NSS

National Service Scheme, Popularly known as NSS is an extension of activities to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in education institutions, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs Sports, Govt. of India.

National Service Scheme was launched on 24th September, 1969 by the then Education Minister Dr. V.K. R.V. Rao in 37 universities with 40,000 NSS Volunteers covering all States.

The Motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme if “NOT ME BUT YOU”

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 solution to individual and
   community problem
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 develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters

• The overall objective of NSS is Development of Student’s personality through community service.
• The NSS symbol is based on the Rath wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.