Unit 1
Introduction to Basic Concepts of NSS: History, philosophy, aims and objectives of NSS, Emblem, flag, motto, song, badge etc., Organisational structure, roles and responsibilities of various NSS functionaries.
NSS Programmes and Activities: Concept of regular activities, special campaigning, Day Camps, Basis of adoption of village / slums, methodology of conducting survey, financial pattern of the scheme, other youth programme/schemes of GOI, Coordination with different agencies, Maintenance of the Diary.
Unit 2
Volunteerism and Shramdan: Indian Tradition of volunteerism, Needs and importance of volunteerism, Motivation and Constraints of volunteerism, Shramdan as part of volunteerism, Amalabharatam Campaign, Swatch Bharath.
Unit 4
Youth Development Programmes in India: National Youth Policy, Youth development programmes at the national level, state level and voluntary sector, youth-focused and youth-led organizations.
Youth and Crime: Sociological and psychological factors influencing youth crime, Peer mentoring in preventing crimes, Awareness about Anti-Ragging, Cyber Crime and its prevention, Juvenile Justice.
