Santipur College

About NSS

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It was launched in 1969, the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of student youth through voluntary community service, guided by the philosophy of “Education through Service.”

The motto of NSS, “Not Me, But You,” reflects its core ideal—placing the welfare of the community above self. Inspired by Gandhian values, the scheme seeks to instill in students the spirit of selfless service, empathy, discipline, leadership, and social responsibility.

Through diverse activities such as literacy drives, health awareness programs, environmental campaigns, blood donation camps, and disaster relief, NSS volunteers actively contribute to society. By bridging the gap between the institution and the community, NSS provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, thereby fostering qualities of teamwork, civic responsibility, and commitment to nation-building.

Objective

The NSS unit of Santipur College strives to nurture socially responsible and compassionate citizens by engaging students in constructive community service and nation-building activities. Our objectives are:

1. To promote social awareness among students and encourage sensitivity to community issues.
2. To inculcate the spirit of service, discipline, and leadership, enabling students to grow into responsible citizens.
3. To bridge the gap between the college and the community through meaningful outreach programs.
4. To foster national integration, communal harmony, and democratic values among students.

NSS at Santipur College aims to develop the following qualities and competencies in its volunteers:

1. An understanding of the community and self in relation to society.
2. The ability to identify community needs and actively participate in solving them.
3. A strong sense of social and civic responsibility.
4. The capacity to apply knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
5. Skills in mobilizing community participation and collective action.
6. Leadership qualities, team spirit, and decision-making ability.
7. Readiness to respond effectively to emergencies and natural disasters.
8. Commitment to national integration, cultural diversity, and social harmony.

Through these endeavors, NSS at Santipur College seeks to build enduring linkages between Campus and Community, College and Village, and Knowledge and Action.

Motto

Not Me, But You

NSS portals

NSS.gov.in MYBharat.gov.in

Mission

To nurture socially responsible, disciplined, and empathetic students by engaging them in constructive community service, leadership activities, and nation-building initiatives that promote harmony and sustainable development.

Vision

To build a community of enlightened youth at Santipur College who embody the values of service, integrity, and unity, and who contribute meaningfully to society while growing into responsible citizens and future leaders.

Purpose

1. To instill in students the values of selfless service and civic responsibility.
2. To create a bridge between college and community, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-life challenges.
3. To promote leadership, teamwork, and democratic values through active participation.
4. To foster national integration, communal harmony, and respect for cultural diversity.
5. To prepare students to respond effectively to emergencies, social issues, and environmental challenges.

Functioning

The NSS Wing of Santipur College functions with the aim of fostering social responsibility, community engagement, and personality development among students. Besides organizing the mandatory observance of important national and international days such as Independence Day, Republic Day, Netaji’s Birthday, Yuva Divas (12 January), Gandhi Jayanti, and World Environment Day, the volunteers actively participate in a wide range of regular and special activities.

Key initiatives include blood donation camps, health check-ups, International Yoga Day, Women’s Day, Youth Parliament sessions, campus cleaning drives, and road safety awareness campaigns like Safe Drive, Save Life. The NSS unit also undertakes environmental initiatives such as Aranya Saptaha, Green Audit, and Biodiversity and Sustainability programs.

Special emphasis is given to community service and rural engagement through activities like seven-day summer camps, digital learning in rural areas, social work in slum communities, village adoption, capacity building, and weekend visits to adopted areas.

Through these endeavors, the NSS Wing of Santipur College strives to create a meaningful linkage between classroom learning and community service, ensuring that students contribute actively to society while developing leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility.

Established

2002

Activities

Future Plans

1. Expansion of NSS units.
2. Adoption of nearby villages for continuous development.
3. More collaborative projects with local administration and NGOs.

Achievements / Highlights

The Santipur College Unit is now included in the My Bharat Portal of Experiential Learning centres and has been organizing the following cultural and social events, seminars, summer camps in which a number of 100 student volunteers actively participate.

Dates of programmes held