MOTTO

The motto of NSS is "Not me but you". It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. This express the essence of democratic living and upholds the need of selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also consideration for fellow human beings.

OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of NSS is Personality Development through community service. Campus to Community Linkage. The broad objectives of NSS are to:

• Understand the community in which they work.
• Understand themselves in relation to their community.
• Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
• Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
• Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.
• Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
• Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
• Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
• Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster.
• Practice national integration and social harmony.

NSS ACTIVITIES

Each NSS volunteer is required to put in minimum 120 hours of community service per year for two years, i.e., total 240 hours. The NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance, which keep evolving in response to the needs of the community, through regular and special camping activities. Such issues include Literacy and Education, Health, Family welfare and Nutrition, Environment Conservation, Rescue and Relief during calamities and Empowerment of Women.