National Service Scheme

National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. The idea of engaging students in voluntary national service was first recommended by the first education commission in 1950. NSS was officially launched in 1969, coinciding with the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi, with the objective of involving students in meaningful community service during their educational journey. This program enhances the higher education system by motivating young individuals to make positive.

The NSS Badge Proud to Serve the Nation

• All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through the NSS-led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping the needy.
• The Konark wheel in the NSS badge, having 8 bars, signifies the 24 hours of the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for the service of the nation round the clock, i.e. for 24 hours.
• Red colour in the badge signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers.
• The Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of mankind.

Vision

The Vision is to build the Youth with the mind and spirit to serve the society and work for the social uplift of the down – trodden masses of our nation as a movement.

Mission

The National Service scheme has been functioning with the motto “NOT ME BUT YOU” in view of making the youth inspired in the service of the people, and hence NSS Aims Education through community Service and Community Service through Education.

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 themselves in problem-solving.
• To develop a sense of social and civic responsibility among themselves.
• To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
• To develop the competence required for group living and sharing responsibilities.
• To gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
• To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
• To develop the capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
• To practice national integration and social harmony.

Areas of Regular Programme

• College campus.
• Adopted Village/Urban Slum.
• Welfare institutions. (Old age homes, orphanages, challenged homes)
• Hospitals
• Any others. (Eco Concerns, Road Safety etc.)

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