The National Service Scheme was established with the objective of creating socialawareness in the minds of college students and developing their holistic personality.Theconcept of National Service Scheme for College Students has been implemented under theMinistry of Youth Welfare and Sports Government of India since 24th September 1969, thecentenary year of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.On September 24, 1969, the Minister ofEducation,Dr.V.K.R.V.Rao,announced the launch of the National Service Scheme.The scheme was started with the objective of do in social work while study in ncollege,mix in with the people around you and doing constructive work by taking them into confidence, develop in gone'so personality through social service.'NOTMEBUTYOU'this is the motto of the NSS Scheme. This sentence makes us aware of democracy, social commitment,selfless service etc.The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the chariot wheel of the Sun Temple at KonarkinthestateofOrissa.The wheel is a symbol of motion.Speed can lead to social change and for this,today's service has been made available to the college students through National Service Scheme (Rashtriya Seva Yojana).September 24 iscelebrated every year as National Service Scheme Day.On this day various activities likeblood donation, health camp, tree planting etc. are celebrated at university level as well ascollege level.Under the National Service Scheme many activities are undertaken at the College, University,State and National level.