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Serving the Community…

There are many opportunities at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) for students to engage in service to the community – through healthcare camps, blood donation, advocacy campaigns or working with schools for the underprivileged. Students are encouraged to take up community service through NSS or join any of the community service projects, to give back to the community.

National Social Service (NSS)

The NSS unit at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Vadapalani has many students to its credit. Dr. S. Kannan, Department of Physics is the Programme Co-coordinator. Blood donation is a regular feature of the City Campus.

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Objectives

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
  • utilise 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
  • practise national integration and social harmony
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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.

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.

Coverage

Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, the scheme has grown over the years and it is implemented today with an involvement of more than 2.6 million volunteers spread over in 200 Universities, Polytechnics and +2 Systems. The efforts of NSS volunteers have been widely acclaimed by the community, universities, colleges and general public as the NSS volunteers have been rendering selfless service to the community.

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Badge

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.

The National Service Scheme covers students at the level of higher education. Thus the administrative structures of the higher education have the responsibility of looking after NSS and its implementation at college/school/universities level. The successful functioning of NSS cell at University level will give impetus for proper implementation of NSS in the unit level.

  1. NSS University Cell Every University should have an NSS Cell to supervise and coordinate NSS Programme in Colleges affiliated to it.
    1. The Universities having strength of more than 10000 NSS volunteers should have full time programme coordinators. The Universities having strength of less than 10000 NSS volunteers may have part time programme coordinators.
    2. NSS being an academic extension programme the University will provide necessary infrastructure and other facilities like telephone, office and office equipment and secretarial assistance for the smooth functioning of the cell.
    3. The cell will function under the Vice-Chancellor, the Programme Coordinator, NSS will be incharge of the cell and the main executive functionary.
  2. Programme Coordinator :- The Programme Coordinator is the key functionary as far as NSS is concerned. Therefore, a dedicated and devoted Programme Coordinator can plan, execute and evaluate the NSS activities in a proper perspective. The Programme Coordinator will execute all administrative and policy directives of the government, decisions of the State Advisory Committee and University Advisory Committee. The NSS programme will be prepared in the light of the guidelines issued by the Government of India.
    1. Term/Tenure of the Programme Coordinator :- The Programme Coordinator will be appointed on deputation/short term contract for the period of three years extendable by one year further. No Programme Coordinator will be appointed on Permanent basis.
    2. Functions of the Programme Coordinators :-
      1. To assist and guide the NSS unit for implementation of NSS programmes at college level.
      2. To help in organising camps, training and orientation programmes for the NSS leaders.
      3. To visit the NSS units for monitoring and evaluation.
      4. To ensure implementation of NSS Regular activities and special camping programmes.
      5. To ensure timely release of grants to colleges.
      6. To submit the reports and returns to Programme Adviser, Regional Centre, State Liaison Officer and TOC/TORC.
      7. To ensure selection of new Programme Officers as per guidelines and ensure their orientation within the stipulated period.
      8. To submit half yearly reports and other information required to Government of India, Regional Centre and State Liaison Officer on the prescribed proforma.
      9. To have liaison with Regional Centre and State Liaison Officer and TOC/TORC for the implementation of NSS programme.
      10. To bring out documents and reports on the achievements of NSS.
        (i) To present the views of the Ministry and if advised bys the State Government, the view of the State Government, in the University Advisory Committees and to the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities, Principals of the Colleges, other persons connected with NSS Programmes;
        (ii) To assist in preparation of NSS Programmes, including Special Camping Programmes, in conformity with the policies and guidelines;
        (iii) To keep the Vice-Chancellors and heads of +2 Councils apprised of the state of the programme in their respective Universities and Colleges/institutions;
        (iv) To take steps to see that funds are released in time by the University to the college;
        (v) To visit different NSS units and camps for supervision, consultancy, guidance etc;
        (vi) The ensure that the NSS programme is implemented as per NSS manual and administrative instructions issued by the Government of India from time to time. Deviation from the established policies may be brought to the notice of the Ministryand the Programme Adviser.
      11. TOCs/TORCs and Evaluating Agencies :- Orientation and training of persons attached with NSS being a vital input for sustaining its dynamism in universities, colleges and +2 schools, it is necessary that the various facts of the programme are studied, understood and evaluated. The NSS Regional Centres have to play their role in this sphere mainly :-
        (i) To observe the organization of orientation training, research and evaluation and other activities in these institutions;
        (ii) To visit the training programmes whenever possible and advise the TOC/TORCs on policies and guidelines;
        (iii) To function as a resource person in the orientation and training programme;
        (iv) To help the TOC/TORCs in the evaluation of regular and special camping programme;
        (v) To report the progress of the TOC/TORCs as member of the Training Advisory Committee.
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Annual Report

SRM is known for its excellence not only in academics but also in community services. Our NSS volunteers conducting programmes such as residential camp, assisting the police patrol to control the traffic, awareness programmes on substance addiction, purpose of wearing Helmet, blood donation camp, tree plantation, swachh bharat, various rallies and Musical therapy to cancer patients . The NSS volunteers are active and they organize innumerable activities every semester. They learn the important aspect of being fruitful to the needy people because service to the people who are inneed is divine quality of any individual.

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Serving the Community…
There are many opportunities at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) for students to engage in service to the community – through healthcare camps, blood donation, advocacy campaigns or working with schools for the underprivileged. Students are encouraged to take up community service through NSS or join any of the community service projects, to give back to the community.
National Social Service (NSS)
The NSS unit at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Vadapalani has many students to its credit. Dr.S.Kannan, Department of Physics is the Programme Co-coordinator. Blood donation is a regular feature of the City Campus.