(a) the aim and objectives of National Service Scheme;
(b) the name of innovative programmes undertaken by the
National Service Scheme volunteers during the last three
years and thereafter, State-wise and year-wise;
(c) the number of volunteers of National Service Scheme at
present, State-wise; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to
involve National Service Scheme volunteers during natural
calamities?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER)
(a) The aim of the National Service Scheme is to develop
the personality of the student youth through community
service. The main objectives of the scheme are as under :
i) to understand the community in which they work
ii) to understand themselves in relation to their community
iii) to identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process
iv) to develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
v) to utilise their knowledge in finding a practical solution to individual and community problems
vi) to develop competence for group living and sharing of responsibilities
vii) to gain skills in mobilising community participation
viii) to acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude ix) to develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and x) to practice National Integration and Social Harmony.
Name of the Innovative Activities Undertaken State Karnataka 1. Legal literacy and Legal Aid Campaign and seminars for the general public and elected members of Gram Panchayats were organised by Mysore University at Mandya on 22.09.2001 and 10th November,2001, and Duddabyadarahall on 2-9 November,2001 and at Srirangapatna on 7th October,2001 . 2. Rural based longitudinal health programme was organised for two year in collaboration with All India Institute of Speech and Hearing on the Theme of “ Increase Your Years by Caring For Your Ears†in 7 villages of Yelwal Panchayat (Mysore Distt) Tamil Nadu 1. Awareness programme were organised by Madras University to spread awareness on the problems of Mentally Retarded and the special training for these groups at Chennai on 8th December,2002. 2. Special survey was conducted by 29 NSS units to assess the general health status of the students of special education institutions. Chandigarh 1. Deepening of Sukhna Lake at Chandigarh was undertaken by NSS Volunteers of Punjab University in which more than 84,000 cft silt were taken out. Innovative Programmes Undertaken by NSS during 2002-2003 Name of the Innovative Activities Undertaken State Andhra Pradesh Technology Transfer to villages programme was undertaken by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University , Andhra Pradesh in which 300 technologies were demonstrated in 30 villages Kerala 15 lakhs of saplings were planted by 1,10,000 NSS Volunteers on 9th August,2002 within 2 hours i.e. 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM through out the state of Kerala. Maharastra 2880 Bandharas ( Earthen Dams ) were constructed and 506 Kms of kuchha road were re constructed / repaired through 1152 NSS Special Camps in the state. Madhya Pradesh 1. 5298 poor students in 123 Institutions were benefited from the Book Bank and Book Assistance programme which is run by NSS with donation of books and reading materials from senior students and teachers. 2. Craft Mela for the Disabled was organised by NSS Unit Rani Sugani Devi College at Indore in which the art and crafts were prepared by the disables and these were exhibited and sold. 3. At Barthun, Distt Neemuch, a new pond was constructed by the NSS volunteers of Vikram University, Ujjain and it was evaluated by the Rural Engineering Services Department costing Rs 1,28,000/- Chhattisgarh Govt College, Rajnandgaon organised medicinal plantation and conduct programmes for promotion of herbal gardening. Name of the Innovative Activities Undertaken State Andhra Pradesh A sub – surface dyke was constructed by the NSS volunteers at Peecharla village in Dharmsagar mandal of Warangal Distt. Karnataka NSS has taken up the upkeep of 1500 monuments in collaboration with State Archeology Department. The maintenance and cleaning of these monuments are been assigned to the nearby institutions. Tamil Nadu 1.Rural Water Supply Operation and Maintenance Awareness Programmes was organised in 60 villages in Cuddalore Distt. in collaboration with TWAD Board, Cuddalore in Keerapalayam, Mel Bhubangiri, Kattumanur Koli, Kumartchi and Parangipetti Blocks. 2.Counselling and Career Training for failed students of 10th and 12th standard was organised by Madras University. Chandigarh Peace City Chandigarh campaign is launched on 2nd October 2004 involving NSS Volunteers from 41 Senior Secondary Schools. The volunteers adopt one family each and they propagate the message of peace and harmony. Maharashtra State level Briksha Dindi ( Plantation Rally ) and Swachhata Abhiyan organised during the Alandi- Pandharpur Warkari Dindi. From 12-29 June,2004. Orissa Skit and slogan competition on Leprosy eradication was organised by Utkal University at Bhubanswar on 8th February,2004 during the Anti Leprosy Week. Kerala 1. NSS Rail Swachhata Abhiyan has been undertaken in association with Southern Railways in which 98 stations are adopted for a year long project . 35000 NSS Volunteers have been associated with this project. 2. Legal Literacy for Girls is organised in collaboration with Kerala High Court benefiting 100 girl students. 3. 33 Pucca houses were built by NSS Volunteers and donated to the needy in the village. ANNEXURE-II REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART ( c ) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3003 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22-03-05ASKED BY SHRI S. D. MANDLIK AND SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH REGARDING NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME Number of NSS volunteers( State-wise) as on 31.12.2004 S.No. Name of the Name of Enrollment (NSS Regional Centre State/UT Volunteers) 1. Ahmedabad Gujrat 117000 D&N Haveli 445 Daman & Diu - 2 Bangalor Karnatak 166341 3. Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 67500 Chhatishgarh 9506 4. Bhubaneswer Orissa 85000 5. Calcutta West Bangal 68556 Sikkim 6413 6. Chandigarh Punjab 82500 Himachal 24750 Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir 6750 Chandigarh 14280 7. Chennai Tamilnadu 252189 Pondicherry 8250 Andaman & 750 Nicobar 8. Dekhi Delhi 35625 Haryana 42375 9. Guwahati Asssam 42563 Arunachal 2700 Pradesh Manipur 8025 Mizoram 15750 Nagaland 3600 Meghalaya 9412 Tripura 13200 10. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 238808 11. Jaipur Rajasthan 126000 12. Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 64834 Uttranchal 28875 13. Patna Bihar 24750 Jharkhand 22572 14. Pune Maharashtra 211612 Goa 288 15. Trivandrum Kerala 110582 Lakshadweep - Total 1794356