About NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in our college in 1998 with the goal of fostering the development of students' personalities and character through voluntary community service. The NSS embodies the principle of "Education through Service," drawing inspiration from the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Its motto, "NOT ME, BUT YOU," reflects the core value of placing the welfare of the community above individual interests. Through participation in NSS, students are encouraged to cultivate selflessness and a sense of social responsibility.
Objectives of NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) seeks to cultivate a wide range of qualities and competencies among its volunteers, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. The objectives are as follows:
- To gain a deep understanding of the community in which they serve and reflect on their own role within it, fostering self-awareness and social consciousness.
- To identify the needs and challenges facing the community and actively engage in devising and implementing solutions.
- To instill a strong sense of social and civic responsibility, encouraging volunteers to be proactive and responsible citizens.
- To apply academic knowledge to address real-world problems, creating innovative and practical solutions for both individual and collective issues.
- To develop skills in mobilizing and motivating community participation, ensuring inclusive involvement in social initiatives.
- To nurture leadership abilities and embrace democratic principles, empowering volunteers to lead with empathy and fairness.
- To build resilience and preparedness, equipping volunteers to respond effectively to emergencies and natural disasters.
- To promote national integration and social harmony, fostering a spirit of unity, tolerance, and mutual respect among diverse groups.
Through these objectives, NSS aims to mold well-rounded, socially conscious individuals who are equipped to create positive change in society.
NSS attempts to establish meaningful linkages between ‘Campus and Community’, ‘College and Village’ and ‘Knowledge and Action’. Bhararthidasan College of Arts and Science has an NSS unit functioning with an NSS program officer at the College. National Service Scheme has two types of programme.
- Regular activities
- Special Camping Programme
Those who have enrolled as NSS Volunteers are expected to work in the scheme for a period of two years and also participate in Special Camp.
Department of Library and Reader’s Club organized Lecture programme entitled “NAVILTHORUM NOOL NAYAM " on 09.08.2024 at Thiruvalluvar Arangam. 106 students along with staff members were participated and benefitted in this programme.
Regular Activities
The NSS at our college encourages active participation with a commitment of 120 hours per volunteer each year, with a maximum volunteering duration of two years. Currently, three NSS units operate within the college, consistently executing a diverse array of impactful programs. Some of the key initiatives include:
- Plastic Waste Awareness: Educating the community about the environmental hazards posed by plastic and promoting sustainable alternatives.
- HIV/AIDS Awareness: Providing crucial information on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support to foster a healthy, informed society.
- Substance Abuse Awareness: Combating the menace of drugs by raising awareness and offering guidance on how to avoid substance abuse.
- Voter Education: Engaging students and local communities in understanding the importance of voting and participating actively in democratic processes.
- Holistic Personality Development: Conducting workshops and activities that help students enhance their self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and overall character.
- Leadership Skills Development: Offering training sessions aimed at nurturing leadership qualities, empowering students to lead with responsibility and vision.
- Environmental Stewardship: Raising awareness on environmental issues, encouraging eco-friendly practices, and participating in community-driven conservation efforts.
- Family Welfare Initiatives: Promoting family health and wellness through awareness campaigns on reproductive health, parenting, and family planning.
- Nutrition and Health Programs: Educating individuals on the importance of a balanced diet, healthy eating habits, and their impact on overall well-being.
- Campus Cleanliness Drives: Organizing regular cleaning campaigns on campus, fostering a cleaner and greener environment for students and faculty alike.
These programs, led by NSS volunteers, aim to create a positive impact on both the college community and society at large, promoting social responsibility, awareness, and proactive participation in addressing contemporary challenges.
Special Camping Programme
The NSS Unit of our college organizes an innovative and impactful Special Camp every year, lasting seven days, where around 150 NSS volunteers and staff members actively engage in various community-oriented activities. The primary focus of the camp is to create sustainable awareness among villagers about the importance of cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and hygiene, while also fostering a sense of social responsibility.
In line with future-focused initiatives, the camp introduces modern practices such as waste segregation education, promoting eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic usage, and setting up solar-powered lights in community spaces to highlight renewable energy. Volunteers also take the lead in greening the village by planting trees and creating community gardens, encouraging sustainable living practices.
Additionally, the camp features an environmental awareness drive, where villagers are taught how to manage waste, conserve water, and adopt eco-conscious lifestyles. Volunteers also clean key areas like the school campus, temple premises, Panchayat building area, and village streets, demonstrating the power of collective action in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
To engage the youth and children, motivational programs are conducted, focusing on future-ready skills, digital literacy, and the importance of education in the 21st century. Interactive workshops on mental health and physical well-being are held, emphasizing holistic development. Sports activities are organized to teach students the importance of health and teamwork, with a special focus on innovative wellness practices such as yoga and mindfulness.
Through these forward-thinking initiatives, the NSS Special Camp not only aims to improve the immediate surroundings but also seeks to equip the community with the knowledge and skills to lead a sustainable, healthy, and progressive lifestyle.
Activities
National Service Scheme of Bharathiar University and Bharathidasan College of Arts And Science jointly conducted special camp at Kavindapadi, Pudhur and Pommanpatty from 04.02.2025 to 10.02.2025. Thiru N.K.K.P. Naren raaja Secretary, Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science and Dr.P.Vanathi, Principal, Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science preceded over the event. Administrative officer, NSS coordinators and NSS students (150 members) were actively participated in this event.
Youth Red Cross and National service scheme of Bharathidasan college of Arts and Science has conducted an “Swachh Bharat Abiyan” cleaning activity at our college campus. on 04.10.2024 .More than 50 students from our YRC and NSS Volunteers were actively participated and clean the campus.
Bharathidasan college of Arts And Science, National service scheme and Youth Red Cross jointly organized a pledge taken programme for Vigilance Awareness on 28.10.24. Nearly 65 students were actively participated in this programme and taking the pledge.
Bharathidasan college of Arts And Science, National service scheme and Youth Red Cross jointly organized a pledge taken programme for Vigilance Awareness on 28.10.24. Nearly 65 students were actively participated in this programme and taking the pledge.
National Service Scheme, Red Ribbon Club and Youth Red Cross of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science have jointly organized and distributed Albendazole Tablets to the students on account of National Deforming Day (NDD) on 23.08.2024 at Thiruvalluvar Arangam as per Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine order. The Resource person Mr.Jeganraj, MCA, M.S.W,Social Activist,Ekam Foundation Chennai has shared valuable information about consuming Albendazole and adapting sanitation-hygenic practices and washing techniques. The session was interactive with more than 100 students and faculty members.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts And Science has conducted a Eye Checkup and Awareness session on 25.07.24. The resource person Dr.Sakthi Rajeswari.N,The Eye foundation, Erode has shared valuable information about our eye maintenance and the eye examination was done for students and teachers. Nearly 500 students and 10 staff members were participated and benefited by this programme.
National service scheme has conducted an Extension activity at Vellode Bird Sanctuary on 29.02.2024.47 students from National service scheme are actively participated and clean the campus of bird sanctuary.
National Service Scheme of Bharathiar Universiy and Bharathidasan College of Arts And Science jointly conducted special camp at Goundampalayam, Karatuppalayam and Oonakattuvalasu from 26.02.2024 to 03.03.2024 Thiru V.R Murugan Tresurer,Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science and Dr.P.Sureshbabu, Principal I/C ,Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science preceded over the event. Cheief executive officer,Administrative officer,NSS coordinators and NSS students(150 members) were actively participated in this event.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, Erode have conducted pledge taking movement for Voters Awareness at our college campus on 24.01.2024. Around 150 students from our college along with staff members were participated in this event.
Bharathidasan college of Arts And Science,National service scheme has conducted an Extension activity on “Makkaludan Muthalvar” program on 05.01.2024 (Friday) at,Thangamedu,Perriyapuliyur Panchayat. 25 students are actively participated in this programme and help the people to fill the forms.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science and primary health center periyapuliyur have jointly organized “Nilavembu Kasayam Distribution” programme on13.10.2023 at College campus. The Resource person Dr.M.A Sirajudeen, Chief Doctor, Primary health center, Periyapuliyurhas distributed the Nilavembu Kasayam to the students and staff members. This programme was gave awareness about dengue to the students and staff members.
National service scheme and PG and Research Department of Commerce & Commerce (CA) has jointly conducted an Extension activity on 04.10.2023 (Wednesday) at Thambikalai Ayyan Kovil, Thangamedu. Faculties and students visited Thambikalai Ayyan Kovil, Thangamedu, and 63 students actively participated in cleaning process of surrounding areas.
National Service Scheme and Enviro club of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science have jointly organized a one day awareness programme on “Food and Nutrition” on 25.08.2023 at Abdul kalam arangam. The Resource person Mr.Jeganraj, MCA, M.S.W, Erode District coordinator, Ekam Foundation Chennai has shared valuable information about healthy foods and nutrition. The session was interactive with more than 150 students and faculty members.
National Service Scheme & Anti Narcotics Club of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Erode, has jointly organized “Pledge Taken for Drive Against-Drugs” on 11.08.2022 at our college campus. Around 1500 students were taken a pledge and they assured that they will not consume drugs.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Erode, has organized “Mass Cleaning Compaign Camp” on 09.06.2022 at our college campus for Former Chief Minister Dr. Kalaignar M.Karunanithi Birth Anniversity Celeberation.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution corporation limited, Erode, has jointly organized A One Day Awareness programme on “Energy Conservation Day 2021” on 17.12.2021 at our college campus, Ms.K.Indirani, Superintending Engineer,Tamilnadu Electricity Board,Mr.C.Ramachandran , Executive Engineer, Erode discussed about ways to save electricity at home and 133 students were participated in this Programme .
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Erode, Manian Medical Centre, Erode, has jointly organized “Eye Screening Camp & Dental Checkup Camp” on 15.12.2021 and 16.12.2021 at our college campus, 211 students were participated in this camp. A medical team from Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Erode and Manian Medical Centre, Erode were checked the students eyes and teeth.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Erode Lions Club, Erode, Asisi Hospital, Thalavadi and Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore jointly organized “ Free Eye Camp” on 27.11.2021(Saturday) at Asisi Hospital, Thalavadi. Over 500 People were in and around Thalavadi are participated in this camp.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, Erode have conducted pledge taking movement for vigilance Awareness at our college campus on 25.11.2021. Around 50 students from our college along with staff members were participated in this event.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science conducted an event for NSS day celebration webinar on “Not Me But You” through google meet on 24.09.2021(Friday). Thiru V.R.Murugan, Treasurer and Thiru.NKKP.Naren Raaja, CEO of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science preceded over the event. Dr.R.Shunmughan, Principal, Bharathidasan College of Arts Science inaugurated the event. Dr.M.Viswanathan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration (CA), Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode were the chief guest. NSS Coordinators and NSS students of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science were actively participated in this event.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science and Erode District Health Department, Dr.Somasundram and medical team jointly conducted an event for “ Vaccination Camp” at College campus on 06.09.2021 (Monday). Thiru.V.R.Murugan, Treasurer, Bharathidasan College of Arts Science preceded over the event. Thiru NKKP.Naren Raaja, CEO felicitated the event. Dr.R.Shunmughan, Principal, Administrative officer, Public Relation Officer, NSS Coordinators and Students of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science were actively participated in this Camp. Through this camp many Faculties and Students get Vaccinated.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science conducted an event for “ Pledge Taken- Fit India” in College campus on 27.08.2021(Friday). Thiru V.R.Murugan, Treasurer, Bharathidasan College of Arts Science preceded over the event. Thiru NKKP.Naren Raaja, CEO, Dr.R.Shunmughan, Principal, Administrative officer, Public Relation Officer, All the Head of the departments and NSS Coordinators of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science were actively took the pledge.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science conducted an event for “Voter’s Awareness Rangoli Competition” on 19.03.2021 (Friday). Tmt.T.R.Sundarambal, Taluk Suply Officer, Perundurai was the chief guest. Administrative officer, Public Relation Officer, NSS Coordinators and NSS students of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science were actively participated in this event. Prizes were given to the best Rangoli.
National Service Scheme of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science conducted an event for “Distribution of Voter’s Awareness Notice” in Kavidapadi area on 17.03.2021(Wednesday). Thiru V.R.Murugan, Treasurer, Bharathidasan College of Arts Science preceded over the event. Dr.R.Shunmughan, Principal, Bharathidasan College of Arts Science inaugurated the event. Administrative officer, Public Relation Officer, NSS Coordinators and NSS students of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science were actively participated in this event.