Introduction to SU NSS Cell

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Government of India-sponsored public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The scheme was launched in 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of student youth through voluntary community service. The ideals of Mahatma Gandhi inspired the ideological orientation of the NSS. Very appropriately, the motto of the NSS is "NOT ME, BUT YOU."

With the same motto, Sikkim University NSS Cell was initiated on January 8, 2014, and registered with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs (Regional Centre), Govt. of Sikkim.

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University heads the NSS Advisory Board as its Chief Patron. Sikkim University has two NSS units. The NSS Cell is managed by a team comprising the Programme Coordinator and Programme Officers. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor appoints all officials for a three-year term, and presently, the positions are held by Dr. Manju Rana, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture as Programme Coordinator; Dr. Rachana Rai, Department of Management; Dr. Pradip Tripathi, Department of Hindi; and Mr. Migma Ongdup Lepcha, Department of Lepcha (Yangyang Campus), as Programme Officers.

As all NSS activities are exclusively funded by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of India, no fee is charged to the members. The scheme is designed to involve as many students of the University as possible in various social activities and encourage them to become ideal citizens of the country.

Students who dedicate 240 hours of volunteer service and participate in a special camp during two years are eligible to receive an NSS certificate from the University. This certificate can be advantageous for pursuing higher education and may also be considered a valuable asset when applying for public service positions.

How to apply

All students admitted to the University are free to apply for NSS membership. Application in the prescribed format may be submitted to the NSS Cell in the beginning of Monsoon Semester during the month of August and the notice regarding enrollment is circulated by NSS Cell every year mentioning vacancy and other details.

Programmes /Activities organized or Participations by SU NSS Cell:-

1. First meeting of NSS Cell Advisory Committee on May 12^th, 2014
2. Participation in Greenathon and Green Walk Programme organized by Dept. of Forests, Environment and Wildlife Management, Govt. of Sikkim at MG Marg, Gangtok (June 22^nd , 2014)
3. Blood Donation Camp in association with Sikkim Manipal University held at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile, Gangtok (June 26^th , 2014)
4. Personal interaction of  NSS volunteers with  Programme Coordinator, NSS at NSS Cell, 6^th Mile, Gangtok (September 7^th-8^th, 2014)
5. Essay Competition on “Role of NSS in Personality Development of Indian Youth” on the occasion of NSS Day held at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile, Gangtok (September 24^th, 2014)
6. Orientation Programme for NSS volunteers held at Sikkim Government College, Tadong Auditorium, Gangtok with special session on “Zero Waste Management” (October 12^th, 2014)
7. Debate Competition on “Government is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in a nation”  held at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile, Gangtok (October 17^th, 2014)
8. Organized Cleaning Drive for  University Premises initiated on October 2^nd, 2014 in and around  Kanchendzonga Administrative Block, 6^th Mile, Gangtok (October 18^th-19^th, 2014)
9. Visit by NSS team to  Assamlingzey (East Sikkim) for Cleaning Drive and creation of  Sanitation Awareness (October 26^th, 2014)
10. Voluntary collection of donations for PM Relief Fund from University members by NSS volunteers (October 1^st-31^st,  2014)
11. Essay competition on “Role of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in National Integration” on the occasion of National Unity Day at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile, Gangtok (October 31^st , 2014)
12. Slogan writing competition on Swachchha Bharat Abhiyaan at NSS Cell, 6^th Mile, Gangtok (November 8^th, 2014)
13. Participation in Sikkim Run Contest organized by Zest Event Management Group, Sichey at MG Marg, Gangtok on November 9^th, 2014
14. Visit of NSS team to  West Pandam (East Sikkim)  for cleaning drive and for creation of  sanitation awareness on November 15^th, 2014
15. Prize distribution ceremony organized at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile, Gangtok on November 20^th, 2014
16. Second meeting of NSS Cell Advisory Committee on December 11^th, 2014
17. Participation in 19^th National Youth Festival and National Youth Convention & Suvichar   at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati (January 8^th-12^th, 2015)
18. Participation in Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad at MAEER’S MIT, Pune  (January 10^th-12^th, 2015)
19. Participation in Training Programme on “Solid Waste Management-Challenges and Opportunities” at IIT, Guwahati (January 12^th-14^th, 2015)
20. Special Camp on Theme “Creation of Sanitation Awareness” at Assamlingzey and Rumtek, East Sikkim (January 26^th- February 04^th, 2015)
21. Participation in Orientation Programme for Untrained NSS Programme Officers at TORC, RKMA, Kolkata by Programme Coordinator, NSS (February 8^th-14^th, 2015)
22. Cleaning Drive at Departmental Field, Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile, Gangtok
23. Programme on International Women’s Day organized at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile, Gangtok on March 8^th, 2015
24. Follow up programme of special camp on “Best out of Waste Exhibition” by school children at Assamlingzey, East Sikkim on March 15^th, 2015
25. Participation in “CMS Vatavaran” and training on Environmental Film Screening at Gangtok (March 12^th-13^th, 2015)
26. Employability Training Programme by Tata Consultancy Services at Teesta Boy’s Hostel, Gangtok ( March 18^th-24^th, 2015)
27. Special lecture on “Meditation and Stress Management”  at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile, Gangtok on April 4^th, 2015
28. Cleaning drive at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile, Gangtok on April 11^th, 2015
29. Cleaning drive at Central Library, 6^th Mile, Gangtok on April 19^th, 2015
30. Road Cleaning by NSS volunteers at 6^th Mile on  May 20^th, 2015
31. Participation in “Legal Awareness Programme” organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim at Gangtok on June 5^th, 2015
32. Workshop on “Holistic Personality Development of Students”  at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile on June 6^th , 2015
33. Special lecture on “Emotional Management”  at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile on June 7^th, 2015
34. International Yoga Day Programme at Teesta Boys’ Hostel, Gangtok and participation in programme at Palzor Stadium on June 21^st, 2015
35. Participation in Regional Level Workshop on “Prevention of Substances (Drugs Abuse) at NEHU, Shillong by Programme Coordinator, NSS (June 15^th to 17^th , 2015)
36. Third meeting of NSS Cell Advisory Committee on July 13^th, 2015
37. Ukhan Competition  on the occasion of  Nepali Bhasha Manyata Diwas at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile on  August 20^th ,  2015
38. Brief Orientation Programme for NSS volunteers organized at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on on  August 27^th, 2015
39. Debate competition  by 24 Hours Inspired Team in association with Gangtok Municipal Corporation organized at Sikkim University (Intra-University at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile) on September 11^th , 2015 and Inter-University/Inter-College on  September 19^th, 2015
40. Participation in Talk on “Empowerment to Excel” by Chinmaya Mission, Sikkim at SMU Auditorium, 5^th Mile on  September 12^th , 2015
41. Peace Walk on International Peace Day at MG Marg, Gangtok on September 21^st, 2015
42. Speech Competition on “Development of Leadership Skills in Indian Youth” on NSS Day at Dept. of Horticulture,6^th Mile on  September 24^th, 2015
43.  Cleaning drive at Teesta Boys’ Hostel on October 2^nd, 2015
44. Meditation session and Pranic Healing Course at Teesta Boys’ Hostel, Gangtok (October 2^nd  and 4^th, 2015
45. Essay competition on “Ways to Make India Clean and Green in Next Ten Years” organized on Intensive National Cleanliness Campaign at Dept. of Horticulture,6^th Mile on October 11^th, 2015
46. Skit competition on “Swachh Bharat Mission” on Intensive National Cleanliness Campaign  at Dept. of Horticulture,6^th Mile on October 11^th, 2015
47. Interactive talk  on “Genesis of Concept of  Solid Waste Management at International and National Level” by CA P.K. Singh, Finance Officer, Sikkim University in Prize Distribution Function on the Activities organized on Intensive National Cleanliness Campaign on October 28^th, 2015
48. Participation in “Walk The Talk Loud” Walkathon Contest at MG Marg, Gangtok by staff members and students on October 30^th, 2015
49. Participation of volunteers in Photo Exhibition at MG Marg and Prize Distribution Function at Chintan Bhawan organized by ESS India, 24 Hours Inspired in association with RMDD Dept., Govt. of Sikkim on October 31^st, 2015
50. Elocution competition organized on concluding day of Vigilance Awareness Week (October 26^th  to 31^st , 2015) at Dept. of Horticulture,6^th Mile on October 31^st, 2015
51. Participation in Sikkim Run Contest (volunteers, staff and student participants and  skit on “Prevention of Drugs Abuse”) at MG Marg, Gangtok on November 1^st, 2015
52. Volunteer support to   3^rd Convocation of Sikkim University at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok on November 9^th, 2015
53. Participation in training programme on “Career Guidance and Counselling” organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim at Gangtok by Programme Coordinator, NSS (November 25^th to 29^th, 2015)
54. Participation in training programme on “Life Skills” organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim at Gangtok by Programme Officers, NSS (November 30^th to December 4^th, 2015)
55. Invited lecture delivered by Programme Coordinator, NSS on "Leadership and Personality Development" in training of trainers programme on "Social Animators for Tribal Youths"  organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim at Gangtok on December 3^rd, 2015
56. Invited lecture delivered by Programme Coordinator, NSS on  "Importance of Value Education in Today's Context and Organization of Moral values based programmes in educational institutions"   in Training of Trainers on "Life Skills Development for NSS and NCC officers of Sikkim" organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim  at  Gangtok on  December 3^rd, 2015
57. Participation in district level declamation contest on “Patriotism and Nation Building” on  December 19^th, 2015
58. Participation in 6^th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad at MAEER’S MIT, Pune from January 27^th to 30^th, 2016
59. Blood donation camp in association with STNM Hospital, Gangtok organized at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on February 25th,  2016
60. Participation of Dr. Subhash Misra, Programme Officer, Unit I in Orientation programme for untrained NSS officers at TORC, RKMA, Kolkata by from February 28^th-March 5^th, 2016
61. Workshop for Young Volunteers to Volunteer for Constructive Work organized in association with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on March 15^th-16^th, 2016
62. Participation of NSS volunteers in Yoga and Naturapathy Seminar organized by Dept of Health, Govt. of Sikkim in association with Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi on March 28^th-29^th, 2016
63. Self Defense Training organized in association with Sikkim University Students’ Association at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall on  April 10^th,  2016
64. Invited talk by Shri G.K. Tuteja, NSS Director, New Delhi on Role of NSS volunteers in nation building on  May 30^th, 2016
65. Plantation of  medicinal plants at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on  June 5^th,  2016
66. Special Camp: “Creation of Health Awareness and Sanitation” with representative volunteers from three units at Upper Yangang from June 15^th to 21^st, 2016  
67. International Yoga Day programme at Teesta Boys’ Hostel, Gangtok on June 21^st, 2016
68. Rally at MG Marg on International Youth Day organized by NSS Cell in association RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur with participating colleges also on  August 12^th, 2016
69. Interactive talk on International Youth Day  organized by NSS Cell in association with RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur participating colleges too on  August 12^th, 2016
70. Sketch competition as part of freedom fortnight organized at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on  August 25^th, 2016
71. Ukhan competition on theme “Leader” organized on the occasion of Bhasha Manyata Diwas at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on August 27^th, 2016
72. Skit performance on freedom struggle by NSS on closing function of freedom fortnight at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on  August 31^st, 2016  
73. Digital India Workshop organized by NSS Cell in association with NeGD, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, New Delhi  with participating colleges (invited lectures, poster competition, skit competition, quiz competition and idea generation contest) on  September 10^th, 2016
74. Talk on sanitation by NSS volunteers at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile as part of Swachhta Pakhwada on  September 14^th,  2016
75. Fifth meeting of SU NSS Cell advisory committee at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile on September 16^th, 2016
76. Support of NSS volunteers in Sikkim University Students’ Association elections for academic session 2017-18 on September 23^rd, 2016
77. Orientation programme for newly enrolled volunteers at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on  NSS Day on September 24^th , 2016
78. Sanitation drive at MG Marg, Gangtok in association with Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Gangtok  on  October 1^st , 2016
79. Participation and volunteers support in Unity run on National Unity Day organized by Sikkim University Sports Board from Raap Jyor Cauvery Hall, 5^th Mile to Administrative Block, 6^th Mile on  October 30^th, 2016
80. Skit performance by NSS volunteers in “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” programme organized  by Zest Event Management Group, Sichey at MG Marg, Gangtok on November 3^rd, 2016
81. Slogan competition on occasion of National Unity Day on  November 3^rd,  2016
82. Written quiz competition on occasion of Constitution Day on  November 26^th, 2016
83. Support by NSS volunteers in organizing various competitions by 24 hours Inspired in association with Sikkim AIDS Control society on World AIDS day at MG Marg, Gangtok on December 1^st, 2016
84. Visit of team of four NSS volunteers to National Integration Camp, Bangalore from January 3^rd to 9^th, 2017
85. Visit of team of four NSS volunteers to National Youth Festival at Haryana from  January 12^th to 16^th,  2017
86. Contribution of NSS volunteers in survey for publication of book on “Genesis of Sanitation in Sikkim” organized by  24 hours Inspired, Gangtok in the month of January, 2017
87. Visit of team of six NSS volunteers to National Integration Camp, Chhatisgarh from  February 9^th to 15^th,  2017
88. Visit of team of four Sikkim University NSS volunteers  in National Integration Camp, Bankura, W.B.  from  February 7^th to 13^th,  2017
89. Participation of NSS volunteers in Matribhasha Diwas programme organized by Sikkim University at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multipurpose Hall, 5^th Mile on February 21^st, 2017
90. Blood donation Camp in association with SRM University, 5^th Mile at SRM University, 5^th Mile on   February  24^th,  2017
91. Awareness programme on prevention of drugs abuse  organized by NSS Cell in association with National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi with participation from nearby affiliated colleges and SRM University, 5^th Mile with lecture sessions and inter-University and inter-College poster competition at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multi Purpose Hall, 5^th Mile on March 1^st, 2017
92. Participation of Dr. Sujata Upadhyay, Programme Coordinator, NSS in two days intensive workshop for Central universities NSS coordinators on collaboration with NCRI and preparation of proposal on establishment of UGC Centre on “Fostering Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in Universities” organized by National Council of Rural Institutes, MHRD, Govt. of India Hyderabad on March 6^th-7^th, 2017
93. Support by NSS volunteers in Walkathon contest organized by 24 Hours Inspired, Gangtok on the occasion of International Women’s Day at MG Marg, Gangtok on March 8^th, 2017
94. Orientation programme for NSS volunteers by Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, Gangtok on innovations in teaching methods at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on March 20^th, 2017
95. Participation of NSS volunteers in three days Yoga and Naturopathy Conference organized by Dept. of Health, Govt. of Sikkim in association with Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok on March 21^st-23^rd, 2017
96. Meeting organized by NSS Cell in association with NCRI, Hyderabad with various academic departments of University on submission of proposal on UGC Centre for Fostering Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in Universities  at  Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on March 20^th, 2017
97. Training session on innovations in teaching methodology for NSS volunteers by Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on March 25^th, 2017
98. Workshop organized by SU NSS Cell in association with NCRI, Hyderabad with various academic departments of University on submission of proposal on UGC Centre for Fostering Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in Universities  at Barad Sadan, 5^th Mile on March 28^th -29^th, 2017
99. Awareness programme on “Swastha Bharat Mission” by Swastha Bharat Trust, New Delhi at Dept. of Horticulture, 6^th Mile on April 4^th, 2017
100. Conduct of Inter-house singing competition at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Lumsey, 5^th Mile, Gangtok by NSS volunteers in association with Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, Gangtok on May 6^th, 2017
101. Yoga session on 3^rd International Yoga Day was organized at Raap Jyor Cauvery Multipurpose Hall, 5^th Mile on June 21^st, 2017.
102. Participation of NSS volunteers in Awareness Programme on National Handloom Day organized by Directorate of Field Publicity, Gangtok at Sikkim Govt. College, Tadong on August 5^th, 2017
103. Oath taking and cleaning drives conducted by NSS volunteers at Departments of Education, Management, Geology and Commerce as part of Swachchhata Pakhwada (August 1^st to 15^th, 2017) on August 10^th and 11^th, 2017
104. Sikkim University National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell observed 5th June as World Environment day that had the theme for the year 2020 as “Celebrate Biodiversity”.
105. Online Training on “Join the War against CoVID-19” (June 24- July 1, 2020.) 
106. Report on International Yoga Day, 2020
107. Online National Level Awareness Program’ on “Preventing Social Stigmatization of CoVID-19 Patients” was organized by the NSS Cell of Sikkim University on 17th October, 2020
108. Report on NSSSU Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav
109. Report on Unity Run 31ST OCTOBER, 2022