The NSS Seva Samarpan Unit of Kairalee Nikethan Golden Jubilee Degree College (KNGJDC) has brought great pride to the institution by securing 3rd Place in the Police Marshals Leaderboard, which ranks colleges across Bengaluru based on their initiatives to create awareness on important social issues such as drug abuse, cybercrime, POCSO, and mental health.

The achievement is the result of the unit’s consistent efforts and active participation in community-oriented programmes conducted throughout the year. The Police Marshals of the NSS Seva Samarpan Unit organized and participated in several impactful initiatives, including:

• Educational visit to Indiranagar Police Station to understand police station operations and community policing.
• Participation in COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act) awareness drives.
• Visit to the 112 Emergency Response Call Centre to understand emergency response systems.
• Conducting student awareness rallies in and around Indiranagar to educate the public, especially youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
• Conducting street mime performances to create awareness about mental health.
• Participation in the Vintage Car Rally promoting a Drug-Free Karnataka.
• Celebration of National Unity Day with awareness activities.
• Organizing Essay Writing and Poster Making Competitions on drug addiction and substance abuse prevention.
• Producing and performing in a short awareness movie on the theme “Drugs Beda, Baduku Beku”, conveying a strong message to inspire youth to stay away from drugs and choose a healthy and purposeful life.
• Creating and promoting a short educational video to spread awareness about important public helpline numbers, including 1930 (Cyber Crime Helpline), 1933, 1098 (Child Helpline), and 112 (Emergency Response Support System), encouraging citizens to seek timely assistance whenever required.
• Awareness sessions delivered by senior police officers, including ACPs and SPs from Indiranagar and Ulsoor Police Stations, educating students on drug prevention, cyber safety, and social responsibility.

In recognition of these outstanding efforts, the NSS Seva Samarpan Unit was felicitated by the Karnataka Police during the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held on 30 June 2026 at Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri D. K. Shivakumar, in the presence of Sri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Home Minister. Representing the institution, Dr. Ragitha Rajendran, Principal of Kairalee Nikethan Golden Jubilee Degree College, and Asst. Prof. Tejashwini Patil, NSS Seva Samarpan Unit’s Coordinator, received the award on behalf of the college.

The institute attributes this remarkable achievement to the dedication, commitment, and selfless service of the entire NSS Seva Samarpan Unit Police Marshals, whose willingness to contribute towards social welfare and public safety has earned this distinguished recognition, heartfelt gratitude to the college staff and management, Indiranagar Police Station, Ulsoor Police Station, and Aarohan Foundation for their continuous guidance, encouragement, and support in helping the institution achieve this honour.