Govindram Seksaria Science Pre-University College
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)
Profile
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian Government-sponsored flagship for public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the government of India. The scheme was launched in the year 1969 (Gandhiji’s centenary year). The scheme was aimed at developing student’s personality through community service. NSS is a voluntary association of young people in colleges, universities and at +2 levels working for a campus-community linkage.
The motto of NSS “Not Me But You” reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person’s point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of NSS is well doctrine in this motto, which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
The main objectives of NSS are:
* Making education more relevant to the present situation to meet the felt needs of the communities and supplement the education of the college students by bringing them face to face with the community situation.
* To provide opportunities to students to play their roles in the implementation of various development programmes by planning and executing development projects, which not only help in creating durable community assets in rural areas and slums but also to the condition of weaker sections of the communities.
* Encouraging the students and non-students youth to work along with the adults in rural areas, thereby developing their character, social consciousness and commitment, discipline and healthy and helpful attitudes towards the community.
* Encouraging youth to participate enthusiastically in the process of national development and promote national integration through democratic living and cooperative action
With these objectives, our college has started NSS unit in the year 1978 with the strength of 100 volunteers.
Activities Undertaken through NSS unit of the college
Regular activities
Tree plantation, shramadan, lectures on various topics and issues, celebrations of events, national festivals and important days, conducting blood donation camps.
Special Camping Programs
Adopting a village for social welfare, programs such as cleaning water resources like lakes, collecting plastic from the village, socio economic survey, literacy programs etc. Health programs like arranging free medical camps, blood donation camps etc. Awareness programs like conducting rally, street plays on burning issues, special lectures tree plantation etc.
Extension Activities
Collection of funds and donations for the victims of natural calamities – flood draught relief, visiting hospitals, old age homes, orphanages and child care institutions & funds, necessities and spending time with them, i.e. charity work.
