Introduction
The PVDT NSS Unit at PVDT College of Education for Women, under SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, is dedicated to fostering social responsibility and community service among students. Our unit engages in a variety of activities designed to promote the welfare of the community while providing valuable learning experiences for students. We believe in the power of collective effort to bring about positive change and create a more equitable society.
The NSS Badge Proud to Serve the Nation:
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 a 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.
Objectives
The main objectives of national service scheme (NSS) are:
- Understand the community in which they work
ii. Understand themselves in relation to their community
iii. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
iv. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
v. Utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
vi. Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
vii. Gain skills in mobilising community participation
viii. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
ix. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
x. Practise national integration and social harmony
Motto:
The motto of National Service Scheme is NOT ME BUT YOU
Benefits of Being a NSS Volunteer:
A NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service programme would either be a college level or a senior secondary level student. Being an active member, these student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:
- an accomplished social leader
- an efficient administrator
- a person who understands human nature
Advisory Committee
| S.No. | Name of the Officer and Designation | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Sanjay Shedmake | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Amol Ubale | NSS Program Officer |
| 3 | Dr. Pratibha Ursal | NSS Program Officer |
| 4 | Gauri Bare | Student Representative |
| 5 | Kruti Bharadwaj | Student Representative |
| 6 | Mr. Vinod waghmare. | Community Representative |
| 7 | Mrs. Sarika Walunjkar | Administrative Representatives |