NSS Full Form - National Service Scheme

Updated on 06 February, 2024

Akansha Semwal

Akansha Semwal

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NSS was established in 1969 with the aim of developing students' personalities through community service. With a motto of - "Not Me But You,” NSS has engaged students from schools, colleges, and universities.

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  • NSS volunteers do several tasks, like saving the environment, promoting health, supporting literacy, and helping during disasters. The program is built into the schooling system. 
  • Funded by Central and State governments in a ratio of 7:5.
  • College and university students, and even folks who have completed their +2 education, can join. 
  • NSS requires students to serve for 2 years, doing 120 hours of community service each year and participating in a special camp.
  • Volunteering for social causes grows a sense of caring for others, helping the community, and keeping the country unified in young people.
  • NSS aims to enable students to understand the community in which they work 
  • It helps students understand themselves in relation to their community. 
  • It motivates students to Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve students in problem-solving 
  • This helps in developing a sense of social and civic responsibility among students. 
  • It also utilizes students' knowledge to find practical solutions to individual and community problems. 
  • Participating in these programs helps students develop the competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities. 
  • Students will gain skills in mobilizing community participation and acquire leadership qualities and a democratic attitude. 
  • Develop the capacity to meet emergencies and national disasters 
  • Some educational institutions offer academic credits for NSS activities, integrating them into the curriculum.

Akansha Semwal

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