Vision

To build socially responsible, service-oriented youth with leadership qualities and a commitment to nation-building through active community engagement.

Mission

• To inculcate the spirit of selfless service among students.
• To provide opportunities for practical learning through community service.
• To promote social harmony, environmental sustainability, and national integration.
• To prepare students for responsible citizenship and leadership roles.

Objectives of the NSS Unit

1. To enable students to understand community needs and societal challenges.
2. To develop civic sense, social responsibility, and ethical values.
3. To foster leadership qualities, teamwork, and democratic attitudes.
4. To promote national integration and social harmony.
5. To build disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities.
6. To contribute to literacy, health, environment, and community development initiatives.

Target Group

1. Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of ICFAI University, Dehradun
2. Local communities in Dehradun district and adjoining rural/semi-urban areas

Proposed Activities and Timeline

A. Orientation and Capacity Building

Activity	Duration	Tentative Month
NSS Orientation Programme for Fresh Volunteers	1 Day	January
Leadership & Life Skills Training	1 Day	January
First Aid & Disaster Preparedness Training	2 Days	February

B. Community Development & Social Awareness

Activity	Tentative Period
Anti-Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign	February
Voter Awareness & Civic Responsibility Programme	February
Gender Sensitization & Legal Awareness	March
Cyber Safety & Digital Literacy Awareness	March

C. Swachh Bharat & Environmental Sustainability

Activity	Tentative Period
Campus and Community Cleanliness Drives	Monthly
Tree Plantation Drives	July–August
Plastic-Free Campus & Waste Segregation Campaign	Monthly
Climate Change & Biodiversity Awareness	April

D. Health, Nutrition & Blood Donation

Activity	Tentative Period
Blood Donation Camp (in collaboration with hospitals)	September
Health Check-up and Nutrition Awareness Camp	March
Mental Health Awareness Programme	January

E. Literacy & Community Upliftment

Activity	Tentative Period
Literacy and Remedial Teaching Programmes	Ongoing with Schools
Digital Literacy for Underprivileged Sections	October- November
Mentoring School Children	Ongoing

F. Special Camps & Observance of Important Days

Activity	Tentative Period
NSS Special Camp (7 Days – Adopted Village/Community)	December
National Unity Day	31 October
Constitution Day	26 November
National Youth Day	12 January
International Women’s Day	8 March

G. Disaster Relief & Emergency Services

Activity	Tentative Period
Mock Drills for Disaster Preparedness	October
Relief Material Collection (as and when required)	As per need
Participation in Disaster Relief Operations	As required

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced civic engagement and social responsibility among students.
• Improved leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Increased awareness on health, environment, and social issues.
• Strengthened university–community linkage.
• Preparedness of volunteers for emergency and disaster situations.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Regular review meetings conducted by NSS Programme Officer(s).
• Maintenance of attendance registers, activity reports, photographs, and volunteer diaries.
• Feedback from community beneficiaries and volunteers.
• Annual report submission to the NSS State Directorate, Uttarakhand.

Budget and Resource Mobilization

• Support through University resources and collaborations with government agencies and NGOs.

Conclusion

The NSS Annual Action Plan of ICFAI University, Dehradun aims to foster holistic development of students by blending academic learning with meaningful community service, thereby contributing to the social, environmental, and national development goals of Uttarakhand and India.

Contact

Dr. Shalini Bahuguna
NSS Coordinator,
Email: shalinibahuguna@iudehradun.edu.in
The ICFAI University, Dehradun