N.S.S

INTRODUCTION

The origin of National Service Scheme (N.S.S) lies in the Mahatma Gandhiji’s strong belief that the first duty of the students was not to treat their period of study as an opportunity for intellectual luxury, but to prepare themselves for final dedication in the service of society. After Indian Independence, University Grants Commission headed by Dr. S.Radhakrishanan advised and recommended to introduce National Service Scheme in academic and educational institutes with a view to serve the nation. National Service Scheme has two fold objectives behind its establishment. It develops a strong rapport between students and teacher of the campus and it develops a strong bond between the students and community. It makes the student aware about the realities and issues of the community and thus they learn how to solve and serve them. The unit becomes a bridge between society and students and it completes the students’ responsibility to serve the nation.

OBJECTIVES:

The broad objectives of NSS are to

To understand the issues and problems of the community and society
To involve themselves in the problem solving process of the community.
To develop civic sense and social responsibility in the students
To apply and find practical solutions of the problems pertaining to local community.
To develop and encourage group living, responsibilities sharing and leadership
To instill qualities of nationalism, leadership, brotherhood and integrity of characher
To develop basic skills and practical knowledge available in the community and region
To motivate and prepare students for natural calamities, disasters, epidemics, draught and other large scale calamities

Motto of NSS:

The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is : ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. The motto of NSS Unit 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.

NSS Symbol

The symbol of the National Service Scheme, as appearing on the cover page of this Manual is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark 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 Badge

The NSS Badge Proud to Serve the Nation:

All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through the NSS led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping needy. The Konark wheel in the NSS badge having 8 bars signifies the 24 hours of a the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for the service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. Red colour in the badge signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers. The Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

NSS Day

NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate programmes and activities

NSS Song

During Silver Jubilee Year the NSS theme song has been composed. All NSS volunteers are expected to learn the theme song and sing the song during NSS programmes and celebrations.
NSS THEME SONG:

N.S.S. Unit of the College at a glance

Programme Officers:

Dr.N.R.Prajapati
Programme Officer, N.S.S.Unit
Shri B.P.B.Arts and M.H.G.Commerce College
Phone/Mobile No.: 02766-233666 / 9428960912
Email : prajapatinavin1972@gmail.com

Dr. D.K.Patel
Programme Officer, N.S.S.Unit
Shri B.P.B.Arts and M.H.G.Commerce College
Phone/Mobile No.: 9427059831
Email : dkpatel1967@yahoo.in

Unit Started in the year:1969
Strength of Volunteers :100
Half unit added to the unit in 2010.
At present the strength of volunteers is 150.
Working Hours: 120 hours in a year One camp of 7Days

Recent Years Camps:

Swarnim Gujarat Seva Camp, Upera(19/01/10 to 25/01/10)
One week Camp, Tundav (23/12/10 to 29/12/10)
One Week Camp, Khatasana (08/02/13 to 14/02/13)

Regular activities of the Unit:

Orientation Programme
Tree Plantation Programme
Fund Collection for Blind
Blood donation camp
Cloth and Kit distribution in slum area
Aids awareness programme
One day camp
Participation in independence Day celebration, Republic Day Celebration, Teachers’Day Celebration,Rallies for awareness etc.
Participation in university and state level shibirs.
One week Camp
Lectures for enrichment of thoughs.
Programmes for general awareness

Rehabilitation Works:

Tsunami January,2005
Kashmir Earthquake October, 2005
Surat Flood, August, 2006
Bihar Flood Relief Camp 15/09/08 to 02/10/08

Function of the Unit:

To enroll interested students as N.S.S. volunteers.
To prepare yearly schedule of the N.S.S. Unit activities.
To arrange N.S.S. camps.
To make students aware of their social and civil responsibilities.
To arrange various social, patriotic and national integrity programmes.
To collect funds for the victims of calamities or for the blind.
To arrange visit to renowned social service centers.

Rules and regulation to join the Unit:

The convener will function as the head of the committee
The other member will work as per the instruction issued by the convener.
The committee will prepare the final report of the activities along with the necessary documents.
The committee will prepare a rough sketch of the proposed activities at the beginning of an academic year.
The convener is empowered to take final decision regarding activities of the committee.
The committee will arrange minimum five programmes during an academic year.

ACTIVITIES:

Year	Activities	Date
2012-13	Celebration of Guru Purnima	03/07/2012
	Tree Plantation Drive	22/28/2012
	NSS Shibir at Khatasana village	08/02/2013 to 09/02/2013
2013-14	Lecture on Career Guidance and Anti Ragging	31/07/2013
	University Lecture Series on Environment Speaker-Shri ArvindsinhVaghela	20/09/2013
2014-15.	Guru Purnima Celebration	12/07/2014
	Function of Tree Plantation Drive	06/08/2014
	Blood Donation camp	13/08/2014
	‘Samvedna Setu’ Camp	03/09/2014
2015-16	Guru Purnima Celebration	31/07/2015
	Tree plantation	05/08/2015
	Fund Raising for Blind People	14/09/2015
	Function and Lecture on AIDS Awareness	22/02/2016
	Gramotthan Shibir at Jagannathpura village	28/02/2016 to 05/03/2016
2016-17	Function of Tree plantation	25/06/2016
	Guru Purnima Celebration	19/07/2016
	Deaddiction Guidance Lecture	12/08/2016
	Blood Donation Camp	09/12/2016
	Rally & Lecture of Youth Voters Day	12/01/2017
	Lecture of Swami Vivekanand Janmjayanti	12/01/2017
2017-18	Tree plantation	22/07/2017
	Join Relief work at Dhanera (Flood affected area)	03/08/2017
	Rehabilitation Work at Boru village	18/08/2017 to 24/08/2017
	Mind power and confidence training program	31/08/2017
	Celebration of Young Voters Day	25/01/2018
	Blood Donation Camp	09/02/2018
2018-19	Celebrate Guru Purnima	27/07/2018
	Samvedna Setu Camp	07/09/2018
	Cleanliness campaign	20/09/2018
	Function of Voters awareness Campaign	02/01/2019
	Yoga Training camp	03/01/2019 to 05/01/2019
2019-20	World Yoga Day	21/06/2019
	Celebration of Guru Purnima	16/07/2019
	Cleaniness Drive	06/08/2019 to 08/08/2019
	Tree Plantation Programme	07/08/2019
	Save Water Rally	19/08/2019
	NSS Unit Annual Shibir Bhavanipura Village	21/09/2019
	Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary	02/10/2019
	Election Card Correction Guidance programme	03/10/2019
	Voter Awareness Drive	05/12/2019
	Lecture on Save Environment	02/01/2020