NSS Unit LBS GOVT. PG. COLLEGE SARSWATI NAGAR

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was launched in 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. 

At Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Post Graduate College, Saraswati Nagar, the NSS unit plays a central role in fostering values such as social responsibility, national integration, discipline, leadership, and a spirit of volunteerism among students. The unit operates under the guidance of trained faculty members who serve as program officers and mentors.

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The college, located in a remote and hilly region of Himachal Pradesh, provides the perfect backdrop for meaningful community service. The students not only engage in academic pursuits but also actively participate in making a positive impact on rural society, which surrounds the institution.

Vision & Mission

The NSS Unit envisions creating a society where educated youth contribute meaningfully to solving real-world challenges and uplift underprivileged communities. It encourages values such as empathy, cooperation, discipline, and patriotism. The mission is to cultivate a generation of socially conscious individuals who work towards sustainable development, environmental preservation, and inclusive growth.

Objectives of NSS

1. Personality Development:
   NSS provides a platform for students to face real-life challenges, engage with people from different social and economic backgrounds, and develop essential life skills such as leadership, time management, teamwork, and communication.

2. Service to Society:
   NSS teaches students the importance of giving back to society by addressing local issues like cleanliness, health, education, water conservation, and environmental sustainability.

3. Bridging the Gap:
   It helps bridge the divide between urban students and rural communities, allowing youth to understand the challenges faced by marginalized sections of society.

4. Developing Civic Sense:
   NSS promotes values like honesty, hard work, respect for diversity, and pride in one's duties as a citizen.

Activities Conducted by the NSS Unit

The NSS Unit at LBS Govt. PG College carries out regular activities throughout the year, as well as an Annual Special Camp that brings students and the local community together. These activities are aimed at developing social consciousness and practical skills among students.

1. Cleanliness Drives and Environmental Protection

• Organized under the national campaign Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

• Includes campus cleaning, village sanitation, dustbin installation, and awareness marches.

• Plantation drives are conducted during Van Mahotsav and World Environment Day to promote a green and pollution-free environmen

2. Health and Hygiene Programs

• Blood donation camps are held in collaboration with local hospitals and Red Cross.

• Free medical check-ups for rural communities, elderly people, and college students.

• Menstrual hygiene awareness sessions for girls in schools and villages.

• Yoga and meditation camps for physical and mental well-being.

3. Awareness Rallies and Campaigns

• Anti-drug awareness rallies and poster competitions.

• Voter awareness campaigns under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP).

• Road safety awareness and traffic rule education.

• AIDS awareness, anti-tobacco drives, and gender sensitization workshops.

4. Educational Outreach and Literacy Drives

• Volunteers visit government schools in nearby villages to teach underprivileged children.

• Organize quiz competitions, essay writing, and career guidance programs.

• Promote digital literacy and reading habits among rural youth

The Annual NSS Special Camp

The Annual Special Camp, usually held during the winter break (in December), is a seven-day residential program. It is one of the most important components of NSS.

Camp Features:

• Held in an adopted village or nearby rural area.

• Volunteers stay together, cook meals, conduct sessions, and organize events in the host village.

• Activities include:

  • Cleanliness drives in the village.

  • Painting school walls and building simple infrastructure like soak pits.

  • Conducting surveys on health, education, and employment.

  • Organizing cultural evenings, street plays (nukkad nataks), and interactive sessions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Real-life experience of living in rural conditions.

• Bonding, teamwork, and cross-cultural exposure.

• Understanding grassroots challenges and community dynamics.

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Collaborations and Partnerships

The NSS unit works in close coordination with:

• Local Gram Panchayats for executing village-level projects.

• Government health departments and primary health centers (PHCs).

• NGOs and youth development organizations.

• Other educational institutions for inter-college NSS meets and youth festivals.