National Service Scheme (NSS)

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For the students, the National Service Scheme (NSS) is inspired by the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekanand. Mahatma Gandhi was of the concern that if the educated youth of the Nation along with their education involve in the social work, then each and every individual of the Country will be aware about the problems of each other and in this way, they will be tied in an unbreakable bond. He was of the view that student life is not just for mental development but also to develop future life.

Immediately after gaining Independence a policy was being decided which could be a medium to inculcate students for National Service dedication and awaken sympathy in them, along with using their energy for social services.

For the very first time, the educational policy of 1950 asked the students to voluntarily join National Service recommendation. In the year 1950, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru wrote letters to the various Chief Ministers. In the year 1959, Dr. C.D. Deshmukh, who was the President, appointed a committee for recommendation. In the year 1966, Kothari Ayog recommendations. In 1967, there was a meeting of different Education Ministers of States and in the same year there was a meeting of Chancellors. Then in the year 1969, on the Gandhi century year, National Service Scheme was started in the country in 37 Universities with 40,000 students.

National Service Scheme (NSS) became operational at Shia P.G. College, Lucknow from 2013. Through this scheme many students are participating in the different National and Social activities.

NSS Motto

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The motto of NSS “Not Me but You”, reflects essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service.

NSS Badge

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The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking various programmes of community service. The Konark wheel is taken from Odisha’s Surya Mandir and its symbol has eight bars i.e., Prahars (Period) which represent 24 hours of the day. Hence the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service to the Nation round the clock. The red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood, i.e., lively, active and spirited. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

Objectives of NSS

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The objectives of scheme are broadly, education and service. The broad objectives are as under:

1. To understand the community in which they work.
2. To understand themselves in relation to their community.
3. Identify the needs and problems of the community.
4. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibilities.
5. Utilize their knowledge in founding practical solution to individual and community problems.
6. Develop competence required for a group living and sharing responsibilities.
7. Gain skill in mobilizing community participation.
8. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
9. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
10. To extend the National integration and social harmony.

Important Days and Programmes Celebrated under NSS

Sr.	Occasion	Date	Programms
1	Van Mohatsav	1st July to 7th July	Tree Plantation/Awareness
2	Independence Day	15th August	Meeting
3	Good Faith Day	20th August	Tree Plantation/Meeting
4	Teacher's Day	5th September	Tree Plantation/Meeting
5	International Education Day	8th September	Educational Rally
6	RA. SA. Y. Day	24th September	Meeting/Rally
7	National Blood Donation Day	1st October	Blood Donation
8	Gandhi Jayanti	2nd October	Campus Cleaning/Meeting
9	Transport Control Day	24th October	Meeting/Awareness Rally
10	Saving Day/ National Unity Day	31st October	Meeting
11	Children Day	14th November	Health Fair/Various educational competitions
12	National Integration Day	19th November	Meeting/Donation toLabour
13	Qaumi Ekta Week	10th Nov to 24th Nov	Meeting/Essay Competition
14	Aids Day	1st December	Rally/Meeting
15	Human Rights Day	10th December	Rally/Meeting
16	Vivekanand Day	12th January	Essay/Poster Competition
17	National Youth Week	12th to 19th January	Seminar/Essay/Poster/Play Competition
18	Republic Day	26th January	Parade/Tableau