Lokepara Mahavidyalaya

About NSS – Lokepara Mahavidyalaya

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides an opportunity for the students of Lokepara Mahavidyalaya to participate actively in various community service activities and social welfare programmes. The main aim of NSS is to develop the personality of students through community service and to provide them with practical experience in serving society.

NSS at Lokepara Mahavidyalaya is a noble initiative in academic and social expansion. It promotes the spirit of voluntary work among students and teachers and strengthens the bond between the college and the community. It teaches students how knowledge can be applied in real-life situations for the betterment of society and encourages them to become responsible citizens.

Brief History of NSS of Lokepara Mahavidyalaya

The National Service Scheme at Lokepara Mahavidyalaya was introduced with the objective of promoting national consciousness, social responsibility, discipline, and leadership among students. Since its inception, a large number of students have actively participated as NSS volunteers in various community development programmes.

At present, the NSS wing of the college consists of only one unit. The unit is guided by a dedicated Programme Officer who is a faculty member of the institution and works sincerely to instill among students the spirit of selfless service and social commitment.

The NSS unit can enroll up to 100 student volunteers (both boys and girls). The volunteers actively participate in various social and community-based activities within and outside the college campus under the guidance of the Programme Officer. The college has an NSS Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of the Principal, who acts as the Principal Secretary and provides overall direction and support.

The unit adopts a nearby village where volunteers conduct regular activities and organize special camps. NSS volunteers work to improve living conditions in rural areas through literacy drives, health awareness programmes, blood donation camps, environmental campaigns, cultural activities, and cleanliness drives. They also observe important national and international days with enthusiasm.

Objectives of NSS

The specific objectives of NSS at Lokepara Mahavidyalaya are:

1. To arouse social awareness and responsibility among students.
2. To provide opportunities to work with people in rural and urban communities.
3. To encourage volunteers to participate in constructive and non-violent social activities.
4. To help volunteers understand the community in which they work.
5. To help students understand themselves in relation to society.
6. To identify community needs and problems and participate in solving them.
7. To develop a sense of social and civic responsibility among students.
8. To apply academic knowledge to find practical solutions to social problems.
9. To develop competence in group living and sharing responsibilities.
10. To gain skills in community mobilization and leadership.
11. To develop leadership qualities and democratic values.
12. To build the capacity to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.
13. To promote national integration and social harmony.

Motto of NSS

The motto of NSS is “NOT ME BUT YOU.”

This reflects the spirit of democratic living and selfless service. It emphasizes:

1. Service before self
2. Respect for others' viewpoints
3. Compassion and concern for fellow human beings
4. Collective welfare and social harmony

Programme Officer

Name of the Programme Officer of NSS Unit:
Shri Balai Hasda
Assistant Professor
Programme Officer, NSS Unit-I
Lokepara Mahavidyalaya

Principal Secretary

Dr. Mrinal Kanti Das
Principal
Lokepara Mahavidyalaya
Chairman & Principal Secretary, NSS Advisory Committee

The Members of NSS Advisory Committee

Dr. Panchali Mukherjee, HoD of Bengali
Mrs. Tapashi Sarkar, HoD of Philosophy
Mr. Biswajit Rana, HoD of Physical Education
Mr. Chandi Charan Das, NTS
Mr. Susanta Dalui, NTS

Activities Conducted by NSS Unit

NSS volunteers of Lokepara Mahavidyalaya regularly participate in various community service activities, such as:

1. Blood Donation Camps
2. Health Awareness Programmes
3. HIV/AIDS and Thalassemia Awareness
4. Environmental Awareness and Tree Plantation
5. Cleanliness Drives
6. Literacy Campaigns
7. Village Adoption and Rural Development Activities
8. Celebration of National and International Days
9. Special Seven-Day NSS Camps

These activities help students to develop leadership skills, social commitment, and a sense of responsibility toward society.

Annual Reports

1. NSS Annual Report 2025
2. NSS Annual Report 2024–25
3. NSS Annual Report 2023–24
4. NSS Annual Report 2022–23
5. NSS Annual Report 2021–22
6. NSS Annual Report 2020–21
7. NSS Annual Report 2019–20
8. NSS Annual Report 2018–19
9. NSS Annual Report 2017–18

Conclusion

The NSS unit of Lokepara Mahavidyalaya plays a vital role in shaping socially responsible, disciplined, and service-oriented students. Through active participation in community service, the volunteers contribute to nation-building and social development while gaining valuable life experience and leadership qualities.