AIM OF NSS

Development of the personality of students through community service.

ABOUT NSS

National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. 24th September is celebrated every year as NSS Day nationwide.
    National Service Scheme is a student centered programme and it is complementary to education. It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students through sustained community interaction. It is a link between the campus and community, the college and village, knowledge and action. The overall aim of NSS is the Personality Development of students through community service.

NSS LOGO

The symbol of the NSS is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation, release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. It stands for community as well as change and implies the continuous striving of National Service Scheme for social transformation and upliftment.

NSS MOTTO

The motto of NSS is 'NOT ME BUT YOU'. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings.

OBJECTIVES OF NSS

• Understand the community in which they work.
• Understand themselves in relation to their community.
• Identify the need and problem of the community and involve them in problem solving.
• Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
• Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.
• Develop competence required for group living and sharing of Responsibility
• Gain skills in mobilising community participation
• Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
• Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster.
• Practical nation integration and social harmony.

BENEFITS OF BEING A NSS VOLUNTEER:

Being an active member these student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:

• an accomplished social leader
• an efficient administrator
• a person who understands human nature

Regular NSS activities

• NSS day Celebrations
• Blood Donation Camps
• Health Checkup Camps
• Saplings Plantations
• Awareness Rallies
• Swatchatt Bharat Programs
• Offerings to Orphanages
• Theme events