National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, was launched in 1969 to celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, the scheme has grown over the years and it is implemented today with an involvement of more than 3.8 million volunteers spread over in 396 Universities, Polytechnics and 47 Councils of +2 level. The efforts of NSS volunteers have been widely acclaimed by the community, universities, colleges and general public as the NSS volunteers have been rendering selfless service to the community. The main aim of NSS is to facilitate personality development of students through social and community service.
The College has Five NSS Units with a total strength of 500 student Volunteers .
Aim:
The programme aims to inculcate social service in students, and to serve the society without any bias. NSS volunteers work to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity. In doing so, volunteers learn from people in villages how to lead a good life despite the scarcity of resources. It also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster victims.
Objectives:
The NSS intends to :
- Understand the community in which they live/work;
- Understand themselves in relation to their community;
- Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in the problem solving process;
- Developing 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;
- Acquiring leadership qualities and democratic attitude;
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
- Practice national integrity and social harmony.
NSS Motto:
- The NSS logo is based on the "Rath" wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.
- The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
- The Red colour 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.
Proposed Activities under NSS:
- Admission Information Centre
- Blood Donation Camps
- Tree Plantations; Environmental Awareness Camp
- Celebration of various important National and International Days; Helping the university in organising various important functions;
- Workshops and Lectures on: Leadership, Peace building, Personality Development and Adolescent Health Issue.
- Outreach activities in the adopted localities/villages : Patheria Jat, Sironja, Patkui-Bararu, Bhainsa Pahadi.
- Active Participation in various immunisation programme / camp.
- National Covid-19 campaign (prevention and awareness).
- Cycle rallies/marathon on different social issues to generate awareness.
- NSS volunteers of Dr.Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya , Sagar will also get opportunities to participate in various centrally organised camps like: Adventure Camp, 10 day Mega Camp, National Integration Camp, Pre-republic day, Republic Day Camp, Youth Festivals andYouth exchange programmes.
