National Service Scheme

• The NSS unit of the Central University of Karnataka organized a cleanliness drive in and around the Kaveri hostel on the university campus from 7:30 to 8:30 am on July 4, 2025. This event marked the commencement of NSS activities for the new academic year 2025-26.

• Prof. Battu Satyanarayana, the Honorable Vice Chancellor, addressed the student volunteers, emphasizing the crucial role NSS can play in maintaining the university's cleanliness and contributing to its sustainable development. He encouraged students to recognize their responsibilities towards society and make meaningful contributions through volunteer work.

• The drive was successfully coordinated by NSS Program Officer Dr. Poreddy Buchireddy and NSS Coordinator Mr. Shivam Mishra, who expressed gratitude to university officials and volunteers for their active participation

• The Central University of Karnataka (CUK), through its NSS (National Service Scheme) Unit, respectfully remembered Kargil Vijay Diwas. This day honours the bravery and sacrifices of India's soldiers. The event included a special candle lighting ceremony and talks, with many teachers, researchers, NSS volunteers, and students joining in.

• The program powerfully reminded everyone of the Indian Armed Forces' bravery and dedication. It helped build a stronger feeling of national pride and thanks among the university community. The NSS Unit at the Central University of Karnataka continues to encourage students to be proud of their country and be responsible citizens

• The NSS Unit of the Central University of Karnataka organized a meaningful cleanliness campaign titled “Eco Drive – Plastic Mukti, Swatantrata Shakti” to promote environmental awareness and plastic-free practices on campus. The event saw enthusiastic participation from NSS volunteers, research scholars, faculty members, and students across various departments.

• Prof. R. R. Biradar, Registrar of the University, addressed the gathering and appreciated the dedication of the NSS volunteers. He specially acknowledged the leadership of Dr. Poreddy Bucchireddy, NSS Programme Coordinator, for organizing the initiative. Prof. Biradar highlighted the importance of environmental sustainability and urged students to take proactive roles in preserving the ecosystem.

• Participants conducted a cleanliness drive in and around the Administrative Block, Library, Engineering Department, and other academic areas, collecting plastic waste and cleaning common spaces. The activity instilled a strong sense of civic responsibility and unity among the university community.

• The campaign effectively promoted the message of “Plastic Mukti” as a path to true freedom—“Swatantrata Shakti.” The NSS Unit reaffirmed its commitment to organizing such impactful programs for a cleaner, greener future.

• On 14th August 2025, the NSS Unit of Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, organized Akhand Bharat Diwas in front of the university library at 6:30 PM. The event was graced by Prof. Pramod B. Gai, Honourable Former Vice Chancellor of Karnataka University, Dharwad, as the Chief Guest. The event also witnessed the esteemed presence of Prof. Battu Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor of CUK, Prof. R. R. Biradar, Registrar, Shri D. Ramadurai, Chief Finance Officer, and Dr. Poreddy Buchireddy, NSS Programme Coordinator

• The Chief Guest, Prof. Pramod B. Gai, spoke on the ideological significance of Akhand Bharat, envisioning a united Indian subcontinent as a symbol of cultural and economic integration. He encouraged students to understand their role in society and contribute to building a harmonious nation.
  The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Poreddy Buchireddy, who appreciated the participation of students, faculty, and guests in making the event meaningful and impactful

The Central University of Karnataka, in collaboration with the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign and the NSS Unit, organized a cleanliness drive at Kadaganchi village on 23rd September 2025 at 7:00 AM. The programme was inaugurated by Registrar Prof. R. R. Biradar, in the presence of Programme Coordinator Dr. Jagadish Biradar, NSS Coordinator Dr. Poreddy Buchireddy, Dr. Babu, Dr Prakash, Dr. M. S. Pasodi, Yoga Instructors Santosh S. B. and Jyotsna A., research scholars, and postgraduate and undergraduate students. In his inaugural address, the Registrar highlighted the importance of cleanliness, health, and hygiene in daily life. He emphasized safe sanitation practices, the need to avoid open defecation, the problems caused by it, and the benefits of consuming nutritious and balanced food. As part of the programme, the participants organized a rally from Kadaganchi Bus Stand to Kadaganchi Grama Panchayath, spreading awareness through slogans such as “Stay Clean, Stay Healthy” and “Hum Sabne ye Thana Hai, Desh Ko Swachh Banana Hai.” Following the rally, cleanliness activities were undertaken in different parts of the village, including near the Anganwadi Centre of Kadaganchi and the Primary School premises. At the school, the volunteers also carried out Shramdaan activities, encouraging students to participate actively and to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment. To appreciate the efforts of the students who participated enthusiastically in the cleanliness drive and Shramdaan, refreshments were provided at the end of the programme. The event concluded with wholehearted participation from students, faculty members, and villagers, making the programme a remarkable step toward creating awareness about hygiene, sanitation, and collective responsibility in nation-building.

In September 2022 Mr. Shivam Mishra, Assistant Professor of German, Dept. of Foreign Languages Studies took over the charge of NSS from the previous coordinator Dr. S. Lingamurthy, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economic Studies and Planning. To expand the NSS activities CUK-NSS unit was registered with the Karnataka state NSS devision, which sanctioned in November 2022 a unit of 100 volunteers for the Central University of Karnataka. At present there are around 180 students registered as NSS volunteers, out of which around 150 are undergraduate students.

Since December 2022 the NSS unit of the Central University of Karnataka has conducted following activities:

• Post Covid pandemic the NSS unit of the University resumed its activities by organising a 4 days camp on the university campus to facilitate registration of the students and employees of the university for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in the university campus. The camp was organised in the Multipurpose hall from 23rd Dec 2022 to 27th Dec 2022. Two employees from the state administration visited the university in this duration and collected completed the registration process for the prospective beneficiaries by collecting their finger/thumb prints and Aadhar details. Apart from university staff and students, people from nearby Kadaganchi village and workers working in business outlets in and around the university also benefitted from this camp.

• On 6th Dec 2022 the NSS unit of the university organised a Blood Donation Camp to mark Mahaparinirvan Diwas (the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar). The camp was organised in the multipurpose hall on the university campus. It was facilitated by the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS). The Blood Donation Camp started around 10:30 am and went on till 4 pm. Around 180 units of blood was donated by the NSS volunteers and other students, faculty members and non-teaching staff of the university. HDFC Bank Gulbarga gifted the blood donors a welcome kit consisting of water bottle, juice, cookies and fruit. The enthusiasm of the NSS volunteers made this camp very successful, who not only took care of cleaning the multipurpose hall, arranging beds for the donors, making posters and selfie points for the donors, they also assisted the medical unit. Faculty members and senior university officials who donated blood were also given a sapling as a gesture of gratitude by the NSS team.

12th January, the birthdate of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated in India as National Youth Day. To mark the occasion, the NSS unit of the university organised a talk on 12th Jan 2023. Shri Kota Sai Krishna, the Controller of Examination (COE), Central University of Karnataka delivered a talk on this occasion. He spoke on the life lessons for youth from the life Swami Vivekananda. Speaking on the key philosophical ideas of Swami Vivekananda, the speaker highlighted Swami Vivekananda’s role as the cultural ambassador of the world.

The NSS unit of the Central University of Karnataka celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of the prominent Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 23rd January 2023. To mark the occasion, the NSS organised a talk on the importance of Parakaram Diwas for the youth. Colonel SHARANAPPA SIKENPORE (Retired) was the Chief Guest and Guest speaker of the function

In the wake of National Youth Day (12th January, birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda), Parakram Diwas (23rd Jan, birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose) and the Republic Day (26th Jan), the NSS-CUK organized Youth Week from 17th Jan 2023 to 22nd Jan 2023. As part of the program, a series of competitions was organized. This included elocution competition, Drawing/Sketching competition, Patriotic song singing and essay writing competition. The Youth Week activities concluded with a cleanliness drive by the NSS volunteers in the university campus. The winners and runner ups of the competitions were awarded with mementos and certificates on the Republic Day by the Honorable VC Sir.
The Youth Week activities aimed at encouraging and inspiring the students to make themselves more acquaint with the life, work and ideas of Swami Vivekanada and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and also about the various aspects related to the republic day. Imbibing in students a great sense of gratitude towards our national icons and inspiring them to follow their footsteps was another idea behind the conduct of the Youth Week.

In view of the Karnataka Assembly election, scheduled for 10th May 2023, the NSS unit of the Central University of Karnataka organized a Voter Awareness Campaign on 3rd May 2023. Around 80 volunteers and 4 faculty members participated in this campaign. The NSS unit went to nearby Kadaganchi village and did a door to door campaign to make the inhabitants aware of the importance of casting vote. The volunteers used banners in local Kannada language and handmade placards in Kannada, Hindi and English with slogans on the importance of exercising one’s right to vote to save the democracy. The procession also went to market areas, where the volunteers reminded people of the election date and urged them to give top priority to casting their vote on the voting day. The NSS unit spent around 2 hours in the village and the campaign was received enthusiastically by the residents.

• Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities

• Women empowerment

• Skill development of Self Help Groups

• Health interventions for elderly persons

• Enhancing Self-esteem of school children

• Improving study habits of school children

• Skill development of adolescent Groups

• Sanitation campaign