NSS

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 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.
3. Additional Responsibilities:
   • 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.
   • To assist in the preparation of NSS programmes, including special camping programmes, in conformity with the policies and guidelines.
   • To keep the Vice-Chancellors and heads of +2 councils apprised of the state of the programme in their respective universities and colleges/institutions.
   • To take steps to see that funds are released in time by the university to the college.
   • To visit different NSS units and camps for supervision, consultancy, guidance, etc.
   • 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.
4. 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:
   • To observe the organisation of orientation training, research and evaluation, and other activities in these institutions.
   • To visit the training programmes whenever possible and advise the TOCs on policies and guidelines.
   • To function as a resource person in the orientation and training programme.
   • To assist the TOCs in the evaluation of regular and special camping programmes.
   • To report the progress of the TOCs as members of the training advisory committee.