What Is NSS?
NSS is a noble experiment in academic expansion. It encapsulates the spirit of voluntary work among the students and the teachers to sustain community interaction. It brings academic institutions closer to the society. It shows how to combine knowledge and action to achieve the desirable results leading to community development.
Objectives Of NSS
To understand the community in which the volunteers work To understand themselves in relation to the community in which they live To identify the needs and problems of their community and involve themselves in the problem solving process To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibilities To utilize 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 mobilizing the community participation To acquire the leadership qualities and democratic attitude To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural To practice national integration and social harmony
Motto of NSS
The motto of NSS is “NOT ME BUT YOU” This reflects The essence of democratic living Upholds the need for selfless service Appreciation of the other person’s point of view Also shows consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines “The welfare of the individual is ultimately the welfare of society.”
NSS Activities
Regular Activities Students undertake various programmes in the college, in the adopted villages and urban slums during the weekends or after college hours, such as : Cleanliness Drive on the College Campus Celebration of the Birth and Death Anniversaries of the Leaders and Social Workers of repute and to conduct various activities like Debating Competitions, Essay writing Competitions etc. Organizing various types of rallies in the city for the purposes like Tree Plantation , AIDS Awareness, Literacy Awareness , Collecting Funds for Social causes. Providing the opportunities to the students to attend various District , University, State, National level camps. Developing leadership qualities among the students. Organizing Blood Donation camps, cultural activities, and social activities in the adopted villages.
The Main Objectives Of National Service Scheme (NSS) Are :