NSS - Profile

Ever since Independence there has been growing awareness of the desirability of involving students in national service. The First Education Commission (1950) recommended the introduction of national service by students on a voluntary basis. Subsequently on the basis of suggestion made by the then Prime Minister Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru, a committee was appointed Under the chairmanship of C.D.Deshmukh to prepare a scheme for compulsory National service by students prior to their admission for degree courses. In pursuance of various recommendations the Ministry of Education introduced the National Service Scheme during 1969-70. National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, was launched in 1969 to celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. The response of the scheme has been excellent. The main aim of NSS is to facilitate personality development of students through social and community service. The College has three NSS Units with a total strength of 300 student volunteers.

NSS Programme Officers

Unit	NSS Programme Officer	Photo
1	Sri.C.Subbanarasaiah
2	Smt.S.Sravani
3	Smt L.Anantha Lakshmi

National Service Scheme - Objectives

The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are:

·        To kindle the students social consciousness.

·        To give them opportunities:-

 (a) To work with and people.

 (b)To develop awareness and and knowledge of social realities.

 (c) To have a concern for the well being of the community, particularly of the weaker sections.

 (d) To engage themselves in creative and constructive social work.

 (e)To put their scholarship to practical use in mitigating at least some social problems and in promoting welfare.

(f) To gain skills in theexercise of democratic leadership. (f) To gain skills in the programme of development for self involvement during leisure and vacation period of National development.

(h) To enrich personality.

NSS Motto

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’ development & appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration towards other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is a good doctrine in this motto, which underlines on 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.

NSS Symbol

 

The NSS symbol is based on the "Rath" wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha. 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. The red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The giant wheels of the Sun Temple, portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signify the movement in life across time and space.

Enrollment into NSS

NSS is a voluntary scheme. NSS scheme starts from 11th Standard onwards. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. The students from foreign countries studying in Indian universities can also join NSS so that they may share the experiences of national reconstruction and community work. NCC cadets will not be allowed to join NSS. Similarly NSS volunteers will not participate in NCC or any other youth organization as long as they are in NSS.

An NSS volunteer needs to devote a total of 240 hours social service in two years duration. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hours of orientation and 100 hours of community service. To enroll as NSS volunteer, candidate has to  contact the NSS Programme Officer of the college. Enrollment in NSS is free. The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of service are issued a certificate. NSS volunteers can get some weight age during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.

NSS Administrative Structure

At College level

The unit at college/+2 level is the grass-root unit in NSS. An institution will be allotted NSS units according to the strength of students. The number of units will be allotted by the Programme Coordinator in consultation with NSS Regional Directorate and State NSS Officer considering the demands of the institution. The strength of a unit will be 100 NSS volunteers normally. A Programme Officer will be in-charge of a NSS unit. Only those belonging to the teaching faculty will be considered for appointment as Programme Officer. Programme Officer will be responsible for the organisation of NSS unit, implementation of NSS programme under the supervision and direction of Principal of the college or head of the institution.

National Service Scheme - National Importance Days

S.No	Occasion	Date & Month
1	National  Youth Day	12th January
2.	National Youth Week	12th to 19th January
3.	N.S.S.Day	15th January
4	Republic Day	26th January
5	Women’s Day	8th March
6	World Forest Day	21st March
7	World Health Day	7th April
8	Fire Prevention Day	14th April
9	May Day/Labour Day	1st May
10	Nutrition Week	1st to 7th May
11	World Environmental Day	5th June
12	Vanmahotsav Week	1st to 7th July
13	World population Day	11th July
14	Campaign against nuclear WEAPONS	6th August
15	Independence Day	15th August
16	Teachers Day	5thSeptember
17	International Literacy Day-Week	8th to 14th Sep
18	N.S.S.Foundation Day	24th September
19	Gandhi Jayanthi	2nd October
20	World Food Day	16th October
21	U.N.O.Day	24th October
22	Traffic Week	24th to 30th Oct
23	National Integration Day/Saving Day	31st October
24	Children’s Day	14th November
25	Mothers Day	19th November
26	Quami Ektha Week	19th to 25th Nov
27	Weaker Section Day	22nd November
28	World AIDS Day	1st December
29	International Volunteers Day	5th December
30	Human Rights Day	10th December

NSS - Adopted Villages

Adoption of a village or an urban slum is a very meaningful programme in NSS. It is far better to concentrate attention on one village and take up the task for development perspective, than to fritter away energy in many locations involving too many activities which may not be completed at all or where the follow up action may not be possible. From this point of view, village adoption programme should ensure continuity of work vis-à-vis sustained action, evaluation and follow up work. Our college has adopted two villages namely Pakkirpalli and Buddayapalli in and around kadapa town to carry out majority of NSS activities in these villages through special camps.