Power Point Presentation of NSS

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NSS UNIT OF S . K . SOMAIYA COLLEGE ( 2009 - 2010 )

Introduction:National Service Scheme (NSS) The Union Education Minister Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao, was launched during the Mahatma Gandhis Centenary Year 24th September, 1969 involving 40,000 student volunteers in 37 universities. Today, it has more than 2.6 million student volunteers spread over 198 universities. "As a measure of Educational Reforms and as a mean to improve the quality of educated man power".

Objective:Development of personality of a student through community service. 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 problemsolving. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility. D e ve l p co m p e te n ce re q u i d fo r g ro u p o re l vi g a n d sh a ri g o f re sp o n si i i e s. i n n b l ti G a i ski l i m o b i i n g co m m u n i n ls n l zi ty p a rti p a ti n . ci o A cq u i l a d e rsh i q u a l ti s a n d re e p i e d e m o cra ti a tti d e s. c tu

Coverage:Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, Today, it has more than 2.6 million student volunteers spread over in 200 Universities.

Motto:

The Motto of NSS "Not Me But You", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrined in this motto.

Symbol:

The symbol for the NSS has been based on the Giant Rath Wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation & release & signifies

Badge:The NSS Symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars in the wheel represent the 24 hours of a day. The Red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The Navy Blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

Dress Code:For

Boys- They should dress in Black & White (White Shirt, T-Shirt with Black or Blue Trouser / Jeans) Girls- They should dress in Black & White Salvar Kameez etc.

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Classification of Activities:There are two kinds of activities namely

Regular NSS Activities.

Special Camping Programme.

vRegular NSS Activities:NSS volunteers generally work with villages, slums and voluntary agencies to complete 120 hours of regular activities during an academic year.

Adoption of Area.

Rural Projects.

Survey of the Village /Area.

Urban Projects.

Identification of Problems.

Completion of Project.

National Programmes.

vSpecial Camping Programme:qEnvironment Enrichment and Conservation:Tre e Pla n t a t io n .

Co n s t ru c t io n & m a in t e n a n c e o f villa g e s t re e t s , s o a s t o ke e p t h e e n viro n m e n t c le a n .

Cle a n in g o f villa g e p o n d s a n d we lls . Co n s t ru c t io n o f Go b a r Ga s Pla n t s , use of nonc o n ve n t io n a l e n e rg y.

qHealth, Family Welfare and Nutrition Programme:Provision of safe and clean drinking water. Integrated child development programmes.

Health education, AIDS Awareness and preliminary health care.

Population education and family welfare programme.

qProgrammes aimed at creating an awareness for improvement of the status of women:Programmes of educating people and making them aware of women's rights both constitutional and legal.

qEducation and Recreations:Pre-school education programmes.Programmes including discussions on eradications of social evils like communalism, castism, regionalism, untouchability, drug abuse etc.

Award:At

the National Level:

At

the College Level:

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Thank You

NSS SongRegards,

Ravi Tripathi