N T R Government Degree College

(Affiliated to S.V.University, Tirupati, A.P.)

NAAC Accredited with B++ Grade (CGPA: 2.84) - Cycle-3
Tirupati Road, Valmikipuram (Vayalpad) Annamayya (Dist), Andhra Pradesh-517299.



NSS - Overview


MOTTO

The motto or watch wood of the National Service Scheme in “NOT ME BUT YOU”. This express the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings.

NSS SYMBOL

The symbol of National Service Scheme is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa. The design of the symbol a simplified form of the Sun-Chariot wheel primarily depicts the movement in life across time and space which signifies the progressive cycle of life.

NSS BADGE

NSS symbol is embossed on NSS Badge. NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking various community programmes of community service. There are 24 wheels in ‘Rath’ of Sun Temple of Konark. Each wheel has 8 bars, which represents 8 pasha’s of day. Hence the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service of the nation round the clock i.e., for 24 hours or 8 pasha’s. The red colour in the badge indicates that NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e., lively, active, and spirited. The Navy Blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny parry ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

AIM OF NSS

        Development of personality of the students through community service

OBJECTIVES OF NSS

        The main objective of NSS is “Education to community service”.

  • To work with/ among people
  • To engage in creative and constructive social action
  • To enhance his/her knowledge of himself/herself and the community
  • To put his/her scholarship to practical use in mitigating at least some of the problems
  • To gain skill in the exercise of democratic leadership
  • To gain skills in programme development to enable him/her for self – employment
  • To bridge the gulf between the educated and the uneducated masses.
  • To promote the will to serve the weaker section of the community.

NSS PLEDGE

" I solemnly pledge to work with dedication to Serve and strengthen freedom and integrity of the nation. I further affirm that I shall never resort to Violence and that all differences and disputes relating the religion, language, region or political or economic grievance should be settled by peaceful and constitutional mean."

DUTIES OF NSS VOLUNTEERS

  1. To establish rapport with the people in the project area.
  2. Identify needs, problems and resources of the community.
  3. Plan programmes and carry out the plans
  4. Relate his learning and experience towards finding solutions with the problemsidentifies
  5. Record the activities in his work diary systematically and assess the progress periodically and effect changes as and when needed.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR NSS VOLUNTEERS

  1. All volunteers shall work under the guidance of a group leader nominated by the programme officer.
  2. They shall make themselves worthy of the confidence and co-operation of the group/ community leadership.
  3. They shall scrupulously avoid entering into any controversial issues.
  4. They shall keep day-to-day record of their activities/experience in the enclosing pages of the diary and submit to the         Group Leader/ Programme Officer for periodic guidance.
  5. It is obligatory and part of every volunteer to wear the NSS BADGE while on the work.