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It has long been our aspiration to make world-class education accessible at an affordable cost. We strongly believe that young people in our communities are not only bright but also deeply gifted. However, there remains a critical need for dedicated development professionals social workers and development journalists who can work at the grass root level to uplift underprivileged and marginalized communities.
Recognizing this urgent need, NYSASDRI School of Journalism and Social Work (NSJS) was established to offer meaningful academic and...
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NYSASDRI School of Journalism & Social Work (NSJS) was established in 2013 in Govindpur, Dhenkanal, Odisha. It has earned a distinct reputation over the past 12 years in the fields of social work and journalism education. The institution offers two-year postgraduate programs: M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC) and Master in Social Work (MSW).
NSJS aims to fulfill the human resource needs of NGOs, counseling centers, healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, print and electronic media, public relations, advertising, and digital communication platforms. The school is committed to developing professionals dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities through voluntary efforts and structured social action.
The MSW program focuses on empowering individuals, groups, and communities, promoting social change, cohesion, and development through practical learning modules such as rural camps, agency placements, and dissertations. Trained social workers play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable populations and driving grassroots transformation.
Similarly, the MJMC program has significantly in demand with the rise of digital media, extending beyond traditional platforms like radio, TV, and newspapers to include online news and social media. As a result, journalism has become an appealing and esteemed career path.
"Acknowledging the importance of both disciplines, NSJS serves as a strong foundation for young individuals to build rewarding and impactful careers in the fields of Mass Communication and Social Work."
NSJS is affiliated to Utkal University of Culture vide memo no-808/UUC dated 07/05/2013 and is recognised by the Government of Odisha Tourism & Culture Department No-UC-18/2013/TC dated 25/3/2013.
Vision:
To be an institution of excellence in higher education towards responding to societal needs for creating a just society.
Mission:
- Respond to changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all.
- To provide quality education to students of Odisha and elsewhere at affordable cost. Through its curricular & extra-curricular activities it seeks to ensure the holistic well-being of the students.
Legal Status:
NYSASDRI School of Journalism & Social Work (NSJS) is registered under Society Registration Act-1860 bearing the registration no-DKL 6808-25 of 2019-20.
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