National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an
Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Ministry
of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as
NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji's Centenary year in 1969. Aimed at
developing student's personality through community service, NSS is a
voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2
level working for a campus-community (esp. Villages) linkage.
Aim of NSS
The programme aims to instil the idea of social welfare in
students, and to provide service to society without bias. NSS volunteers
work to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their
standard of living and lead a life of dignity. In doing so, volunteers learn
from people in villages how to lead a good life despite a scarcity of
resources. It also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by
providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster's victims.
The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :
- Understand the community in which they work
- Understand themselves in relation to their community
- Identify the needs and problems of the community and
involve them in problem-solving
- Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic
responsibility
- Utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to
individual and Community problems
- Develop competence required for group-living and sharing
of responsibilities
- Gain skills in mobilising community participation
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters
- Practise national integration and social harmony
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
development & appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration
towards other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is a good doctrine in this motto,
which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent
on the welfare of the society as a whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive
for the well-being of the society.
NSS Logo
The logo 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 Red &
Blue
colors contained in the logo motivate the NSS Volunteers to be active & energetic
for
the nation-building social activities. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation,
preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space,
The
wheel thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous
striving
of NSS for social change.
Types of Activities
There are two types of activities: Regular Activities(120 hours) and Annual
Special Camp(120 hours). All the NSS Volunteers who have served NSS for at least 2 years
and have performed 240 hours of work under NSS are entitled to a certificate from the
university under the signature of the Vice-Chancellor and the Programme Coordinator. The
Annual camps are known as Special Camps. Camps are held annually, funded by the
government of India, and are usually located in a rural village or a city suburb.
Volunteers may be involved in such activities as:
- Cleaning
- Afforestation
- Stage shows or a procession creating awareness of such
issues as social problems, education and cleanliness
- Awareness Rallies
- Inviting doctors for health camps
- Blood donation programs
There are no predefined or preassigned tasks; it is left up to the
volunteers to provide service in any way that is feasible. Camps typically last
between a week and 10 days, although camps for shorter periods are also conducted by
NSS.
Benefits of NSS for students
The main aim of joining NSS is Personality Development through community
services. So , definitely after going for it will result in building you a great
personality. And you may need not to opt for personality development classes.
- By joining NSS you will opt for a journey to discover
yourself.
- You will learn about your strengths and weaknesses.
- You will definitely learn amazing skills and qualities
like leadership and team work among people with different streams.
- You will get exposure for your works and talents. Even for
small contributions and achievements.
- You will explore different cultures, mentality and actual
situations/problems in different parts of the state, in villages, in different parts
of country and even different nations through NSS special camps, state camps,
National camps and International Exchange programs.
- The work you do will provide you with self satisfaction
which is worth of spending time in it. Believe me or not it is the one of the best
extra - curricular activity to be a part of.
- By doing work in it you will be definitely contributing in
building nation.
- It makes you a socially active and responsible person. You
will learn to stand up different among the crowd.
- It develops your problem solving skills, you will be able
to solve real life and practical PROBLEMS. It provides you with a lot of
opportunities to learn new things.
Some other benefits of NSS are certificates, prizes, popularity, names and
photos in news papers, allowances, refreshments, etc.
N.S.S. at MIT Aurangabad
The institute is associated with N.S.S. from more than 20 years. Different
programs like tree plantation, blood donation camp, cleanliness drives, etc are
regularly conducted in the campus and outside the campus. More than 10,000 trees are
planted by NSS volunteers and staff members. There is one unit of 50 students, which is
sanctioned by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Maratwada University, Aurangabad. Now MIT
Aurangabad is affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere from
year 2020-21and onwards.
