National Service Scheme (NSS)
NSS is one of the aided extra-curricular activities conducted by the University of Mumbai and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Its motto is NOT ME BUT YOU. Through NSS, volunteers enhance their personality. NSS Unit TSDC started in 2016 with 100 members.
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a scheme specially made for social cause. The motto of NSS "NOT ME BUT YOU", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. The philosophy of the NSS is well emphasized in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole. Therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
The objectives of 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 competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities.
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes.
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies, natural disasters, practice national integration and social harmony.
- Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility and utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions for individual and community problems.
NSS Outcome
- Introduce urban students to rural life by living in contact with the community in whose midst their institution is located.
- Better understanding and appreciation of the problems of the society and Encourage Community participation.
- Develop constructive linkage between the campus and the community by supplementing technical education with social and economic reconstruction of the country.
- Improve the quality of educated manpower by fostering social responsibility.
- Involvement in the tasks of national development.
- Raising society to a higher material and moral level by preparing students for final dedication in the service of nation and making campus relevant to the needs of the community.
