The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides an opportunity for 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.
Motto:
The motto of the National Service Scheme is NOT ME BUT YOU
Benefits of Being an NSS Volunteer:
An 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 members, 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