Student Achievement – AIMS Student Honoured with Prestigious NSS State Award 2026

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Adichunchanagiri University, proudly congratulates Ms. Chaitra C., Phase III Part II MBBS student, on receiving the prestigious “Prof. G. B. Shivaraju – Best NSS Volunteer State Award 2026” in recognition of her outstanding contributions to community service and social responsibility.

The award was conferred on 2 October 2026, commemorating Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence, at a state-level ceremony organized by the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Park East, Bengaluru.

Ms. Chaitra C. received the award in the presence of Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri H. K. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, and distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, President, and Shri M. C. Narendra, Honorary Secretary, Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi.

This remarkable achievement reflects Ms. Chaitra’s dedication to volunteerism, community engagement, and humanitarian values. Her recognition exemplifies the institution’s commitment to holistic medical education, nurturing future healthcare professionals who demonstrate academic excellence, compassion, leadership, and social responsibility.

The institution also acknowledges the guidance and encouragement provided by the NSS Programme Officers, Dr. Madhura M. M. and Dr. Varsha G., in promoting student participation in community-oriented activities.

Adichunchanagiri University and AIMS extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Chaitra C. on this distinguished achievement and wish her continued success in her academic and service endeavours.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Encouraging student involvement in community welfare, health awareness, and service-oriented initiatives.

SDG 4 – Quality Education: Promoting holistic medical education through experiential learning, leadership development, and social responsibility.

SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: Fostering civic engagement, volunteerism, and community participation towards building inclusive and sustainable communities.

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthening collaboration between educational institutions, NSS, and community organizations to advance social development.