Saint Claret College, Ziro

National Service Scheme (NSS)

Learn, lead and serve with purpose at SCCZ.

National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) at Saint Claret College (Autonomous), Ziro is a vibrant platform for developing students' personality through meaningful community service. Established in accordance with the objectives of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the NSS Unit seeks to foster social responsibility, leadership, and active citizenship by engaging students in programmes that address the needs of society and promote national development.


Guided by the motto "Not Me, But You," the NSS Unit inspires volunteers to cultivate empathy, selfless service, teamwork, and respect for human dignity. It provides students with opportunities to understand community needs, work collaboratively with local communities, and contribute towards building an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society. Through regular activities and annual special camps, NSS volunteers develop qualities of discipline, leadership, democratic values, and a spirit of voluntary service.


The NSS Unit of SCCZ organizes a wide range of extension and outreach programmes, including village adoption, Swachh Bharat campaigns, tree plantation drives, blood donation camps, health and hygiene awareness programmes, environmental conservation initiatives, literacy campaigns, disaster preparedness activities, voter awareness programmes, road safety campaigns, gender sensitization, and community development projects. The Unit actively collaborates with government departments, local communities, educational institutions, healthcare agencies, and civil society organizations to implement socially relevant programmes.


In keeping with the Claretian mission of forming socially responsible leaders, the NSS Unit integrates community engagement with academic learning, enabling students to translate knowledge into meaningful action. Through its diverse activities, NSS at Saint Claret College nurtures compassionate, responsible, and service-oriented citizens who are committed to the ideals of nation-building, social justice, environmental stewardship, and the holistic development of society.