Objectives

1. The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :
   • Understand the community in which they work
   • Understand themselves in relation to their community
   • Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
   • Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
   • Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
   • Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
   • Gain skills in mobilising community participation
   • Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
   • Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice national integration and social harmony
2. The Motto

The motto of the National Service Scheme is ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day programme.

3. NSS Symbol

The symbol of the National Service Scheme, is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.

4. Composition of the Cell

The NSS Advisory Committee is constituted as follows