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National Service Scheme (NSS)
Overview
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit at Parvatibai Chowgule College is a vibrant platform dedicated to the motto “Not Me, But You.” Our unit acts as a bridge between the classroom and the community, encouraging students to develop their personality through selfless social service. By engaging in diverse activities—from rural development and environmental conservation to health awareness and blood donation drives—volunteers gain a deeper understanding of the social fabric of Goa. We aim to instil a sense of social responsibility and civic consciousness, ensuring our students graduate as empathetic leaders committed to nation-building and positive social change.
Objectives
The primary goal of the NSS is the development of the personality of students through community service. Our specific objectives include:
- Community Awareness: To help students understand the community in which they work and identify its specific needs and challenges.
- Social Responsibility: To develop a strong sense of social and civic responsibility among volunteers.
- Problem-Solving: To apply academic knowledge and skills toward finding practical solutions for individual and community problems.
- Leadership Development: To nurture leadership qualities, democratic attitudes, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Group Living: To develop the competence required for sharing responsibilities and mobilizing community participation.
- National Integration: To promote a spirit of national integration and social harmony across all sections of society.
- Disaster Readiness: To train students to acquire the capacity and skills needed to assist during emergencies and natural disasters
Committee Members
Dr. Bhanumati Pilli,
Chief Programme Officer
Dr. Audrick D’Mello
Programme Officer
Ms. Shradha Gawandi
Programme Officer
Mr. Ashwini Ashish
Programme Officer
Ms. Ashweta Shivolkar
Programme Officer
Ms. Sonali Gaonkar
Programme Officer
