National Service Scheme (NSS)

Arise, awake and stop not until the goal is reached. – Swami Vivekananda

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides an opportunity to the student youth to take part in various government-led community service activities and programmes. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide students with hands-on experience in community service.

The National Service Scheme was officially launched on September 24, 1969, the centennial year of Mahatma Gandhiji's birth. As a result, NSS Day is observed every year on September 24th. Mahatma Gandhi urged students to always keep their social responsibilities in mind.

The Motto of NSS is “Not me But You”. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service.

NSS symbol is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of the NSS for social transformation and upliftment.

The NSS Badge:
The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any programme of community service with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping the 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.

The Red colour in the badge signifies the energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers. The Navy Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of mankind.

 

Aims and Objectives of NSS

Aim of NSS
Development of the personality of students through community service.

Objectives of NSS:
NSS aims at developing the following qualities/competencies among the volunteers:

1. To understand the community in which the NSS volunteers work and to understand themselves in relation to their community;
2. To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve themselves in problem-solving exercise;
3. To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
4. To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems;
5. To gain skills in mobilizing community participation;
6. To acquire leadership qualities and democratic values;
7. To develop the capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters; and
8. To practice national integration and social harmony.

NSS attempts to establish meaningful linkages between ‘Campus and Community’, ‘College and Village’ and ‘Knowledge and Action’.

Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer:
An NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would have the exposure and experience to be the following:

• an accomplished social leader
• an efficient administrator
• a person who understands human nature

We observe National festivals, National Youth Day, Kargil Day, AIDS Day, and other days of importance. Students get opportunities to work with the least privileged by visiting Ashrams, old age homes and interacting with them. NSS volunteers also give a lot of awareness programmes to the community around either through street plays, rallies, slogan writings, painting, and so on.

All of the NSS programmes thus aid in the growth of students' personalities, development of self-confidence as well as a sense of dedication to service.

‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’ - Mahatma Gandhi.

NSS Pledge- I solemnly pledge to work with dedication, to serve and strengthen the freedom and integrity of the Nation. I further affirm that, I shall never resort to violence and that all differences and disputes relating to religion, language, region, political and economic grievances shall be settled by peaceful and constitutional means.

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 ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸೇವಾ ಯೋಜನೆ
ಭಾರತವು ಉಜ್ವಲ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಯುವ ಜನಾಂಗ ಯಾವ ಮಾರ್ಗದಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಬದುಕನ್ನು ಸಾಗಿಸಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಚಿಂತನೆಗಳ ಒಂದು ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಮಾರ್ಗವೇ ‘ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸೇವಾ ಯೋಜನೆ’. “ನನಗಲ್ಲ ನಿನಗೆ” ಎಂಬ ಧ್ಯೇಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಎನ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್ ಘಟಕವು ಸ್ವಯಂ ಸೇವಕರ ಸರ್ವತೋಮುಖ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಸಹಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟುವ ಕೆಲಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಯಂಸೇವಕರು ಭಾಗಿಗಳಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಹಂಬಲ,ಛಲ ಉಂಟಾಗುವುದೇ ಎನ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್ ನಿಂದ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುಭವದ ಮೂಲಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಾಗುವುದು.ಎನ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್‍ನಿಂದ ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಂತ ಮನಸ್ಸುಗಳ ಸೃಷ್ಠಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯು ಸುಪ್ತ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದರ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ತನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇರಬಹುದಾದ ಕೊರತೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಿದ್ದಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಇದು ಸಾಧನವಾಗುವುದು. ಒಂದೇ ಮಾತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳುವುದಾದರೆ, “ಸೇವೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುವ ಯೋಜನೆಯೇ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸೇವಾ ಯೋಜನೆ”.

 

NSS Programme Officers

Asst. Prof. Obanatha M P 2020 – Till date

Assoc. Prof. Cecilia Goveas 2017- 2020

Dr. Flossy Rayappan 2016-2017

 

Assistant NSS Programme Officers

Asst. Prof. Veena B K 2020 – Till date

Asst. Prof. Sandeep Ullal 2017- 2020

Mr. BalaKrishna 2016-2017

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Vineetha K

She served as an NSS Programme Officer from 2008 to 2012. She was awarded Best NSS Programme Officer at the state level in Karnataka in 2010-2011, as well as at the Mangalore University level. In the year 2010-2011, our NSS unit received the award for the best National Service Scheme (NSS) unit in the state of Karnataka. Assoc. Prof. Vineetha K. was the NSS Programme Coordinator from June 1, 2013, to December 18, 2019, at Mangalore University.

 

 

Ms. Chinthana I. D. receiving the Mangalore University Award for Best NSS Volunteer (2017-2018)

 

Ms. Chinthana I. D. receiving the Govt of Karnataka Award for Best NSS Volunteer (2017-2018)

 

Ms. Chinthana I.D.- Karnataka State Awardee for Best NSS Volunteer (Female) for 2017-2018

 

NSS Volunteer Strength

Year	Male	Female	Total
2016-2017	24	46	70
2017-2018	35	50	85
2018-2019	29	47	76
2019-2020	44	77	121
2020-2021	53	80	133

 

 

NSS Office (inside - Pic 1)

NSS Office (Inside- Pic 2)

NSS Office (outside)

NSS Store Room (Pic 1)

 NSS Store Room (Pic 2)

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