Objectives

The broad objectives of NSS are to:

Understand the community in which the volunteers work
Understand themselves in relation to their community
Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving processes
Develop in them a sense of social and civic responsibility
Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
Develop competence required for group -living and sharing of responsibilities
Gain skills in mobilizing community participation
Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
Practice national integration and social harmony.