{"id":15397,"date":"2026-08-18T16:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uem.edu.in\/uem-kolkata\/?page_id=15397"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:51:25","slug":"nss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uem.edu.in\/uem-kolkata\/nss\/","title":{"rendered":"NSS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \"NSS\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n <\/span>\n\n \n University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n National\n Service Scheme <\/span>\n <\/h1>\n\n

\n Empowering students through meaningful community service,\n leadership, social responsibility and active citizenship.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n Explore NSS\n <\/a>\n\n \n View Gallery\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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2026<\/div>\n\n \n NSS Affiliation\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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02<\/div>\n\n \n Self-Funded Units\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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NSS<\/div>\n\n \n Education Through Service\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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\n <\/div>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n UEM Kolkata\n <\/div>\n\n
\n NSS \u2022 2026\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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\n <\/span>\n\n \n About NSS\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Education\n\n Through Service <\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n

\n The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of\n Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It\n provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of\n schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical\n Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University\n level of India to take part in various Government led community\n service activities & programmes.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The primary objective of developing the personality and character\n of the student youth through voluntary community service.\n \n \u201cEducation through Service\u201d\n <\/strong>\n is the purpose of the NSS.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n NSS was launched in\n \n 1969 in 37 Universities involving about 40,000 volunteers\n <\/strong>\n which has now spread over 771Universities and 51 +2\n Councils\/Directorates, covering 29,593 Colleges\/ Technical\n Institutions and 13,661 Senior Secondary School. Since inception ,\n over 8.2 crore students have benefitted from NSS.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata received\n affiliation for\n \n two self-funded NSS units in 2026 <\/strong\n >.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n \"National\n <\/div>\n\n \n UEM Kolkata\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n National Service Scheme\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n NSS provides students with opportunities to engage with\n communities, understand social challenges and contribute towards\n positive social change through voluntary service.\n <\/p>\n\n

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2026<\/div>\n\n
Affiliation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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NSS Units<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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\n <\/span>\n\n \n Coordinator’s Message\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Poddar\n <\/h3>\n\n
\n <\/div>\n \n \"Prof.\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n NSS Coordinator\n <\/div>\n\n
UEM Kolkata<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \u201cNot Me But You\u201d inspires volunteers to place the needs of society\n above individual interests.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n Message from the\n NSS Coordinator <\/span>\n <\/h2>\n \n

\n The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a noble initiative that plays\n a vital role in shaping responsible, compassionate, and socially\n conscious young citizens. It provides students with meaningful\n opportunities to serve society, develop leadership qualities, and\n understand the importance of empathy, cooperation, and social\n responsibility.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n As NSS volunteers, students actively participate in a wide range\n of community service activities, including disaster relief, blood\n donation camps, tree plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns,\n road safety awareness programmes, and campaigns promoting the\n education and empowerment of the girl child. Through these\n activities, volunteers not only contribute to the welfare of\n society but also develop a strong sense of discipline, teamwork,\n responsibility, and commitment to the nation.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n AThe NSS Special Camps provide particularly valuable opportunities\n for volunteers to interact with rural communities and understand\n their challenges and aspirations. By participating directly in\n service-oriented activities, students gain practical experience\n and develop a deeper understanding of social issues, community\n development, and value-based education.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n As the NSS Coordinator, I believe that true education extends\n beyond the classroom. The experiences gained through NSS help\n students develop confidence, leadership, compassion, and a\n positive outlook towards life. The spirit of \u201cNot Me But You\u201d\n inspires volunteers to place the needs of society above individual\n interests and to become responsible citizens committed to the\n progress of the nation.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n I am confident that every NSS volunteer will carry forward these\n values of service, dignity, leadership, and citizenship throughout\n life. Through their dedication and collective efforts, NSS\n volunteers can become catalysts for positive social change and\n contribute meaningfully towards building a more inclusive,\n responsible, and developed nation.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n Motto of NSS\n <\/div>\n\n

\n The Spirit Behind NSS\n <\/h2>\n\n
<\/div>\n\n \n Not Me But You\n <\/div>\n
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\n The motto of the National Service Scheme, \u201cNot Me But You,\u201d embodies\n the spirit of selfless service, compassion, and collective\n responsibility. At [University Name], this philosophy inspires\n students to look beyond individual interests and actively contribute\n to the welfare of society.\n <\/p>\n

\n NSS encourages students to understand and respect different\n perspectives, care for fellow human beings and the environment, and\n take responsibility for creating a positive impact in the community.\n It promotes the belief that individual development is meaningful when\n it contributes to the development and well-being of society as a\n whole.\n <\/p>\n

\n Through community service, awareness programmes, environmental\n initiatives, social campaigns, and various outreach activities, NSS\n volunteers learn that true leadership is rooted in service. The motto\n reminds every volunteer that the progress of an individual and the\n progress of society are deeply interconnected.\n <\/p>\n

\n TThe NSS at [University Name] therefore strives to nurture\n responsible, empathetic, and socially committed citizens who carry the\n spirit of \u201cNot Me But You\u201d beyond the university and into every aspect\n of their lives.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n Service\n <\/span>\n\n \n Compassion\n <\/span>\n\n \n Responsibility\n <\/span>\n\n \n Community\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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\n \n Objectives of NSS\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Building Responsible Citizens\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The NSS programme at UEM Kolkata is committed to developing socially\n responsible, compassionate, and responsible citizens through\n meaningful community engagement and service-oriented activities. The\n key objectives of the NSS programme include:\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n 01\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Community Service\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Encouraging students to actively participate in community\n development initiatives and contribute towards addressing social\n challenges related to education, healthcare, sanitation,\n environmental protection, rural development, and public welfare.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

\n \n 02\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Personality & Leadership Development\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Providing students with opportunities to develop leadership\n qualities, teamwork, communication skills, decision-making\n abilities, and a strong sense of discipline and responsibility\n through community-based activities, training programmes, and\n workshops.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

\n \n 03\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Social Awareness & Empathy\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Developing sensitivity, empathy, and compassion among students by\n helping them understand the challenges faced by different sections\n of society and motivating them to contribute towards creating a more\n inclusive and equitable community.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

\n \n 04\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Environmental Responsibility\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Promoting awareness and active participation in environmental\n conservation through tree plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns,\n waste management initiatives, and other sustainability-oriented\n activities.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

\n \n 05\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n National Development\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Inspiring students to contribute meaningfully to the development of\n the nation by fostering the values of service, unity, cooperation,\n civic responsibility, and active citizenship.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n

\n \n 06\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Holistic Development\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Enabling students to gain practical experiences beyond the\n classroom, helping them develop confidence, social skills, ethical\n values, and a deeper understanding of their responsibilities towards\n society.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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\n \n Latest NSS Activity\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Serving Through Action\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \"NSS\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n NSS Activity\n <\/span>\n\n \n Drawing Competition\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n Theme\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \u201cFreedom to Innovate: Technology Shaping New India\u201d\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n NSS, in association with IQAC and the Department of Basic Science\n and Humanities, presented a drawing competition on the occasion of\n the observance of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n \n Date\n <\/div>\n
\n 17 August 2026\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Time\n <\/div>\n
\n 4:30 PM \u2013 6:00 PM\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Venue\n <\/div>\n
\n IEM Management House\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Eligibility\n <\/div>\n
\n Students of IEM\u2013UEM Group\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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\n \n NSS Gallery\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Moments of Service\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n A glimpse into NSS activities, student participation and\n community-oriented initiatives at UEM Kolkata.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n\n \n \"NSS\n\n \n \n NSS UEM Kolkata\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Student Volunteers\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Students\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"NSS\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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\n \n Contact NSS\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Connect with NSS\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n For information regarding NSS activities and programmes, please\n contact the NSS Programme Coordinator.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Poddar\n <\/div>\n\n
\n NSS Programme Coordinator\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n nss.uem@iem.edu.in\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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Not Me But You<\/div>\n\n
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\n Encouraging students to serve, lead, learn and contribute towards a more\n responsible and inclusive society.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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