Introduction

National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi Centenary year 1969 and aimed at developing student’s personality through community service. The overall objective of National Service is educational. This objective is attained through the service to the community.

National Service Scheme (NSS) is a permanent youth Programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India .

Objective

The overall objective of NSS is Personality Development through community service.

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 problem solving process.

Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility

Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution 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 democratic attitude

Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster and

Practice national integration and social harmony

Motto

The motto or watchword of the NSS is “Not me but you”. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. This express the essence of democratic living and upholds the need of selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also consideration for fellow human beings.