About the National Service Scheme(NSS)
Basic Concept
The overall aim of National Service Scheme is to give an extension dimension to the higher education system and orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institution. The reason for the formulation of this objective is the general realisation that the college and +2 level students have a tendency to get alienated from the village / slum masses which constitute the majority of the population of the country. The educated youth who are expected to take the reins of administration in future are found to be unaware of the problems of the village / slum community and in certain cases are indifferent towards their needs and problems. Therefore it is necessary to arouse the social conscience of the students, and to provide them an opportunity to work with the people in the villages and slums. It is felt that their interaction with the common villagers and slum dwellers will expose them to the realities of life and bring about a change in their social perception.
The Motto
The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day programme.
Symbol
The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konarak Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.
NSS Day
NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhiji, the Father of Nation. Therefore, 24th September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate programmes and activities
Classification of NSS Programme
NSS activities have been divided in two major groups:- Regular NSS Activity
Under this, students undertake various programmes in the adopted villages, college campuses and urban slums during weekends or after college hours. - Special Camping Programme
Under this, camps of 7 days duration are organised in adopted villages or urban slums during vacations with some specific projects by involving local communities. 50% NSS volunteers, i.e. 50 NSS Volunteers per NSS Unit, are involved in these camps
NSS Committee
Dr. Sumit R. Deore, NSS Director
Sr. No | Name of School | Co-ordinator |
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1 | School of Computer Science and Engineering | Mr. Hiralal Bhaskar Solunke |
2 | School of Science | Ms.Pratiksha Magar |
3 | School of Commerce and Management Studies | Mrs.Vidula Tikale |
4 | School of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Dr. Sumit Deore |
5. | School of Engineering and Technology | Ms.Neetu Sharma |
6 | School of Law | Mr. Ganesh Gadekar |
7 | School of Design | Dr. Siddhartha Dharane |
Important Days
Programmes under NSS Unit, Sandip University, Nashik | |||
Sr.No | Anniversary/Event | Month & Date | Celebration |
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1 | Birth Anniversary of Savitribai Phule | 3rd January | Puspanjali Arpan |
2 | Birth Anniversary of Jijau Maa Saheb | 12th January | Puspanjali Arpan |
3 | Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda – National Youth Day | 12th January | Puspanjali Arpan |
4 | Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose | 23rd January | Puspanjali Arpan |
5 | National Voter's Day | 25th January | Conduct programme related to theme |
6 | Birth Anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | 19th February | Puspanjali Arpan |
7 | International Women's Day | 08th March | Conduct programme related to theme |
8 | Birth Anniversary of Yashwantrao Chavan | 12th March | Puspanjali Arpan |
9 | Shahid Diwas (Martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru) | 23rd March | Puspanjali Arpan |
10 | World Health Day | 07th April | Conduct programme related to theme |
11 | Foundation Day Celebration | 08th April | |
12 | Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule | 11th April | Puspanjali Arpan |
13 | Birth Anniversary of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar | 14th April | Puspanjali Arpan |
14 | Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Basveshwar | 13th May | Puspanjali Arpan |
15 | Anti-Terrorism and Anti-violence Day | 21st May | To take oath against Terrorism |
16 | World No Tobacco Day | 31st May | Conduct programme related to theme |
17 | World Environment Day | 5th June | Puspanjali Arpan |
18 | Birth Anniversary of Rajashri Shahu Maharaj | 26th June | Puspanjali Arpan |
19 | International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | 26th June | Conduct programme related to theme |
20 | Birth Anniversary of Vasantrao Naik | 1st July | Puspanjali Arpan |
21 | World Population Day | 11th July | Conduct programme related to theme |
22 | Hon Chairman (Dr.Sandip N Jha) Birthday Celebration | 14th July | Conduct programme related to theme |
23 | Birth Anniversary of Shahir Annabhau Sathe | 1st August | Puspanjali Arpan |
24 | Birth Anniversary of Krantiveer Nanasinh Patil | 3rd August | Puspanjali Arpan |
25 | Birth anniversary Rajiv Gandhi's /Communal Harmony Day/ Sadbhavana Diwas | 20th August | Take oath for communal Harmony |
26 | International Literacy Day | 08th September | Conduct programme related to theme |
27 | World Peace Day/ International Peace Day | 21st September | Conduct programme related to theme |
28 | NSS Day | 24th September | Conduct programme related to theme |
29 | Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar | 28th September | Puspanjali Arpan |
30 | National Blood Donation Day | 01st October | Conduct programme related to theme |
31 | Gandhi Jayanthi/Communal Harmony Day | 02st October | Puspanjali Arpan |
32 | Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Valmiki | 18thOctober | Puspanjali Arpan |
33 | Birth Anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel- Rashtriy Ekta Diwas | 31st October | Puspanjali Arpan |
34 | Birth Anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru | 14th November | Puspanjali Arpan |
35 | Birth Anniversary of Rani Lakshmi Bai | 19th November | Puspanjali Arpan |
36 | Birth Anniversary of Smt. Indira Gandhi & National Integration Day | 19th November | Puspanjali arpan & taking oath for national integrity |
37 | Constitution Day | 26th November | Take oath for Constitution Day |
38 | World AIDS Day | 01st December | Conduct programme related to theme |
39 | Armed Forces Flag Day | 07st December | Conduct programme related to theme |
40 | World Human Rights Day | 10th December | Conduct programme related to theme |
NSS Events Reports
- Foundation Day Medical Camp 2023 Report
- World Environment Day Tree Plantation 2023 Report
- World 3.International Yoga Day 2023 Report
- Chairman Sir Birthday 2023 Report
- NSS Day 2023 Report
- World's Pharmacist Day 25th September 2023 Report
- Ganesh Idol Collection Report
- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Report
- Meri Maati Mera 2023 Report
Useful Links
- National Service Scheme (NSS) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports https://nss.gov.in/
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Govt. of India https://yas.nic.in/
- Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (Indian Student Parliament) https://bharatiyachhatrasansad.org/