GUWAHATI, May 30: Dr Nibedita Paul, NSS Programme Coordinator of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), received a national-level award under the National Service Scheme (NSS) during the Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at IIM Shillong.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya presented the award in the presence of Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse and other senior officials.
Dr Paul was honoured for her contributions to youth development, community engagement and promotion of NSS values. Her work in mobilising students for social service, volunteerism and nation-building activities brought national recognition to USTM.
The two-day Chintan Shivir brought together representatives of the Department of Youth Affairs, MY Bharat and NSS from across the country to discuss youth engagement, leadership, volunteerism and community participation.
