National service scheme (NSS)

Introduction:

The National Service Scheme was started by the Government of India, Ministry of Education and Culture, Govt. of India, in collaboration with State Government in the year 1969 in 37 selected Universities. Our University has been participating in the scheme right from its inception. At present, the scheme is run by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in Central Government and the Department of Higher & Technical Education in State Government. At present around 210 colleges of our University are implementing this scheme through 320 units with the 32000 students strength. In our college, this is implemented since 1992 and has been adopted in 3 villages namely, Nadhawade (Nawaladeviwadi, Gavthan, Charwadi, Brahmandeviwadi) Lore No. 2, Achirne. College NSS Unit has conducted 06 residential camps at all such adopted villages.

NSS Strength allocated under Regular Activities by University: 300
Total No. of NSS Units: 03
Total No of  Volunteers in NSS: 300
NSS Strength allocated under Special by University: 150

Aims and Objectives:

 1. To understand the community in which they work.
 2. To understand themselves in relation to their community.
 3. To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
 4. To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
 5. To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
 6. To develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities.
 7. To gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
 8. To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
 9. To practice national integration and social harmony.

Coverage:

Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, the scheme has grown over the years and it is implemented today with an involvement of more than 2.6 million volunteers spread over in 200 Universities, Polytechnics and +2 Systems. The efforts of NSS volunteers have been widely acclaimed by the community, universities, colleges and general public as the NSS volunteers have been rendering selfless service to the community.

Motto:

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. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrined 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:

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 Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, The symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change.

Badge:

The NSS Symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars in the wheel represent the 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.