National Service Scheme (NSS)
The
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of
India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, formally launched on 24th
September, 1969. It provides opportunity to the student youth of Class XI &
XII of schools and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post
Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government
led community service activities & programmes. Being an active member these
student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be an accomplished
social leader, an efficient administrator and a person who understands human
nature.
Aims of NSS
The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on
experience to young students to develop their personality through community
service.
NSS Motto
The motto of National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT
YOU”.
NSS Badge
All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation
through the NSS led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense
of responsibility towards helping needy. The Konark wheel in the NSS badge
having 8 bars signifies the 24 hours of the day, reminding the wearer to be
ready for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. Red
colour in the badge signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS
volunteers. The Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny
part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
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