
NSS (National Service Scheme)
The national service scheme is an Indian government sponsored Public Service program conducted by the Ministry of youth affairs and sports of Government of India. This scheme was launched in Gandhiji century year in 1969.
Objectives of NSS
- Understand the community in which they work.
- Develop among themselves a sense of social and civil responsibilities
- Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
- Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.
- Practice National integration and social harmony.
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
- Understand themselves in relation to their community.