SICET National Service Scheme (NSS)

National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhi ji's Centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing student's personality through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage. The cardinal principle of the NSS programme is that it is organized by the students themselves, and both students and teachers through their combined participation in community service, get a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation building.

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 develop appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrine in this motto, which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

Functions

All round Personality Development of students through community service.

SICET National Service Scheme Committee

Roles & Responsibilities of Committee Members

Role of the Coordinator

Programme Coordinator is responsible for success of NSS activities at the college level. He is most important person in the college level who will be the medium between the students, Faculty members and society. The attitude of Programme Officer should be positive to implement the NSS activities. The Programme officer makes the coordination between the students and the society. The Programme Officers is to motivate student youth to understand the moral and ethical values of NSS. The overall functions of Programme Officers are to help the students to plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of NSS and give proper guidance and directions to the student volunteers. He plays prominent role for the success of NSS activities like Coordinator, Educator, Administrator, Supervisor, and Organizer and as Public Relation Officer.

Duties of Faculty Members

The role of a committee member is to participate at committee meetings and offer help and support to any tasks that need completing the task. Attend committee meetings and Carry out agreed actions set by the coordinator. Communicating with the volunteers when events are organized. Enrolling the students as NSS volunteer by motivation. To make decisions as a collective group and hold joint responsibility for decisions and actions taken by the committee, even in their absence. They are responsible for ensuring that all decisions are taken in the best interests of the committee and that their role is carried out effectively.

Role of NSS volunteers

An NSS Volunteer is a student in the college who was enrolled his name in the National service Scheme. The roles of the NSS volunteers are very important according to the National Service Scheme because they are main beneficiary of the programme. The NSS volunteers are must be actively participate in the NSS activities. The volunteers coordination is important to the advisory committee for the smooth execution of the NSS activities The NSS volunteers are performing the role of mediator between the education system and the community which is helpful for the nation building.

Year Planner

List of International and National Days/Weeks to be observed by NSS Unit

Outreach Programs & Community Connect

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