02/09/2026
"Go Beyond Yourself": Assam University VC Addresses Newly Admitted NSS Cohort for Social Impact
‘Step beyond the textbook and into the heartbeat of community service.’ That was the overarching message echoed by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajive Mohan Pant as he welcomed the newest cohort of National Service Scheme (NSS) students to Assam University.
An assembly of approximately 100 students representing the departments of Computer Science, Social Work, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts gathered for an orientation marking their official enrollment in the NSS as a Value Added Course. Addressing the young minds, Prof. Pant urged them to view the programme not only as an academic requirement to check off a syllabus, but as a transformative journey of "going beyond oneself and contributing to society."
Weaving together themes of relentless positivity, seamless teamwork, and grassroots social responsibility, the Vice Chancellor painted a compelling picture of what holistic education truly achieves. He challenged the students to turn their diverse academic disciplines, whether coding algorithms, sculpting art, or staging powerful performances, into active tools for community upliftment. Emphasising that authentic leadership is forged in the trenches of real-world engagement, Prof. Pant expressed absolute confidence that this multidisciplinary group holds the potential to spark meaningful change.
Prof. Gangabhushan M. Molankal, Professor in the Department of Social Work and Programme Coordinator of the NSS Cell, warmly welcomed both the Vice Chancellor and the eager students. He dwelt on the strategic vision behind introducing NSS as a formal Value Added Course, urging the cohort to dive into upcoming campus and community initiatives with unbridled enthusiasm, deep commitment, and an unwavering dedication to public good.
NSS Cell, Assam University
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