National Service Scheme (NSS)

Introduction

The National Service Scheme was started by Government of India , Ministry of Education and culture, Govt. of India, in collaboration with state government in the year 1969 in 37 selected universities. At present around 320 colleges of our university are implementing this scheme through 320 units with a student strength of 40,000. There are more than 45 lakh Volunteers in the Nation, One of the Largest Youth Movement in the World.

Motto of NSS

“Not Me But You”
The expression stands for two things:
1. Forgetting and surrendering the self, and Rendering selfless service to others.
2. The word "Not" before "Me" is to reduce the self to nothing and the Word "But" before "You" can be expanded as follows: - “I do not live for me but for you.” “The world is not only for me but to you also.”

NSS Symbol

The symbol of the National Service Scheme, as appearing on the cover is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified from of the Sun-chariot wheel, primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life.

NSS Aims and Objectives

Understand the community in which they work.
Understand themselves in relation to their community.
Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
Practice national integration and social harmony.

NSS Activities

Regular Programs:- 120 hrs per year
Special Camping programs: Atleast one Camp in 2 Years

Note : Students must enroll themselves for Consecutive TWO years in NSS

Regular Project Types

NSS Volunteers Work on Regular Projects for 120 hours and more during the year in

Adopted Area Project – 40hrs+40hrs
University level projects – 10hrs+ 10hrs
College level projects – 10hrs+ 10hrs

Note : Special camp is a Separate activity. Work hours should not be entitled for Camp