About National Service Scheme, University of Delhi in Room no. F-3-F-5, University Centre, Chhatra Marg, Delhi

National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS was launched on Gandhi Ji’s birth centenary year 1969 in 37 Universities involving students with primary aim to develop the personality of student volunteers through community services.

The scheme now extends to all the States and Universities in the country and covers +2 levels also in many states.

The main Objectives of 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 mobilising 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

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