Services
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government-sponsored public service initiative under the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Established in
1969, during Mahatma Gandhi’s centenary year, NSS aims to foster social consciousness and personality development among students through community service. Affiliated with Bangalore North University, NSS provides a platform for young volunteers to work towards uplifting underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. Guided by dedicated program officers, NSS promotes campus-community linkages, encouraging students to contribute meaningfully to society while cultivating personal goals and a sense of responsibility towards the community.
Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer
Participating in NSS activities provides students at the college with valuable exposure and
hands-on experience. As active members, volunteers gain the opportunity to develop into:
● Accomplished social leaders
● Efficient administrators
● Individuals with a deep understanding of human nature
Vision
To build the youth with the spirit and mind to serve society and work for the social upliftment of the downtrodden
Mission
To inspire youth in service of the people through the motto “NOT ME BUT YOU”
ACTIVITIES
- Plantation drive at ITI ground and Budigere cross.
- PAPER BAG MAKING WORKSHOP: On 14 December 2024, the NSS Club of Don Bosco College, in collaboration with Bhumi Foundation and supported by YuWaah Generation Unlimited at Unicef, organized a paper bag-making workshop on the campus as part of International Volunteering Day.
- YOGA DAY: On 21 st June 2024, the NSS unit successfully organized International Yoga Day, bringing together students for a vibrant celebration of health and wellness.
- BLOOD DONATION CAMP: “Your Blood is someone’s lifeline.” On 13 th December 2023, in collaboration with Netaji Voluntary Blood Bank, we organized a blood donation camp at our campus to donate blood to those in need. Around 50-60 members (students, teaching, non-teaching staff, and support staff) participated actively in the camp to be a part of the noble action towards saving the lives of many.
- TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: INAUGURATION OF BIO – WASTECOMPOSTERS AT DON BOSCO COLLEGE: In a significant step towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Don Bosco College inaugurated a Bio-Waste Composter on 23 rd August, contributing to environmental conservation and sustainable waste management. The event, organized in collaboration with the S.O.R.T (Segregation of Waste for Recycling and Treatment) project and the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA), marked the implementation of a key solution to managing organic waste.
- INTERACTION SESSION WITH MANAGING COMMITTEE OF SWARNA LATHA MOTHERSON TRUST: On 4 th October 2024, Don Bosco College, K R Puram, took a significant step toward aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an interactive session with Mr. Aditya Vardhan Joshi, Chief Functionary, and Ms. Rita Joshi, CSR team member from Swarn Lata Motherson Trust (SLMTT). The duo visited the college to engage with members of the NSS Club, supporting staff, and pioneers of the S.O.R.T (Segregation of Waste for Recycling and Treatment) project.
- TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON PLASTIC
WASTE MANAGEMENT: Nature is our home, let’s keep it clean. On 7 th October 2024, the members of the Young India Organization Mr.Veerababu and Ms.Vanitha visited Don Bosco College to create awareness among the staff and the students on Plastic Waste Management a training and capacity building workshop a CSR initiative of KIA India , implemented by Indian Pollution Control Association(IPCA). Their main objective is to ‘develop a responsible outlook for plastic’(DROP). - TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: ‘Together for a cleaner tomorrow.’ On 29 th October 2024 , the S.O.R.T team visited Don Bosco College to address the NSS club members , supporting staff and gardeners of the college through the ‘Training and Capacity Building Workshop on Solid Waste Management.’
- VEGETABLE GARDEN – NURTURING NATURE, HARVESTING HEALTH:
Don Bosco College is on the move to promote a greener environment. NSS volunteers maintain the vegetable garden on the campus.
ACHIEVEMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA AWARD AT CULMINATION AND FELICITATION
CEREMONY OF PROJECT S.O.R.T : On 11 th January 2025, Don Bosco College had the privilege to be a part of the culmination and felicitation ceremony of Project S.O.R.T (Segregation of Waste for Recycling and Treatment) Bengaluru Phase – I, an
initiative of Swarna Latha Motherson Trust in collaboration with its NGO partner IPCA. Don Bosco College was felicitated for its commitment and hard work towards the S.O.R.T Project to promote a cleaner and greener environment. In addition, we
received the Runner Up – Position for Sustainability criteria award acknowledging our effective ways to promote sustainability.
Bosco Institute of Social Sciences (BISS) was established as a Silver Jubilee (2003-2004) memorial of the Salesian Province of Bangalore. Since 2004, BISS has organized several seminars and training programmes.
Two batches of a ten-month residential training programme for students appearing for the Civil Services Examinations (such as Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, etc.) were held. Over two decades, BISS has been engaged in a country-wide data gathering exercise, which was finally converted into a Directory and Resource Book, viz, National YaR Directory India—2012.
Substantial progress has been made on the documentation front, too. The Institute has been able to write hundreds of pages on some of the most important social intervention ventures, such as Snehabhavan—Palluruthy, BOSCO—Bangalore, and Social Service Guild—Kristu Jyoti College. The Institute has also prepared and published BOSCO, Bangalore’s Annual Report for 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13.
In 2007, the Don Bosco Forum for Young at Risk India entrusted the responsibility of the country-wide Documentation and Publication of YaR activities to the Province of Bangalore and has decided to set up the National YaR Documentation and Publication Centre under the Bosco Institute of Social Sciences (BISS), Bangalore. BISS also undertook and completed a country-wide research study on the impact of the Salesian Technical Training in India for BB Tech India between 2011-12.
On May 24, 2024, Bosco Institute of Social Sciences (BISS) was relocated to Don Bosco College, KR Puram, Bengaluru, from its previous location in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. In line
with its original objectives as the Research and Development arm of the Salesian Province of Bangalore, the institute will now also function as the Research and Development wing of Don Bosco College. The Institute aims to foster innovation and academic growth and contribute to the institution’s overall development. The objectives of the Institute are:
- Encouraging Innovation and Research: Encourage faculty members and students to take on innovative projects, conduct experiments, and engage in scholarly activities, promoting a research culture.
- Collaboration with Industry: Establish partnerships with industries and other institutions for collaborative research projects. These partnerships provide opportunities for real-world applications of research and internships for students.
