The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai Affiliated to University of Madras in association with the My Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India jointly organized an awareness Rally on 29th January 2026, insisting on the importance of voting in the upcoming assembly elections. The walkathon started from the college campus, covering the areas of Medavakkam and Pallikaranai. Pamphlets emphasising the democratic duty of voting was also distributed to the public. The event was organised by Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme Officer & Nodal Officer, Electoral Literacy Club.
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RED RUN Marathon Programme
Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme officer and 50 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated and completed the RED RUN Marathon 2025, on 8th October 2025 at YMCA Ground, Nandanam, Chennai.
The event was organized by the District AIDS Prevention and control Unit, Chennai District.
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Tree Plantation & Cleanup Drive Programme
NSS Programme officer and 50 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated in the Tree Plantation & Cleanup Drive at Pallikkaranai Marshland – RAMSAR SITE, Chennai on 27.09.2025.
The event was organized by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department
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Soles for Souls Marathon Programme
Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme officer and 70 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated and completed the Soles for Souls Marathon – 2025 (Theme: Drug Free Society) on 28.09.2025 from Napier Bridge to Island Grounds via Sivananda Salai and Mount Road, Chennai.
The event was organized by the Council for Leather Exports (Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India).
Beach Cleanup Drive Programme
NSS Programme officer and 50 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated in Mass Beach Cleanup Drive at Neelankarai Beach, Chennai on 11.10.2025.
The event was organized by the Community Tree in association with NSS Cell, University of Madras.
Environment Awareness Walkathon Programme
NSS Programme officer and 50 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated in the Environment Awareness (Healthy Air, Green Future) Walkathon from Kamarajapuram Bus Stop to Quaide Milleth College for Men, Medavakkam, Chennai on 11.10.2025.
The event was organized by the Quaide Milleth College for Men, Medavakkam.
Fire Safety Awareness Programme
The NSS Units of Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, Pallikaranai along with the Fire & Rescue Services, Government of Tamil Nadu organised a Fire Safety Awareness Programme for college students on 11th October 2025 at Medavakkam. Station Officer, Fire& Rescue Services, Medavakkam and his team gave practical demonstrations of the fire extinguishing methods and rescue protocols to the students. 50 NSS Volunteers Participated in the programme.
Breast Cancer Awareness Programme
NSS Programme officer and 50 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science have participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Programme at Chennai Airport on 06.10.2025.
The event was organized by India Turns Pink and the Airports Authority of India.
Best NSS Unit Award
Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai has received the *Best NSS Unit Award* at the University level for the year 2022-2023 for their Extraordinary Contribution Towards Society by organising Blood Donation camps for Government Hospitals, Health Camps, Tree planting drives, Desilting of ponds and making it usable by the people of Medavakkam area and creating awareness on Government schemes.
Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science and Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar &, Dr. M. Senthil Kumar NSS Programme Officers received the award from Mr. Mahesh Kumar Agarwal – IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Enforcement, & Dr. M. Senthil Kumar, State NSS officer, Chennai at the University of Madras on 14.12.2023.
Event Coordinator for a world record initiative to plant one crore palm tree seeds
Dr. S.Ramesh Kumar have been conferred with the Appreciation Certificate & Memento by Honourable Thiru C.V.Ganesan, Minister for Labour and Employment Department , Chennai on 12.10.2023 for being the Event Coordinator for a world record initiative to plant *one crore palm tree seeds* on 14.12.2023. The event was organized by the Tamil Nadu Palmtree Workers Welfare Board along with Green Neeta Environmental Association and Tamil Nadu State NSS Cell.
PAVITHRA. K, NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, Chennai affiliated to University of Madras has successfully participated in the Adventure Camp 2023 held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS), Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh from 19th to 28th December 2023 (10 Days).
Michaung cyclone relief services
S.Shanmugavel & R. Velmurugan (III B.Sc Computer Science) NSS volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai have been serving Michaung cyclone relief services for State Emergency Operation Centre, Chepauk, Chennai for 01.012.2023 to 10.12.2023 (Ten Days)
Michaung Flood Relief Material Distribution
The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Affiliated to University of Madras in association with Indian Red Cross, Tamil Nadu Branch and Anna Nagar Lion’s Club, Chennai distributed Michaung Flood Relief materials to 40 Irula community people residing in Madayambakkam & Atchivilagam in Cheyyur Taluk , Chengalpet District. Relief materials worth Rs.1,50,000 (Rs. 3,750 per family) including Tarpaulin, rice, dhal, bed sheets, oil, biscuits, along with stationeries for the students like notebooks, pen were distributed today.
The event was presided over by Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Mr.K. Vedavyas Finance and Administrative Officer of Red Cross, Prof. G. Bhaskaran, Zonal Co- ordinator of Youth Red Cross, University of Madras and Mr.S. Murugan, Head of Anna Nagar Lion’s Club, Chennai provided the relief materials to the needy. Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme Officer, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science co-ordinated the event.
Vigilance and Anti Corruption
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, Government of Tamil Nadu along with the NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science jointly organized a seminar on Vigilance and Anti Corruption on 1/11/23 in the college premises, as part of the Tamil Nadu Government Vigilance and Anti Corruption week from 30th October to 5th November. Mrs.Sharmu Rajan, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption emphasized the importance of anti corruption and ethical values in the students. Mr. Albin Raj, Inspector (Law & Order), Pallikaranai Police Station along with the Vigilance division officers participated in the programme. Prof. Mr.G.Ravichandran, Vice Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science, presided over the event, organized by NSS Program Officer Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar.
Cancer Awareness Workshop
Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme officer and 30 NSS Volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science has participated in the Cancer Awareness Workshop, Theme : “Prevention of Cancer through Lifestyle Changes” organized in view of National Cancer Awareness Day on 7″ November 2023, by Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar,
Heart & Brain Health Awareness Walkathon – 29.10.2023
- Dr.P.Ramesh Kumar, NSS Programme officer and 100 NSS volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai, participated Heart & Brain Health Awareness Walkathon organised by Gleneagles Health City, Chennai in association with the National Service Scheme on 29.10.2023 from NIOT, Radial Road to Pallikaranai. The event was inaugurated by Actor Thiru Prasanna.
Best college for the NSS activities for the year 22-23
Kalaignar Memorial International Marathon – 06.08.2023
- 50 NSS volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai, affiliated to Univers
ity of Madras have participated in the Kalaignar Memorial International Marathon on 06.08.2023 at Marina Beach, Chennai.
Healthy Youth For Healthy India
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The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science organised a one-week special camp on the topic *Strong Youth for a Prosperous India* from 23 March 2023. An Awareness Rally on *Road Safety and the Importance of Wearing Helmet* was organised on the fifth day of the camp (27 March 2023) from Pallikaranai to Medavakkam via Jaladianpet. Around 100 NSS volunteers participated in the rally, wearing helmets, and shared pamphlets on road safety and the importance of wearing helmets for the general public. Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, presided over the camp. The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. S. Senthil Kumar coordinated the event.
- The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science,Chennai, has organised a one week NSS special camp on the topic * “Healthy Youth for Healthy India” * from 23.03.2023. Various activities including rallies against drug abuse and on road safety and the importance of wearing helmets, dredging of the age-old Pallava temple pond, and cleaning of Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple premises were organised as a part of the camp. The Valedictory function of the seven days camp was organised at Pallikaranai, Sri Lakshminarayana Perumal Temple on 29 March 2023. Mrs.M.Krishnaveni, Temple Executive Officer was the Chief Guest. Around 100 NSS volunteers participated in the Valedictory function and planted saplings in the temple premises. Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, presided over the function. The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. S. Senthil Kumar coordinated the event.
- The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science , Pallikkaranai organised a Seven Days Special Camp – “Healthy Youth for Healthy India” from 23.3.2023 in Medavakkam Village. On the sixth day (28.3.2023) of this camp, the Arulmigu Sri Lakshminarayana Perumal Temple, Pallikaranai compound was cleaned by the volunteers who also removed the refuse and mesquite trees around the temple. 100 NSS volunteers Participated in this Camp, Presided over by Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial college of Arts and Science. The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, are organizing the activities of the Seven days Camp.
- The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai, has organised a Seven Days special camp on the topic *Healthy Youth For Healthy India* from 23.03.2023. An Awareness Rally on *Drug Abuse* was organised from Medavakkam village to Pallikaranai on 25.03.2023 (third day of the camp). Around 100 NSS volunteers participated in the rally. Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, presided over the camp. The NSS Programme Officers, Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. S. Senthil Kumar coordinated the event.
- The NSS Unit of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science organised a 7- Days Special Camp on the theme ‘Healthy Youth For Healthy India’ in Medavakkam Village from 23rd March 2023.On Day 4 of the Camp, a pond near Medavakkam popular since the Pallava period was cleaned up and made completely litter-free. Nearly 100 NSS volunteers were involved in removing plastic waste and Seemai Karuvelam trees from the pond. Dr. T. S. Santhi, Principal presided over the event which was co-ordinated by NSS Programme Officers Dr. P. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. S. Senthil Kumar.
Kidney Awareness Run
- 100 NSS, Rotaract and Physical Education volunteers of Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai, have participated in the Kidney Awareness Run conducted by Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology (AINU) Hospital, Chennai on 05.03.2023 at Olcott School, Besant Nagar, Chennai. The event was a part of Word Kidney Day. PHOTOS
- Sapling Plantation
- Safety Awareness
- Eye Camp
- Aids Awareness Camp
- Herbal Garden
- State Level Orientation Programme on Motivation NSS Photos
- One Day Education Awareness and Slum Cleaning Programme – 28.02.2021 –Photos
- One Day free Medical Camp on account of International Women’s Day – 8.3.2021- Photos
- Catch the Rain-Speech and Drawing competitions –16th March 2021 – Photos
- Fire Safety Awareness Programme-19th March 2021 – Photos
- International Day of Forests celebration- 21st March 2021 – Photos