National Service Scheme (NSS)
National Service Scheme, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Govt. of India, popularly known as NSS was launched in Gandhiji’s Birth Centenary Year 1969, in 37 Universities involving 40,000 students with primary focus on the development of personality of students through community service. Today, NSS has more than 3.2 million student volunteers on its roll spread over 298 Universities and 42 (+2) Senior Secondary Councils and Directorate of Vocational Education all over the country. From its inception, more than 3.75 crores students from Universities, Colleges and Institutions of higher learning have benefited from the NSS activities, as student volunteers.
The BVC Chapter of NSS was formed under the esteemed guidance of Principal and Program Officer along with 100 dedicative volunteers. NSS Wing in BVC Institute of Technology & Science, Amalapuram is organizing many events annually by catering to the needs of College, surrounding villages/Slums in and around Konoseema Region.
Motto:
The Motto of NSS “Not Me But You”, reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. NSS helps the students develop appreciation to other person’s point of view and also show consideration to ‘/other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well doctrined in this motto, which underlines/on the belief that the welfare .of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.
Objectives:
The programme aims to inculcate social welfare in students, and to provide service to society without bias. NSS volunteers work to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity. In doing so, volunteers learn from people in villages how to lead a good life despite a scarcity of resources. it also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster victims.
The main objectives of National Service Scheme (NSS) are :
- 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
- develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
- utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
- develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
- gain skills in mobilising community participation
- acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitudes
- develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
- practice national integration and social harmony
Functions of the Cell:
To create awareness about Environment and conservation of natural resources.
- To conduct blood donation camps from willing NSS Volunteers and students periodically and also in emergency situations.
- To create awareness about health, personal hygiene and environmental hygiene among the students and the society.
- To conduct medical camps in the adopted villages periodically to serve the poor and needy.
- To sensitize people against forbidden practices like child marriages, child labour and to
create awareness about the importance of women education.
- To adhere to Union and State Govt. policies towards social development.
- To develop a sense of social and civic responsibility among the students.
The following are the facilities of the cell:
- Separate room for the function of the Cell
- Fan
- Table and Chair
- Hand Mike and working tools
- A.C Seminar Hall (on shared basis)
Cell Composition
Chairman : Dr. G.M.V Prasad, Principal
Coordinator : Mr. Durgarao Kathula, Assistant Professor
Members : 7 Faculty members
Mr. Payasam Chakradhar Prasad, Dept. of CIVIL
Mrs. Shaik Meera Bibi, Dept. of EEE
Mr. Ganguluri Buli Raju, Dept. of MECH
Mr. Ryali Satish Kumar, Dept. of ECE
Mr. P T S N Murthy, Dept. of CSE
Mr. Maddala Raja, Dept. of MBA
Mr. Moturi Devi, Dept. of MCA
& Two Volunteers from each department
Roles of the Co-ordinator
- To act as an organizer, educator, a coordinator, a supervisor, administrator and a public relations person to improve the quality and magnitude of NSS programme.
- To prepare a plan of year wise activities, implement and evaluate the activities of the unit.
- To give proper directions and guidance to the members of the cell and volunteers in conducting various activities smoothly and successfully.
- To conduct meetings with cell members and volunteers before taking up any activities.
- To follow the guidelines given by University NSS Cell and act accordingly.
- To maintain Accounts and send reports to the authorities from time to time.
Roles of the Members of the Committee:
- To help in preparing year wise plan and be helpful in giving suggestions.
- To extend support unconditionally in conducting service activities.
- To supervise the activities of NSS volunteers in the field and give proper guidelines.
- To help the coordinator in making press reports and university reports.
- To find feasible solutions in case of any problem in organizing a programme.
Roles of the Volunteers
- To maintain self-discipline in personal life to build character and to remain as an ideal student.
- To develop aptitude for service activities in the society
- To take up various service activities under the guidance of Cell Members and Coordinator.
- To assist the coordinator and the cell in organizing social service activities and special camps.
- To establish rapport with the people in adopted villages and serve accordingly.
Name of the activity | Organising unit/ agency/ collaborating agency | Name of the scheme | Year of the activity | Number of students participated in such activities | Number of Faucalty members participated in such activities | VIEW |
2018-2019 | ||||||
Vanamahotsav Week- Plantation of saplings in college and adopted villages. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2018 | 1324 | 125 | VIEW |
Yoga and Meditation by (EKAM)-Prabhakar, Peace Maker & Organiser- To create awareness about the importannce of practicising various Yogic Aasanaas to lead a better and healthy life. | JNTUK, Kakinada | Ministry of Ayush | 2018 | 1998 | 106 | VIEW |
Observation of Road Rules and Safety -To create awareness about the road rules, safe driving and wearing helmet. | RTO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2018 | 1867 | 126 | VIEW |
World Eye Sight Day- To motivate people to donate their eyes voluntarily. | Yerra Balaram Murthy Trust & Lions Club, Amalapuram | NSS | 2018 | 383 | 16 | VIEW |
Blood Donation Camp (On the eve of Engineers’ Day) – To donate blood voluntarily to save the lives of the people. | Govt. Area Hospital, Amalapuram | NSS | 2018 | 210 | 15 | VIEW |
World AIDS DAY- To create awarness about HIV-AIDS and to instill confidence among the HIV Positive Patients. | Changes Vihan, NGO, Amalapuram | National AIDS Control Organisation & Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society | 2018 | 246 | 15 | VIEW |
National Voters’ Day-To enroll the eligible candidates as new voters and motivate them to use their vote properly. | MRO, Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2019 | 383 | 16 | VIEW |
Republic Day- To celebrate this day as the constitution of India came into effect by replacing the Government of India Act 1935. | JNTUK, Kakinada and JNTUK kakinada | NSS | 2019 | 1844 | 105 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on EVMs and VVPATs- To create the practical usage of EVMS and VVPATs in the elections. | Trainers From SKBR College, Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2019 | 1850 | 124 | VIEW |
Water Awareness Day- To create awareness about the importance of water and the need for saving water. | JNTUK, Kakinada | Ministry of Ayush | 2019 | 1874 | 126 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on Foreign Languages- To create awareness about various foreign languages and employment opportunities. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2019 | 468 | 16 | VIEW |
Webcasting in the Polling stations in the General Elections 2019. | MRO, RDO, Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2019 | 50 | 8 | VIEW |
Police Bandobust duties at the Polling Stations in the General Elections 2019 | DSP, CI, and SI of Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2019 | 50 | 8 | VIEW |
World No Tobacco Day- To draw the attention of the public towards the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and diseases it causes. | JNTUK, Kakinada | W.H.O | 2019 | 1727 | 126 | VIEW |
World Environment Day- To create awareness about the environmental issues and to protect our environment. | BVCITS,Amalapuram | NSS | 2019 | 1843 | 127 | VIEW |
One Day Yoga Training Programm on the eve of International Yoga Day – To create awarenss about the need for Yoga in our daily life. | I. Nara Simha Rao,Yoga Trainer, Amalapuram | Ministry of Ayush | 2019 | 1829 | 139 | VIEW |
2017-2018 | ||||||
Vanamahotsav Week-Plantation of saplings in college and adopted villages | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2017 | 1250 | 125 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on “Anti-Drugs”- To create awareness about the bad consequences of consuming drugs. | Excise Dep. And Psychiatrist Amalapuram. | NSS | 2017 | 2100 | 134 | VIEW |
Importance of Vote and Voter Enrollment. | RDO and MRO,Amalapuram Chief Guest, R.D.O, G.Ganesh Kumar & B. Jnanamba, Amalapuram. | Election Commission of India | 2017 | 2103 | 132 | VIEW |
Swatchata Pakwada- To create awareness about cleanliness and hygiene. | Panchayat Office, Peruru | Swachh Bharat Mission | 2017 | 2085 | 108 | VIEW |
Blood Donation Camp-To donate blood voluntarily to save the lives of the people. | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | NSS | 2017 | 115 | 16 | VIEW |
World Eye Sight Day- To motivate the people to donate their eyes voluntarily. | Yerra Balaram Murthy Trust & Lions Club, Amalapuram | NSS | 2017 | 386 | 10 | VIEW |
Driving License Mela (LLR Test)- To crearte awareness about the Driving lincence among the students and staff and facilitate Driving test for the eligible candidates. | RTO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2017 | 210 | 15 | VIEW |
World AIDS DAY- To create awarness about HIV-AIDS and to instill confidence among the HIV Positive Patients. | Changes Vihan, NGO, Amalapuram | National AIDS Control Organisation & Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society | 2017 | 290 | 25 | VIEW |
Survey by students on Open Defication Free Panchayat Office, Nangavaram. Uppalaguptam Mandal | Panchayat Office, Nangavaram. Uppalaguptam Mandal | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | 2017 | 278 | 16 | VIEW |
Janma Bhoomi- Maa Vooru- 5 k Run- To create awareness about cleanliness and hygiene. | MPDO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2018 | 296 | 18 | VIEW |
National Voters’ Day-To enroll the eligible candidates as new voters and motivate them to use their vote properly. | JNTUK, Kakinada | Election Commission of India | 2018 | 385 | 18 | VIEW |
Observance of Road Rules and Safety::Road Safety Week:To create awareness about the road rules, safe driving and wearing helmet by Chief Guests: A V L Prasanna Kumar, DSP, and G Deva Kumar, C.I and M. Gajendra Kumar, S.I, Amalapuram Shri. Ramakrishna, S.I, Ambajipeta, Shri.Prasanth, S.I, Allavaram and Shri. Veera Babu, S.I, Uppalaguptam | DSP, CI, and SI of Amalapuram | NSS | 2018 | 1891 | 125 | VIEW |
Water Awareness Day- To create awareness about the importance of water and the need for saving water. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2018 | 1950 | 129 | VIEW |
World No Tobacco Day- To draw the attention of the public towards the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and diseases it causes. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2018 | 1860 | 124 | VIEW |
World Environment Day- To create awareness about the environmental issues and to protect our environment. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2018 | 1950 | 105 | VIEW |
Plantation of Saplings- To protect our environment and people. | Govt. High School,Panchayat Office, Indupalli | NSS | 2018 | 210 | 9 | VIEW |
One Day Yoga Training Programme on the eve of International Yoga Day – To create awarenss about the need for Yoga in our daily life. | I. Narasimha Rao, Yoga Trainerm Amalapuram | Ministry of Ayush | 2018 | 1360 | 16 | VIEW |
2016-2017 | ||||||
Vanam – Manam- Plantation of saplings in and around the college | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 719 | 25 | VIEW |
War Against Mosquitoes-To Create awaness about the diseases spread by Mosquitoes in the public. | Panchayat Office, Peruru | Swachh Bharat Mission | 2016 | 269 | 15 | VIEW |
Rally on Organ Donation – To encourage the people to donate organs voluntarily | Yerra Balaram Murthy Trust & Lions Club, Amalapuram | NSS | 2016 | 343 | 18 | VIEW |
World Eye Sight Day- To motivate the people to donate their eyes. | Yerra Balaram Murthy Trust & Lions Club, Amalapuram | NSS | 2016 | 310 | 18 | VIEW |
DOMALA PAI DANDA YATRA IN KAKINADA -To Create awaness about the diseases spread by Mosquitoes | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 280 | 14 | VIEW |
World AIDS DAY- To create awarness about HIV-AIDS and to instill confidence among the HIV Positive Patients. | Changes Vihan, NGO, Amalapuram | National AIDS Control Organisation & Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society | 2016 | 268 | 16 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on CASHLESS Transaction | JNTUK, Kakinada | Digital India | 2016 | 1062 | 132 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on CASHLESS Transaction | JNTUK, Kakinada | Digital India | 2016 | 875 | 52 | VIEW |
Rally on CASHLESS Transactions to create awareness about the cashless transactions. | SBI, Amalapuram | Digital India | 2016 | 290 | 21 | VIEW |
YOGA CAMP for four Days- Yoga practice for all the students and staff. | Yoga Trainers | Ministry of Ayush | 2016 | 1846 | 120 | VIEW |
Obswrvence of Road Rules and Safety- To create awareness about the road rules, safe driving and wearing helmet.by RTO, Amalapuram | RTO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2017 | 1856 | 109 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on Importance of Vote and Voter Enrollment by students: Guest of Honour MRO, Amalapuram | JNTUK, Kakinada | Election Commission of India | 2017 | 1989 | 105 | VIEW |
National Voters’ Day-To enroll the eligible candidates as new voters and motivate them to use their vote properly. | RDO and MRO, Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2017 | 356 | 28 | VIEW |
Blood Donation Camp-To donate blood voluntarily to save the lives of the people. | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | NSS | 2017 | 194 | 16 | VIEW |
NSS Special Camp in Indupalli To study the problems of the villagers and do service in the adopted villages. | Panchayat Office, Indupalli | NSS | 2017 | 245 | 16 | VIEW |
World No Tobacco Day- To draw the attention of the public towards the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and diseases it causes. | JNTUK, Kakinada | W.H.O | 2017 | 1856 | 126 | VIEW |
Vanam Manam – World Environment Day- Plantation programme | Govt. High School and Panchayat Office, Indupalli | NSS | 2017 | 974 | 77 | VIEW |
One Day Yoga Training Programm on the eve of International Yoga Day – To create awarenss about the need for Yoga in our daily life. | I. Nara Simha Rao,Yoga Trainer, Amalapuram | Ministry of Ayush | 2017 | 1856 | 129 | VIEW |
2015-2016 | ||||||
Vanam-Manam- Plantation of saplings in college and adopted villages | Panchayat Office, Peruru | NSS | 2015 | 1250 | 105 | VIEW |
Observance of Road Rules and Safety-To create awareness about the road rules, safe driving and wearing helmet. | RTO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2015 | 474 | 16 | VIEW |
World Eye Sight Day- To motivate the people to donate their eyes. | Yerra Balaram Murthy Trust & Lions Club, Amalapuram | NSS | 2015 | 379 | 19 | VIEW |
World AIDS DAY- To create awarness about HIV-AIDS and to instill confidence among the HIV Positive Patients. | Changes Vihan, NGO, Amalapuram | National AIDS Control Organisation & Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society | 2015 | 360 | 16 | VIEW |
Human Rights Day (Yedida Rajesh) – To create awarenss about the protection of our Rights. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2015 | 1846 | 119 | VIEW |
Agriculture Exhibition in BVC ITS: Chief Guests & Judges: 1. Mr. N.V.V Satyanarayana, Agriculture Officer, Amalapuram. 2. Mrs. K.Satya Sailaja, Horticulture Officer, Amalapluram. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 1878 | 128 | VIEW |
National Voters’ Day: Mandal Level Competitions at Z.P.H.School, Amalapuram. District Level Competitions at ZPH School, Sali Peta, Kakinada. National Voters’ Day- Rally- National Voters’ Day-To enroll the eligible candidates as new voters and motivate them to use their vote properly. | MRO, Amalapuram | NSS | 2016 | 474 | 16 | VIEW |
Awareness Programme on Eye Donation | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 1976 | 116 | VIEW |
Water Awareness Day- To create awareness about the importance of water and the need for saving water. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 1960 | 102 | VIEW |
NSS Special Camp in Peruru- To study the problems of the villagers and do service in the adopted villages. | Panchayat Office, Peruru | NSS | 2016 | 466 | 16 | VIEW |
International Women’s Day- To highlight the various schemes for women empowerment and women protection and safety. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2016 | 1735 | 15 | VIEW |
World No Tobacco Day- To draw the attention of the public towards the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and diseases it causes. | JNTUK, Kakinada | W.H.O | 2016 | 1842 | 126 | VIEW |
World Environment Day- To create awareness about the environmental issues and to protect our environment. | Panchayat Office, Peruru | NSS | 2016 | 1935 | 132 | VIEW |
One Day Yoga Training Programme on the eve of International Yoga Day – To create awarenss about the need for Yoga in our daily life. | Kankipati Venkateswara Rao, Yoga Trainer, Amalapuram | Ministry of Ayush | 2016 | 1902 | 123 | VIEW |
2014-2015 | ||||||
Vanamahotsav Week- Plantation of saplings in college and adopted villages | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2014 | 648 | 25 | VIEW |
Blood Donation Camp (* Collected 120 Blood Packets * Blood Group Testing for 290 students)-To donate blood voluntarelly to save the lives of the people. | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | NSS | 2014 | 410 | 27 | VIEW |
N. S. S Foundation Day: * Conducted an awareness Programme on“Eye Care.” By Dr. K. Prasad M.S, Opth. * Arranged motivation class on “N S S – Moto of Service” by Prof. K. Venkateswararao * Plantation of Trees Organized | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2014 | 1510 | 102 | VIEW |
Observance of Road Rules and Safety – To create awareness about the road rules, safe driving and wearing healmet. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2014 | 260 | 19 | VIEW |
National Voters’ Day-To enroll the eligible candidates as new voters and motivate them to use their vote properly. | MRO, Amalapuram | Election Commission of India | 2015 | 432 | 24 | VIEW |
Swatch Bharat- To create awareness about cleanliness and hygiene. | Govt. School, Bhatlapalem | Swachh Bharat Mission | 2015 | 1872 | 118 | VIEW |
Mega Blood Group Testing Camp – to know blood groups. | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | NSS | 2015 | 462 | 19 | VIEW |
Blood Donation Camp-To donate blood voluntarelly to save the lives of the people. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2015 | 312 | 14 | VIEW |
World No Tobacco Day- To draw the attention of the public towards the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and diseases it causes. | JNTUK, Kakinada | W.H.O | 2015 | 1896 | 119 | VIEW |
World Environment Day- To create awareness about the environmental issues and to protect our environment. | JNTUK, Kakinada | NSS | 2015 | 1947 | 113 | VIEW |
One Day Yoga Training Programm on the eve of International Yoga Day – To create awarenss about the need for Yoga in our daily life. | Yoga Trainer, K. Venkateswara Rao, Amalapuram | Ministry of Ayush | 2015 | 1973 | 124 | VIEW |
Number of awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government /government recognized bodies during the last five years | ||||
S.NO | Name of the activity | Name of the Award/ recognition | Name of the Awarding government/ recognised bodies | Year of the Award |
1 | Blood Donation Camp and Blood Group Testing Camp | Best Service Award for continued support | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | 2018 |
2 | World AIDS DAY | Certificate of Recognition for providing Nutritional Food for HIV Patients | Changes Vihan, Care and Support, NGO, Amalapuram | 2018 |
3 | Web Casting Duty in the General Elections | Certificate of Recognition | Tashildar, Amalapuram | 2019 |
4 | Blood Donation Camp and Blood Group Testing Camp | Best Service Award for blood donation two times in the year 2017 | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | 2017 |
5 | World AIDS DAY | Service Award for providing Nutritional Food for HIV Patients | Changes Vihan, Care and Support, NGO, Amalapuram | 2017 |
6 | World AIDS Week | Certificate of Recognition for providing Nutritional Food for HIV Patients | Changes Vihan, Care and Support, NGO, Amalapuram | 2016 |
7 | Blood Donation Camp and Blood Group Testing Camp | Best Service Award for Blood Donation | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | 2017 |
8 | Medical Camp-Special Camp | Certificate of Recognition for rendering invaluable service in Indupalli | Panchayat Office, Indupalli | 2017 |
9 | AIDS DAY- AWARENESS PROGRAMME | Service Award for providing Nutritional Food for HIV Patients | Changes Vihan, Care and Support, NGO, Amalapuram | 2015 |
10 | Blood Donation Camp and Blood Group Testing Camp | Certificate of Recognition for Donating Blood | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | 2014 |
11 | Blood Donation Camp and Blood Group Testing Camp | Certificate of Recognition for Donating Blood | Govt. Hospital, Amalapuram | 2015 |



