NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

INTRODUCTION:

·           National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS was launched in Mahatma Gandhi Centenary year 1969 and aimed to developing student’s personality through community service. The overall objective of National Service is education. This objective is attained through the service to the community. National Service Scheme (NSS) is a permanent youth Programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and funded by Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India

OBJECTIVE:

·           The overall objective of NSS is Personality Development through the community service. The broad objectives of NSS are to: • Understand the community in which they work. • Understand themselves in relation to their community. • Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process. • Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility. • Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems . • Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities. • Gain skills in mobilizing community participation. • Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude. • Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters . • Practice national integration and social harmony

MOTTO

·           The motto or watch word of the NSS is “Not me but you”. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. This express the essence of democratic living and upholds the need of selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also consideration for fellow human beings.

SYMBOL

·           The symbol of the National Service Scheme has been based on the Giant Rath Wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple of Orissa, India. These giant wheels of the sun temple portrays the cycles of creation, preservation and release and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun Chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and enlistment.BADGE The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any programme or community service. The konark wheel in the symbol has eight bars, which represent the 24 hours of the day. Hence, the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. The Red Colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of young blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. 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..

NSS DAY  - NSS was formally launched on 24th September 1969, the birth Centenary year of Father of Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate program and activities.

NSS SONG: During Silver Jubilee Year 1994 the NSS theme song has been composed. All NSS volunteers are expected to learn the theme song and sing the song during NSS program 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 8 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.

DUTIES OF NSS VOLUNTEERS First and Second year students have to be enrolled as NSS Volunteers. NSS volunteer shouldput in

· Establish rapport with the people in the project area.

· Identify needs, problems and resources of the community.

· Plan program and carry out the plan.

· Relate learning experience towards finding solutions to the problem identified

· Record the activities in work diary systematically and assess the progress periodically and effect changes as and when needed.

Identification of the adopted villages / slum areas.

Awareness drives through Youth Rallies.

Community participation by involving members of the adopted villages and local institutions.

Duration of the NSS Special Camps will be 7 days and the volunteers will have to stay overnight in the camp.

Organizing Day Camps on the theme at the Adopted Villages on weekends.

Evaluation of the camp may be done with the help of volunteers and the community.

Documentation in the form of success stories, news paper, clipping, daily reports in students diary, action photographs, video recording may be made.

The special camps organized during the quarter may be reflected in the Quarterly Progress Report and the report be sent to all the concerned in time