water Percolation Pits constructed by the NSS Volunteers.
- Maintained 10 Kilometers of Roads.
- Converted 5 acres of wasteland into agricultural land.
- Drinking water supplied to Pilgrims of Sabarimala 2.5 lakh pilgrims benefited through the scheme.
- Participation in and promotion of collective farming in 5 Villages.
- The Vazhiyora Tourism project launched by M E S College Erumely at Mukkada – Placherry roadside and Erumely Town in Kottayam district help the local communities to derive a permanent income from tourism field.
- Pampa and Sabarimala cleaning drive during Sabarimala pilgrim season with the help of 4000 students.
Year of Establishment |
1983 |
Total Number of NSS Units (Current Status) |
205 |
Number of adopted villages |
217 |
Volunteers qualifying for NSS certificates and grace marks(Year wise) |
10250 |
Volunteers |
20500 |
Programme Officers |
205 |