National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme was established in the college as a in 1978 a support service. It provides opportunity to the student youth to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service.
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 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.
Motto:
The motto of National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT YOU”. Its meaning is, I and I have to do something for the society or for others and not for myself.
Benefits of Being a NSS Volunteer:
A NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would either be a college level or a senior secondary level student. Being an active member, these student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:
- an accomplished social leader
- an efficient administrator
- a person who understands human nature
Aims and Objectives:
- To develop a healthy relationship of students with community.
- To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve it in problem solving.
- To develop a sense of social and civil responsibility among students.
- To encourage ultimate leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
- To inculcate skills required for group living and sharing of responsibilities.
Intake Capacity: 250 volunteers per year
Programme Officer:
Ashok V. Ghorpade - 8830630927
Sanjay S. Aher - 9552946103
Pratikasha S. Tanpure - 9284371744
email: [email protected]
Outcomes:
- Students are sensitized about the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens.
- Blood donation camps helped to avail blood to all needy people even in pandemic situations.
- Students have contributed to the adopted villages and community by construction of bunds, cleanliness programmes, watershed management, social integrity, eradication of superstitions, De-addiction programmes and development through Special winter camps and summer camp, rallies, Street act play, etc.
Awards Received for Extension Activities During Year 2017-2022