National Service Scheme popularly known as NSS, was launched in Mahatma Gandhi Centenary year 1969 and aimed at developing student's personality through community services. The overall objective of National Service Scheme is educational empowerment through community work. This objective is attained through the service to the community.NSS is a permanent youth Programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India .
National Service Scheme of Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology was established in 2013 with a total sanctioned strength of 100 volunteers for which the fund wassponsored by Anna University, Chennai. At ChettinadTech,participation in NSS unit is mandatory for the first and second year students. Students who work as volunteers for two years will be awarded with a certificate by the University.
MOTTO
The motto or watchword of the NSS is Not me but you
. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need of selfless service and appreciation of the other man&apo;s point of view and also consideration for fellow human beings.
| S.No | Name | Department | Designation | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Sujan S | ECE | Student Volunteer | 2023-2024 |
| 02. | Jeevitha D | ECE | Student Volunteer | 2023-2024 |
| 03. | Sakthivel G | MECH | Student Volunteer | 2023-2024 |
| 04. | Tharun D | MECH | Student Volunteer | 2023-2024 |
| 05. | Sathish. V | MECH | Student Volunteer | 2023-2024 |
Vision
The vision is to build the youth with the mind and spirit to serve the society and work for the social upliftment of the down-trodden masses of our nation as a movement and
- Understand the community in which they work
- Understand themselves in relation to their community
- Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process
- Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
- Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
- Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
- Gain skills in mobilizing community participation
- Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
- Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster
- Practice national integration and social harmony
Mission
The National Service Scheme has been functioning with the motto NOT ME BUT YOU
in view of making the youth inspired in service of the people and hence NSS works based on the following missions to achieve its vision. The missions are:
- General Orientation of NSS Volunteers
- Career guidance for the NSS Volunteers, by the experts and campus work.
- Skill development (first aid, disaster management, public speaking, leadership motivation, HIV/AIDS awareness etc.)
- Community Development Projects (in the adopted village) − Survey in the village, Tree Plantation, Health, Cleanliness, Blood Donation Camps, Road Safety, Awareness Rallies, Visits to Homes, Technical Training for rural youth and SHG, Sanitation, Women Development Programmes, Consumer Awareness etc.
- Special Camping Programme-Under this, 7 days camp organized in the adopted village with a specified theme being given by Govt. of India by involving local youth.
12 Feb, 2020
Corona Awareness Program
As per DOTE policies, Chettinad College of Engg. & Tech., Karur organized an Awareness Program on n-Corona Virus. Medical Team from Govt. Community Health Centre - PHC, Uppidamanagalam conveyed the precautionary activities to the students and staff members using audio-visuals in A-block Seminar Hall.37 Arts & Science Graduates took part in this programme. Medical team demonstrated the steps of washing hands to the students in the college campus. Students were guided to practice the safety measures and also informed to convey the importance of following these guidelines to their parents, friends and neighbours. The students attended the awareness program enthusiastically. Pamphlets were displayed on notice boards of all the departments.