
Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878-1970)
The Founder of NSS
The Nair Service Society (NSS), is an organization created for the unity and welfare of the Nair community. Headquartered at Perunna in the town of Changanassery in Kottayam District, Kerala State, India, it was established by Shri Mannathu Padmanabhan, fondly remembered as Mannam. The NSS is a three tier organisation with Karayogams at the base level, Taluk Unions at the intermediate level and the Headquarters at the apex level. The Society owns and manages a large number of educational institutions and hospitals. More...