Overview

The National Service Scheme (NSS), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, was launched in 1969 to commemorate the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi. Initially, it involved 40,000 students from 37 universities, focusing on personality development through community service. Today, NSS boasts over 3.2 million student volunteers across 298 universities and 42 (+2) Senior Secondary Councils and Directorates of Vocational Education nationwide. Since its inception, more than 37.5 million students from universities, colleges, and institutions of higher learning have participated in NSS activities, benefiting from the program as student volunteers.

Aim

The program is designed to instil a deep sense of social responsibility in students, encouraging them to serve society without discrimination. NSS volunteers actively work to ensure that assistance reaches those in need, aiming to improve their standard of living and help them lead a life of dignity. Volunteers engage through their community service, learning valuable lessons about resilience. Moreover, NSS plays a crucial role during times of crisis, such as natural disasters and calamities. Volunteers are often at the forefront, providing essential aid including food, clothing, and first aid to victims. This hands-on experience not only helps disaster-affected individuals but also imparts critical skills and a strong sense of empathy to the volunteers. Through these diverse activities, NSS fosters holistic development in students, shaping them into responsible and compassionate citizens.

Objectives

• Gain an understanding of the community where they live or work
• Identify the community's needs and problems, engaging the community in the problem-solving process.
• Foster a sense of social and civic responsibility within themselves.
• Cultivate leadership qualities and a democratic attitude.
• Build the capacity to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.
• Promote national integrity and social harmony.

• Cleanliness drive at AdtU adopted villages
• Book donation programme
• Plantation drive and environmental awareness camp
• Cycle rallies and marathons to generate awareness of diverse social issues.

• Health check-up/Blood donation camp
• Cloth/food donation camp
• NSS volunteers of Assam down town University, Guwahati also take participate in various centrally organised camps like: Adventure Camp, Mega Camp, National Integration Camp, Republic Day Camp, Youth Festivals and youth exchange programmes.