BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

(Accredited with “A+” Grade by NAAC in Third Cycle)

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620024

NATIONAL SERVICE SHCEME CELL

(National Awardee 2017-18)

2023-24
 BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
Tiruchirappalli - 620024
National Service Scheme (NSS)
An Educational Experiment in Community Service

ORIENTATION PAPER

1. Introduction

National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in the Mahatma Gandhi Birth
Centenary year, 1969, as a student youth service Programme with the primary objective of
developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community
service. ‘Education through Service’ is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of
the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Very appropriately, the motto of NSS
is “NOT ME, BUT YOU”. In the year 1969 it was introduced in 37 Universities involving
40,000 volunteers. Over the years, NSS has expanded many folds and covers more than 40
lakhs students. Now NSS is a CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF GOVT. OF INDIA
from 2016-17 with 100% funding by the Government of India.

Aim: “Orient the student youth to community service while studying in educational
institution”.

2. Objectives:

The overall objective of NSS is Personality Development of the Students through

Community Service.

The Broad Objectives of NSS are to arouse the student’s Social Conscience and to
provide him with the opportunity to:

1. Understand the community in which they work

2. Understand themselves in relation to their community
3. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem
solving process.
4. To develop a sense of social responsibility,
5. Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community
problems,
6. Develop competence required for group living and sharing the responsibilities,
7. Gain skills in mobilizing community participation,
8. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
9. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and disasters,
10. Practice National Integration and Social Harmony.

3. Motto: "Not me, but you" (Selfless Service)

This reflects the value of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service
and appreciating other person’s point of view and show consideration for fellow human
beings. It mainly focuses on the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the
welfare of society on the whole. It also indicates the selfless service & concern for others.
Not me but you, Swami Vivekananda said this; the real meaning for this is your need is
greater than mine. It also indicates the selfless service & concern for others.

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4. NSS foundation Day:

NSS was launched in September 24, 1969. Therefore, we celebrate 24 September

every year as NSS Day by undertaking suitable need based programmes at our Institutional
level.

5. NSS Emblem:

The Symbol of NSS is the Rath wheel of Konark Sun Temple, Orissa. This giant
wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and movement. It signifies the
progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and continuous striving for
Social Transformation and Upliftment.

6. NSS Badge:

The NSS symbol is embossed on NSS Badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while
undertaking programmes. This Konark Wheel in the symbol has eight spokes, which
represent 24 hours of the day. The Red colour indicates that the volunteers are full of blood
i.e. lively, active, and spirited. The Navy Blue indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a
tiny part ready to contribute its share for the welfare of mankind.

7. NSS Programmes:

1.. Regular 240 hours for 2 years

Activities: Under this, every volunteer is involved in various developmental
activities for 120 hours in a year. Before involving them in various
activities, they should be given orientation for at-least 20 hours so as to
make them acquainted with the basics of NSS.
20 hours for Orientation
2 Hrs NSS General Orientation
Regular 8 Hrs Special Orientation
Activities 10 Hrs Skill Training
30 Hours Campus Work . (Campus development activities)
70 Hours community work
Urban Work – Slum, Hospital, Destitute home, awareness pro, Traffic
Control, etc
Rural Work - Literacy, Water harvest Health, Sanitation, and Savings etc.
Natural Calamity & Emergency Relief work
National Day Celebrations
2. Special A residential camp of 7 days’ duration is organised under specific
Camping themes in the adopted villages/slums by involving local youth along with
Programme NSS volunteers. (50 % of the unit strength can participate in the special
Camp) The activity will be carried out under some special theme from
time to time

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 NSS Special Camp Theme : YOUTH FOR CLEANLINESS
(J}a;ikf;fhf ,isQHfs;)

The Proposal for conduct of the Special Camping Programme should be submitted by
the colleges in the prescribed format to the Programme Coordinator, NSS of the University
for necessary approval and release of grant.

8) Day Camps:

In order to complete a specific regular project, Day Camp may be organised and the
services of the volunteers may be utilized for 8 Hrs. in such camps.

9) Volunteer-ship:

Any student enrolled, as a volunteer under NSS during his first year in the college
should put in at-least 240 Hrs. of work in two (2) years. (Minimum of 120 Hrs of Community
Service in a year). He/she will receive certificate on completion of the 240 Hrs of regular
activities and 7-days special camp.

10) Composition of NSS unit:

One NSS unit consists of 100 student volunteers under the guidance of a teacher in-
charge called NSS, Programme Officer.

11) Adoption of village/slum:

A nearby village or slum has to be adopted by every NSS Unit to organise need-based
programmes for the benefit of the students in particular and the community in general. The
special camp should also be conducted in the same village. The adopted village should not be
changed frequently without producing tangible developments. This may take three to four
years or even more.

12) Advisory Committee at college: Every NSS Unit should constitute an Advisory
Committee for NSS at College level to advice on Programme planning and development. The
committee will also review the activities of the NSS Unit and approve the budget and
expenditure thereof. The composition of the committee shall be as follows:

Principal Chair person

2 Staff members having social work background Member
One representative of the development department Member
One representative from the adopted village/slum/ Member
Welfare agency
2 Student Leaders Member
NSS Programme Officer Member Secretary

The College level Advisory Committee should meet at-least four times during a year, one
in every quarter to assess the development of NSS Programme in the Institution and to
promote a sense of participation among the teaching faculty, the students and the community
of the adopted area.

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13) NSS Programme Officer:

One Programme Officer will be in-charge of one unit only. He/She has to undergo
the orientation-training course for 7 days immediately after his/her selection to ensure quality
programme implementation in the campus and community.

ETI (Empaneled Training Institute ) formerly known as Training & Orientation

Centre There are Two Centres functioning in TamilNadu 1. Madras School of Social Work,
Panatheon Road, Egmore, Chennai. (Dr.Sara Karunakaran, Training Coordinator,
Contact No.044-28194566 ) 2. Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore. (Ms.Rani,
Training Coordinator Contact No.0422-2440241)

13.i. Qualifications of the Programme Officers:

(i) He/she must be a member of teaching faculty.
(ii) He/she must hold post graduate degree.
(iii) He/she must be less than 40 years at the time of his/her selection as Programme
Officer.
(iv) Physical Education Teacher and the teacher who are NCC Officer will not be appointed
as NSS Officers.
(v) In women colleges a lady teacher should be appointed as Programme Officer.
However, male members may help the lady Programme Officer.
(vi) A teacher who has high level of, motivation, inclination and aptitude for community
work and above all very good report with students should be preferred as Programme
Officer.

13.ii. Role of Programme Officers

(i) One Programme Officer will be in-charge of one unit (100 Volunteers) only.
(ii) Programme Officer will be responsible for the organisation of NSS unit,
implementation of NSS programme under the supervision and direction of Principal of
the college.
(iii) The Programme Officer will be responsible to carry out the instructions issued by the
Programme Coordinator of the University, NSS Regional Director and State NSS Officer
for the implementation of NSS activities as per the NSS Manual, programme guidelines
and administrative and policy directives.
(iv) There shall not be any clash between the instructions issued by the NSS Regional
Centre or State Liaison Officer or Programme Coordinator as these instructions are to
be based on NSS Manual/Programme guidelines or administrative or policy directives
issued by the Government of India.

Tenure
The maximum period for which a teacher is appointed as Programme Officer will be 3
years in the first instance. However, this period is extendible upto 5th year, on the basis of the
review of his/her performance by the Principal of the College and Programme Coordinator of
the University.

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 ROLE OF PROGRAMME OFFICER

POSDCARB
1) Planning 1) As an Organiser
2) Organising 2) As an Educator
3) Supervising 3) As a Coordinator
4) Directing 4) As a Supervisor
5) Co-ordinating 5) As an Administrator
6) Accounting 6) As a Public Relation Person
7) Reporting
8) Budgeting

14) Records to be maintained by NSS Units:

a. Enrolment Register Project

b. Attendance Register
c. Regular activity Register
d. Special camp Register
e. Stock Register
f. Register Accounts (cashbook & ledger)
g. Minutes book
h. Program Officer’s personal work diary
i. Volunteer’s personal work diary
Regular activity Register
No of
Name of the NSS PO’s
S.No Place volunteers No of hours
activity Signature
participated

Special camp Register

No of
Name of the day Spl camp NSS PO
S.No volunteers No of hours
activity Place Signature
participated

Volunteer’s Personal Work Diary

Sl Date Place Details Hours Total Signature Signature of Remarks

No of of work From - hours Of Group Leader/
work to volunteer Volunteer
Secretary

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SPECIAL CAMP WORK DIARY

Date No of hours Place of the Activities Experience Remarks

camp/activity under taken

15) Reports & Returns:

The Programme Officers are expected to send the following reports to the
Programme Coordinator of the University, the State NSS Cell and the NSS Regional
Directorate in the prescribed formats. Important action Photographs, press clippings and
Special Camp Invitations etc. may also be sent to the above officers.

1) Monthly Report (By the end of the month),

2) Annual Report – to be sent by 30th of April
3) Any other specific Report as and when required.

The Statement of account and Utilization Certificates for Regular Activities duly
signed by the Chartered Accountant may be sent to the Programme Coordinator of the
University before 30th of April every year.
The Statement of account and Utilization Certificate for Special Camping
Programme duly signed by the Chartered Accountant may be sent to the Programme
Coordinator immediately after completion of the Camp.

16) Pattern of Financial Expenditure:

The Government of India releases 100 % grants for implementation of NSS activities to
all the States & Union Territories. The pro-rata grants provided for NSS Regular Activities
& Special Camping Programme with effect from the year 2022 is as under

Regular Activities-- 400/- Per Volunteer /Per Year ( .400 X100 = Rs.40,000)

Special Camping Programme 700- Per Volunteer / Per Camp. ( 700 x 50 = 35,000/-)

The NSS funds should be maintained separately in a account and should not be
clubbed with College level funds. The Head of the Institution and the Programme Officer
may operate the account jointly.

The NSS Cell at University level provides necessary expertise for smooth conduct
of programmes at College level. For meeting the establishment and administrative
expenditure at University level an amount of 40/- per volunteer per year is being deducted
( 400 - 40 =360/-) The balance 360/- per volunteer will be released to the NSS Units
(i.e 360 X 100 Volunteers = 36,000/- will be given to one NSS Unit each college).

The budget allocation from the year 2022-23 for the NSS Unit consisting of 100
volunteers, at the rate of 360/- per volunteer (100Vol X 360 = 36,000) is given below:

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 Regular Activity Budget for 36,000/
6,000.00
1. Out of pocket allowance to Programme Officer : ( 500 x 12 Months)
2.Clerical Assistance 2500 Per Year
( 25 x 100 Volunteers)
3.Programme Development
Refreshment to NSS Volunteers
Equipment / Utensils TA to Programme Officer/ 27500
Volunteer ( 275 x 100 Vol):
Contingencies (auditing, honorarium, other expenses etc.)
Total 36,000/-

Note:1. The expenditure at Sl.Nos.1 & 2 should not be exceeded.

2.The out of pocket expenses to Programme Officers is exempted from Payment of
Income Tax

7 days Special Camping Budget for 35,000/ ( 700 x 50 Vol = 35,000/-)

1. Expenditure on board & lodging of
24,500/-( 70% of the amount)
campers at the camp site
2. Transportation of the campers to the 7,000/-( 20% of the amount)
camp venue and back
3. Miscellaneous expenditure. 3,500/-( 10% of the amount)

Total 35,000/-

18) Liaison and Coordination: University NSS Cell: Every University should have an NSS
Cell to supervise and coordinate NSS Programmes in colleges affiliated to it. The Cell will
function under the Vice-Chancellor and the Programme Coordinator, NSS will be in-charge
of the Cell and the main executive functionary.

A) State NSS Cell: Each State has to establish a State NSS Cell and appoint a State NSS
Officer & supporting staff as per the prescribed guidelines of the Government of India to
facilitate timely release of grants submission of accounts etc. The State NSS Cell for Tamil
Nadu is functioning at NSS State Liaison Cell, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Institute
of Advance Study in Education Campus, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
600015 Phone-044-28258628, (email- [email protected]).

B) NSS Regional Directorate: Ministry of Youth Affairs has set up 15 Regional

Directorates to liaise with the State Government, Universities, ETI & other Institutions in
implementation of NSS and other Youth Programmes of the Ministry. The Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry and Andaman Nicobar Islands in-charge is Mr. S. Sayeeram, Regional
Director, NSS Regional Directorate, Chennai , Shastri Bhawan, Block- B, 4th Floor,
Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai -600006 (Phone-044-29819704) email
[email protected]

19) Govt .of India Youth Programmes:

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports provides 100% financial assistance for
conducting the following Youth Programmes:

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 10 Days
South Zone
7 days National Adventure National Republic Day
Pre Republic
Integration camp @ Youth Parade Camp
Day Parade
Camp Himachal Festivals at New Delhi
Camp
Pradesh

20.NSS Awards: Awards at various levels are instituted for the field functionaries, in
order to recognize the outstanding contribution of University NSS Cells, Programme.
Officers, NSS units in Institutions and Volunteers and to encourage them in community
service, they are
Category NSS National Awards TN State Awards Bharthidasan
(1993-94) ( 1991—92 ) University Awards

University Best 2 awards for Nil

Coordinator First Award 5 lakh Programme
Second Award 3 Lakh Coordinator
Best NSS 10 Awards – 1,50,000 Cash award 3000
15 awards 3000 10 each in Male & Female
Programme each, silver medal, each
each , Certificate and category
Officer certificate memento (A Memento and a
certificate)
Best NSS Unit Trophy 2,00,000 each Certificate and 10 Colleges (A Memento
memento and a certificate)
Best NSS 30 Awards 1,00,000 35 awards 2000 10 each in Male & Female
Volunteer each, silver medal, each, Certificate and category
certificate memento (A Memento and a
certificate)

The nominations have to be submitted to the Programme Coordinator of concerned university, who in
turn will forward the same to the State NSS Officer, NSS State Liaison Cell, Directorate of
Collegiate Education, Institute of Advance Study in Education Campus, 577, Anna Salai,
Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015 Phone-044-28258628, (Email- [email protected]).For
more information about NSS awards please visit the Websites. Website: https://nss.gov.in/

NSS - REGIONAL DIRECTORATE CHENNAI & STATE NSS CELL

PLAN OF ACTION

S.No. Activity Suggestive Programmes

JUNE
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1 3 June Organise cycle rallies and create awareness on the
World Bicycle Day benefits of cycling among students & public
2 5th June Tree Plantation Programme at the College Campus and
World Environment Day in the adopted Village. Awareness Lectures / Rallies.
3 1st Week of June Preparation of Annual Calendar of Activities by the
Preparation of Annual Calendar Colleges.
4 21st June Mass Yoga Demonstrations / Lectures on Yoga by
International Yoga Day Experts at all NSS units in the institutions
5 26th June Organise Drug abuse awareness pledge taking
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 International Day Against Drug ceremony, exhibitions, social media awareness,
abuse & Illicit Trafficking lectures, rallies, Human chain, cycle rally etc. at
college/community
6 4th Week of June Calling Nominations for National NSS Awards from all
Universities by the State NSS Cell.
Nomination for NSS Awards Universities to collect Nominations from the Colleges
( National Level) and send the best one or two nominations for Unit &
Programme Officer and Volunteer categories to State
NSS Cell.
JULY
7 1st Week of July Conduct of State Level / University Level and College
Level NSS Advisory Committee Meeting.
Advisory Committee Meetings
Weeklong Tree plantation programme in the campus
1-7 July and in the adopted village.
Van Mahostava Week
Programme Officers’ Review Conduct of University level NSS Programme Officers’
Meeting Review Meeting – (Online / Offline).
8 2nd Week of July Collection and compilation of NSS Volunteers
Enrolment at College Level.
Enrolment of NSS Volunteers
Conduct of Programme Coordinators Review Meeting
Review Meeting at the State NSS Cell.
9 2nd Week of July Creation of Social Media Accounts (Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram) by NSS Programme Officers,
NSS Units and all NSS volunteers. Each college should
Creation of Social Media have one Twitter account.
Accounts by NSS units
(Twitter, Facebook, Instagram ) Intimate the social media accounts details to NSS
Regional Directorate [email protected]

Tag your social media posts to the following accounts

Twitter & Facebook - @NSSChennai, &
@_NSSIndia
Instagram- @nssrdchennai & @nss_tamilnadu,
@_nssindia
10 11th July Observance of World Population Day
Conduct of suitable awareness in the adopted villages
World Population Day explaining evil effects of population explosion.
11 3rd Week of July Conduct various programmes under சுதந்திரத்

Activities under Azadi Ka Amrut திருநாள் அமுதப் பெருவிழா (Azadi Ka Amrut

Mahatsav Mahatsav) by Colleges
12 4th Week of July Conduct of Demo / Drill on Disaster Management in
Disaster Management the College / Institution campuses.
August
13 Fit India Run / Rally / Walkathons at all NSS units /
Institutions.
1st to 14th August Cleanliness activities in the campus and community
Swachh Bharat Mission Clean India Campaign to stop usage of Single Use
Plastics in campus and community.

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14 2nd Week of August Two hours orientation to NSS volunteers on aim,
objectives, history, types of NSS programmes etc
Orientation programme
15 Motivating students admitted in first year to join in
NSS Enrollment NSS in colleges
Organise NSS Enrollment campaigns/Meetings at
institutions
16 12th August சுதந்திரத் திருநாள் அமுதப் பெருவிழா( Azadi
Ka Amrut Mahatsav)
International Youth Day Blood Donation camps at institutions.

Conduct of Leadership Motivation and Personality

Development programme to Volunteers

Honouring of best and active NSS Volunteers /

Programme Officers on this day
17 Freedom - Azadi Ka Amrut Mahatsav - Organizing
15th August programmes to inculcate the spirit of unity, patriotism
and national Integration
Independence Day Competitions on the Freedom Movement of India.
Blood donation camps at campus
Conduct of Quiz / Seminar / Talk shows on Indian,
Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters at institutions
20th August
18 Programmes / Competitions at college / school on
Sadbhavana Day Peace and Social Harmony

SEPTEMBER
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19. 8 September Identification of School Dropouts in the adopted village
/ slum and motivate / counsel them to continue their
International Literacy day Education.

Literacy related activities in coordination with local

Panchayat /Village.

Conduct of Cultural programmes on the theme of

literacy and publicize the benefits of being literate in
the community.
20. 2nd Week Collection & compilation of NSS Volunteer enrollment
Enrolment of Volunteers at unit level.
Programme Coordinators’ Meeting Conduct of Programme Coordinators Review Meeting
at State NSS Cell
21 Third Saturday of September Cleaning activities at beaches, awareness on keep
International Coastal Cleanup Day beaches and water bodies neat & clean
22. 24th September - NSS Day Conduct of Blood Donation, Plantation, Cultural events
on National Integration.
Presentation of Awards to NSS
Functionaries at College Level Activities leading to develop Leadership Qualities,
Personality Development, etc. to be organized.
Colleges to honour the services of Programme Officer /
Volunteers.

Familiarize the usage of Cloth Pledge taking in the Colleges.

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 Bags / மீ ண்டும் மஞ்சப்பெ
Campus cleaning activities- Removal plastic wastes
awareness
from the campus & public places

23 3rd Week Colleges to submit Enrolment details in the prescribed

Submission of Enrolment details proforma to University.

Special camps in adopted villages Universities to submit the consolidated Enrolment

details to NSS Regional Directorate and State NSS
Cell.

Conduct of Special Camps in the Adopted Villages /

Slums.
24. 29th September Health Awareness Lectures / Rallies / General Health
Check-up Camps may be organized.
World Heart Day
Conduct of Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness
Campaigns in the public / adopted village
25. 4th Week Organising Awareness programmes/lectures by the
Gynaecologists/Doctors/Social Activities for the
Menstrual Hygiene Management Adolescent girls on Menstrual Hygiene Management.
Programme

OCTOBER
26. Mega Blood donation Camps in association with
1st October nearby reputed NGOs / Government Blood Banks may
be organized.
National Blood Donation Day &
Elders Day Visit and conduct support activities in Old age homes

University / Directorate level Pre Conduct of University level Centralized Selection of

RD Parade selection camps Volunteers for participation in the Pre RD Parade camp

University / Directorate level NSS Conduct of University level NSS Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee Meeting to review NSS activities.
27. 2nd October Conduct of Cleanliness programmes in the campus and
Gandhi Jayanthi Day the community.

Arranging Lectures / competitions on the

Campaign on மீ ண்டும் Achievements & teachings of Gandhiji especially on
the Truth, Tolerance & Non Violence.
மஞ்சப்பெ- Meendum
Manjapai – Eradication of plastic Organize Clean India -Swatchh Bharat activities to
carry bags generate awareness on Single use plastics / Plastic carry
Swatchh Bharat Cleaning bags and organize cleaning camps at public places.
Activities ( 1st to 31st October ) Familiarize Cloth Bags # மீ ண்டும் மஞ்சப்பெ
awareness programmes among public
2nd Week Organize fitness related awareness activities for
28. students and public.
Fit India Activities
Conduct of fit India walkathons, cycle rally, fitness
aerobics exercises for students
29. 13th October Arranging Lectures on ways and means to face / protect

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 National Disaster Day from various types of Disasters.
30. Arranging demo on Hand Washing to Students.
15th October
Lectures on Health Awareness & Hygiene to the
Global Hand Washing day students and the community.

Youth Awakening Day Lectures / competitions on the Achievements &

teachings of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
31 31st October Administering Unity Pledge to Volunteers and organise
National Unity Day Unity Run Programmes in all Institutions to mark the
ததசிய ஒற்றுபம நாள் Birth Anniversary of Shri. Vallababai Patel.

Organize EBSB Programmes with an aim to enhance

interaction & promote mutual understanding between
people of different states/UTs through the concept of
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
state/UT pairing.
(EBSB) (October to March)
Tamil Nadu paired with Jammu & Kashmir state.
Organise these programmes as per
Organize programs like quiz, essay writing, film show,
your convenience from October to
food festival, dances, music, folk dances etc.to know
March months.
more about Jammu & Kashmir and explore more about
the state.
NOVEMBER
32. 1st Week Conduct of University level NSS Programme Officers’
NSS programme Officers’ Review Review meeting
Meeting
33 19th November Programmes emphasizing the spirit of oneness / Unity
in Diversity may be organized
National Integration Day Administering National Integration Pledge to NSS
Volunteers.
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34 26 November Conduct lecture sessions on significance of
National Constitution Day Constitution of India, preamble of Indian Constitution
and article 51A fundamental duties.
35 4th Week Organize self-defense training for Girl NSS volunteers
Self Defense Training at the institutions.

Skill Development Training & Organize Skill Development Training and Workshops
Workshops for NSS volunteers at the institutions
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Organize EBSB programs in every NSS unit/College to
(EBSB) (October to March) know more about Tamil Nadu’s EBSB pairing state
Jammu & Kashmir.
DECEMBER
36. 1st December Conduct of Lecture / Quiz Programmes on HIV / AIDS
prevention & Blood Safety in all Institutions
World AIDS Day
37. 10th December Organize programmes on Human Rights through legal
World Human Rights Day experts or lawyers for students and community
38. 2nd to 4th week of December Conduct of Special Camps during Christmas holidays
with specific theme provided by GOI in the adopted
NSS Special Camps villages / slums
Organize Clean India activities to generate awareness
on the evils of single use plastics.
Organise Drugs/Drug abuse awareness lectures, rallies,

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 Human chain, cycle rally etc. at college/community
Fit India - Fitness awareness programmes in Campus &
Community
Organize Nutrition awareness ( Poshan Awarness) for
students & community people
Organize EBSB programs in every NSS camp one
session to know more about Tamil Nadu’s EBSB
pairing state Jammu & Kashmir
JANUARY
39. 12th January College level Lectures / Competitions on Swami
National Youth Day Vivekananda may be organized to mark the occasion.
National Youth Festival
Conduct of Essay, Slogan Writing and poster designing
12-16 January competitions on Swami Vivekananda

National Youth Week Fit India Run /Walkathons / Cycle rally at institutions
40. 2nd week of January Conduct of NSS Special camps during Pongal Holidays

NSS Special Camps Fit India activities / Fitness awareness camps at the
institution & community

41. 26th January Programmes to create awareness about the Constitution

of India, rights and responsibilities of citizens may be
Republic Day organized
42. Republic Day Parade@ New Volunteers’ Participation in the RD Parade at New
Delhi Delhi
& State RD Parade @Chennai Volunteers’ participation in State RD Parade at
Chennai.
FEBRUARY
43. 2nd week Conduct of State / University & Directorate / College
level NSS Activities Review meeting.
Career Guidance and Enhancing
Employability Skills training Programmes on Career Guidance and Enhancing
Employability Skills Training to NSS Volunteers in
association with NGO / Other agencies.
MARCH
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44. 8 March Lecture on women empowerment and women rights.
Training programme to women leading to Self
International Women’s Day Employment.

Competitions and Cultural events to mark the

International Women’s Day.

Freedom India- Women’s Day Celebrations &

Arranging Lecture Sessions on Women Freedom
Fighters of our State / Country

Honouring Best NSS Women Student Volunteers at

University level.
45. 15th March Awareness Programmes on consumer rights and
World Consumer Day protection
3rd & 4th Week Universities to collect Annual Report, Self-Evaluation

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Preparation & Settlement of NSS grants
Accounts , Utilization Certificate
APRIL
46. 1st Week of April Preparation of Annual Report at Colleges level.
7th April Awareness Lectures / Rallies / General Health Check-
World Health Day up may be organized.
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Awareness Creation on Drugs / Drug Abuse and its
Drug /Drug Abuse awareness impact on student life
3rd Week of April Preparation of Annual Report by Universities
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Preparation of Annual Report Preparation of Annual Report at State NSS Cell.
MAY
2nd Week of May Submission of Utilization Certificate & Audit
49 Submission Utilization Certificate Statement to University NSS Cell.
and Audit Statement
2nd Week of May Special Camp may be conducted in the identified
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Conduct of Special Camps adopted village / slum during vacation.
Awareness Lectures on Evils of Tobacco
31st May
Organizing Rallies / Street Play on the theme.
51 World No Tobacco Day
Awareness Creation on Drugs / Drug Abuse and its
impact on student life.
 All NSS Programme Officers need to organize some special programmes if given by NSS
Coordinator of the University, Regional Directorate & State NSS Cell.

 All NSS Programme Officers have to send monthly activities report along with best photos to
respective Universities.

Best Photos with brief report to be shared in the University WhatsApp group (Vibrant NSS POs of
BDU) and also to NSS Regional Directorate email [email protected] & University email
[email protected]

 The NSS functionaries in Tamil Nadu may send their NSS activities photos and reports to
State NSS Cell, email [email protected],

 Please ensure to tag all your NSS activities social media posts to Regional Directorate,
State NSS Cell & Directorate of NSS - New Delhi

Twitter & Facebook --@NSSChennai, & @NSSIndia, @nss_tamilnadu

Instagram- @nssrdchennai & @nss_tamilnadu, @_nssindia

Communication Emails:
All NSS Programme Officers are requested to send all NSS activities report with photos to

1.NSS Regional Directorate 2.State NSS Cell, 3.NSS Coordinator

Email: Email Tiruchirappalli Bharathidasan
[email protected] [email protected] University
Email: [email protected]
Mr. S. Sayeeram Dr.M.SenthilKumar Dr.A.Lakshmi Prabha
M- 9840249102 M-9865336751 M-9976718702
Office-044-29819704 Office-044-28258628 NSS office:0431-2407015

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 NSS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AT TAMILNADU

Hon’ble Minister for

Youth Welfare & Sports Development
Government of Tamil Nadu

Principal Secretary to Government

Youth Welfare & Sports Development Department
Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Regional Director Director of Collegiate Education

NSS Regional Directorate Chennai &
Ministry of youth Affairs & Sports State Coordinator, NSS
Government of India

State NSS officer

Tamil Nadu State NSS Cell

University NSS Cell

(NSS Programme Co-coordinators)

Colleges (Principal/Programme Officers)

144 colleges (347 NSS Units)

NSS Unit
NSS Programme Officers

NSS Volunteers
32,700 (Aided)
2,000 (Self Financing)
Total 34,700 NSS volunteers

For further information contact the NSS Cell of the

University

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