Profile of the NSS Unit
Introduction :
Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji's Centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing student's personality through community service, NSS, is a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage.
The cardinal principle of the NSS program is that it is organized by the students themselves, and both students and teachers through their combined participation in community service, get a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation building.
THE MOTTO :
The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is'NOT ME BUT YOU'. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day program.
NSS Symbol :
The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the ' Rath ' wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.
NSS Badge :
The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any program of community service. The Konark wheel in the symbol has eight bars which represent the 24 hours of the day. Hence, the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. The Red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of bold i.e. lively, active, energetic, and full of high spirit. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
NSS Day :
NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS Day with appropriate programmes and activities.
Objectives Of NSS :
To enable the students to understand the community in which they work;
Activities of The Unit :
The NSS unit of the institution carries out various activities through out the year. The activities include a ten day camp at a nearby village, and various other on the campus and off the camps activities aimed to inculcate in the students genuine interest in community work, and to make them like physical work. A list of the activities organized by the unit of the institution follows:
Details of the Annual camps arranged during the last five years :
The details of activities in the above special camps are as follows:
1. Medical check up :
This check up of villagers was made available free of cost. Dr. Bharat Shingala, Dr. Varsha Shingala, Dr. A. M. Desai, Dr. M. V. Finava are some of the doctors who had given their services to the villagers in this medical check camp. The villagers were also provided medicines free of cost.
2. Healthy child competition :
These competitions are arranged to promote awareness about the child health among the villagers. In this competition the weight, height, vaccination etc. are considered to judge the winner. Dr. Shrivastva is providing his services to this purpose. The winners are given prizes by gram panchayats.
3. Veterinary check up :
Farming and animal rearing is a major profession in the villages where annual camps are arranged. Hence, veterinary check-up camps also attract a lot of attention and are responded with great enthusiasm by the villagers. Veterinary doctors extend their valuable services voluntarily without any remuneration.
4. Sports competition :
The NSS unit of the institution organizes various sports competition during the ten day annual camp organized in the various villages around Gondal. Students from primary school and high school and village people take part in this competition. NSS volunteers attending the camp also take part in this competition. This includes track and field games. The winners are given prizes which are often sponsored by NGOs and other local leaders. This generates considerable comradeship and sense of oneness among the villagers and the volunteers attending the camp.
5. Physical work and hygienic activities :
The purpose of this program is to create awareness among villagers about the cleanliness of there environment. In this activity the volunteers work in the village to repair roads, they make new gutters and work accordingly to clean the village. We also try to help the villages by helping them in maintaining their infrastructure such as road and buildings. The NSS volunteers repair internal roads of the village.
6. Documentary film shows :
These shows are arranged in collaboration with press and information bureau of the state government. The documentaries made by the state government with messages of social upliftment are generally shown in these shows. Some feature films are also shown by press and information bureau.
7. Free spectacles distribution :
The unit organizes free eye check-up camp and free spectacles distribution camp. Jhatakiya Eye Hospital, Gondal offers free service of the doctors and instruments. This program is intended to ensure that the economically weaker sections of the society with ophthalmologic weakness get adequately powered eyeglasses. They are provided spectacles free of cost in collaboration with Maharaja Bhojrajaji Rajyarohan Trust, Gondal.
8. Slogan writing :
Slogan writing is an important exercise to generate and spread awareness about various social and hygiene related issues. NSS volunteers visit villages and write slogans for this purpose.
9. Tree Plantation Drive :
The NSS unit of the institution organizes tree plantation programs during the camp and other times also at various places including religious and social institutions. This helps in not only planting new trees but also in protecting trees and in creating awareness among the students and in the society in general.
10. Blood Donation Camp :
Blood donation camp is a routine activity of the NSS unit. The volunteers and other students of the college voluntarily donate blood. This is very helpful in creating a sense of community service in the students.
