Aim of NSS : Development of the personality of students through community service. Objectives of NSS : 1. To work with / among people. 2. To engage in creative and constructive social action. 3. To enhance his / her knowledge of himself / herself and the community. 4. To put his / her scholarship to practical use in mitigating at least some of the problems. 5. To gain skill in programme development to enable him/her for self-employment. 7. To bridge the gulf between the educated and the uneducated masses and 8. To promote the will to serve the weaker section of the community. THE MOTTO The motto or watchwood of the National Service Scheme in ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This express the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service and appreciation of the other man’s point of view and also to show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole. Therefore it should be the aim of the NSS to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day programme. NSS Symbol The symbol of the National Service Scheme, as appearing on the cover is based on the ‘Rath’ wheel of the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signify the movement in life across time and space.