About NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Launched in 1969, its core objective is to develop the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. Under the motto "Not Me But You," NSS promotes community-oriented activities among students in schools (+2 level), colleges, and universities. By bridging the gap between the community and the academic campus, NSS seeks to develop in young people a feeling of social and civic duty, leadership skills, and national integration.
The NSS (National Service Scheme) unit at the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, is a vibrant and dedicated body operating with a capacity of 100 enthusiastic student volunteers. The unit engages in a variety of community-focused initiatives that are in line with the NSS and institute's purpose and of holistic development, such as blood donation camps, environmental drives, legal literacy classes, community services, health awareness campaigns. NSS volunteers engage in frequent outreach within Nagpur’s Civil Lines and nearby areas, helping bridge the gap between forensic expertise and public good. In addition to their academic training in forensic science, this hands-on civic engagement enables students to cultivate empathy, leadership, teamwork, and practical problem-solving abilities.
Aims and Objectives
Education Support: Assist in literacy drives, tutoring underprivileged children, and promoting the importance of education.
National Integration: Promote unity and integrity among students through collective service across regions and communities.
Empowerment of Women: Organize programs to promote gender equality and empower women through awareness and skill-building.
Ethical and Civic Values: Instill honesty, discipline, compassion, and a sense of civic duty in student volunteers.
Volunteerism: Inspire a lifelong spirit of volunteerism and social commitment among youth.
Environmental Sustainability: Advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
Social Awareness: Create awareness about social issues and instill a sense of responsibility.
Personality Development: Enhance overall personality through leadership and teamwork.
NSS Committee
Activities
The NSS unit of the institute actively engages students in a variety of community service projects, encouraging social responsibility, leadership, and holistic development. There are two types of activities carried out throughout the year, Regular Activities and NSS Special Camp. All NSS volunteers who have worked for the organisation for at least two years and completed 240 hours are eligible to receive a certificate from the university signed by the NSS Director and the Vice Chancellor of the University.
NSS volunteers are involved in activities such as:
Awareness Rallies
Plantation Drives
Street plays based on social issues.
Health check-up and blood donation camps
Road Safety and traffic Awareness
Legal literacy and Constitutional Values
Digital Literacy and Cyber safety and digital literacy
Mental Health and stress management Activities
Personality development workshops
Leadership and life skill training
