This document outlines the history and objectives of the National Service Scheme (NSS) in India. It discusses how NSS was established in 1969 and aims to develop student's social skills and civic sense through voluntary community service activities. Key activities include annual week-long camps focusing on rural development projects like literacy classes, road construction, and health education. The scheme aims to promote national integration while benefiting both students and society.

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4.  Radhakrishnan Commission on Higher Education
1948
 Central Advisory Board of Education 1950
 The draft First Five Year Plan 1952
 The University Grants Commission headed by
Dr.Radhakrishnan 1956
 Education Ministers’ conference 1959
 Dr. C. D. Deshmuk commission 1959
 Prof. K. G. Saiyidian commission 1960 (National
Service for the Youth)
 The Education Commission headed by Dr. D. S.
Kothari 1964-66

5.  State Education Ministers’ Conference in April 1967
 The Vice Chancellors’ conference 1967
 Meeting of Student representatives 1969 May
 Dr. V. K. R. V. Rao launched the NSS Programme on
September 24, 1969
 Regional Seminars;
 16-19th Jan 1970 (Delhi School of Social Work)
 15-17th Feb 1970 (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
 06-08th March 1970(IIT Kharagpur)

6. 1. based on the "Rath Wheel" of
the Konark Sun Temple of
Orissa.
2. Signifies progressive cycle of
life, continuity and social
change.
3. Eight bars- 24 hours of the day.
4. The red color in the badge
indicates that the NSS
volunteers are full of blood i.e.
lively, active energetic and full of
high spirit.
5. The Navy Blue Color indicates
that the NSS is ready to
contribute its share for the
welfare of the mankind.

8. •To enable the students to understand
the community in which they work.
•To understand themselves in relation
to their community.
•To identify the needs and problems in
the community in the solution of which

9. •To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic
responsibility.
•To apply education- find practical solution to individual
& community problems.
•To develop competence required for group living and
sharing responsibilities.
•Gain skills in mobilising community participation.
•To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
•To practice national integration

10.  The welfare of an individual depends on the welfare of
the society.
 It expresses the essence of democratic living,
 The need of self-less service,
 Appreciation of the other man's point of view,
 And also consideration for fellow human beings.
 Underlines that the welfare of an individual ultimately
depends on the welfare of the society.

11. 1.Adoption of villages
2.Construction and repair of roads
3.Afforestation
4.Literacy classes
5.Water conservation
6.Plastics eradication
7.Eye donation
8.Sapling plantation
9.Blood donation
10.Peer group learning

12. Children
Education /
Campaign
Health
Agriculture
Gender
Campus
beautification
Environment
Recreation /
culture
Functional
Groups

24.  The NSS Camps are held for 7 days duration.
 The NSS volunteers are expected to be in the camp
throughout the period. (with night stay)
 In case an important project has been undertaken
and it remains incomplete, the NSS units may plan
to organize a second camp to complete the project.

25.  The lodging arrangements of the camp
should be made in a building of the
village or Panchayat school.
 No camp should be held in the premises
of the college/school. The NSS
volunteers must reside in the adopted
area where the camp is being held.

26. The projects should be selected as
per the guidelines, after identifying
the needs of the village.
No projects should be undertaken,
which is irrelevant to the needs of
the village.

27.  A schedule for the camp is prepared, so that it
helps to develop a sense of discipline and devotion
among the campers.
 The various activities undertaken during the camp
should be planned and organized so that it fulfills
the objectives of a camp.
 Along with the manual work, the camp provides
opportunity for community living, discussion in
group and cultural activities, etc.

28.  Manual work for accomplishment of the
project – 5 Hours
 Discussion on topics - 2 Hours
 Cultural programmes/camp fire in the
evening. - 2 Hours

33. A Volunteer
Enters into social service on
his/her own freewill
Feels concern towards
community and its problems
Expects no monetary or
other benefits

35. B&C CERTIFICATE
Certificates
Camps = district level
state level
national camps
Indira Gandhi award
Maa tujhe salam yojna

36. B CERTIFICATE= 240 hrs = 3%
C CERTIFICATE= 360 hrs =5%

37.  Discipline
 Leadership
Management skill/ multitasking
 Self confidence
 Communication skills
 Team work
 Contact building
 Perseverance
 Stress management

45. Wastage of time
Attendance loss
Problem in studies

46.  Instead investment of time
Practical indulgence in personality
developing activities

47. Provision of P.L. form.
To be filled by student and
submitted to the respective
programme officer.

48. Studies purely depends
upon interest
Chance for practical
utilisation of knowledge
gained in studies.