Aim

The core aim of the National Service Scheme (NSS) is to inspire and empower student youth through meaningful community service, while fostering personality development, leadership, social responsibility and a spirit of active participation. NSS provides diverse learning experiences that nurture confidence, teamwork, empathy, service-mindedness and a strong sense of achievement among volunteers.

Objectives:

The broad objectives of NSS are to:

(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 process;

(iv) develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;

(v) utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution 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 attitude;

(ix) develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and

(x) practice national integration and social harmony.