National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched in 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of
Nation, by the Government of India. It is a voluntary association of young people, especially college
students to work for campus-community linkages. The aim is to develop student’s personality through
community service.
The NSS unit of Milind College of Science provides a platform to the students for community work and
developing a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation building. NSS volunteers work to ensure that a
needy get help to enhance their standard of living. A variety of activities are organized every year to
channelize the energy and idealism of the younger generation into creative pursuits. They educate
students and society regarding many issues like health, sanitation, palliation, etc. Various health camps
and cleanliness drives across campus and slum areas nearby are taken out regularly to create awareness
and also to motivate people to work towards a clean environment.
The NSS unit functions under the guidance of a Program Officer. The NSS wing of college focuses on
providing access and opportunities to underprivileged in health and education. Some of the major
events of the NSS Unit are:
• 1. Adoption of Villages
• 2. Water Conservation Activities
• 3. Cleanliness Drive Program
• 4. Tree Plantation
• 5. Blood Donation Camps
• 6. Health Awareness Programs
• 7. Awareness Rallies
• 8. Residential Camps at Adopted Villages
The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :
i. understand the community in which they work
ii. understand themselves in relation to their community
iii. identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
iv. develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
v. utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
vi. develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
vii. gain skills in mobilizing community participation
viii. acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
ix. develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
x. practice national integration and social harmony
Program Officer
Dr. R. A. Waghmare