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25 SEP 2026 3:31PM by PIB Kolkata
Kolkata, September 25, 2026
The Regional Directorate of NSS, Government of India, has launched “A Letter to My 2047 Self”, an initiative inviting present and former NSS volunteers to write handwritten letters to their future selves, to be received in the year 2047.
The official announcement of the initiative was made during the NSS Foundation Day 2026 programme at the University of Calcutta, Kolkata by Shri Agnimeel Das, Regional Director, Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in the presence of Padma Shri Kartik Maharaj and Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta.
The initiative has been conceived in the context of the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and seeks to provide NSS volunteers with an opportunity to reflect on their aspirations, experiences and role in the journey towards 2047.
Under the initiative, present and former NSS volunteers may write a handwritten letter addressed to their future selves in 2047. The letter may include personal aspirations, memories and experiences associated with NSS, expectations for India in 2047, personal goals, reflections and thoughts on contributing to society and nation-building.
The letters received by the Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, will be preserved until 2047. The letters will subsequently be opened and posted to the respective recipients on September 24, 2047 in Viksit Bharat, at the postal addresses furnished by the participants.
The initiative will create a collection of handwritten messages reflecting the thoughts and aspirations of NSS volunteers in 2026 and provide participants an opportunity to reconnect with their younger selves after 21 years.
Participation and Submission
Present and former NSS volunteers wishing to participate may send their handwritten letters to: The Regional Director, Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, Government of India, 3, Church Lane, Kolkata – 700001,West Bengal
The handwritten letter must be placed in an envelope. The envelope must contain the complete postal address of the recipient, including PIN code and contact no, to facilitate delivery in 2047.
The last date for submission of letters is December 31, 2026.
Participants are requested to ensure that their letters reach the Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, on or before the stipulated deadline.
Connecting the NSS Generation of 2026 with 2047
The initiative is designed as a long-term time capsule connecting an NSS volunteer of 2026 with their future self in 2047. It seeks to preserve not only the written message but also the personal handwriting, aspirations and reflections of the participant at this stage of the nation's journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047.
The initiative also provides an opportunity for NSS volunteers to reflect upon the spirit of the NSS motto, “Not Me but You,” and their responsibilities towards society and the nation.
Key Dates:
Official Announcement : NSS Foundation Day 2026, University of Calcutta
Last Date for Submission : December 31, 2026
Opening and Posting of Letters : September 24, 2047
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