Ever since Independence there has been growing awareness of the desirability of involving students in national service. The First Education Commission (1950) recommended the introduction of national service by students on a voluntary basis. Subsequently on the basis of suggestion made by the then Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, a committee was appointed Under the chairmanship of C.D.Deshmukh to prepare a scheme for compulsory National service by students prior to their admission for degree courses. In pursuance of various recommendations the Ministry of Education introduced the National Service Scheme during 1969-70. National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, was launched in 1969 to celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. The response of the scheme has been excellent. The main aim of NSS is to facilitate personality development of students through social and community service.
The College has two NSS Units with a total strength of 200 student volunteers.
S.No |
Name |
UNIT |
|
A.JAYALAKSHMI |
UNIT -1 |
2 |
Dr.S.SUNITHA |
UNIT-2 |
The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are:
· To kindle the students social consciousness.
· To give them opportunities:-
(a) To work with and people.
(b)To develop awareness and and knowledge of social realities.
(c) To have a concern for the well being of the community, particularly of the weaker sections.
(d) To engage themselves in creative and constructive social work.
(e)To put their scholarship to practical use in mitigating at least some social problems and in promoting welfare.
(f) To gain skills in theexercise of democratic leadership. (f) To gain skills in the programme of development for self involvement during leisure and vacation period of National development.
(h) To enrich personality.
The Motto of NSS "Not Me But You", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students’ development & appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration towards other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is a good doctrine in this motto, which underlines on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
The NSS symbol is based on the "Rath" wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha. 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. The red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The giant wheels of the Sun Temple, portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signify the movement in life across time and space.
NSS is a voluntary scheme. NSS scheme starts from 11th Standard onwards. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. The students from foreign countries studying in Indian universities can also join NSS so that they may share the experiences of national reconstruction and community work. NCC cadets will not be allowed to join NSS. Similarly NSS volunteers will not participate in NCC or any other youth organization as long as they are in NSS.
An NSS volunteer needs to devote a total of 240 hours social service in two years duration. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hours of orientation and 100 hours of community service. To enroll as NSS volunteer, candidate has to contact the NSS Programme Officer of the college. Enrollment in NSS is free. The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of service are issued a certificate. NSS volunteers can get some weight age during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.
At College level
The unit at college/+2 level is the grass-root unit in NSS. An institution will be allotted NSS units according to the strength of students. The number of units will be allotted by the Programme Coordinator in consultation with NSS Regional Directorate and State NSS Officer considering the demands of the institution. The strength of a unit will be 100 NSS volunteers normally. A Programme Officer will be in-charge of a NSS unit. Only those belonging to the teaching faculty will be considered for appointment as Programme Officer. Programme Officer will be responsible for the organisation of NSS unit, implementation of NSS programme under the supervision and direction of Principal of the college or head of the institution.
National service scheme- Rayalaseema University National Importance Day
S.NO |
Occasion |
Date & Month |
1 |
National Youth Day |
12th January |
2. |
National Youth Week |
12th to 19th January |
3. |
N.S.S.Day |
15th January |
4 |
Republic Day |
26th January |
5 |
Women’s Day |
8th March |
6 |
World Forest Day |
21st March |
7 |
World Health Day |
7th April |
8 |
Fire Prevention Day |
14th April |
9 |
May Day/Labour Day |
1st May |
10 |
Nutrition Week |
1st to 7th May |
11 |
World Environmental Day |
5th June |
12 |
Vanmahotsav Week |
1st to 7th July |
13 |
World population Day |
11th July |
14 |
Campaign against nuclear WEAPONS |
6th August |
15 |
Independence Day |
15th August |
16 |
Teachers Day |
5thSeptember |
17 |
International Literacy Day-Week |
8th to 14th Sep |
18 |
N.S.S.Foundation Day |
24th September |
19 |
Gandhi Jayanthi |
2nd October |
20 |
World Food Day |
16th October |
21 |
U.N.O.Day |
24th October |
22 |
Traffic Week |
24th to 30th Oct |
23 |
National Integration Day/Saving Day |
31st October |
24 |
Children’s Day |
14th November |
25 |
Mothers Day |
19th November |
26 |
Quami Ektha Week |
19th to 25th Nov |
27 |
Weaker Section Day |
22nd November |
28 |
World AIDS Day |
1st December |
29 |
International Volunteers Day |
5th December |
30 |
Human Rights Day |
10th December |
Adoption of a village or an urban slum is a very meaningful programme in NSS. It is far better to concentrate attention on one village and take up the task for development perspective, than to fritter away energy in many locations involving too many activities which may not be completed at all or where the follow up action may not be possible. From this point of view, village adoption programme should ensure continuity of work vis-à-vis sustained action, evaluation and follow up work