NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
SERVE THE
NATION
NOT ME, BUT YOU
Join the NSS at Uttaranchal University and contribute to society through social service and volunteerism. Embrace the spirit of 'Not Me, But You' and make a meaningful impact in your community.
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AT UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY
The National Service Scheme (NSS), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, fosters social service and volunteerism among students. Founded in 1969, it promotes community service, personality development, and social consciousness under the motto "Not Me, But You."
The NSS symbol, inspired by the Rath Wheel of Konark's Sun Temple, represents life's progressive cycle. The red color signifies energy and spirit, while navy blue reflects the cosmos, highlighting NSS's role in societal welfare.
Implemented in colleges nationwide, NSS engages students in literacy drives, health awareness, environmental conservation, rural development, and social justice. Uttaranchal University's NSS unit was established in 2016 with 50 students and later expanded to 200 in 2022 with government funding.
NSS activities include regular campus initiatives, special 7-day camps, and collaborative projects with communities, NGOs, and government bodies. Volunteers participate in blood donation drives, education programs, sanitation campaigns, and sustainability efforts. Beyond social impact, NSS nurtures leadership, communication, and a deep sense of responsibility, empowering students to become active, compassionate citizens.
9th August 2023
09:30 AM onwards
Uttaranchal University
our
objective
The broad objectives of the NSS at the University are enumerated as under:
To understand in-depth, the social, economic, geographic, and cultural diverse elements of the nation at large and of one's own community specifically.
To comprehend the interdependence among themselves and the various aspects of the community for mutual sustenance and progress.
To develop a comprehensive framework for resolving the various challenges faced by the community in meeting its diverse needs and achieving sustainable growth.
To prepare themselves for the service of the nation in the future through analyzing the macro and micro ecosystem of society.
To prepare themselves for the service of the nation in the future through analyzing the macro and micro ecosystem of society.
To develop a civic sense of service and responsibility among themselves.
TTo acquire democratic and humanistic values.
To develop competencies for social mobilization.
To develop the required skills to be effectively instrumental in circumstances of calamities and natural disasters.
To acquire leadership qualities and diverse people skills.
SOPS & METHODOLOGY
OF NSS
- Students who wish to join as an NSS Volunteer in the Unit are asked to fill a Form which is kept as an official record and documentation with the University.
- The volunteers from among the potential enthusiasts are selected after a screening interview process.
- The volunteers will be required to attend the meetings and accordingly make themselves available for service through the various programs and activities organized by the NSS unit.
- The student volunteers will play an active role in the planning and implementation of such social activities as would improve the quality of life of the economically challenged sections of the community.
- The volunteers will encourage and propagate the dignity of labour at all levels and through all means.
- The volunteers will continually and gradually engage themselves into such activities as would develop the physical and moral health of the University and community people.
- The activities/camps will be organized for the purpose of community development on a regular basis in two modes of one day camps and camps of longer duration i.e. 7 days or as deemed suitable by the Program coordinator.
- There will be training/orientation in programs conducted by the unit in the universities with the help of volunteers to train and prepare new student volunteers as well as other interested people in the communities.
- The volunteers in their activities will put special focus on women and child welfare especially in rural areas.
- The volunteers will work with an aim to create awareness in the urban areas on the issues related to youth welfare such as against drug and alcohol abuse.
- The volunteers will aim to work for literacy programs in rural areas along with promulgating cultural harmony in the society.
- It will be for the aim of the NSS unit and its volunteers to use their knowledge in optimizing the usage of natural and other resources for the betterment and development of the community as well as the University.
- The volunteers will play an active participation in conducting and organizing various celebration activities on days of national importance.
- The NSS unit shall organize workshops, seminars, symposiums on timely basis as to propagate the fundamental cause and purpose of the NSS unit with an aim to educate and train people and students and make social service a part of the regular education of the students.
- The NSS unit shall undertake the necessary survey programs that would ultimately enable the university to adopt the village/s for various service and developmental purposes.
- The volunteers shall remain in constant touch with the village/community for better understanding, its needs and finding the best means and ways to deliver it.
- The volunteers, they shall maintain continuous liaison with the people of the adopted villages by university through visits etc. to analyze the needs and requirements of the community through various government, public channels and resources.
- The NSS unit shall ensure the encouragement through subsequent training of the local individuals to further take the developmental programs initiated by the university.
- The NSS unit in the university shall take all due measures to ensure that any and all projects undertaken and/or initiated by the university are successfully completed.
- The volunteers and authorities shall in their day to day activities give priority to development and upliftment in the slum areas.
- The NSS unit of the Uttaranchal University shall coordinate with various NGO's working at the district, state, and national level to innovate new programs and serve the society better.
- The NSS students/volunteers shall at all times adhere to the best practices and values of the university.
- The NSS unit as per the academic calendar of the university organize and conduct day camps keeping in view the needs of the society and programs of the unit.
- The working culture of the NSS unit reflects respect for the individual and dignity of labor.
- An internal democratic process is established and pursued for choosing, planning, and implementing all programs by the NSS Unit.
- Training programs through workshops, community meetings, etc., for capacity building are a regular feature at both the university and community levels.
- There is interaction between student-volunteers, various sections and classes of society to develop synergy for the conceptualization and implementation of activities/programs/camps at the district and possibly state levels as well.
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AT UU
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