National Service Scheme
"NOT ME BUT YOU"
About NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes.
The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service. Since inception of the NSS in the year 1969, the number of students strength increased from 40,000 to over 3.8 million up to the end of March 2018 students in various universities, colleges and Institutions of higher learning have volunteered to take part in various community service programmes.
The motto of National Service Scheme is “NOT ME BUT YOU”. All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through the NSS led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping needy.
🏅 Symbolism
Konark Wheel
Signifies the 24 hours of the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for service round the clock.
Red Colour
Signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers.
Blue Colour
Signifies the cosmos, ready to contribute for the welfare of mankind.
Connect with Us
Our NSS Units
Dr. Arijit Bhattacharyya
Assistant Professor & Head,
Dept. of Bengali
Village at a Glance
Adopted Village - Maro
According to Census 2011 information, the location code or village code of Maro village is 319873. Maro village is located in Galsi I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Purba Bardhaman is the district headquarter of Maro village.
The total geographical area of village is 743.8 hectares. Maro has a total population of 3,461 peoples, out of which male population is 1,780 while female population is 1,681. Literacy rate of maro village is 57.04% out of which 64.55% males and 49.08% females are literate.
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Glimpses from Special Camp 2023
