🌿 National Service Scheme (NSS), Visva‑Bharati

Overview

The National Service Scheme (NSS) at Visva‑Bharati functions under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Guided by the philosophy of “Education through Service”, NSS aims to develop the personality, leadership qualities, and social responsibility of students through meaningful community engagement.

Visva‑Bharati implements NSS activities across its various Bhavanas and Institutes, coordinated centrally by the Directorate of Physical Education, Sports, National Service & Student Welfare (PSNS).

Motto

NOT ME, BUT YOU This motto reflects the spirit of selfless service and the commitment to work for the welfare of society.

Objectives

• To instill a sense of social responsibility among students

• To promote leadership, teamwork, and community participation

• To engage students in rural development and social welfare activities

• To foster national integration and cultural harmony

• To develop the overall personality of student volunteers through service‑oriented programmes

NSS Units at Visva‑Bharati

Visva‑Bharati currently operates 10 (ten) NSS Units, each comprising 100 student volunteers, making a total volunteer strength of 1000 students.

These Units function across different Bhavanas and academic centres, each supervised by a designated Programme Officer.

Major Activities

NSS Units of Visva‑Bharati regularly undertake the following activities:

• Campus and village cleanliness drives

• Tree plantation and environmental awareness programmes

• Blood donation camps

• Health, hygiene, and nutrition awareness campaigns

• Swachh Bharat initiatives

• Disaster preparedness and relief activities

• National Integration Camps (NICs)

• Special 7‑Day Residential Camps in adopted villages

• Workshops on gender sensitization, road safety, and social issues

Symbolism of NSS Emblem

• Konark Wheel – Represents the cycle of time and readiness for service

• Red Colour – Symbolizes energy and active participation

• Blue Colour – Represents the vastness of the universe and the spirit of service to humanity

Coordination

All NSS activities at Visva‑Bharati are coordinated through the office of the:

Director, Physical Education, Sports, National Service & Student Welfare (PSNS) Visva‑Bharati, Santiniketan

The Directorate ensures planning, monitoring, training, and implementation of NSS programmes across all Units.