NCC/NSS/IIC - NSS - Introduction of NSS
Introduction: The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji’s Centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing student’s personality through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage. 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 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 the mankind.
The Motto of NSS "NOT ME BUT YOU" reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person`s point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. MES started NSS activities at its constituent colleges with important objectives of identify the needs & problems of the community & involve them in problem-solving and to develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility. It helps the students to acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes, to develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice NATIONAL INTEGRATION and SOCIAL HARMONY. Motto-Goals-Objectives-Activities of National Service Scheme
| NATIONAL | SERVICE | SCHEME |
| N-Not me but you(Motto) A-Awareness Creation & attitude change T-Team: The student, the teacher, the Community I-Improvement of communication Skills O-Opportunity to students to play their role N-National Integration & Development A-Adoption of Village & slum L-Leadership qualities & democratic attitude | S-special camping & regular services E-education through community service(Goal) R-Reports of NSS-MQHA V-Voluntary youth activity & work(Flexible with no rigidity) I-Involving students in National Service C-College unit is the nucleus of NSS & calendar of annual activities E-Encouraging students to work together | S-Students personality development C-Creative & Constructive social work H-Health education & health camps E-Education & Recreation M-Making education more relevant to the recent situation to meet the felt needs E-Environmental sanitation & |
Benefits of Being a NSS Volunteer: A NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would either be a college level or a senior secondary level student. 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