nss
National service scheme was formed in India
in 1969.The main goal of NSS is to foster national integration and
socialharmony, its motto being 'Not Me, But You'. The symbol of the NSS,
the giant Rath Wheel stands for continuity as well as changeand symbolizes the
continuous striving of the NSS for social change.
NSS helps students understand the community in which they
work: it uses their knowledge to find practical solutions to community
problems. NSS creates a sense of social and civic responsibility in the
students who enroll as volunteers.
The University of Madras rendered the
approval for Mr. J.KARTHIKEYAN , Assistant
Professor of the Computer Science Department was appointed as the
NSS Programme Officer of Unit - I.
Aim
By enrolling in NSS, students develop social service, team spirit, discipline,
self confidence, leadership etc.
Programmes of action
There are two kinds of programmes
i.e., the Regular Programme, which is
organised throughout the year and another is the Special Camping Programme,
which is organized at the adopted village for Seven days.
Regular
NSS Activities
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The regular activities of the NSS include participation in rallies, seminars,
camps, programs on social evils, domestic violence, gender issues, diabetes,
road safety, the environment and AIDS awareness programs. The volunteers also
make regular visits to old age homes, orphanages and slums. They also have
programs for the visually challenged and the ‘differently abled’. Programs
for the education of children and empowerment of the poor, especially women
are also held. The volunteers also participate in a variety of cultural
programmes and competitions and frequently volunteer their services for the
college functions.
Few NSS volunteers are chosen to attend the prestigious Republic Day training
camp and participate in the Republic Day Parade in Delhi or in Chennai. All
the NSS activities of the college are organized and monitored by the NSS
program officer. |
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Besides these activities, the NSS unit also organize various camps like eye
camps, veterinary camps, blood donation camps and health camps. Seminars,
workshops, cultural programs, training programs and awareness programs are
held in collaboration with public and private organizations and NGOs. Apart
from service to society, these activities would give the student volunteers a greater
exposure and the wherewithal to deal with social issues. |
"Always render more and better service than is
expected from you. Serving of service to others is what brings happiness.”
