NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE, CHENNAI-03
HISTORY OF NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth at schools, colleges and university level of India to take part in various Government led community service activities and programs. The primary objective of NSS is developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. ‘Education through Service’ is the purpose of the NSS.
NSS was launched in 1969 in 37 Universities involving about 40,000 volunteers which has now spread over 657 Universities and 51+2 Councils/Directorates, covering 20,669 Colleges/Technical Institutions and 11,988 Senior Secondary Schools. Since inception, over 7.4 crore students have benefitted from NSS. All the youth volunteers who opt to serve the nation through the NSS led community service wear the NSS badge with pride and a sense of responsibility towards helping needy.
The Konark wheel in the NSS badge having 8 bars signifies the 24 hours of the day, reminding the wearer to be ready for the service of the nation round the clock i.e., for 24 hours. Red colour in the badge signifies energy and spirit displayed by the NSS volunteers. The Blue colour signifies the cosmos of which the NSS is a tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind.
The Motto of NSS "NOT ME BUT YOU" reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person's point of view and also show consideration to other
living beings.
NSS - MMC
The NSS Unit of Madras Medical College under the coordination of the Programme Officer Dr.N.Deattu commenced its activities in 2018 with the
important objective of identifying the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving and to develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility. It helps the students to acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes, to
develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice NATIONAL INTEGRATION and SOCIAL HARMONY.
Awarded one among the Best 5 NSS units in Tamil Nadu by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University at the 77th Independence Day celebration.