National Service Scheme

Introduction

In India, the idea of involving students in the task of national service dates back to the times of Mahatma Gandhi. The post-independence era was marked by an urge for introducing social service.

The University Grants Commission headed by Dr. Radhakrishnan recommended to introduce National Service in the Academic Institutions on a voluntary basis in order to have a healthy contact between the students and teachers on one hand and establishing a relationship between the campus and community on the other hand.

Recommendations

  • In 1959, a draft outline of the scheme was placed before the Education Ministers Conference.
  • In 1960, Prof. K.G. Saiyidain studied national service by students and submitted his report under the title “National Service for the Youth”
  • The Education Commission headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari (1964-66) recommended this programme called the National Service Scheme (NSS).
  • On September 24, 1969, the Union Education Minister Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao, launched the NSS programme in 37 universities.

Objectives

The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are:

  • To understand the community in which they work
  • To understand themselves in relation to their community
  • To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
  • To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
  • To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
  • To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
  • To gain skills in mobilizing community participation
  • To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
  • To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
  • To practice national integration and social harmony

Motto

The Motto of NSS “Not Me But You“,

  • Reflects the essence of democratic living
  • And upholds the need for selfless service.
  • Individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society
  • The NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

NSS ODD SEMESTER 2017

S.no Description
1 Tree Plantation in Memory of late Dr. Abdul Kalam on 26.07.2017
2 Tree Plantation in KNC Women Arts and Science College on 26.07.2017
3 Tree Plantation in CKCET College Premises on 26.07.2017
4 Marathon Race on World Youth Day from Town Hall to Silver Beach on 17.9.2017
5 Distributing NilavembuKashayam during Health Awareness Camp conducted in CK School and CKCET College
6 Palmyra Seeding in Sea Shore at Sonankuppam on 26.08 2017
7 Blood Donation Camp  Conducted in CKCET Premises on 31.08  2017
8 College Road Cleaning Camp Conducted on 28.10. 2017
9 Orientation Program at BIT Campus, Trichy on 16.09. 2017
10 NSS Special Orientation Camp (2017-2018)

NSS ODD SEMESTER 2018

S.no Description
1 Tree Plantation for World  Environment Day  In CKCET Campus on 05.06.2018
2 World Yoga Day Celebration in CKCET Premises on 21.06.2018
3 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Camp at Naduveerapaitu Village on 10.09.2018
4 Tree Plantation In ANNA Stadium, Cuddalore on 05.08.2018
5 Flood Relief Camp in Kerala
6 Blood Donation Camp In CKCET Premises on 31.08.2018