Orientation: History, objectives, Principles, Symbol,
Badge; regular programs under NSS
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central
Sector Scheme of Government of India,
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
After independence the UGC, headed by Shri. S. Radhakrishnan,
recommended the introduction of voluntary national service in
History academic institutions.
This idea was again considered by the CABE in 1950.
The board recommended that students and teachers should devote time
National to voluntary manual work.
Service 1st Five-Year Plan adopted by the govt. in 1952, the need for social and
Scheme labour service by Indian students for one year was stressed.
In 1958 Jawaharlal Nehru, directed the Ministry of Education to
formulate a suitable scheme for the introduction of national service into
academic institutions.
In May 1969 the Ministry of Education and the UGC unanimously
agreed that a NSS could be an instrument for national integration
NSS Day
24th September, 1969
Birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation
To developed the personality and character of
students through community service.
To promote social consciousness and create a
sense of responsibility towards society among
young people.
Encouraging students and non-students to
work together along with the adults in rural
areas.
Encouraging youth to participate
enthusiastically in the process of national
development and promote national
integration
Objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS)
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.
Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
Utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community
problems.
Develop capability required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
Gain skills in mobilising community participation .
Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
Motto
“Not Me But You”
Reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the
need for self-less service
Underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is
ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a
whole.
Thus NSS volunteers shall strive for the well- being of the
society.
NSS Logo
logo is based on the giant Rath wheel of the world famous Konark
Sun Temple in Odisha, India.
The wheel has eight bars that represent the 24 hours of the day,
reminding the wearer to be ready for service at any time.
The wheel stands for continuity as well as change i.e continuous
striving for social change.
The Red & Blue colors contained in the logo motivate the NSS
Volunteers to be active & energetic for the nation-building social
activities.
Launch of NSS
The Planning Commission sanctioned an outlay of ₹5 crores for the NSS during the
Fourth Five-Year Plan, stipulating that the NSS be a pilot project in selected
institutions and universities.
•On 24 September 1969, then the Union Education Minister Shri.V.K.R.V. Rao
launched the NSS at 37 universities in several states of India.
• The response of students to the scheme has been quite encouraging. Starting with an
enrolment of 40,000 students in 1969, the coverage of NSS students, increased to 3.8
million volunteers spread over 396 universities , Polytechnics and 47 councils of +2 level
during current year.
• volunteers which has now spread over 657 Universities and 51 +2 Councils/Directorates,
covering 20,669 Colleges/ Technical Institutions and 11,988 Senior Secondary School.
Since inception , over 7.4 crore students have benefitted from NSS.
