NSS

National Service Scheme

The National Service Scheme started by Government of India, Ministry of Education and culture, department of Government of India. National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched during 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, in 37 universities involving 40000 students. NSS is an extension dimension to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

रथ

Wheel of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha

Red Color

Indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.

Navy Blue Color

Indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

The giant wheels of the Sun Temple

It portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release.

Motto of NSS

“ The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT YOU”. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need to appreciate the other person's point of view first and show consideration for fellow human beings. NSS attempts to establish meaningful linkages between “Campus and Community”, “Collage and Village” and “Knowledge and Action”. ”

Aim & Objectives

✓To understand the community in which they work
✓To understand themselves in relation to their community
✓To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
✓To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
✓To utilise their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
✓To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
✓To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
✓To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
✓To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters
✓To practice national integration and social harmony

Administrative Structure

The basic unit of NSS normally comprises of 100 volunteers, at University level, there is an NSS Cell and a designated Programme Coordinator (PC) to coordinate the NSS activities in respect of all NSS units in the University and its all departments.

University Level

NSS Cell

Programme Coordinator (PC)

They coordinate the NSS activities in respect of all NSS units in the University and its all departments

State Level

NSS Cell

NSS Officer (SNO)

located in one of the Departments of the State Government

National Level

Directorate of NSS

15 Regional Directorates

Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram

Programmes

The nature of activities taken up under NSS continues to evolve in response to the needs of the community.

Regular activities

Students are expected to work as volunteers for a continuous period of two years, rendering community service for a minimum of 120 hours per annum (i.e. 240 hours over 2 years period).

Special Camping Programme

Under “Special Camping Programme” a camp of 07 days’ duration is conducted every year in the adopted area on a specific theme. Each student is required to participate in at least one Special Camp over 2 years period.

Important Activities

✓Education: Adult literacy, pre-school education, continuing education of school drop-outs, legal literacy, consumer awareness, programmes on eradication of social evils, etc.
✓Health, Family Welfare and Nutrition: immunisation, blood donation, health education, AIDS awareness, population education and family welfare programmes, working with people in nutrition programmes, provision of safe drinking water, life skill education, etc.
✓Environment Conservation: Plantation of trees and their preservation/upkeep, cleaning and maintenance of streets drains etc. Construction of sanitary latrines, watershed management, soil conservation, etc
✓Social Service Programmes: Work in hospitals, institutions for disabled persons, orphanages, old-age hoes, women welfare institutions, etc
✓Programmes for improving Status of Women: Awareness generation regarding women's rights, creating awareness among women regarding how they can contribute to the social and economic well-being of the community, imparting skill training to women wherever possible
✓Relief and Rehabilitation during Natural Calamities: Assisting and working with local authorities in rescue and relief operation, in distribution of rations, medicines, clothing, immunisation and inoculation, etc.
✓Financing Mechanism for SFUs: The institution of SFUs need to raise necessary resources for running of the NSS unit on their own. SFU unit of 100 students annual fund support required Rs 47000/- this fund may raised either Management/PTA or to be collected from students by charging a nominal fee Rs 950/- per student at a time of joining NSS. Also funds could be mobilised through CSR activities of corporate sector, and it could be mobilised from any other legitimate source as well. Such institution shall follow the financial norms and accounting procedures of NSS, as applicable to other NSS units.

Activity	Evidence Link
Blood donation camp conducted on 19th Feb 2022	Click Here
International Women's Day Celebration on 8th March 2022	Click Here
NATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY	Click Here
SWASTHA BALAK BALIKA SPARDHA	Click Here
International Yoga Day	Click Here
Cleanliness drive and fit india campaign.	Click Here
Seva Sandwich Drive	Click Here
STUDY VISIT TO KRANTISMRUTIVAN	Click Here
National Integration Camp	Click Here
Blood Donation Camp, 17th April 2023	Click Here
Meri Maati, Mera Desh	Click Here
EXTENSION ACTIVITY AT SINHAGAD FORT	Click Here
Fire Mock Drill	Click Here
7 day Residential Camp for NSS volunteers	Click Here