NSS Day Celebrated at Banasthali World’s Largest Fully Residential Women’s University

In 1969 which happens to be the centenary year of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi, the National Service Scheme NSS was established on 24 September throughout India with primary focus on the development of personality of students through community service

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 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.

Banasthali was one among the first institution in India to implement NSS. With 2569 students as NSS volunteers who are guided by 26 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. Currently Dr. (MS.) Rajni Chouhan is spearheading as the coordinator of Banasthali 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, Swachh Bharat etc.

On 24 Sep 2017, 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.
 
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About Banasthali: 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 in the country for the last eight decades with a belief that there is a tremendous role of higher education in empowering the women. Banasthali has scripted numerous success stories in a wide range of fields, and stands tall among the citadels of learning in India today. Team Banasthali with Vice Chancellor J C Bose Memorial Award for eminent scientist recipient Prof Aditya Shastri a highly acclaimed alumnus of BITS Pilani, SUNY State University of New York Stony Brook and MIT USA is indeed racing forward to be the very best among global women universities. 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 University
P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan – 304022
Phone 91 1438 228456 / 228341
Email: info@banasthali.ac.in
Website: http://www.banasthali.org
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