The National Service Scheme (NSS), introduced in 1969, aims to develop the personality and character of student youth through voluntary community service. Based on the philosophy of ‘Education through Service’, NSS encourages students to grow into socially responsible citizens by engaging with community needs and societal challenges. The programme draws its ideological inspiration from the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasising selfless service and community welfare. Its motto, “Not Me, But You,” reflects the core belief that an NSS volunteer always places the community before self.
The programme aims to instill in students a deep sense of social responsibility and a commitment to serving society without discrimination. NSS volunteers work to ensure that support reaches those in need, helping individuals improve their standard of living and lead lives of dignity. Through their service, volunteers develop essential life skills and values that shape them into responsible and compassionate citizens.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) at JAIN College aims to build meaningful connections between the campus and the community, the college and nearby villages, and knowledge and action. Established in 2017 under the guidance of trained NSS Programme Officer Prof. Paramesha C, the unit enrols a large number of student volunteers every year who are motivated by the values of selfless service, teamwork, and leadership.
The unit also observes important national and international days, including World Environment Day, Earth Day, Women’s Equality Day, Water Conservation Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Martyrs’ Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Kargil Vijay Diwas, and several others.
Student volunteers actively participate in community-based services such as cleaning roads, parks, and public spaces, helping them develop empathy and an understanding of societal issues. They contribute to environmental conservation by cleaning areas around water bodies and historical monuments, promoting plastic-free surroundings, preparing seed balls, and planting saplings in support of initiatives like Swachh Bharat.
The NSS volunteers regularly conduct awareness drives on issues such as tobacco and drug abuse, organ donation, child labour, and traffic rules. They encourage the public to take pledges against substance abuse and unsafe practices. Students also take part in major public service activities, including blood donation, vaccination drives like COVID-19 and Pulse Polio, and other community health initiatives.
The NSS unit proudly organises “Sampradaana,” a large-scale blood donation camp where hundreds of units of blood. During the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 500 free doses of Covishield vaccine were administered to stakeholders and the general public, and volunteers distributed free masks and sanitizers. Regular campus cleanliness drives are also conducted to maintain a clean, plastic-free environment within the college.
The NSS wing is an active and vibrant part of the institution, continuously striving to instill social responsibility, civic awareness, and compassionate leadership among students.
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