National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a public service program launched by the Government of India in 1969, the centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. It operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and aims at developing the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. The motto of NSS is “Not Me But You”, reflecting the spirit of selfless service and empathy for others.

Objectives of NSS

NSS Organization Chart

Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer

NSS Programs

Objectives of NSS

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To develop a sense of social and civic responsibility among students.

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To understand the community in which they live and work towards solving its problems.

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To encourage leadership qualities, teamwork, and democratic values.

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To enhance personality through exposure to rural and urban community life.

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To promote national integration and social harmony.

NSS Organization Chart

Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer

An NSS volunteer, gains much more than classroom learning. By actively engaging in community service, a student develops qualities and skills that shape their overall personality and prepare them for future challenges.
Some of the major benefits are:

A Responsible Social Leader: Volunteers learn how to guide people, inspire change, and take initiatives that address community needs. They develop leadership qualities grounded in empathy, responsibility, and social awareness.
A Skilled Organizer and Administrator: Participation in planning, coordinating, and executing various programs helps volunteers acquire organizational and administrative skills. They learn teamwork, time management, and decision-making—qualities essential for professional and personal success.
A Sensitive Human Being: Through close interaction with diverse groups in society, volunteers develop compassion, patience, and an understanding of human behaviour. This makes them more empathetic towards social issues and better equipped to work for inclusive growth.
A Confident Communicator: By conducting awareness drives, street plays, and public meetings, volunteers improve their communication and interpersonal skills, learning to express ideas clearly and influence others positively.
An Agent of Positive Change: Volunteers gain firsthand experience in solving real-life problems—whether related to health, environment, education, or social justice—making them active contributors to nation-building.