About NSS

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian Government-sponsored flagship for public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji’s Centenary year in 1969. National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. ‘Education through Service’ is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. NSS volunteers work in rural areas, adopted villages and school to the serving the cause of society through survey, education and health awareness programme. This study involves in identifying the importance, aims and objectives of NSS in higher education which in turn create social responsibility among the students. NSS helps the student to grow individually and also as a group. It makes the students confident, develop leadership skills, and gain knowledge about different people from different walks of life. Students also learn other skills that help them lead a better life in various situations. The eight bars in the wheel of NSS logo represent the 24 hours of a day. The red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. Every year on September 24, India celebrates National Service Scheme Day (NSS Day). The Moto of NSS is “NOT ME BUT YOU”.

About NCC

The NCC in India was formed with the National Cadet Corps Act, of 1948. The
National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General on 15 July 1948
the NCC came into existence. The Aims of the NCC laid out in 1988 have Stood the
test of time and continue to meet the requirements expected to it in the current
Socio-economic scenario of the country. The NCC aims at developing character,
comradeship. discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of
selfless service amongst Young Citizens. Further, it aims at Creating a pool of
organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life,
who will serve the Nation regardless of which career they choose. Needless to say,
the Nice also provides an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to
join the armed forces. Preference is given to B and C certificate holders in Defense
Services, Police services, Para-Military force, Fire force, BSF, Territorial Army,
Industrial Security Forces and uniform services. NCC day is celebrated every year
on the 4th Sunday in November throughout the country. The NCC flag for various
unit of the NCC . The three colours in the flag depict the three services of the Corps
, Red for the Army, deep blue for the Navy and light blue for the Air Force. The
Moto of NCC ” UNITY AND DISCIPLINE”.