National Service Scheme (NSS)
NSS Unit No. 271 - KMM College Thrikkakara Vazhakkala
About NSS
The National Service Scheme is a Central Government Educational Programme started in the year 1969. It is functioning under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at the national level and under the Ministry of Higher Education at the State level. Mahatma Gandhi University NSS was started in 1984.
NSS embodies students to undertake community service while they study in an educational institution as envisaged by Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Acharya' of the National Service Scheme.
Aim and Objectives
Objectives of NSS
The broad objectives of NSS are to:
- •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 the problem-solving process
- •Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
- •Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
- •Develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities
- •Gain skills in mobilizing community participation
- •Acquire leadership qualities and a democratic attitude
- •Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters
- •Practice national integration and social harmony
NSS Motto
"NOT ME BUT YOU"
This motto reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole.
NSS Logo
The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the 'Rath' wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel, primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.
Classification of NSS Programmes
NSS activities have been divided into two major groups:
1. Regular NSS Activities
Students undertake various programmes in the adopted villages, college campuses, and urban slums during weekends or after college hours.
2. Special Camping Programme
Camps of 7 days duration are organized in adopted villages or urban slums during vacations with specific projects involving local communities. 50% of NSS volunteers are expected to participate in these camps.
NSS volunteers who have completed 240 hours of regular activities in the period of 2 years and attended one annual special camp of 7 days will be issued an NSS certificate by the college.
NSS Unit No. 271 Programme Officer
Harikrishnan
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration
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