About National Service Scheme (NSS):
- Background: It was launched in 1969.
- Objective: Developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service.
- Activities undertaken: NSS volunteers play an important role in spreading awareness about government initiatives such as Swatch Bharat Mission activities and yoga programmes.
- Funding: In 2016, the scheme was restructured into a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government. Earlier it was a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with expenditure being shared between the Centre and the States.
