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National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Government of India sponsored public service programme conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Launched in 1969 during the centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, the scheme provides students an opportunity to participate in community service and nation-building activities.

At Government College, Rupnagar, five NSS units recruit nearly 500 volunteers every year. NSS volunteers actively contribute to social awareness drives and developmental initiatives. During session 2020–21, NSS (Girls Wing) volunteer Akriti Sharma was selected for the prestigious Pre-Republic Day (PRD) Camp and participated in the Republic Day Parade.

Motto of NSS

“Not Me, But You”

Objectives: To develop social and civic responsibility among students.

Vision: To build youth with the spirit of service for social upliftment.

Mission: To encourage students to serve society through community engagement, identify social problems, and promote national integration and social harmony.

Components of NSS
  • NSS Programme Officer: Faculty member providing leadership and guidance
  • NSS Volunteer: Self-motivated college student
  • Community: Provides real-life exposure and learning
Classification of NSS Activities
  • Regular Activities: Village visits, old age home visits, cleanliness drives, street plays, rallies, awareness campaigns, celebration of national days, Van Mahotsav, Sadbhavana Diwas, health, hygiene, traffic awareness, organic farming, sanitation, etc.
  • Special Camping Programme: Seven-day camps organised in adopted villages or campus with community participation. At least 50% of volunteers participate.

Any student may opt for NSS provided they are not enrolled in NCC. Volunteers must complete 120 hours annually and participate in at least one 7-day special camp. NSS A, B, and C Certificates are awarded after completion of first, second, and third year respectively.

Programme Officers – Session 2023–24

Unit-1

Dr. Nirmal Singh

Prof. Kuldeep Kaur

Unit-2

Dr. Jatinder Kumar

Prof. Manpreet Singh

Unit-3

Prof. Arvinder Kaur

Prof. Dimple

Unit-4

Prof. Ravneet Kaur

Prof. Loveleen Verma

Unit-5

Prof. Dalvinder Singh

Prof. Jagjit Singh

NSS Activities Report
DATE NAME OF THE ACTIVITY RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS COLLABORATING UNIT NO. OF TEACHERS NO. OF STUDENTS BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITY
09-09-2023 Drug prevention and mental health Counsellor Jasjit Kaur Psychologist Monika Saini CIVIL HOSPITAL ROPAR 6 60 This lecture was organised to create awareness in the society regarding prevention of drugs and mental health topic,and information about sleeping and waking up on time, proper use of mobile phone, optimistic life and balanced diet.
17-09-2022 Rally organized under Bharatiya Swachhta League NSS Programme Officers NCC, Municipal Corporation Rupnagar 6 200 Students were sensitized about the about the social need for cleanliness and the efforts being made to prevent single use plastic.
29-09-2022 Cycle Rally on 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Swaran Singh Bhangu NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Services Club 22 140 The martyrs of the country are our beacons of light, who inspire us to make sacrifices for the love of the country. The chief speaker of the seminar, Swaran Singh Bhangu, took inspiration from the life of Sardar Bhagat Singh ji and inspired the youth to deal with the current situations and develop feelings of patriotism. He also appealed to the students to read and consider the writings of Sardar Bhagat Singh
01-10-2022 Blood donation camp on the occasion of International Voluntary Blood Donation Day Dr. Harleen Kaur, Assistant Blood Transfusion Office NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Services Club, C.V. Raman Science Society, Civil Hospital Rupnagar 30 85 On this occasion, a poster making competition was also organized for the students on the topic of 'Donate Blood'.
12-01-2023 Seminar on road safety on the occasion of National Youth Day NSS Programme Officers None 6 50 In this seminar students were made aware about the importance of road safety rules for human life and how globally, more lives are being lost in road accidents compared to people dying from diseases, the only mantra that can save these lost lives is caution and adherence to road rules. On this occasion, under the aim of creating awareness about road safety, Dr. Trivedi's PPT and video were shown. Along with this, road safety anthem was also shown.
17-01-2023 Distribution of 5000 pamphlets regarding road rules under road safety week NSS Programme Officers None 15 50 To make people aware about the road safety rules.
25-01-2023 National Voters Day Dr. Preeti Yadav, DC Rupnagar District Administration, Electoral Lteracy Club 30 500 To make students aware about the importance of voting in Nation building
30-01-2023 Youth week program at district level dedicated to Swami Vivekananda Captain Mantej Singh Cheema, Director Youth Services Rupnagar Youth Services Rupnagar, Red Ribbon Club, Various Schools and Colleges of the district 60 400 Under the programme, speech competition, poster making, collage making, slogan writing and quiz competition have been organized on the first day and a mega rally and blood donation camp on AIDS and drugs are being organized on the second day.
20-06-2023 Organized yoga camp under the theme 'Har Ghar Har Angan Yoga' Ayurvedic Medical Officer Dr. Virender Mohan Puhal AAYUSH Ministry, NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Red Cross Society, Mission Tandrust Punjab Unit 15 70 Students were trained and made aware about the importance of Yoga for mental and physical health.
09-08-2023 Tree Plantation Drive under Meri Mati Mera Desh Abhiyan Mr. Pankaj Yadav, District Youth Officer NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Services Club 15 100 75 shady saplings were planted in the ground of Government Middle School of village Mansuha Kalan
29-08-2023 National Sports Day celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand International Player Jasmeen Kaur Department of Physical Education  12 250 Students were made aware about the importance of sports in maintaining physical and mental health and how Sports are capable of maintaining a healthy and happy society.
16-09-2023 Awareness rally under Swachhta Hi Seva campaign NSS Programme Officers NCC 15 250 NSS Volunteers and NCC cadets went to different places in the city to create awareness about the cleanliness drive and also distributed pamphlets about prevention and diet against dengue. Under Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyan, awareness rally, cleanliness pledge, seminar on waste management techniques, speech competition on the negative effects of pollution, debate, seminar and cleanliness song competitions were also organized.
02-10-2023 Swachhta Diwas NSS Programme Officers NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Services Club, Red Cross Society 15 100 As per the program given under Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyaan, awareness rally, cleanliness oath, prevention of plastic use, waste management and environmental protection, seminars on negative effects of pollution, debates on cleanliness and cleanliness songs were conducted.
01-12-2023 World Aids Day Dr. Malkeet Singh Maan, Assistant Director Youth Services Rupnagar Red Ribbon Club, Youth Services Club 15 250 Aids awareness activities were organized in which the volunteers participated in the poster making and slogan writing competition related to the incurable disease of AIDS and spread the message by creating a human chain to spread the information about it and prevent discrimination against AIDS patients.
12-01-2024 National Youth Day "Mera Bharat Viksit Bharat-2047" NSS Programme Officers None 10 250 The staff members and students listened to the message given by the Prime Minister of the country Shri Narendra Modi to the youth about the role of youth for a developed India through the live broadcast of the 'National Youth Festival'.
25-01-2024 National Voters Day Dr. Preeti Yadav, DC Rupnagar District Administration, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Red Ribbon Club, Red Cross Unit, NCC, Electoral Literacy Club 30 500 Volunteers were motivated to make a vote and use it wisely. The history and importance of National Voter's Day was also highlighted. Mini Youth Parliament was also organised.
22-03-2023 World Water Day NSS Programme Officers None 8 70 NSS Volunteers were encouraged to save water and appealed to create awareness in the society for proper use of this precious natural resource water.
03-06-2023 World Cycle day NSS Programme Officers NCC 6 50 Volunteers were made aware of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to preserve a clean environment and natural resources for future generations.
 23-3-2024 Tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the occasion of Sahidi Day NSS Programme Officers NSS, NCC 12 70 Volunteers were motivated to remember the sacrifices of the martyrs and work in the interest of the country to realize their dreams.
29-05-2024 Green District Green Election Mr. Pankaj Yadav, District Youth Officer Nehru Yuva Kendra, ECO Club 10 100 Volunteers took a pledge to motivate the voters in their area to use their vote properly and to plant trees.
21-06-2024 International Yoga Day Mr.Virender Mohan Puhal, Ayurvedic Medical Officer AAYUSH Ministry, NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Red Cross Society, Mission Tandrust Punjab Unit All Teaching and Non teaching Staff 200 Volunteers were made aware about the importance of Yoga for mental and physical health.