Introduction
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian Government-sponsored Public Service programme conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India.
NSS was launched in Gandhiji’s Centenary year, 1969, aimed at developing student's personality through community service, is a voluntary association of young people in Universities, Colleges and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage.
In May 1969, a conf student representatives (of universities and institutions of higher education) convened by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission also unanimously agreed that a national-service scheme could be an instrument for national integration. The details were soon worked out and the Planning Commission sanctioned an outlay of ₹5 crores for the NSS during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.
On 24 September 1969, the Union Education Minister Thiru V.K.R.V. Rao launched the NSS at 37 universities in all states. The scheme has been extended to all states and universities in the country and also +2 level institutes in many states.
Vision & Mission
Vision
The vision is to prepare / build the youth with mind and spirit to serve the society and to act as a movement for the social uplift-ment of the downtrodden in our country.
Mission
The National Service Scheme is working with the motto "Not Me But You" to motivate the youth to serve the people.
Aim
Education through Community Service and Community Service through Education.
Broad Objectives of NSS
- To understand the community in which they work.
- 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 mobilising 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.
Motto of NSS
- 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 points of view and also show consideration to other living beings.
- The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrine in this motto, which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
Symbol of NSS
The symbol for the NSS has been based on the Giant Rath Wheel of the world-famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Odissa, India.
- The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release. It signifies the movement in life across time and space.
- The eight bars in the wheel represent 24 hours of a day.
- The red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.
- The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
- It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and uplift.
Theme of NSS
Types of Activities
Classified as Follows :
1. Regular Activities for 120 Hours
Area Based Project – I
Proposed Schedule of Work - Minimum 20 Hours Maximum 60 Hours
Area Based Project – II
Proposed Schedule of Work – Minimum 20 Hours to Maximum 60 Hours
University / District Level Project
Proposed Schedule of Work – Minimum 20 Hours
College Level Project
Proposed Schedule of Work – Minimum 20 Hours
2. Special Residential Camp
(Special Campaign is mandatory in nature of Residential Camp)
Special Camps are held annually funded by the Government of India and are usually located in a rural village.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteers may be involved in such activities as…
Environment Conservation
- Plantation
- Majhi Vasundhara
- Only-one Earth / Save Earth
- Save Water
- Save Power
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
- Clean India Campaign
- Swachhata Hi Seva
- Anti-plastic Movement
- Waste Management
- Green Village
Health & Wellness
- Blood Donation Camps
- Health / Eye Check-up Camps
- Immunization Camps
- Blood Group Check-up
- Hb Check-up
- HIV-AIDS Awareness
- Pulse Polio Immunization
- Fit India Campaign
- Suposhit Bharat
- Ek Bharat - Sudrudh Bharat
Awareness Programmes
- Say Yes to Life (Anti Tobacco)
- Anti-drugs / Anti-addiction
- Drug Abuse Awareness
- Ujjwala Yojna
- Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav
- Har Ghar Tiranga
- Flag Distribution
- Kisan Sanman
- Organic Agriculture
- Motor Cycling Rally
Social Initiatives
- Women Empowerment Workshops
- Gender Sensitisation
- Gender Equality
- Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao
- Skill Development Orientation
- Career Counselling
- Voting Awareness
- Disaster Management
- Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat
- Danotsav
Additional Activities
- Conducting awareness activities through street plays or processions / rallies, physical visits, door to door visits etc. regarding social, economic, cultural, environmental, health, hygiene and sanitation / cleanliness etc. aspects as per the circulars received from Central Government, State Government, University and local administration.
- To Conduct various programmes on the occasion birth anniversary / death anniversaries of the national hero, patriots and social reformer.
- According to the circular received from the central government, state government and university, various activities are carried out on the occasion of day, week, fortnight and Maha according to specific purpose.
| 1. | Mr. Achyut Kambli | Commerce | Convener | 9309103263 |
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| 2. | Mrs. Priyanka Hindalekar | Commerce | Member | 8411028535 |
| 3. | Mr. Yogesh Mungekar | Commerce | Member | 8411028246 |
| 4. | Smt. Harshada Mahajan | Commerce | Member | 8830412287 |
| 5. | Mr. Virash Chavan | Commerce | Member | 9420944548 |