At Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur, the NSS (National Service Scheme), YRC (Youth Red Cross), and RRC (Red Ribbon Club) play a vital role in shaping socially responsible and service-minded students. These units foster values of discipline, leadership, compassion, and community engagement through various outreach and awareness programs.

NSS encourages students to actively participate in social service activities such as village adoption, cleanliness drives, tree plantation, blood donation camps, and health awareness programs. YRC promotes humanitarian values, first aid awareness, health and hygiene, and disaster response preparedness. RRC creates awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, blood donation, and healthy living among youth.

Together, these units provide students with opportunities for real-life service, personality development, and civic responsibility, helping them grow into responsible citizens committed to social welfare and nation-building.