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.