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Serving the community

Dr. S. Kannan, department of physics, is the programme coordinator. Blood donation is a regular feature of the city campus. There are many opportunities at SRMIST Vadapalani for students to engage in service to the community—through healthcare camps, blood donation, advocacy campaigns or working with schools for the underprivileged. Students are encouraged to take up community service through NSS or join any of the community service projects to give back to the community.

Symbol

The symbol for the NSS has been based on the giant rath wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda), situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, The symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change.

Motto

The motto of NSS, “Not Me But You,”  reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation for other people’s points of view and also show consideration for ‘other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well reflected in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare. of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole, and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

Coverage

Started initially in 37 universities involving 40,000 volunteers, the scheme has grown over the years and is being implemented today with the involvement of more than 2.6 million volunteers spread over in 200 universities, polytechnics and +2 Systems. The efforts of NSS volunteers have been widely acclaimed by the community, universities, colleges and general public, as the volunteers have been rendering selfless service to the community.

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.
  • Utilise their knowledge to find practical solutions to individual and community problems.
  • Develop the 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.

Badge

A symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars on the wheel represent the 24 hours of a day. The red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of mankind.

The National Service Scheme covers students at the level of higher education. Thus, the administrative structures of higher education have the responsibility of looking after NSS and its implementation at the college, school, or university level. The successful functioning of the NSS cell at the university level will give impetus to the proper implementation of NSS at the unit level.

  1. Universities with a strength of more than 10,000 NSS volunteers should have full-time programme coordinators. Universities with a strength of less than 10,000 NSS volunteers may have part-time programme coordinators.
  2. NSS being an academic extension programme, the university will provide necessary infrastructure and other facilities like telephones, office office equipment and secretarial assistance for the smooth functioning of the cell.
  3. The cell will function under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor, the programme coordinator, NSS, who will be in charge of the cell, and the main executive functionary.

The programme coordinator is the key functionary as far as NSS is concerned. Therefore, a dedicated and devoted programme coordinator can plan, execute and evaluate the NSS activities from a proper perspective. The programme coordinator will execute all administrative and policy directives of the government and the decisions of the state advisory committee and university advisory committee. The NSS programme will be prepared in light of the guidelines issued by the Government of India.

  1. Term or tenure of the programme Coordinator: The programme coordinator will be appointed on deputation or shshort-term contract for a period of three years, extendable by one year further. No programme coordinator will be appointed on a permanent basis.
  2. Functions of the programme coordinators
    1. To assist and guide the NSS unit in the implementation of NSS programmes at the college level.
    2. To help in organising camps, training and orientation programmes for the NSS leaders.
    3. To visit the NSS units for monitoring and evaluation.
    4. To ensure the implementation of NSS regular activities and special camping programmes.
    5. To ensure the timely release of grants to colleges.
    6. To submit the reports and returns to the programme adviser, regional centre, state liaison officer and TOC/TORC.
    7. To ensure the selection of new programme officers as per guidelines and their orientation within the stipulated period.
    8. To submit half-yearly reports and other information required to the Government of India, regional centre and state liaison officers on the prescribed proforma.
    9. To have liaison with the regional centre, state liaison officer and TOC/TORC for the implementation of the NSS programme.
    10. To bring out documents and reports on the achievements of NSS.
      (i) To present the views of the ministry and, if advised by the state government, the views of the state government in the university advisory committees and to the vice chancellors of the universities, principals of the colleges, and other persons connected with NSS programmes.
      (ii) To assist in the preparation of NSS programmes, including special camping programmes, in conformity with the policies and guidelines.
      (iii) To keep the Vice-Chancellors and heads of +2 councils apprised of the state of the programme in their respective universities and colleges/institutions.
      (iv) To take steps to see that funds are released in time by the university to the college.
      (v) To visit different NSS units and camps for supervision, consultancy, guidance, etc.
      (vi) Ensure that the NSS programme is implemented as per the NSS manual and administrative instructions issued by the Government of India from time to time. Deviations from the established policies may be brought to the attention of the ministry and the programme adviser.
    11. TOCs/TORCs and evaluating agencies: With the orientation and training of persons attached to NSS being a vital input for sustaining its dynamism in universities, colleges and +2 schools, it is necessary that the various facts of the programme are studied, understood and evaluated. The NSS regional centres have to play their role in this sphere, mainly:
      (i) To observe the organisation of orientation training, research and evaluation, and other activities in these institutions.
      (ii) To visit the training programmes whenever possible and advise the TOCs on policies and guidelines.
      (iii) To function as a resource person in the orientation and training programme.
      (iv) To assist the TOCs in the evaluation of regular and special camping programmes.
      (v) To report the progress of the TOCs as members of the training advisory committee.

Annual Report

SRMIST Vadapalani is known for its excellence not only in academics but also in community services. Our NSS volunteers conduct programmes such as residential camps, assisting the police patrol to control the traffic, awareness programmes on substance addiction, the purpose of wearing a helmet, blood donation camps, tree plantations, swachh bharat, various rallies and musical therapy for cancer patients. The NSS volunteers are active, and they organise innumerable activities every semester. They learn the important aspect of being fruitful to the needy because service to the people who are in need is a divine quality of any individual.

Annual Report :  2022 – 2023Annual Report :  2021 – 2022Annual Report : 2020 – 2021
Annual Report : 2019 – 2020Annual Report : 2018 – 2019Annual Report : 2017 – 2018