Introduction of NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes. Today, it is one of the largest youth development programmes in India. Although, initially it was launched in 37 Universities involving about 40,000 volunteers. Currently more than 36.5 lakh volunteers are enrolled in 39,695 NSS units spread over 391 Universities/ +2 Councils, 16,278 Colleges and Technical Institutions and 12,483 Senior Secondary Schools. Since its inception, over 4.78 crore students have benefited from NSS.
Aim of NSS
The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service. Each NSS volunteer is required to put in minimum 120 hours of service per year for two years, i.e., total 240 hours. This work is undertaken in villages/ slums adopted by NSS unit or in school/ college campuses. usually after study hours or during weekends/ vacations. Besides, Each NSS unit organizes a Special Camp of 7 days’ duration in adopted villages or urban slums during vacations, with some specific projects, by involving the local communities. Each volunteer is required to participate in the Special Camp once during the 2-year period. Thus, about 50 percent of the NSS volunteers in a Unit participate in a particular Special Camp.
Officer In - Charge of NSS
Mr. Netar Pal serves as the NSS Program Officer at PM Shri School, leading the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit with dedication and vision. Under his guidance, the NSS team actively participates in various community service initiatives, awareness drives, and social welfare programs aimed at developing a sense of social responsibility among students.
With a strong commitment to the NSS motto “Not Me But You,” Mr. Netar Pal inspires students to contribute selflessly towards society, promoting values of discipline, empathy, and leadership. His continuous efforts ensure that students at PM Shri School not only excel academically but also grow as responsible and compassionate citizens.
NSS Badge
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 the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for the service of the nation round the clock i.e., for 24 hours. The 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.
