N.S.S

The NSS Moto ‘Not Me But You’ expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for service, an appreciation of another person’s point of view and consideration for the fellow human beings. National Service Scheme, an Indian government sponsored public service program, was launched in Mahatma Gandhi’s birth century year 1969 in 37 Universities involving 40,000 students with primary focus on the personality development of the students through community services. Its aim is to inculcate the sense of social welfare in the students, the feeling to provide service to the society without any bias, and thereby act as an instrument for national integration. Its activity forum includes national integration, tree plantation, shramdaan, adventure programs, blood donation, immunization, conservation of natural resources etc.

NSS Units in LKC – 04

Chief Program Officer – Satpal Singh (satpal@lkc.ac.in)

Awards/Prizes since 2022

Name	Year	Award/Prize	Conferred by	Remarks
Satpal Singh (Prog. Officer)	Sept.2022	MAKA Award	ICERT	National
Maninderjit Singh (Volunteer)	Sept.2022	NSS National Award	Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India	National (Award+ Rs. 1 lakh)
Satpal Singh (Prog. Officer)	Dec.2023	Best RRC Cooridnator	Youth Services, Govt. of Punjab	State
Sakshi Sharma	Feb. 2024	Best Speaker in State Level Declamation Contest	NYKS, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India	State (Rs. 1 Lakh)
Sakshi Sharma	Jan. 2025	Best Speaker in Vikshit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025	Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India	State -National

Prestigious NSS Republic Day Parade Camp & National Youth Parliament participation since 2021

Camp Details	Place	Dates	Volunteer/Program Officer/Contingent Incharge	Name of participant
Republic Day Camp	New Delhi	1^st to 31^st January, 2021	Volunteer	Maninderjit Singh
Pre Republic day Camp	Jaipur, Rajasthan	Oct.2021	Contingent Incharge of Punjab	Satpal SIngh
Pre Republic day Camp	Jaipur, Rajasthan	Oct.2021	Volunteer	Zorawar Singh
Republic Day Camp	New Delhi	1^st to 31^st January, 2022	Contingent Incharge of Punjab, Himachal & Chandigarh	Satpal SIngh
Republic Day Camp	New Delhi	1^st to 31^st January, 2024	Volunteer	Madhvi
Pre Republic Day Camp	Jaipur Rajasthan	Oct., 2024	Volunteer	Sadiya
National Youth Parliament	New Delhi	8^th to 12^th March, 2022	Volunteer	Samriti Manhas (3rd in State)
National Youth Parliament	New Delhi	March 2023	Volunteer	Balpreet Kaur(2^nd in State)
National Youth Parliament	New Delhi	March, 2024	Volunteer	Sakshi Sharma (1^st in State)
National Youth Parliament	New Delhi	March, 2025	Volunteer	Sakshi Sharma (1^st in State)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How can I join NSS?

Ans. There is no registration fee. Visit NSS office in MRS block and fill the form.

Q2. Why to join NSS?

Ans. For personality development, social work, environment related activities and exploration of India through national level camps

Q3. What types of camps a volunteer can attend?

Ans. Adventure camps like trekking, rafting, skiing, National Integration Camps in different states of India, National Youth Parliament, Republic Day Parade Camp, Youth Development Workshops, International Youth Exchange Programs, Inter-State Youth Exchange Programs

Q4. Do I have to pay to attend these camps?

Ans. These are state/Centre government sponsored camps.

Q5. What are the local level activities that I can participate in?

Ans. Awareness Programs, seminars, rallies & workshops related to water conservation, tree plantation, Communicable & non-communicable diseases, cyber security, digital literacy, POCSO Act, cleanliness camps, waste segregation, visits to Material Resource Facilities, Health & fitness etc.

Q6. Do I get certificate after participation in these certificates?

Ans. Yes ‘B” & ‘C” certificate to volunteers who attend 2 & 3 NSS Seven Day Special camps respectively in adopted village and participation certificates in above mentioned camps & activities as well.