National Service Scheme

Objectives:

• To enable the students to understand the community in which they work
• To understand themselves about their community
• To identify the needs and problems of the community and to come up with a solution
• To develop competence required for group living and sharing responsibilities
• To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
• To encourage national integration and develop the capacity to meet emergencies and national disasters

NSS Badge:

• The Konark wheel in the symbol has eight bars which represent the 24 hours of the day
• The badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service of the nation round the clock i.e., for 24 hours
• The Red color in the badge indicates the NSS volunteer’s boldness i.e. liveliness, activeness, energetic, and full of high spirit
• 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 people

NSS Motto:

• The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’
• This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings
• NSS aims to demonstrate this motto in day-to-day programs