National Service Scheme (NSS)

Introduction:
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit was established in our college in 2011 with the aim of fostering social responsibility and community service among students. Over the past decade, our NSS unit has actively participated in a wide range of social and community development activities and has been recognized with the prestigious “Best NSS Unit” and “Best Program Officer Award” (Academic Year 2015-16). The NSS unit motivates students to volunteer in health awareness programs, blood donation camps, street plays on social issues, environment-friendly drives (like making paper bags), and road safety rallies. Our NSS unit is privileged to have adopted the village Uchavali (Saphale, Palghar), where students participate in residential camps and assist villagers in various development activities. As per the University of Mumbai ordinance No. O.229, students who complete 120 hours of NSS work in a year are awarded 10 marks of grace in the Even Semester.
Objective:
The main objective of the NSS is to develop the personality of students through community service, instill a sense of social commitment, and create awareness of societal challenges. The program aims to promote civic responsibility, leadership qualities, and a spirit of voluntary service among students, encouraging them to work for the welfare of society.
Functions:

1. Health Awareness Programs:
   Organize and participate in health camps, awareness drives on hygiene, preventive health care, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.
2. Blood Donation Camps:
   Conduct regular blood donation camps to encourage students and staff to contribute to saving lives.
3. Street Plays on Social Issues:
   Perform street plays focusing on important social topics such as gender equality, child labor, environmental conservation, road safety, and drug abuse awareness.
4. Environment-Friendly Drives:
   Conduct drives for making eco-friendly paper bags, tree plantation, cleanliness drives, and promoting sustainable practices.
5. Road Safety Awareness:
   Organize rallies and programs to create awareness about road safety rules, safe driving practices, and traffic discipline.
6. Adoption of Village:
   Adopt a village (Uchavali, Saphale – Palghar) and conduct residential camps where NSS students engage in supporting villagers through health check-ups, infrastructure development, awareness programs, and other social activities.
7. Residential Camps:
   Arrange 7-day residential camps to give students hands-on experience of rural life and engage them in activities that contribute to community development.
8. Record Maintenance and Reporting:
   Maintain proper records of NSS activities, volunteer hours, photographs, certificates, and reports of various programs conducted during the year.
9. Award of Grace Marks:
   Facilitate students in earning 10 grace marks in Even Semester exams upon successful completion of 120 hours of NSS work, as per University of Mumbai guidelines.

 

Name of the Committee Members	Designation
Ms.Rakhi Malankar	NSS Programme Officer
Ms.Amit Vora	NSS Programme Officer