National Service Scheme (NSS)

The NSS at SSEC provides each student with a significant context in which He/She can arrive at a deeper understanding of social reality in India today. The NSS encourages the meaning of the life through service. By the spirit of seva, the NSS volunteers try to attain to the real knowledge of the person and the environment and to a set of values integral to the Indian way of life. Motto of NSS The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is 'NOT ME BUT YOU'. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day programme.

The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are: 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 mobilising community participation Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and Practice national integration and social harmony Programmes Special camping ( 10 days ) Regular activities ( community work ); 120 hours in a year Activities Improvement of campuses Tree Plantation Constructive work in adopted villages and slums Work in welfare institutions Blood donation Adult and non-formal education Health, nutrition, family welfare, AIDS awareness campaigns Construction of durable assets Sustainable development with emphasis on wasteland development and watershed management. Major Events Held: 10 days special camp at Vanakanahalli during January 2007 Blood donation camp during April 2007 10 days special camp at Chikkahosahalli during July 2007 Blood donation camp during November 2007 Passport Mela in association with Speed Post @ college campus on 12.02.2008