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NSS stands for “National Service Scheme” i.e. “Rashtriya Seva Yojana” is an Indian government sector public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India launched in Mahatma Gandhi’s centenary year in 1969 in 37 selected universities. It aims to instill a sense of social responsibility and civic duty among young people, fostering their holistic development. The NSS unit was first introduced in our G. N. Khalsa College in the year 1971 and till the date it is serving the Society by following our College Motto “Essence of Wisdom is Service to Humanity”.

Motto of NSS: “NOT ME BUT YOU” |

Aims and objectives

To promote the overall personality development of students through community service.
To develop leadership qualities and a sense of responsibility in students through hands-on experience in service activities.
To enhance the ability to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.
To provide essential skills and knowledge that will support their future professional endeavors.
To cultivate a sense of social and civic responsibility and encourage participation in nation-building activities.
To promote a sense of togetherness and social cohesion by practicing national integration and social harmony
To comprehend the community in which they operate, it is essential to recognize their needs and challenges, and to assist them in addressing these issues.
To cultivate the skills necessary for cohabitation and the equitable distribution of responsibilities.

Programs / Projects

National Service Scheme is a Two Years activity based program in that Social service of 120 hours (First year) + 120 hours (Second year) + 1 NSS Special Residential camp (7 Days) is mandatory to complete. Volunteers participates in various Social activities conducted at the College, University, adopted Slum area and Adopted Village area under Area based i.e. AB1 (40 hrs), AB2 (40 hrs), College level (20 hrs) and University level (20 hrs) like Environmental awareness sessions / Rallies, Tree plantation, Compost pit / Soak pit / Bandhara Construction, Health & Hygiene awareness sessions / Rallies, Health Check Camps, Blood donation, Cleanliness drives, Sanitization, Road safety & Traffic control, Immunization, AIDS awareness, Anti tobacco, Anti Drugs, inter or Intra-Collegiate Competitions etc. in each year.

Opportunities - Benefits

After completion of 2 years of National Service Scheme program, volunteers will get a National level certificate from Ministry Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India which is most valuable. Preference will be given in Public Service Commission if a candidate has a certificate of NSS (i.e. If there are two candidates of the same caliber, the candidates with an NSS certificate will be given preference).
Volunteers will get the benefit of Maximum 10 Grace marks in the last semester of the respective academic year according to the “Ordinance 229 – A” after completion of 120 hours of Social service under the NSS program.
In the second Year of NSS, talented Volunteers get opportunities to participate in National / State Republic Day Parade, National Integration Camp (NIC), National Youth Festival (NYF), Adventure Camp, Avhaan Camp, Utkarsha, etc.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India had instituted the National Service Scheme Awards to recognize the voluntary service rendered by NSS volunteers, Programme Officers, NSS units and the university/senior secondary council.

Committee

Dr. Mangal Chavan

Programme Officer 1

Mr. Sandeepan Nalawade

Programme Officer 2

Mr. Amit Dubey

Dr. Ranjeet Kaur

Dr. Manjiri Bhave