NSS Annual Report
Introduction
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. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhi’s Centenary year, 1969. NSS was started to establish a meaningful linkage between the campus and the community. The overall aim of NSS is to give an extension dimension to the higher education system and orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institution. The reason for the formulation of this objective is the general realization that the college and +2 level students have a tendency to get alienated from the village/slum masses which constitute the majority of the population of the country. The educated youth who are expected to take the reins of administration in future are found to be unaware of the problems of the village/slum community and in certain cases are indifferent towards their needs and problems. Therefore, it is necessary to arouse the social conscience of the students, and to provide them an opportunity to work with the people in the villages and slums. It is felt that their interaction with the common villagers and slum dwellers will expose them to the realities of life and bring about a change in their social perception. Student youth, teachers and the community are considered the three basic components of the National Service Scheme.
The Motto
The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is: ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day- to - day programme.
Aims of NSS Programmers/Activities
The operational aim of NSS is to integrate the three basic components of the programme. NSS programme should provide a variety of learning experiences which must develop a sense of participation, service and achievement among the volunteers. The activities should aim at the following:
1. To make education more relevant to the present situation to meet the felt needs of the community and supplement the education of the university/college students by bringing them face to face with the rural situation.
2. To provide opportunities to the students to play their role in planning and executing development projects which would not only help in creating durable community assets in rural areas and urban slums but also results in the improvement of quality of life of the economically and socially weaker sections of the community.
3. To develop qualities of leadership by discovering the latent potential among the campers, both students as well as local youth (Rural and Urban), with a view to involve them more intimately in the development programme and also to ensure proper maintenance of the assets created during the camps.
4. To emphasize on dignity of labor and self-help and the need for combining physical work with intellectual pursuits.
5. To encourage youth to participate enthusiastically in the process of national development and promote national integration, through corporate living and cooperative action. While undertaking these activities, each NSS unit should envisage its programmes/activities aimed at instilling discipline, building character, promotion of physical fitness and development of culture.
Objectives of NSS
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 to solve it.
4. To develop among them a sense of social and civic responsibility.
5. To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
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 attitudes.
9. To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice national integration and social harmony.
Logo and symbol of NSS
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.
Importance of N.S.S
National Service Scheme (NSS) is beneficial to both students as well as the society in various different means. NSS helps the student to grow individually and also as a group. It makes the students confident, develop leadership skills, and gain knowledge about different people from different walks of life. Students also learn other skills that help them lead a better life in various situations. It teaches you to be disciplined and organized with the objectives you set for yourself and your goals.
Badge of NSS
The NSS Symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars in the wheel represent the 24 hours of a day. The red color indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The navy blue color indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
Function of NSS Cell
The unit at the college is grass root unit in NSS and its main functions are as follows-
1. To interpret the scheme to the students / volunteers and other members of the college community and create awareness about the NSS Programmes.
2. To provide information about NSS motto aims and objectives, philosophy and activities.
3. To enlist cooperation and coordination of community, agencies, government departments and non-governmental agencies.
4. To prepare and conduct the orientation Programme for NSS Volunteers, explain them about the concept of social service.
5. To prepare and teach them the methods and skills required for achieving the objectives of the NSS scheme.
6. To promote community education through meetings, talks, new bulletins, discussions.
7. To co-ordinate the NSS activities in accordance with the volunteer’s ability and community demands.
8. To supervises the NSS Programme undertaken by Volunteers and enable students to set realistic goals and see problems as a challenge and take appropriate steps to solve them.
9. To keep the principal or Chairman of NSS, College advisory committee and the programme Coordinator of the University informed of the University informed of the programmes of the Unit.
10. To prepare progress report periodically for submission to college and university.
11. To maintain record of volunteers participation and programmes undertaken.
12. To inform the community about the NSS programmes through press reports, radio and television programmes.
13. To create awareness, through pamphlets, seminars and meetings.
14. To initiate to create awareness for image building of NSS in order to inspire and motivate the NSS Volunteers
Facilities of NSS Cell
Conference room/seminar hall/class rooms for the students and faculty members to discuss about the activities. One notice board is available for pasting / keeping circulars, updating the event photos, press clippings, Year Planners etc. Having a good No. of chairs and space to discuss / conduct the committee meetings.
Roles & Responsibilities of NSS Cell
Co-coordinator of the Committee- The composition of committee comprises one senior faculty member as coordinator from Department of Commerce.
Faculty Members- Faculty member each from Department of Commerce, Physical, Computer Science, Physic, B.Ed.
Student Members- Two students will be the member of NSS cell.