National Service Scheme (NSS) is a permanent Youth Programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the community in which they work
• To understand themselves in relation to their community
• To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving
• To develop them-selves a sense of social and civic responsibility
• To develop the competence required for group –living and sharing responsibilities
• To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
• To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
• To develop capacity to adapt to emergency situation like natural disasters and
• To practice National integration and Harmony