In 2023, Nitte University's Centre for Science Education and Research released a comprehensive Tree Count Report highlighting Mangaluru's low public green cover, which spurred the Mangaluru City Corporation's citizen-driven 'Amara' initiative to plant 30,000 tree saplings and enhance urban greenery.

Nitte University has launched a comprehensive suite of initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities in healthcare, education, and employment. The university’s commitment is evidenced by its equal opportunity cell, scholarship programs for underrepresented communities (e.g., NITTE-NAMASTE), accessible infrastructure, and outreach projects such as the NICAT program initiated on 2016-08-24.

Nitte University has implemented a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and promoting social justice. The initiatives include equal opportunity cells, accessible healthcare, free dental and craniofacial surgeries, scholarship programs for underprivileged students from the North Eastern states, rural outreach health centers, and COVID-19 relief measures. These programs demonstrate a robust commitment to inclusive education, non-discrimination, and support for marginalized communities.

Nitte University has launched a range of initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities. The institution has established an equal opportunity cell to support students with disabilities and marginalized groups, implemented non-discrimination policies for staff and students, and rolled out extensive community services including rural healthcare centers, digital banking education under Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan, and scholarship programs targeting underrepresented regions. These measures work together to foster an inclusive environment and bridge socio-economic disparities.