NSS & Red Ribbon
National Service Scheme (NSS)
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government-sponsored public service programme conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. NSS is a voluntary association of young people in colleges, universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage. NSS scheme was launched in Gandhi’s centenary year, 1969.
NSS aims at honing a student’s personality through community service and develop interpersonal relationships and skills. Watching the society at close quarters, orients the students towards the realities of life, which brings about a change in their social perception.
NSS Symbol
NSS Motto
NSS Objectives
- To sensitize them towards the issues of the community.
- To gain a deeper understanding of themselves in relation to their community.
- To recognise the requirements and problems in the community and involve in problem solving process.
- To inculcate a sense of social and civic responsibility.
- To utilize their knowledge in finding best solution to individual and community problems.
- To develop holistically for group living and sharing responsibilities.
- To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
- To equip the students with the requisites to meet emergencies and national disasters.
- To cultivate the spirit of national integration.
The college aims at instituting a fruitful association between campus and community, rural and urban and knowledge and action. For this purpose, the college organizes regular NSS activities, contributing towards the welfare of the society.
Red Ribbon Clubs
Red Ribbon Clubs (RRCs) in colleges across Punjab, as well as other parts of India, are initiatives aimed at harnessing the potential of youth in spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS, and promoting safe behaviors and healthy lifestyles. These clubs are supported by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and the State AIDS Control Societies (SACS).
Objectives of Red Ribbon Clubs:
- Awareness and Education: Educate youth on HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission, and stigma reduction.
- Voluntary Blood Donation: Encourage and organize voluntary blood donation drives.
- Healthy Lifestyle Promotion: Promote behaviors that reduce the risk of HIV infection, such as safe sex practices and avoidance of drug use.
- Youth Involvement: Engage youth in activities that spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Key Activities:
– Workshops and Seminars: Conduct educational sessions on HIV/AIDS.
– Awareness Campaigns: Organize events on World AIDS Day and other significant dates.
– Blood Donation Camps: Regularly organize blood donation drives in collaboration with local blood banks and hospitals.
– Peer Education: Train students to become peer educators who can spread awareness among their peers.
– Community Outreach: Extend educational activities to the community, involving local people in awareness programs.
Implementation in Punjab Colleges:
– Colleges in Punjab establish Red Ribbon Clubs as part of their co-curricular activities.
– These clubs often collaborate with the Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) to organize events and campaigns.
– Activities are supervised by faculty members who act as mentors for the student volunteers.
Benefits for Students:
– Leadership Skills: Students gain leadership and organizational skills by planning and executing RRC activities.
– Community Service: Participation in RRC activities counts as community service and enhances the students’ resumes.
– Health Awareness: Students become more informed about their own health and well-being.