National Service Scheme

IIT Kharagpur
National Service Scheme National Service Scheme
IIT Kharagpur IIT Kharagpur
NSS, IIT Kharagpur : Overview of
Program and Rules
Debasis Roy
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator
NSS IIT Kharagpur NSS IIT Kharagpur
OrientationProgram,2014
Jul y 26, 2014
The symbol
Navyblue:representingthecosmosofwhichthe
NSSisatinypart,readytocontributeforthe
welfareofmankind.
Red:Vigor/spirit
Thegiantwheel:portraythecycleofcreation,
preservationandrelease(thecycleoflife)
NSS Motto: Not Me, But You
Reflects
the essence of democratic living
the need for selfless service and appreciation of
other persons points of view
Show consideration for fellow human beings
Because
Welfare of an individual is dependent on the
welfare of society on the whole
Endeavor
To implement the motto in its day-to-day program
Why NSS?
Togiveanextradimensiontohighereducationto
orientyouthtocommunityservice
Topreventcollegeand+2levelstudentsfrom
gettingalienatedfromthemajorityofthe
population
Toexposethemtotherealitiesoflifeandbring
aboutachangeintheirsocialperception
Tosensitizethemtotheneedsofthemassesso
thattheycanaccommodatethemwhenthey
becomepolicymakers
The NSS movement
Thenationaleducationpolicyof1986(modifiedin
1992)intendstoprovideopportunitiestothe
youthtoinvolvethemselvesinnationalandsocial
developmentthrougheducationalinstitutionsand
outsideagencies
ActivitiesundertakenbytheNSSvolunteersin
adoptedvillages/slumsforcommunityserviceon
yearlybasis
Durationoftheseservices120hourseachyear
AimsofNSSactivities
Makingeducationmorerelevanttomeet
communityneedsofbyexposingstudentstorural
situation
Providingopportunitiestothestudentstoplaya
roleinplanningandexecutingdevelopmentprojects
fordurablecommunityassetsinruralareasand
urbanslumsandimprovingthequalityoflifeof
economicallyandsociallyweakersections
Encouragingstudentstoworkwithotheradultsin
ruralareas
AimsofNSSactivities
Developleadershipqualitiesbyunlockinglatent
potentialamongstudentsandlocalyouthtoinvolve
themindevelopmentprograms
Emphasizedignityoflaborandselfhelpand
combinephysicalworkwithintellectualpursuits
Encourageyouthtoparticipateenthusiasticallyin
nationaldevelopmentandpromotenational
integration,throughcorporatelivingand
cooperativeaction
NSSObjectives
Understandthecommunityinwhichtheunitworks
andtheinterrelationshipoftheunitandthe
community
Identifytheneedsandproblemsofthecommunity
andinvolvejointlysolvetheproblems
Developasenseofsocialandcivicresponsibility
amongstallconcerned
Utilizeprevailingknowledgeinfindingpractical
solutiontoindividualandcommunityproblems
NSSObjectives
Developcompetenceforgrouplivingand
responsibilitysharing
Developskillsinmobilizingthecommunity
Acquireleadershipqualitiesanddemocratic
attitude
Developcapacitytomeetemergenciesand
naturaldisasters
Practicenationalintegrationandsocialharmony
Organization, members and
responsibilities
Unit
Normally100NSSvolunteers(students)
Butupto120volunteersinexceptionalcases
wheresecondunitcannotberaiseddueto
constraints
HeadedbyaProgramOfficer
ProgramOfficer
Motivates,guidesanddirectsvolunteersto
understandthevaluesandphilosophyofNSS
Helpsvolunteerstoplan,implement,andevaluate
theactivitiesofNSS
Organization, members and
responsibilities
Volunteer(codeofconduct)
Worksunderagroupleader
Makeshimself/herselfworthyofconfidenceand
cooperationofgroup,communityandleadership
DoesNOTenteringintoanycontroversialissue
RecordsactivitiesandexperiencesinNSSDiaryand
getsitcheckedbytheProgramOfficer
WearsNSSBadgewhileonwork
Organization, members and
responsibilities
Unit
Identifiessphereofactivity(village/slum/
institution):Adoptionofvillage/slum/institution
Contactscommunityleaders/representatives
Identifiesproblemsjointlywithcommunityleaders/
representatives
Solvestheproblemsdrawingparticipationfrom
communitymembers
Evaluatesprojectoutcome/experience
Broadapproach
Adoptschools/institutionsandexternalresources
Talentspotting,nurturing
Helpwithreadingandwritingletters/forms
Propagatemessagesonthebenefitsofsmallfamily,
healtheducation,smallsavingsdrives,
Improvephysicalenvironment,personalhygiene
Waterconservation,maintainculturalheritageand
monuments
IntegratewithschemessuchasMNREGS,pulsepolioinitiative
Helpwithgeriatriccare
Arrangeforinformaleducation,literacyclasses,
economicdevelopmentactivities
Computerliteracy
Vocationaltraining(tailoring,trades,handicrafts,)
Establishhobbycenter
Environmentenrichment/conservation
Plantingtreesandpreservegreenery
Constructandmaintainvillagestreets,drains,
preserveandmaintainmonumentsandcultural
heritage
Keepenvironmentclean
Cleanvillageponds,wells
Encourageenvironmentalsanitation,garbagedisposal
(composting)
Undertakesoilconservationprograms
Watershedmanagementandwastelanddevelopment
Popularizeuseofrenewableenergy
Constructbiogasplants
Health, family welfare and nutrition
Mass immunization (e.g., pulse polio)
Nutrition program
Safe and clean drinking water
Integrated child dev. program (Anganwadi)
Health education, AIDS awareness and
preliminary health care
Population education and family welfare
Lifestyle education and counseling
Healthy baby and mother competition, special
emphasis on girl child and her education
Geriatric care
Education and recreation
Adult education, continuing education for school
dropouts, coaching for students of weaker
sections, vocational training, customer
awareness, legal literacy
Cultural and recreation program for the
community
Use mass media for instruction and recreation,
Community singing, dancing
Youth clubs, and indigenous sports activities
Discussion groups
Eradications of communalism, caste-ism,
regionalism, drug abuse etc.
Experience
Identifypotentialleadersthrough,e.g.,
Schools,panchayat members,personalcontacts
Interactionwithlocalyouth(e.g.,bysports
competition)
Communityinvolvement(e.g.,byculturalprograms,
drawingcompetitions)
Mapvillage/slum
Identifywaterbodies
Sourcesofdrinkingwaterandwaterquality
Awarenesscampaignthrough,e.g.,
Streetplays(byNSSvolunteersandinterestedlocal
participants)coveringissuesongirlchild,dowry,
nutritionofwomenorseniorcitizenandsocialissues
(substanceabuse,)
Experience
Healthandenvironment
Identifyandpreserveculturalmonuments
Organizehealthandblooddonationcamps(Rotary,
RedCross)
Organizeenvironmentalawarenesscampaign(biogas,
composting,sanitation)
Waterqualityassessmentsandcleaningofwater
sources(wells,)
Atschoolsandwithothersinvolvedwitheducation
Identifyrecentschooldropouts
OrganizespokenEnglishclass,vocationaltraining,
computereducation,adultliteracyclass,
Disseminatingscholarshiptodeservingstudentsof
weakersectionsandtrackingstudentperformances
Experience
BecomefamiliarwithGovt.welfareschemeslike
MNREGS,incentivestobackwardcastesetc.(see,
e.g.,http://cyberjournalist.org.in/links.html)
Makepeopleawareofbenefitofgovt.programs
(BPLandcastecertificates),initiateinteractionwith
govt.agencies
Documentunitlevelactivities
MonthlyreportsandmaterialforNSSwebsiteand
NSSNewsletterAnurag
Generationideathroughbrainstormingorlooking
atwhatotherNSSunitsindifferentuniversitiesor
welfareorganizationsaredoing
Verylimitedfinancialresources:needto
coordinateactivitieswithgovernment
agenciesandNGOstomaximizeoutcome
Afterassessinglocalneedthereneedstobe
aneffectivecoordinationwithgovernment
agencies(forestry,agriculture,adult
education,health,childandfamilywelfare,
)andlocalresourcepersonsandfacilitators
(panchayat members,schoolteachers,
anganwadi workers,socialworkers)
Resources
NSS Diary contents page and reporting
format
Marksdistribution:Attendance(30)+Qualityof
work(40)+NSSDiary(20)+EndSem.Test(10)
Minimum75%attendanceforaP gradeorbetter.
Upto25%absencewillbecondonedifleave
applicationwithproperdocumentissubmitted.
Wefollow7pointgradingsystemasinany
sessional course.Gradewillbereflectedalthough
thecreditassociatediszero.AnF gradecould
leadtoyearlag,nonavailabilityofminor,
scholarshipsorawardsasinanyotheracademic
course.
Evaluation
Certificate/Recognition
AvolunteerisentitledtoNSScertificateandIG
NationalAwarduponrendering240hoursof
communityserviceintwoconsecutiveyearsand
participationin10daysspecialAnnualCamp
Volunteerswhorendercommunityserviceof
exceptionallyhighstandardmaybehonoredin
publicandalsorecommendedforparticipationin
state,regional,nationalyouthevents
CertificateofRecognitioninNSSAnnualfunction
Oneinstitutelevelaward
Interview/coverageofvolunteerinNSS
mouthpieceandothermedia
NSS,IITKharagpur:WebPresence
http://iitkgp.ac.in/nss/home.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vr5bORLiDw
http://picasaweb.google.com/gsaha.iitkgp/NSSCampPic#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRZgDLVnR_o
http://picasaweb.google.com/gsaha.iitkgp/NSSDAY24THSEP2010#
http://picasaweb.google.com/gsaha.iitkgp/NSSIITKGPGiftToSchools#

http://picasaweb.google.com/gsaha.iitkgp/NSSIITKGPHealthCampExperience#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCE-8N1Dtx0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0RrWjf-xas
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12216947/NSS%20Day/NSS%20Day%2040%20min.wmv
Many more such links and previous edition of newsletters
http://nssiitkgp.blogspot.com
NSS,IITKharagpur
Towardsanecosystemthatvaluesinclusiveandsustainablegrowth
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Not Me, But You.