NCC / NSS
Not Me But You — building responsible citizens through service.
The future of any nation is largely related to the quality of its human beings. It is essential for the development of the youth into confident leaders with requisite character qualities and personal attributes, so that they can take their place as responsible citizens of the country. To achieve this objective, the youth needs to be exposed, besides academics, to such activities which help them in developing their personality and character and in turn making them a good leader.
Days are gone when students used to stick to their school books and notes to achieve high scores with no exposure to the real world outside the books. Today, it has become very important for every student to get involved in extra-curricular activities which help them experience the world they are supposed to live in after completing their education. Hence, it imparts practical knowledge of the outside world to the students through the means of various competitions, making a student confident, practical and self-sufficient. These activities not only work as a stress buster but also help students expand their mental horizons. NCC is one such activity which school students can pursue to add to their learnings and aptitude.
National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, is an extension of activities to the higher education system to orient the students to community service while they are studying in educational institutions, under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India. It provides opportunity to the students of classes 11th & 12th to take part in various Government-led community service activities and programmes. The primary objective is developing the personality and character of the student through voluntary community service. "Education Through Service" is the purpose of NSS.
The motto of NSS — "Not Me But You" — reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation for another person's point of view and also shows consideration for other living beings. The philosophy of NSS is well doctrined in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole.
Students can get some weightage during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institution or university.