NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian Government-sponsored public service programme conducted by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India. Popularly known as NSS it was launched in Mahatma Gandhiji’s Birth Centenary Year 1969. It is a voluntary association of young people, especially college students to work for campus-community linkages.

Objectives

To introduce & understand the community in which they work
To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice national integration and social harmony