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Objectives

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

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

Motto

The motto or watchword of the 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. That means an individual who joins in this scheme is moulded to believe that the welfare of an individual is ultimately depends upon the welfare of the entire society. The NSS family members forget their personal interests and dedicate themselves for the creation of a sophisticated society. As for them there will always be a deep concern for the poor and down trodden. The NSS has not only played an important role in involving the youth in community development programme but also provided them an excellent opportunity to grow up as useful and responsible citizens of the country. The University NSS Cell functions dynamically with the same motto.

Symbol

The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any program or community service. The “Konark Wheel” in the symbol has eight bars, which represent the 24 hours of the day. Hence, the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. 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 “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.

Badge

The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any program or community service. The “Konark Wheel” in the symbol has eight bars, which represent the 24 hours of the day. Hence, the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. 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 “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.