National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various Government led community service activities & programmes. The primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. ‘Education through Service’ is the purpose of the NSS.
VISION & MISSION
NSS and YRC Units are the social extension forums of MITM. These forums instill the great humanitarian spirit and values in the student community by making them participate in many kinds of social service activities. It makes the students socially responsible, caring and accountable citizens of the nation.
The National Service Scheme has been functioning according to the motto “NOT ME BUT YOU” with a view to inspiring a youth movement designed to serve people. Hence NSS aims at “Education through community service” and vice versa.
Overview
Aims and Objectives
As the third component of education, the NSS is a part of our academic, social, and personal lives. It enables students to actively offer their time and talents to the betterment of their society and country, thereby assisting in the development of their personalities. As a result, the NSS provides the ideal venue for students and youth across the country to become involved in real-life social activities and, as a result, become responsible citizens of India.
Motto of NSS “NOT ME BUT YOU”
This embodies the essence of democratic living and emphasizes the importance of unselfish service, respect for the other’s point of view, and consideration for fellow humans. It emphasizes that an individual’s well-being is ultimately dependent on the well-being of society as a whole. As a result, the NSS should make it a goal to live up to this philosophy in its daily activities.
About NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) had its birth on September 24, 1969, during the Gandhi centenary year. The scheme was first launched in 37 universities comprising 40,000 students.
Today the NSS has become the largest Government organization of students in the country comprising members from the +2 level to the college and university levels.
The strength of volunteers has now increased to more than 30 lakhs, which makes the NSS one of the largest student forces in the world.
The number of students strength increased from 40,000 to over 3.8 million up to the end of March 2018 students in various universities, colleges, and institutions of higher learning have volunteered to take part in various community service programs.
The strength of NSS volunteers makes the NSS one of the largest student forces in the world. The NSS has good relations with different government agencies and non-government organizations in implementing its programs for building up community assets and helping the underprivileged people through education and social services.
The NSS is useful not only for the development of the student’s personality but also helps promote the unity and integrity of the nation by bringing together young people from diverse geographical and socio-cultural backgrounds.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) started functioning at Jadavpur university in 1969 and the performance of this scheme is highly satisfactory.
The objective of the NSS is the “development of the personality of students through community service.”
NSS UNIT
NSS was established in the year 2023-24 Acamadic year and has been Working full fledge since its inceptions .our college NSS unit has 100 students every year partesipating in both regular and special NSS activities Benefiting the students, college and society at large.
Important Thrust Areas
- Child Marriage
- Waste Management
- Shramdhan
- Gender Issues
- Dowry
- Fitness
- Tobacco
- Substance Abuse
- Sports
- Yoga
- Adventure
- Water Literacy
- National Integration & Social Harmony Employment & Livelihood
- Disaster Management Environment Enrichment.