NSS
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National Service Scheme (NSS) has been introduced at Savitribai Phule Pune University since 1969 as a part of the academic programs which is implemented by institute. The objective of the scheme is along with education, service to the community NSS is a student-canteric program in which projects are implemented by the volunteers along with the community and thereby it provides platform for the student’s interaction with the people.
Purpose
It aims to promote “Education and Service” for the community, aiding in the personal development of volunteers.
Activities
The program involves regular and special winter camps in rural areas, focusing on social service, community engagement, and national development.
Reach
SPPU NSS works across affiliated colleges and university departments to foster behavioral and interactive skills in students.
They adopt nearby village for organizing camps. NSS volunteers during the camps learn the bond of patriotism, national integration, brotherhood, communal harmony. The NSS has three units consisting of 100 volunteers and 2 Program Officers.
Program Officers
| Sr. No. | Name | Officer Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Disale B. S. | Program Officer |
| 2 | Prof. Ghodke S. R. | Co-Program Officer |
Village Adoption
NSS unit of the institute has adopted neighborhood village’s
| Sr. No | Year | Adopted Village | Theme | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025–26 | Therwadi | Youth for sustainable development with special focus on watershed management and wasteland development | 50 |
Following activities have been conducted in the adopted villages:
- Health camp
- Village survey: Socio-economic and health
- Road Repairing
- Gram Swachchhata
- Tree Plantation
- Watershed Management work
