National Service Scheme (NSS)

The ideals of Mahatma Gandhi provide inspiration for the NSS’s ideological stance.
“NOT ME, BUT YOU” is the NSS motto.

NSS Overview

National Service Scheme (NSS) is a widely recognized and influential youth-centric program in colleges across the country. NSS was established in 1969, the year Mahatma Gandhi celebrated his birth, with the primary goal of fostering the character and personality of student youth via volunteer community service. The ideals of Mahatma Gandhi provide inspiration for the NSS’s ideological stance. “NOT ME, BUT YOU” is the NSS motto.

NSS was commissioned by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2003. The activities of the SRMIST NSS mainly focus on Community Development Services, Social Services, Environmental Awareness Programs, Health Awareness Programs and Technology Transfer Programs. The NSS at SRMIST has guidelines to conduct various Regular and Special Camping activities.

Apart from social activities, SRMIST NSS Cell offers NSS Course 21GNM102L to Engineering students during their first-year course of study. Every Semester around 800 students take up the course and gets benefitted.

Prof .T. Lakshmanan

Advisor / NSS CELL

nsscell@srmist.edu.in

Advisor's Message

As the Advisor of the NSS Cell, I take this opportunity to share some important information and updates regarding our activities and initiatives.

The NSS is a platform that encourages civic involvement, social responsibility, and personal growth among our students. We firmly believe in the ability of service to effect holistic transformation. We work to improve the world for everyone as a group.

We regularly engage in activities and programs designed to address a range of social concerns and improve the well-being of our communities. These programs include a wide range of topics, such as efforts to promote good health and hygiene, educational support programs, and environmental conservation activities. Serving the community benefits people in need while also fostering leadership potential, social responsibility, and Personal development among the students.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports GOI’s National level training and development programmes are another thing I strongly advise you to utilize. These programs are designed to improve your abilities, broaden your knowledge, improve your communication skills, open up your uniqueness towards servicing the society.

I would like to remind everyone to stay in touch with our NSS team so they can be informed of the most recent news, activities, and volunteer opportunities. Our dedicated team is here to support you and provide guidance throughout your journey with the NSS.

Small acts of kindness can ignite a flame of change in our communities. Together, let’s be the spark that lights up lives and creates a brighter future for all.

Dr. Prakash V

Programme Coordinator / NSS CELL

nsscell@srmist.edu.in

Coordinator's Message

National Service Scheme (NSS) is a voluntary organization for young students that plays a crucial role in shaping character and fostering social responsibility to serve society without bias. It aims to inculcate social welfare in students, and through community services, it helps in building their personality. By engaging in various community service activities, NSS aims to instill a sense of empathy, compassion, and commitment to social welfare among students.

Overall, the diverse range of regular activities undertaken by NSS volunteers demonstrates their unwavering commitment to serving the community and making a positive impact on society, contributing to building a better world for all.

NSS volunteers work to provide help in natural and man-made disasters by supplying food, clothing, and first aid training programmes, arrange blood donation camps to fulfil the shortage of blood requirements in hospitals, engage in tree plantation to protect the environment and save Mother Earth, participate in cleanliness campaigns for hygiene and a healthy life, conduct road safety awareness campaigns to reduce road accidents, and organize street plays and awareness campaigns to save the girl child and educate her etc.

NSS Special Camps serve as transformative experiences that not only broaden volunteers’ perspectives but also equip them with essential life skills and values. By immersing themselves in rural communities and actively engaging in service-oriented activities, volunteers emerge with a heightened sense of social responsibility and a deeper understanding of the principles of value education.

With all the experiences from NSS, I am sure that volunteers will learn how to lead a life of dignity with a positive mindset. NSS provides volunteers with a transformative experience that not only enhances their personal growth and sense of responsibility but also equips them with the skills and values needed to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development. By fostering a culture of service, leadership, and citizenship, NSS empowers volunteers to lead lives of dignity and make lasting contributions to the progress and prosperity of their country.

with Warm Regards,
Dr. Prakash V

Motto of NSS

The Motto of NSS “Not Me But You”, reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students development & appreciation to other person’s point of view and also show consideration towards other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is a good doctrine in this motto, which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

Objectives of NSS

The SRMIST NSS programme in colleges operates with a set of well-defined objectives. These include:

Community Service: Encouraging students to actively engage in community service activities, addressing social issues such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, rural development, and more.
Personality Development: Providing a platform for students to develop leadership skills, enhance interpersonal communication, and build a strong ethical foundation through various training programs and workshops.
Empathy and Social Awareness: Promoting a sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding towards the needs and challenges faced by marginalized sections of society, encouraging students to become responsible citizens.