The NSS units of Midnapore College(Autonomous), Midnapore has been involved in service activities in and around the campus. NSS Volunteers were involved in campus development activities, societal developmental activities and various service programmes.

Aims and Objectives of NSS:

• To understand the community in which they work;
• To understand themselves in relation to their community;
• To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
• To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
• To utilise their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems;
• To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities:
• To gain skills in mobilising community participation;
• To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude;
• To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters; and
• To practice national integration and social harmony

Mission:

The Motto of NSS “Not Me But You” reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps students develop appreciation to others point of view and also show consideration to other living beings.

The NSS symbol is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Odisha.

The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.

The Red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of blood i.e. lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit.

The giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space.

Enrollment in NSS:

NSS is a voluntary scheme. At college level the NSS volunteers will be enrolled from the first and second year degree-class students. NCC cadets will not be allowed to join NSS. Similarly NSS volunteers will not participate in NCC or any other youth organisation as long as they are in NSS.

An NSS volunteer needs to devote a total of 240 hours social service in two years duration. Every year, a NSS volunteer has to devote 20 hrs. of orientation and 100 hrs. of community service.

Enrollment in NSS is free.

The NSS volunteers on successful completion of the required hours of service are issued a certificate. NSS volunteers can get some weightage during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.

Administrative structure in NSS:

The strength of a unit will be 100 NSS volunteers normally.

Programme Officers/in-charge of NSS units are:

Unit-I- Dr Parthapratim Maiti

Unit-II- Dr Tanmoy Kundu

Unit-III- Mr Osman Goni

Unit-IV- Smt Munmun Maity

List Of International And National Days/Weeks To Be Observed By National Service Scheme(NSS) Units of Midnapore College