NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME UNIT (NSS)

NSS comes under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and NSS Cell, Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra

Motto:

The Motto of NSS “Not Me, But You”, reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person’s point of view and also show consideration to ‘/other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrined in this motto, which underlines/on the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

Symbol:

The symbol for the NSS has been based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, the symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change.

Badge:

The NSS Symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars in the wheel represent the 24 hours of a day. The red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

Objectives:

  1. Understand the community in which they work
  2. Understand themselves in relation to their community
  3. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
  4. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
  5. Utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community
    Problems
  6. Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
  7. Gain skills in mobilising community participation
  8. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
  9. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
  10. practise national integration and social harmony

Year of Establishment of NSS Unit of College – 1999

NSS I/C Director University of Mumbai – Mr Sudhir Puranik

NSS OSD University of Mumbai – Mr Sushil Shinde

NSS Composition 2023-2024

Sr. Nos. Composition Name
1. Principal, Chairperson Dr Sushila Vijaykumar
2. Social Worker from adopted area Mr Balkrishna Farde
3. NSS Student Leader 1.      Omkar Sharma

2.      Aaradhana Dubey
4. NSS Student Co-ordinators 1.      Aditya Tiwari

2.      Shruti Namdev

3.      Karuna Dasari
5. District Co-ordinators Dr Jeevan Vichare
6. Area Co-ordinator Asst. Prof. Renu Verma
7. NSS P.O. Secretary Asst. Prof. Madhuri Maharao
8. Committee Members 1.      Asst. Prof. Vrunda Yadwad

2.      Asst. Prof. Vijay Joshi

3.      Asst. Prof. Sanika Karkare

4.      Asst. Prof. Pawan Ahuja

5.      Asst. Prof. Yogini Dastane

6.      Asst. Prof.  Priya Shetty

NSS Unit of Karnataka Sangha’s Manjunatha College of Commerce.

NSS Unit was started in the year 1999 to inculcate social commitments in the students along with their personality development.

  • No. of Units: 1
  • Allocated Strength for Regular Activity:100
  • Allocated Strength for Special Camping:50

Volunteer’s Participation in NSS

  • Every Volunteer will be Enrolled for Two Years
  • They will Have to participate in various activities and should complete 120 Hrs in each year (Total 240 Hrs In Two Years)
  • Every volunteer should compulsory attend One Residential Camp of 7 Days.
  • When a Volunteer completes all the above said criteria, He/She is qualified for NSS Grade Points in their Academics.

Area based projects undertaken by our Unit

  • Education and Recreation.
  • Youth for Disaster Managements.
  • Health and Hygiene, Nutrition & Awareness of Various Diseases.
  • Environment Enrichments & Conservation Campaign.

University Level Projects

  • Energy Conservation.
  • Notebook Binding & Distribution.
  • Voter Awareness
  • Bhajan Sandhya (Celebration of Gandhi Jayanthi).
  • World Yoga Day (21st June)
  • Vanmohotsav / Tree Plantation (1st July)

Residential Camp

  • Leadership Training Program (LTP)
  • UTKARSH (Cultural Camp)
  • SRD/NRD (State Republic Day Parade / National Republic Day Parade in Delhi)
  • AVHAN (Disaster Preparedness and Management Camp)
  • Adventure Camp
  • District Level Camp
  • University Level Camp
  • College Residential Camp which is organised at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samaj Mandir Hall, Vangani (E), District Ambernath.