It is a privilege and a profound sense of responsibility to share this message with the JNNCE community. Guided by the ideals of service, inclusiveness and nation-building, the National Education Society believes that education must be accessible, meaningful and transformative, nurturing not only knowledge and professional competence but also character, integrity and social responsibility.

At NES, we believe that true educational excellence lies in harmonising academic achievement with human values, intellectual growth with cultural awareness, and professional success with service to society. We encourage an educational environment that promotes critical thinking, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, environmental consciousness and lifelong learning while respecting our rich cultural heritage.

Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering (JNNCE), Shivamogga, embodies this legacy through its commitment to quality technical and management education, research, innovation and holistic student development. In today's rapidly evolving world, shaped by technological advancements and global challenges, our responsibility extends beyond preparing graduates for successful careers. We must nurture ethical leaders, innovative thinkers and responsible citizens who can apply their knowledge to address societal needs and contribute to sustainable development.

The progress of our institutions is a collective endeavour. I acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our management, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, industry partners, academic collaborators and the wider community. Their continued engagement strengthens our educational mission and enables us to create meaningful opportunities for future generations.

As President of NES, I reaffirm our commitment to preserving the vision of our founders while embracing the strengthening academic quality and responding to the changing needs of society. Let us work together to build institutions that empower learners, uphold human dignity and make a lasting contribution to the progress of our region and nation.

Let us uphold the enduring philosophy of NES—education for empowerment, knowledge for progress, values for life and service for society.

With my best wishes to the entire NES and JNNCE family.

Sri G. S. Narayana Rao

President
National Education Society®, Shivamogga