personality development through nss

Institute For Excellence In Higher Education

Radhakrishnan Commission on Higher Education1948

Central Advisory Board of Education 1950

The draft First Five Year Plan 1952

The University Grants Commission headed byDr.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

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)

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.

•To enable the students to understandthe community in which they work.

•To understand themselves in relationto their community.

•To identify the needs and problems inthe community in the solution of whichthey can be involved.

•To develop among themselves a sense of social and civicresponsibility.

•To apply education- find practical solution to individual& community problems.

•To develop competence required for group living andsharing responsibilities.

•Gain skills in mobilising community participation.

•To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.

•To practice national integration

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.

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

Children

Education /

Campaign

Health

Agriculture

Gender

Recreation /

culture

Environment

Campusbeautification

Functional

Groups

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manual work for accomplishment of the

project – 5 Hours

Discussion on topics - 2 Hours

Cultural programmes/camp fire in the

evening. - 2 Hours

A Volunteer

Enters into social service on his/her own freewill

Feels concern towards community and its problems

Expects no monetary or other benefits

B&C CERTIFICATE

Certificates

Camps = district level

state level

national camps

Indira Gandhi award

Maa tujhe salam yojna

B CERTIFICATE= 240 hrs = 3%

C CERTIFICATE= 360 hrs =5%

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

Wastage of time

Attendance loss

Problem in studies

Instead investment of time

Practical indulgence in personality developing activities

Provision of P.L. form.

To be filled by student and submitted to the respective programme officer.

Studies purely depends upon interest

Chance for practical utilisation of knowledge gained in studies.