NSS is one of the aided extra-curricular activities conducted by the University of Mumbai and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Its motto is NOT ME BUT YOU. Through NSS, volunteers enhance their personality. NSS Unit TCET started in October 2005 with 42 members and has grown to a strength of 150 members. Till date more than 479 students have enrolled as NSS volunteers.

National Service Scheme ( NSS) is a scheme specially made for social cause. The motto of NSS "NOT ME BUT YOU" , reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for self-less service. The philosophy of the NSS is well emphazied in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society on the whole. Therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of the society.

The objectives of NSS are :

• Understand the community in which they work
• Understand themselves in relation to their community
• Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem-solving
• Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
• Utilise their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems
• Develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities
• Gain skills in mobilising community participation
• Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
• Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and
• Practise national integration and social harmony.

NSS undertakes various activities like tree plantation, blood donation camps, disaster management, national integration camps, immunization, adventure programs etc.

Important activities

Malaria and HIV Aids Awareness	August 2010
Leadership camp	September 2010
Blood Donation Drive-I	September 2010 & October 2010
Zero Death Project	October 2010
Participation at National Level Camp	January 2011
Orientation programme for P.O.	February 2011
Disaster Management Workshop	February 2011
Blood Donation Drive-II	March 2011
Anti-Plastic Campaign	March 2011 April 2011

Future plans

Medical camp in the adopted area (Poisar, Kandivali (E.))

Working Committee