National Service Scheme (NSS)
History of NSS: National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched during 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, in 37 universities involving 40000 students. NSS is an extension dimension to the higher education system to orient the student youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service. It is a voluntary group of young people, primarily college students, who aim to strengthen ties between campuses and the local community. Through community service, students are encouraged to develop their personalities.
College NSS Department: In the academic year 2014 – 2015, Vaishnavi Mahavidyalaya has granted permission for NSS Unit with 50 students. During the academic year 2021 – 2022, College has received another 50 students Unit. The NSS unit gives students a platform for community service and for growing a sense of involvement in tasks related to nation-building. Every year, a range of events are planned to encourage the younger generation’s enthusiasm and idealistic spirit to focus on creative endeavours. NSS volunteers educate the public other students and communities on a variety of topics, including health safeties, cleanliness, plantation, sanitisation, and other awareness programmes.
Under the direction of a programme officer, the NSS unit runs its activities. The college’s NSS unit focuses on giving needy people access to healthcare and educational opportunities. Among the NSS Unit’s key activities are the following:
- Adoption of Villages
- Water Conservation Activities
- Cleanliness Drive Programme
- Tree Plantation
- Human Health Check-up Camps
- Cattle Health Check-up Camps
- Blood Donation Camps
- Health Awareness Programmes
- Residential Camps at Adopted Villages
- AIDS Awareness Programme
- Women Safety Security Programme
| Sr. No. | Name | Nomenclature |
| 1 | Dr. Rajmane B. B. | Programme Officer |
| 2 | Mr. Solanke M. B. | Programme Officer |
NSS Annual Report 21-22.