National Service Scheme (NSS)

About NSS

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. This scheme was launched in Gandhiji's Centenary year, 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 linkage.

NSS Unit of Rajiv Gandhi Arts and Science College

NSS unit is a voluntary association consisting of 100 students. NSS unit of this college conducts regular Awareness programs, Annual blood camp, Anti Ragging awareness program, Anti drug awareness program, Plantation programs, also participated in various campaign programs conducted by Women and Health department, Forest department etc. also developing student's personality through community service.

The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :

1) understand the community in which they work

2) understand themselves in relation to their community

3) identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving

4) develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility

5) utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems

6) develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities

7) gain skills in mobilizing community participation

8) acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes

9) develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and

10) practice 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 develop appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrine 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.