About
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was launched in 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi. The scheme aims to develop the personality and character of students through community service. NSS volunteers participate in various social service activities such as organizing blood donation camps, spreading health and environmental awareness, planting trees, creating social awareness and extending help to orphanages and visually challenged people.
Objective
The overall objective of the National Service Scheme is educational, service to the community is the activity through which this objective is sought to be attained. “Personality Development through Social Service”
Motto
“NOT ME BUT YOU”, reflects the value of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service.
NSS Symbol
The NSS symbol is a wheel from India’s Konark Sun Temple, featuring 8 bars representing 24 hours of service, with red symbolizing energetic youth and navy blue signifying the vast cosmos and mankind’s welfare, promoting continuous social transformation and selfless service for the nation.
Activities
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