Jorhat: Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has been conferred the State NSS Award 2024–25 in the Best University category for its contribution to community service and social welfare through the National Service Scheme (NSS). The award was presented by Assam Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Biswajit Daimari at a ceremony held at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Complex in Guwahati on September 3, coinciding with the State Sports Day. The recognition highlights AAU’s efforts to engage students in community-oriented activities and social welfare initiatives through its NSS programmes. The university has been actively involved in promoting volunteerism and encouraging students to contribute to society beyond the classroom.
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The NSS, a government-sponsored public service programme, seeks to develop students’ personalities through voluntary community service. Institutions participating in the programme undertake activities focused on areas such as social awareness, health, education, environmental protection and community development. AAU’s recognition comes as the university continues to strengthen its role in community engagement alongside its core responsibilities in agricultural education, research and extension.
The State NSS Award is seen as an acknowledgement of the university’s sustained efforts to encourage youth participation in social service and community development. The honour also underscores the importance of educational institutions in nurturing socially responsible young people and connecting academic learning with the needs of communities. AAU, one of the leading agricultural universities in the Northeast, has been playing a significant role in agricultural research, education and extension activities across Assam and the wider region.
