Puttur: Manish B. P., a student of II BSC, avid volunteer of National Service Scheme (NSS) at St Philomena Autonomous College, Puttur, has been selected to participate in a prestigious adventure camp. The event is the 14th National Adaventure Camp organized by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and will be held from November 5 to 14, 2025.
St. Philomena Autonomous College, Puttur, has two NSS units with a total strength of 250 volunteers. The college has been a proud recipient of the Taluk Best NSS Unit Award in the previous year. This outstanding achievement has been praised by the college principal, Dr. Antony Prakash Montero, NSS program officers Dr K. Chandrashekhar and Pushpa N., as well as faculty members from the teaching and non-teaching staff.
The adventure camp, conducted with the support of the National Youth Empowerment and Sports Departments, will see participation from selected NSS volunteers across different states in the country. The camp aims to instill discipline, environmental awareness, cooperation, and national unity among students, playing a vital role in their overall development.
This opportunity marks a significant milestone for Manish and highlights the commitment of St Philomena Autonomous College to nurturing youth engagement and leadership through the NSS program.