Krantiagrani Dr. G. D. Bapu Lad Mahavidyalaya runs NSS unit as a part of Shivaji University’s National Service Scheme. The NSS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme of Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and NSS cell, Higher and technical education, Govt. of Maharashtra. The Scheme was launched in the year 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service.

Sr.No.	Name	Data
1	Year of NSS established	1998
2	NSS Programme Officers	Dr. D. M. Honmane
3	No. of NSS Units Working	1
4	No. of NSS Units Volunteers	100
5	Motto of NSS	'NOT ME BUT YOU'
6	Emblem of NSS
7	Volunteer Duration	2 Years Special camping (07 days) Regular activities (community work ); 120 hours in a year

The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Very appropriately, the motto of NSS is “NOT ME, BUT YOU “in Hindi “स्वयं से पहले आप”. NSS is implemented in Senior Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities in all States and UTs across the country. The design of the NSS envisages that each educational institution covered under the Scheme has at least one NSS unit comprising of normally 100 student volunteers, led by a teacher designated as Programme Officer (PO). Each NSS unit adopts a village or slum for taking up its activities.
An NSS volunteer is required to undertake the following work/activities:

Each NSS volunteer is required to put in minimum 120 hours of community service per year for two years, i.e., total 240 hours. This work is under taken in villages/ slums adopted by NSS unit or school/college campuses, usually after study hours or during weekends.

Each NSS unit organizes a Special Camp of 7days’ duration in adopted villages or urban slums during vacations with some specific projects by involving the local communities. Each volunteer is required to participate in a Special Camp once during the 2-year period. Briefly, the NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance, which keep evolving in response to the needs of the community, through regular and special camping activities. Such issues include (i) literacy and education, (ii) health, family welfare and nutrition, (iii) environment conservation, (iv) social service programmes, (v) programmes for empowerment of women, (vi) programmes connected with economic development activities, (vii) rescue and relief during calamities, etc.

The motto of the National Service Scheme is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU'. This phrase is the essence of a democratic way of life and expresses the need for selfless service, as well as the need to respect the opinions of others. It also encourages others to think with compassion. Ultimately the development of any individual depends on the overall development of the society. Therefore, the realization of this motto should come from the daily programs of the National Service Scheme.

The emblem of the national scheme is based on the chariot wheel of the Surya Mandir at Konark. The enormous wheels of this sun temple symbolically depict creativity, conservation and liberation and represent the dynamism of life in relation to time and space, the design of the symbol echoing the developmental process of life. It is a symbol of continuity and change and indicates that the National Service Scheme will continue to strive for social transformation and salvation.

National Service Scheme emblem is printed on the badge. Volunteers of Rashtriya Seva Yojana wear this badge while doing various social service works. The Chariot of the Sun Temple of Konark has 24 wheels representing the 24 hours of the day. Each wheel has 8 spokes representing the 8 Prahar of the day. Whoever wears this badge, this badge makes him aware that he is ready for national service 24 hours a day or 8 Prahar. The red colour in the badge symbolizes the vibrancy, activity and enthusiasm among the volunteers. The deep blue colour in it symbolizes the universe. National Service Scheme is a very small part in this universe which is always ready to play its part for the welfare of mankind.

1. Meaning of N. S. S.: National service Scheme
2. Nature of National Service Scheme: Union Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports Sponsored Scheme for Community Service for Students at Degree, Post Graduate and Junior College level.
3. Birth of National Service Scheme: Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi September 1969 and Fourth Five Year Plan - 1969-74
4. Motto of National Service Scheme: 'Not me, but you'
5. Objectives of National Service Scheme: Education through public service and public service through education.
6. Volunteers of National Service Scheme: Degree, Post Graduate and Junior College students.
7. Duty of National Service Scheme: For two consecutive years, 120 hours per year, participating in activities and attending a special camp in addition to your regular curriculum.
8. Pride of National Service Scheme: Badge and Certificate of National Service Scheme which is awarded after completion of two years and 1 special camp.
9. Key elements in the National Service Scheme: Four important components in the process of national service planning are students, teachers, community and program.
10. Programs of National Service Scheme: Two Tier Programme: There is flexibility in the programs in the regular program and the Special Camp of National Service Scheme. Any philanthropic program can be taken up as per the situation with the advice of the university.