BENGALURU — Marking NSS Day 2026 on September 24, 2026, ISBR College of Law organized a symposium connecting civic duty, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Bringing together LL.B. and BBA LL.B. students, the event highlighted the National Service Scheme (NSS) motto, “Not Me But You,” as a catalyst for community service, social transformation, and ethical legal practice.
Event Overview at a Glance
| Program Parameter | Event Details |
| Event Name | NSS Day 2026 Observance |
| Organising Dept. | ISBR College of Law, Bengaluru |
| Date of Event | September 24, 2026 |
| Target Participants | Law Students (LL.B. & BBA LL.B.) |
| Key Speakers | Mr. Shreyas Johan & Mr. Deepak Kumar Sethia (Assistant Professors of Law) |
| Core Themes | Civic Nation-Building, Environmental Governance, Nuclear Risk Management, Ecological Justice & Inter-Generational Equity |
NSS & Sustainability Integration Framework
The symposium demonstrated how legal education intersects with civic responsibility, environmental protection, and public policy.
Key Address & Presentation Highlights
1. History, Purpose & Civic Nation-Building
- Origins of NSS: Mr. Shreyas Johan, Assistant Professor of Law, addressed students on the history and purpose of the National Service Scheme, situating it within India’s broader journey of independence and nation-building.
- Social Transformation: Highlighted NSS as an essential instrument for community leadership, public responsibility, and societal development guided by the motto “Not Me But You.”
2. Environmental Governance & Nuclear Risk Management
- Ecological Protection: The presentation outlined the direct connections between environmental pollution, public health, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss.
- Fukushima Case Study: Examined nuclear energy risks using the Fukushima nuclear disaster to analyze radioactive waste management, marine ecosystem degradation, and transboundary environmental law concerns.
3. Ecological Justice & Inter-Generational Equity
- Human Well-Being & Justice: Mr. Deepak Kumar Sethia, Assistant Professor of Law, delivered an address on ecological justice, challenging students to reflect on the relationship between environmental conservation and social equity.
- Inter-Generational Equity: Concluded with the core principle of inter-generational equity—meeting present societal needs without compromising the capacity of future generations to meet their own needs.
Service as an Extension of Legal Education
NSS Day 2026 provided LL.B. and BBA LL.B. students with an opportunity to see how legal education extends beyond classroom textbooks. By linking legal training with environmental governance, public safety, and community service, ISBR College of Law continues to cultivate socially conscious legal professionals who recognize their responsibility toward building a sustainable and equitable society.
