Programme     : Under Graduate        Course Title   : National Service Scheme (NSS)

Course Code : 20UGC4NSS                                            Year  : Second Year             Semester:  IV

Course Objectives: 

  1. To learn the origin and development of National Service Scheme
  2. To understand the administrative structure of NSS
  3. To know the planning and implementation of regular and special Camping activities
  4. To utilize the knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems;
  5. To develop personality through NSS

Course Outcomes: 

  1. Understanding the need, importance and Structure of National Service Scheme
  2. Applying the managerial skills to organize special camp and regular activities
  3. Analyzing the roles and responsibilities of NSS Volunteers while planning and organizing the programmes
  4. Shaping the behaviour of the students through community service
  5. Analyzing the case studies related the community problems

 

Unit –I

National Service Scheme: Origin and Development – Motto- Symbol-Badge- History of Konark Sun Temple- Mythologies Spokes.

Unit- II

Administrative setup of NSS: National level Advisory Committee – Regional Centers- State level Advisory Committee- University level Advisory Committee, Role of Programme Coordinator- College level Advisory Committee – Role of Programme Officers – Training and Orientation Centers (TOC) – Orientation and Refresher courses.

Unit III

Planning and Implementation: Planning and Implementation of NSS Programmes at the College Level – Training the Students Volunteers- Regular Activities: Conducting regular programmes – Public Awareness Programmes – Adoption of Villages – Day Camps.

Unit IV

Special Camping Programmes : Special Camping Programme themes – Objectives of Special Camping programmes – Preparation of Special camp activities – Importance of successful special camping programmes. Women’s Rights, Women Empowerment and  Entrepreneruship Development Programme (EDP).

Unit V

Participation of NSS Programmes by Volunteers : Advantages of Participation -Public participation – Personality Development – Development of leadership qualities – Development of Self Confidence – Improvement of skills – Improving social service attitude –Creation of public Assets.

Youth Red Cross Society – Nehru Yuva Kendra – Red Ribbon Club –   Eco Clubs – Youth Programmes in India – Republic Parade and the role of students – Health and physical fitness, Indira Gandhi NSS Award. Waste Management, Water, Conservation and Rain Water Harvesting.

Reference:

  1. National Service Scheme Manual (2006), Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, New Delhi.
  2. S.Palanichamy (1999), National Service Scheme in Indian Educational System, Kongu Nadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore -641029.