Banasthali World’s Largest Fully Residential Women’s University Celebrates Golden Jubilee of NSS Day

Banasthali was one among the first institution in India to implement NSS. With 2333 students as NSS volunteers who are guided by 22 program officers, Banasthali NSS is not only the biggest but indeed a shining jewel in the crown of NSS units among universities in India today.

Dr. (MS.) Rajni Chouhan from Pharmacy department Banasthali is spearheading as the coordinator of NSS. Presently she is also the coordinator for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan for college community connect activities. Dr Shalini Juneja from Department of Home Sciences is the Co Cordinator for NSS. In addition to the special full day activity (such as blood donation camp, 2nd Oct, etc), NSS volunteers of Banasthali continue to remain busy throughout the year in the 1000 acre campus with regular activities such as: tree plantation, immunization, Yoga day, Environment day, Swachh Bharat etc.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Aimed at developing student's personality through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage. The National Service Scheme NSS was established on 24 September in 1969 which happens to be the centenary year of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi throughout India with primary focus on the development of personality of students through community service

The main objectives of NSS include understand the community in which they work; understand themselves in relation to their community; identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving; develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility; utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems; develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities; gain skills in mobilizing community participation; acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes; develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice national integration and social harmony.

The Motto of NSS "Not Me But You", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrined in this motto, which underlines/on the belief that the welfare .of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

On 24 Sep 2018, a grand function was organized at Banasthali to celebrate NSS Day which was attended by faculty members and student volunteers. The mission of NSS was reiterated and students and faculty took a solemn oath to maintain NSS unit at Banasthali devoted to the larger task of nation building. The celebrations started with NSS song “Uthe Samaj ke Liye, Uthe Uthe, Jagein Samaj ke Liye Jagein Jagein” by Unit 7 under supervision of Dr Swarna.

The celebrations included poster competition and model making competition. Unit 18, Unit 16 and Unit12 bagged the first three positions respectively for the poster competition. Unit 7, Unit 8 and Unit 20 bagged the first three positions respectively for the model making competition. A talk on History of NSS by Prof Indu Bansal Dean School of Home Sciences Banasthali brought fond memories to the audience and Prof Rajni Chouhan proposed vote of thanks.

The students and faculty who attended the Banasthali NSS Golden Jubilee celebrations left with beaming faces and pride that they were indeed part of an institution which is a jewel in the crown among the women’s universities not only in India today but across the globe.

For more details about Banasthali see http://www.banasthali.org/

About Banasthali: Established in 1935, the Institution which is also the largest fully residential women’s university in the world has played a big role in revolutionizing women’s education and empowerment in India for the last eight decades. Banasthali has scripted numerous success stories in a wide range of fields, and stands tall among the citadels of learning in India today. Proud to be Banasthali alumni who call themselves as Banasthalites can be found in all latitudes, longitudes and altitudes in all walks of life across the globe. Banasthali has the pride of being chosen as a Faculty Development Centre under the MHRD Govt of India Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) as well as for hosting Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) by NITI Aayog. Banasthali also has Quacquarelli Symonds QS Four Star Ranking and Diamond Status.

Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali Rajasthan – 304022
Phone 91 1438 228456 / 228341
Email: info@banasthali.ac.in
Website: http://www.banasthali.org
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