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 Gandhiji’s Centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing student’s personality through community service. National Service Scheme is a student centered programme and it is complementary to education. It is a noble experiment in academic extension. It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students and teachers through sustained community interaction. It brings our academic institutions closer to the society. It is a link between the campus and community, the college and village, knowledge and action. The overall aim of NSS is the Personality Development of students through community service. It gives an extension dimension to Higher Education system and orients the student youth to community service.

NSS Logo

All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through the NSS led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping needy.
The Konark wheel in the NSS badge having 8 bars signifies the 24 hours of a the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours.
Red colour in the badge signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers.
The Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

(Source: https://nss.gov.in/nss-detail-page)

NSS Moto

The motto of NSS is ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings.

Overview of NSS unit of the college

NSS unit of the college came into existence since then programmes have been held continuously with faculty members serving as NSS program officers leading the student volunteers. There are two units of NSS in Nagar Parishad Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Mowad under the charge of two programme officers. Student members are admitted into any one unit ,so that each and every student gets a chance to work under the NSS. The NSS of this College involves active participation of the Principal, college advisory committee, the teachers, students, governmental /non-governmental departments or agencies, and other beneficiaries.

Quite a number of 10 day annual special camps have been conducted by the college NSS unit in the adopted villages. About 50 volunteers deputed to participate in the camp would stay in the village for the complete duration of 10 days and serve there in different ways, like construction of roads and channels, repairs of school buildings, temples, cleaning of wells, desisting of lakes and tanks, tree plantation, construction of check dams, etc. These tasks are prioritized after consulting the local people. They generally assist the volunteers in the successful completion of the work. In the evening, community education programs and entertainment events are held which include skits, short plays, folk songs and dance, light music, debates, talks, etc. Programmes are also conducted once a week in the college campus through out the academic year giving importance to cleaning the premises, gardening, play ground maintenance, etc.

Objectives of 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 competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
- Gain skills in mobilising community participation.
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
- Practice national integration and social harmony.

Role and Responsibilities of Programme Officer

The Programme officer is expected to inspire student youth to understand the values and philosophy of NSS. The overall function of Programme officer is to help the students to plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of NSS under his charge and give proper guidance and directions to the student volunteers.

At Present Dr. P. H. Gajbhiye functioning as a Programme Officer and Prof. V. T. Ninave functioning as a Co-program Officer.

Role and Responsibilities of Volunteers

A NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would be a college level student. Being an active member. These student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:

- an accomplished social leader
- an efficient administrator
- a person who understands human nature

Duties of Volunteers:

- Establish rapport with the people in the project area
- Identify needs, problems and resources of the community.
- Plan programs and carry out the plan.
- Relate learning experience towards finding solutions to the problem identified.
- Record the activities in the work diary systematically and assess the progress periodically and effect changes as and when needed.

Enrollment of NSS Volunteers

The NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. Preference will be given to the students who have worked as NSS volunteers at HSC level also. Students belonging to all communities are encouraged to participate in NSS. Girls are encouraged to join NSS.

Activities

- Blood Donation Camp
- Free General Medical camp.
- Pulse Polio Awareness campaign.
- Road Maintenance & Safety.
- NSS Day.
- Global warming awarenss campaign.
- Fire safety & Rescue Training program.
- Voter Awareness campaign.
- Avoid plastic awareness campaign.
- Swachha Bharat Abhiyan.
- Collection of clothes for needy people.
- Collection of Natural Disaster relief fund.
- Adoption of Village.
- Yearly Special Camp of 10 Days. at adopted village.