Origins of NSS:

The NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME ,  popularly known as NSS,  is a noble experiment in the academic framework. It was initiated by the Government of India in 1969 with the avowed intention of involving the youth in the nation building process.  It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among the students and teachers through sustained community interaction. It brings our academic institutions closer to the society. It shows how to combine knowledge and action to achieve results which are desirable for community development.

NSS Motto:

The motto or watchword of the National Service Scheme is 'NOT ME BUT YOU'. This reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other person's point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society on the whole. Therefore, it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day programs.

NSS Logo:

The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the chariot  wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.

NSS Badge:

The NSS symbol is embossed on the NSS badge. The NSS volunteers wear it while undertaking any program of community service. The Konark wheel in the symbol has eight bars which represent the 24 hours of the day. Hence, the badge reminds the wearer to be in readiness for service of the nation round the clock i.e. for 24 hours. The Red colour in the badge indicates that the NSS volunteers are full of bold i.e. 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 the mankind.

NSS Day:

On September 24, 1969, the then Union Education Minister Dr.V.K.R.V.Raio, launched the NSS programme in 37 universities covering all States and simultaneously requested the Chief Ministers of States for their cooperation. It was appropriate that the programme was started during the Gandhi Centenary Year as it was Gandhiji who inspired the Indian Youth to participate in the movement for Indian independence and the social upliftment of the down-trodden masses of our nation. His suggestion was that "first duty of students should be not to treat the period of study as one of the opportunities for indulgence in intellectual luxury but for preparing themselves for dedication in services, and by that to uplift the life of villagers to a higher material and moral level." The programme is implemented effectively in the State of Andhra Pradesh since its inception.

 In a nutshell, NSS attempts to establish a meaningful linkage between

•     Campus and Community

•     College and Villages

•     Knowledge and action

 Over the years NSS has emerged as the India's largest student-youth movement in linkage with the community. The department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India and Ministry of Human Resource Development (New Delhi) considers NSS as a priority programme and they continuously review its progress in order to strengthen it further.

 The NSS volunteers are required to complete 120 hours of national service per academic year. They are also required to complete one special camp for sustainable national development for 10 days continuously and 8 hours per day. Such volunteers after rendering 240 hours of National service, get certificate from the concerned University. Such volunteers are also eligible for many academic benefits offered by Universities and the State and the Central Governments.

 NSS at our college:

The NSS unit of our college was intially introduced during the academic year 1975-76 and since then has been  very active in providing the social service opportunities for the students.

Currently B. Sathyanarayana Rao, Lecturer in Commerce, is the Programme Officer of the NSS unit. A second NSS unit, for Girls, has been introduced in the year 2005 and Mrs. is the Programme Officer of the Girls NSS Unit.

In keeping with the spirit of this scheme, the NSS volunteers of our college have been actively engaged in the community service for over three decades. There are two active NSS units in our college; one for BOYS and one for GIRLS.  Following are some of the highlights and contributions of the NSS students of our college:

• Blood donation camps

• Adult Education Programmes

• Tree Plantation Programmes

• AIDS awareness programmes

 Over the years, NSS unit of our college has made a significant contribution in the field of literacy, disaster management, health and family welfare and environment. Special campaigns were launched on AIDS awareness, social evils, creating visible impact on the development process of our region.