Popularly known as NSS is an extension of activities to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India.
The NSS is part of our academic, social and personal life as it is the third dimension of education. It allows the students to actively contribute their services for the cause of the community and the nation, thus helping them to develop their personality, service and attain the traits of a leader of the nation. As such the NSS is the right platform, where the student- youth of the nation may get to involve with real-life social activities, and thereby become a responsible citizen of India.
Objectives:
The broad objectives of the NSS are to
(i)Understand the community in which the students work.
(ii)Understand themselves in relation to their community.
(iii)Develop among them a sense of social and civic responsibility.
(iv) Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in the solution of problems.
(v) Utilize their knowledge in finding a practical solution to individual and community problems
(vi) Develop competence required for collective existence and sharing of responsibilities.
(vii) Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
(viii) Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
(ix) Develop a capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
(x ) Practice national integration and social harmony.