Dhruba Chand Halder College NSS Unit
The college has two NSS Units. The first one started in the late eighties under the leadership of Prof. J.R. Sardar (Retired), Dept. of Economics. With the increase in the number of students, another unit of NSS started in the year 2014 under the leadership of Prof. Ranjit Mishra, Dept of Mathematics. The second NSS unit also fulfilled a long-standing demand for the participation of girl students.
Objectives of NSS
- The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are:
i. Understand the community in which they work
ii. Understand themselves in relation to their community
iii. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving
iv. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
v. Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
vi. Develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities
vii. Gain skills in mobilizing community participation
viii. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
ix. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters
x. Practice national integration and social harmony
Motto
The motto of NSS, "Not Me But You", reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps students develop an appreciation of other people's points of view and shows consideration for other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well grounded in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole. Therefore, NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of society.
Symbol 
The symbol for the NSS is based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world-famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation, and release, signifying movement in life across time and space. The symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change, implying the continuous striving of NSS for social change.
Committee Members of NSS-2015-16
1. Dr. Satyabrata Sahoo, Principal (Chairperson of College NSS unit)
2. Prof. Ranjit Mishra (Convener & Coordinator of NSS unit II)
3. Prof. Biswajit Majhi (Coordinator of NSS unit I)
4. Dr. Kushal Dey
5. Prof. Manas Mondal
6. Prof. Tapasree Ghosh
7. Sri Atanu Halder
Profile of the NSS Volunteers
- Activities / Events Organised
- Health Awareness Programme
- Health Awareness Programme in collaboration with various NGOs in the college campus was organized where NSS volunteers participated actively.
- Students coming from different social and economic backgrounds are informed/taught about basic health & hygiene issues, health hazards related to adolescence.
- Observation of World AIDS Day
We are aware of the growing incidents of AIDS and the issues related to it. For prevention and control of AIDS, awareness is the first step. The NSS unit observed World AIDS Day from 18 Dec, 2011 onwards. Professors of the Zoology Dept. gave lectures and showed some slides on AIDS awareness.
- Acting as Volunteers in Ganga Sagar Mela
Ganga Sagar Mela is organized by the Government every year for 15 days on the eve of Makar Sankranti, where lakhs of pilgrims gather. NSS volunteers render their services in association with the local administration.
- Volunteering at Dakshin Barasat Road on Traffic Week
NSS Volunteers participated in a road safety awareness programme alongside local police and administration.
- Cleaning of College Campus
To inculcate the dignity of labour, for better health & hygiene of the students, and for the benefit of cleanliness, NSS volunteers are engaged regularly in cleaning the College Campus. In tune with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, cleaning of bathrooms and toilets of the college and hostel is carried out by the NSS volunteers.
- Plantation Programme
Plantation programme in the College Campus and nearby vicinity is conducted every year in the first week of August. In 2016, carbon mapping in the College Campus was organized in association with the Botany and Zoology departments. According to their recommendation, plants that absorb more CO2 are being planted. NSS volunteers help in planting new saplings and maintaining the college garden (cleaning and watering of the plants).
- Cleaning of Baruni Chhatrabas (Boys' Hostel)
The four corners of the water body inside the hostel were cleaned, and flowering plants were planted by NSS volunteers with the assistance of hostel boarders.
- Maintenance of Water Body in the College Campus
Aquatic weeds in the water body are regularly cleaned by NSS volunteers. The weeds are placed under the soil for use as organic manure, which in turn is used for gardening.
- C.U. Rally: Commemorating the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12th of January
Some NSS volunteers from our college participated in the Rally organized by the NSS unit of Calcutta University to celebrate the life, work, and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
- Blood Donation Camp
In collaboration with the Red Cross and the Students' Union of the College, the NSS department organized a blood donation camp in the college campus where students, including NSS volunteers, donated blood.
- Special Camps
One Special Camp is organized every year. Activities and events conducted in the camp are:
- Community living
- Dignity of labour
- Health and hygiene
- Cleanliness
- Gardening
- Quiz Competition
- Cultural Competition
- Sports
- Cleaning of Pond
During the period from 2011-12 to 2015-16, the following Special Camps were organized:
Year Duration Place No. of participants
2011-12 Nischintapur Primary School, 24 Parganas (s)
2012-13 Lakshminarayan Vidyapith
2013-14 Namkhana High School
2014-15 Seva Sangha High School
2015-16 Lakshminarayan Vidyapith
- Adoption of Village
Nurullapur village, adjacent to the College, has been adopted by the NSS Department in 2015. The following activities, programmes, and events are organized by the NSS department for the betterment of the villagers' daily lives:
- Awareness of Health & Hygiene
- Importance of vaccination and immunization programme for disease prevention
- Survey of the literacy levels of village inhabitants across all age groups, with plans to initiate a literacy programme
- Necessary care and steps for the prevention of Dengue, Malaria, and Waterborne diseases
Extension activities of NSS during the period 2017-18 to 2023-24: To view the details, please click on the following links: