Awareness Regarding Activities of National Service Scheme: An Appraisal

Awareness Regarding Activities of National Service Scheme: An Appraisal
(A Study with Regard to Students of Sri J.N.P.G. College, Lucknow)
Alok Chantia
Abstract:
The idea of National Service Scheme(NSS) was conceived in 1969 to involve the youth
in constructive service. NSS volunteers work in adopted villages, colleges, school
campuses and in urban slums for serving the cause of society such as environmental
protection, health literacy etc. Present study has been done on the volunteers of NSS of
Sri J.N.P.G. College, Lucknow, affiliated to Lucknow University to inquire about the
awareness level of volunteers regarding aims and objectives of NSS and its extension
activities. The paper also highlights constraints faced by NSS and suggests measures so
that the energy of youth may be utilized in positive direction for building a strong and
healthy nation.
Keywords:
NSS, Youth, Objectives, Awareness, Constraints, Society, Nation, Development