About National Service Scheme

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a central sector public service program under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It was launched in 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, with the objective of developing the personality and character of students through voluntary community service.

Key Objectives

• To instill a sense of social responsibility among youth.
• To encourage students to participate in nation-building activities.
• To develop leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills through community engagement.
• To promote national integration and communal harmony.

Motto

The motto of NSS is “Not Me, But You”, reflecting the spirit of selfless service and concern for others.

Activities

• Blood donation camps
• Tree plantation and environment awareness
• Health and hygiene awareness programs
• Literacy and education campaigns
• Disaster relief efforts
• Rural development and sanitation drives
• Animal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Camps
• Creating awareness regarding animal husbandry practices among farmers and rural youth.
• Vaccination camps for various diseases of livestock
• Deworming and Acaricide Spraying in Animal Houses Campaigns
• Promotion of activities related to organic and natural farming and water conservation.
• Demonstration regarding clean milk production and preparation of milk products at home level.
• Demonstration such as Silage Preparation and storage and management animal feed/fodder during draught period.
• Digital literacy campaigns.

NSS Activities Year Wise

• 2019-2020 Click Here