National Service Scheme (NSS)

About (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched on September 24, 1969, the Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Centenary year, at 37 universities across India with the objective of bringing academic institutions closer to society. NSS aims at developing students' personality through community service. Ever since it's inception, students and teachers jointly participate in and undertake various programmes for social service, thereby actively involving themselves in the task of nation building.

Objectives behind the NSS

• To identify and address the needs and problems in the community.
• To develop a sense of social and civic commitment among students.
• To apply education as a method in finding practical solutions to community problems.
• To develop competence required for group living and sharing responsibilities.
• To develop skills in mobilising community participation.
• To strengthen leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
• To enhance capacity to meet emergencies and national disasters.

NSS Motto

The motto of the National Service Scheme is 'NOT ME BUT YOU' reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view and to show consideration for fellow human beings. NSS emphasizes peaceful co-existence.