National Service Scheme
National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. ‘Education through Service’ is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
Objectives of NSS:
NSS aims at developing the following qualities/ competencies among the volunteers:
a) To understand the community in which the NSS volunteers work and to understand themselves concerning their community;
b) To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve themselves in problem-solving exercises;
c) To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
d) To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems;
e) To gain skills in mobilizing community participation;
f) To acquire leadership qualities and democratic values;
g) To develop the capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters; and
h) To practice national integration and social harmony.
NSS attempts to establish meaningful linkages between ‘Campus and Community, ‘College and Village’, and ‘Knowledge and Action’.
Motto:
The Motto of NSS is "Not Me But You"
It reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps the students develop & an appreciation of other person's points of view and also show consideration towards other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is a good doctrine in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole, and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer:
An NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would either be a college-level or a senior secondary-level student. Being active members these student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:
- An accomplished social leader
- An efficient administrator
- A person who understands human nature
NSS SONG:
During Silver Jubilee Year 1994 the NSS theme song has been composed. All NSS volunteers are expected to learn and sing the theme song during NSS programs and celebrations.
We shall overcome
We shall overcome
We shall overcome some day
O! deep in my heart
I do believe that
We shall overcome some day
We’ll walk hand in hand
We’ll walk hand in hand
We’ll walk hand in hand to-day
O! deep in my heart
I do believe that
We shall overcome some day
We shall live in peace.
We shall live in peace.
We shall live in peace to-day
O! deep in my heart
I do believe that
We shall overcome some day
We shall not be afraid
We shall not be afraid
We shall not be afraid to-day
O! deep in my heart
I do believe that
We shall overcome some day.
NSS Badge:
The NSS logo is embossed on the badge of NSS. The eight bars in the wheel of the NSS logo represent the 24 hours of a day. The red color indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic, and full of high spirits. The navy blue color indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of mankind.
NSS Logo:
The logo for the NSS has been based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world-famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The Red & Blue colors contained in the logo motivate the NSS Volunteers to be active & energetic in nation-building social activities. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation, and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, The wheel thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change.
NSS @ SASTRA:
Number of Units : 7
Number of Student Volunteers : 700