NAIR
SERVICE SOCIETY (N.S.S.)
The
Special meeting of Nair Bhrithyajana Sangham held at
Mannathu Bhavan on Midhunam 27, 1090 (M.E.) decided
to change the name as “Nair Service Society”. On Midhunam
17, 1100 the renamed Nair Service Society was registered under
the Travancore Companies Act.
The
proclaimed aim of the Nair Service Society is unification
of all Hindus along with the active coordination of
the Nair community so as to ensure harmony of all communities
and thereby achievement of special progress in all walks of life. This aim
is in consonance with the famous aphorism of the Hindu
culture “Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu” (Let
the whole world be happy for ever).
In the beginning there was provision for two types of
membership viz., permanent members and life members.
The annual membership fee was Rs.12/-.
At the time of registration, the society had 5 permanent
members and 21 life members took the total to 26.
In 1101 a separate organizational branch was formed
and Sri.M.N.Nair was appointed as the first Secretary.
By 1104 the society became more active and passed the
statute relating to various Unions and Karayogam.
The post of Karayogam Registrar was also created
at this time.
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Sri. M.N. Nair
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First
Karayogam
The first Karayogam was registered at Thatta in Pandalam East a village of old Mavelikkara Taluk.
The second Karayogam was also registered at Thatta.
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Karayogams
are the foundation stones of the NSS. Each Karayogam
is an autonomous self-sufficient unit.Mannathu Padmanabhan
has rightly remarked that if Nair Service Society can be compared
to a giant tree, Karayogams are its roots.
One of the first efforts of the NSS was to do away with the evils and
superstitions which prevailed in the society. NSS also undertook
the task of uniting all the sub-castes within the Nair community
and bring them under one umbrella. It also aimed at
establishment of educational institutions to cater to the
aii-round prosperity of people belong to all walks of life.
NSS
had a three-tier organizational set up viz., Karayogam,
Taluk Karayogam Unions and Prathinidhi Sabha
(House of Representatives). Altogether 4958 Karayogams
have been registered so far. 57 Taluk Unions are functioning.
3057 nos. of Mahila Samajams and 1547 Mannam Bala Samajams
have been also functioning under the above units.
Various
activities of NSS are being handled by separate units like General
Administration, Survey and Land Records Wing, Planning and
Development Unit, College Unit, School Unit, Agricultural
Unit, Health Service, Organization Wing, Public Works Wing,
Accounts and Audit Department, Dewaswam-Ashramam Unit, and
Department of Law.
FOUNDING LEADERS OF NAIR SERVICE
SOCIETY
Mannam |
K.
Kelappan |
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In
addition to Mannathu Padmanabhan and K. Kelappan, the
following twelve personalities were the founding members
of the Nair Service Soceity. It was these twelve friends
of Mannathu Padmanabhan and Sri .K .Kelappan who sat in
front of the holy lamp lit by Mannam’s mother Smt. Parvathy
Amma and had a brain storming discussion, which paved
the way for the formation of great movement in Kerala
known as Nair Service Soceity.
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Kontoor
Krishna Pillai
Kontoor Krishna Pillai was a great personality who worked
hard for the progress and upliftment of Nair Service Society.
He was one of the founding leaders of NSS who performed
his duties in a remarkable way as General Secretary
of NSS. He was an advocate, writer and orator.
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Poduvadathu
Padmanabha Pillai
Poduvadathu
Padmanabha Pillai had a decisive role in the development
of the society. He was the Municipal Chairman of Changanassery
Municipal town,An ardent social worker, he also
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Valparambil
Velayudhan Pillai
Through tireless efforts and courage Valparambil
Velayudhan Pillai rose to the heights in different fields.
He was born in 1878. The hostel attached to the Perunna
NSS School was his donation. He is a early worker of
the Nair Service Soceity.
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Thaliyil
Madhavan Pillai
Thaliyil Madhavan Pillai was born in 1876.
He was an advocate and a learned cultural and spiritual
leader. He also served as a member of Sreemulam
Praja Sabha and as Judge of Panchayat Court. He was also a veteran
freedom fighter.
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Kottanattil
Padmanabha Pillai
Kottanattil Padmnabha Pillai was born in 1879. He was
a teacher by profession. He suffered a lot for the
cause of the society and thereby won the love and affection
of all. He was also a writer. He was the General Secretary
of NSS for a short period. He died in 1939.
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Padinjare
Nenmeli Krishna Pillai
Padinjare Nenmeli Krihna Pillai was born in
1881. He was a selfless social worker who toiled for
the welfare of the Nair community till his last breath.
He was one of the persons who worked hard for the establishment
of the NSS School at Perunna. He died in 1964.
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Elikuzha
Kesava Pillai
Elikuzha Kesava Pillai was a significant personality
who played a vital role for the development of Nair community
alongside Mannam. He was a Tahsildar. He worked for
the upliftment of society despite his official duties.
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Panakkat
Parameswara Kurup
Panakkat Parameswara Kurup was a freedom fighter in
the independence struggle and a disciple of Mahatma
Gandhi. He played a vital role in propagating khadi.
Being a progressive farmer of Kuttanad, he formulated and
implemented many action plans for the progress of the
locality. He spent his whole life for the development
of the society, particularly for Nair community.
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Nagavallil
Kochukunju Kurup
Nagavallil Kochukunju Kurup was born in 1879.
He was a member of Sri Mulam Praja Sabha. He was also
an active worker in the national movement. He was one
of the early leaders of Nair Service Society
who worked hard for collecting funds for the Soceity.
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Panangottu
Kesava Panicker
Panangottu Kesava Panicker was born in 1889.
He was the treasurer of NSS for quite a long period.
He was one of the leaders who fought against the evil
rituals such as ‘Kettukalyanam’, which was prevailing
in the society. He was also a promoter of cultural activities.
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Kakkanattu
Narayana Panicker
Kakkanattu Narayana Panicker was a model social
worker and organiser who devoted his life for the development
of the community in particular and society as a whole.
He was a veteran freedom fighter and served as treasurer of NSS.
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Nynadathu
Thrivikrama Kaimal
Nynadathu Thrivikrama Kaimal was a life member
of the Board of Directors of the NSS .
He was also the bank manager of the NSS. He was the
Senior Judge of Changanassery Munisiff Court, Municipal
Chairman and a Member of Sri Mulam Praja Sabha.
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