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Contributing In Nation Building Through Nss: An Opportunity For Youth

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National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in 1969 with the primary objective of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. Initially it was launched in 37 Universities involving about 40,000 volunteers. However, with the passage of time and as a Pan Indian programme, the number of educational institutions covered under NSS has been increasing year after year. Currently more than 36.5 lakh volunteers are enrolled in 39,695 NSS units spread over 391 Universities/ +2 Councils, 16,278 Colleges and Technical Institutions and 12,483 Senior Secondary Schools. Key Words:NSS, nation, nation building Policy

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  • H. H. Parmar, 2018. "Contributing In Nation Building Through Nss: An Opportunity For Youth," Working papers 2018-26-12, Voice of Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:vor:issues:2018-26-12
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