Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya, Udgir Received State Level Best NSS Award From The Government of Maharashtra.

Prof. Amar Tandale
M.Lib, M.Phil, M.Ed, MJMS
Asst. Professor & NSS Program Officer
State Level Best NSS Program Officer
Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya Udgir.

  • Dist-Level Youth leadership development camp for boys and girls.
  • Dist- Level Aids Awareness Camp.
  • University- Level Girls leadership Camp.
  • Dist-Level Republic Day selection Camp.
  • Dist- Level Disaster Management Selection.
  • Regular participation in national pulse polio Awareness Camp.
  • Distribution of tablets to prevent Elephantiasis.
  • Computer Awareness Program.
  • A Camp on Blood group identification.
  • Participation of NSS volunteers in State and National level Camp.

Aims and objectives of NSS

  • To understand the community in which they work.
  • To understand themselves in relation to their community.
  • To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
  • To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
  • To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
  • To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
  • To gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
  • To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
  • To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
  • To practice national integration and social harmony.

Motto of NSS

  • The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT YOU”.
  • The NSS symbol is based on the “Rath” wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.
  • The navy blue color indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
  • The Red color in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.
  • The giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space.

Enrollment in NSS

NSS is a voluntary scheme. NSS scheme starts from 11th Standard onwards. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. The students from foreign countries studying in Indian universities can also join NSS so that they may share the experiences of national reconstruction and community work. NCC cadets will not be allowed to join NSS. Similarly NSS volunteers will not participate in NCC or any other youth organization as long as they are in NSS.

An NSS volunteer needs to devote a total of 240 hours social service in two years duration. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hrs. of orientation and 100 hrs. of community service.

To enroll as NSS volunteer, contact the NSS Program Officer of your school / college. Enrollment in NSS is free.

The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of service are issued a certificate. NSS volunteers can get some weightage during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.

Administrative structure in NSS

At School / College Level

The unit at college/+2 level is the grass-root unit in NSS. An institution will be allotted NSS units according to the strength of students. The number of units will be allotted by the Program Coordinator in consultation with NSS Regional Directorate and State NSS Officer considering the demands of the institution. The strength of a unit will be 100 NSS volunteers normally. A Program Officer will be in charge of a NSS unit. Only those belonging to the teaching faculty will be considered for appointment as Program Officer. Program Officer will be responsible for the organization of NSS unit, implementation of NSS program under the supervision and direction of Principal of the college or head of the institution.

At University Level

Every University has an NSS Cell to supervise and coordinate NSS Program in Colleges affiliated to it. The Universities having strength of more than 10000 NSS volunteers have full time Program Coordinators. The Universities having strength of less than 10000 NSS volunteers h aver part time program coordinators.

At state Level

At the State level, a State NSS Cell headed by the State Liaison Officer (SLO) coordinates the program. The Government of India extends cent percent financial assistance for establishing the State NSS Cell.

At Regional Level

NSS Regional Cents have been established in the country to maintain liaison with the State Governments, Universities, +2 Councils and TOC/TORCs for the effective implementation of NSS Program. NSS Regional Centre (RC) which is a subordinate field office of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is established depending upon the volunteer’s strength and size of the state. It is either headed by a Deputy Program Adviser or an Assistant Program Adviser. The Deputy Program Adviser/Assistant Program Adviser belongs to Group-A grade of the Central Government Service.

Present status

Today NSS has about 3.86 million student youth enrolled in 41,442 NSS units spread over through 396 Universities/ +2 Councils, 16,331 Colleges/ Technical Institutions and 28,621 Senior Secondary Schools across the country.

Activities undertaken by NSS

  • National Integration Camp
  • Shramdaan
  • Blood Donation
  • Immunization
  • Plantation
  • Disaster Management
  • Adventure Programs

History

National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched during 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, in 37 universities involving 40000 students. NSS is an extension dimension to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

Aims and objectives of NSS

  • To understand the community in which they work.
  • To understand themselves in relation to their community.
  • To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
  • To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
  • To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
  • To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
  • To gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
  • To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
  • To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
  • To practice national integration and social harmony.

Motto of NSS

  • The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT YOU”.
  • The NSS symbol is based on the “Rath” wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.
  • The navy blue color indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
  • The Red color in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.
  • The giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space.

Enrollment in NSS

NSS is a voluntary scheme. NSS scheme starts from 11th Standard onwards. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. The students from foreign countries studying in Indian universities can also join NSS so that they may share the experiences of national reconstruction and community work. NCC cadets will not be allowed to join NSS. Similarly NSS volunteers will not participate in NCC or any other youth organization as long as they are in NSS.

An NSS volunteer needs to devote a total of 240 hours social service in two years duration. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hrs. of orientation and 100 hrs. of community service.

To enroll as NSS volunteer, contact the NSS Program Officer of your school / college. Enrollment in NSS is free.

The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of service are issued a certificate. NSS volunteers can get some weightage during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.

Administrative structure in NSS

At School / College Level

The unit at college/+2 level is the grass-root unit in NSS. An institution will be allotted NSS units according to the strength of students. The number of units will be allotted by the Program Coordinator in consultation with NSS Regional Directorate and State NSS Officer considering the demands of the institution. The strength of a unit will be 100 NSS volunteers normally. A Program Officer will be in charge of a NSS unit. Only those belonging to the teaching faculty will be considered for appointment as Program Officer. Program Officer will be responsible for the organization of NSS unit, implementation of NSS program under the supervision and direction of Principal of the college or head of the institution.

At University Level

Every University has an NSS Cell to supervise and coordinate NSS Program in Colleges affiliated to it. The Universities having strength of more than 10000 NSS volunteers have full time Program Coordinators. The Universities having strength of less than 10000 NSS volunteers h aver part time program coordinators.

At state Level

At the State level, a State NSS Cell headed by the State Liaison Officer (SLO) coordinates the program. The Government of India extends cent percent financial assistance for establishing the State NSS Cell.

At Regional Level

NSS Regional Cents have been established in the country to maintain liaison with the State Governments, Universities, +2 Councils and TOC/TORCs for the effective implementation of NSS Program. NSS Regional Centre (RC) which is a subordinate field office of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is established depending upon the volunteer’s strength and size of the state. It is either headed by a Deputy Program Adviser or an Assistant Program Adviser. The Deputy Program Adviser/Assistant Program Adviser belongs to Group-A grade of the Central Government Service.

Present status

Today NSS has about 3.86 million student youth enrolled in 41,442 NSS units spread over through 396 Universities/ +2 Councils, 16,331 Colleges/ Technical Institutions and 28,621 Senior Secondary Schools across the country.

Activities undertaken by NSS

  • National Integration Camp
  • Shramdaan
  • Blood Donation
  • Immunization
  • Plantation
  • Disaster Management
  • Adventure Programs

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