Ministry of
Youth Affairs and sports
Govt. of India
About NSS
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Student Youth Programme launched in 1969, on the birth centenary year of the Father of Nation – Mahatma Gandhi, by the Government of India. This Central Government sponsored scheme, conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aims to inculcate amongst the students the value of giving back to the society and gain insight into real issues on ground which need to be addressed by the young blood of India.
NSS Motto
The motto of NSS: “Not me, but you” says a lot about the spirit of the scheme. In order to prepare the youth for real-life situations outside the four-walls of class-room, it is imperative for them to form a living contact with the community. By contributing to community service on voluntary basis, the students in academic institutions get opportunity to boost their wholesome personality development and gain exposure about the needs and problems of the community, thereby getting involved in the process of bringing reforms.
Objectives of NSS:
The objective of creating NSS units is to empower UG students and create future leaders in them. The primary aim of the NSS program is to develop the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary and community service. Students would gain skills in mobilizing community participation and acquire leadership qualities and democratic values. NSS strives to develop competencies among the volunteers:
- To understand the community in which the NSS volunteers work and to understand themselves in relation to their community
- To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve themselves in problem-solving exercises
- To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
- To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
- To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
- To acquire leadership qualities and democratic values
- To develop the capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters
- To practice national integration and social harmony
- To render service to the community while studying in an educational institution
- To arouse the social conscience among students; and
- To provide them with an opportunity to work creatively and constructively with the community around the academic campus
National Service Scheme (NSS) – WDC Kamakhyanagar
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Women’s Degree College, Kamakhyanagar embodies the spirit of social responsibility, community participation, and nation-building among students. Established in 2023, the unit provides a platform for young learners to extend their education beyond the classroom and engage meaningfully with society through service, leadership, and collaborative action. Guided by the motto “Not Me, But You,” the programme nurtures empathy, discipline, and a deep sense of civic duty among volunteers. The NSS unit presently has a total strength of 100 dedicated student volunteers.
Through regular and special activities, NSS volunteers actively participate in community outreach programmes such as cleanliness drives, plantation campaigns, health and hygiene awareness, gender sensitization programmes, disaster preparedness initiatives, literacy support activities, and rural development projects. These initiatives help students develop teamwork, social awareness, and a constructive approach toward real-life social challenges.
The unit also organizes seminars, awareness campaigns, observation of important national days, workshops, and extension programmes that strengthen students’ understanding of citizenship, ethics, and human values. Over time, many enthusiastic and socially conscious students of the college have taken part in NSS and demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to community service.
The NSS unit of WDC Kamakhyanagar continues to work with dedication and purpose, fostering responsible youth who contribute positively to the community while upholding the ideals of service, integrity, and national development.