About National Service Scheme:
- It was launched during 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India.
- It provides an opportunity to the student youth of the 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various Government led community service activities & programmes.
- The NSS symbol:
- It is based on the "Rath" wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.
- The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
- The Red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.
- The giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signify the movement in life across time and space.
- Activities undertaken by NSS: National Integration Camp, Shramdaan. Blood donation, Immunisation, Plantation, Disaster Management and Adventure programs etc.
- Motto: The motto of National Service Scheme is NOT ME BUT YOU
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
