The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government sector public program conducted by the ministry of youth affairs and shorts of the government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi’s centenary year in 1969.
All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through NSS-led community service wear the NSS badge with a sense of responsibility towards helping those in need.
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 around the clock, that is, 24 hours.
The red color on the badge signifies the energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers.
The blue color signifies the cosmos, which the NSS, in a tiny heart, ready to contribute, shares.
For the welfare of mankind.
The motto of NSS is “NOT ME, BUT YOU.”
Major Activities:
(1) National Integration Camp (NIC)
(2) Adventure program
(3) National Youth Festival
(4) NSS Award
NSS [ Special Camp for Seven Days]
NSS Volunteers generally work in village, slums & voluntary agencies to complete 120 hours of
Regular activities during the academic year. As per the fundamental principles of National service scheme, a volunteer is expected to remain in constant touch with the community. Hence, it is of viral
It is important that a particular village / slum be selected for the implementation of NSS programs. As the NSS volunteers is to live with members of the community during the 7-day special camping program & learn from their experiences during their tenure in NSS , the village or slum should be carefully selected for adoption by the NSS unit.
National Service Scheme Photo's
