NSS, or National Service Scheme, is a Government of India initiative aimed at developing the personality and character of student youth through voluntary community service. It provides opportunities for students in schools and higher education institutions to participate in various government-led community service activities. The core idea is to offer hands-on experience in delivering community service and to instill a sense of social responsibility.
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What it is: NSS is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Who it’s for: It’s open to students in 11th and 12th grades in schools and those in higher education institutions like colleges and universities.
What it does: NSS volunteers participate in community service programs, aiming to develop their understanding of the community, identify problems, and find solutions.
Core values: NSS emphasizes “Education through Service” and is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, with the motto “NOT ME, BUT YOU”.
Benefits: NSS helps students develop a sense of social and civic responsibility, leadership qualities, and the ability to address emergencies and natural disasters. It also helps bridge the gap between “Campus and Community”
Unit 1: Mr. Nand Kishore Tamta Lecturer-Hindi