MY Bharat–NSS Awards 2022–23 Presented by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
ANALYSIS
Introduction (Why in News):
The Droupadi Murmu conferred the MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These awards recognise outstanding voluntary community service by NSS Units, Programme Officers, and student volunteers, reinforcing the role of youth in nation-building.
Award Details:
The MY Bharat–NSS Awards are conferred annually by the Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
- Categories:
- NSS Units & Programme Officers
- 10 NSS Units + 10 Programme Officers
- ₹2,00,000 to each Unit (for programme development) + Trophy
- ₹1,50,000 to each Programme Officer + Certificate + Silver Medal
- NSS Volunteers
- 30 Volunteers
- ₹1,00,000 each + Certificate + Silver Medal
Key Personalities:
- Presence of key dignitaries:
- Mansukh Mandaviya (Youth Affairs & Sports; Labour & Employment)
- Raksha Nikhil Khadse
- Selected awardees include Programme Officers from multiple states and 30 distinguished NSS volunteers, including:
- Somya Prakash (Bihar)
- Ayushi Sinha (Madhya Pradesh)
- Lalit Tiwari (Rajasthan)
- Ujjawal Aggarwal (Chandigarh)
Why Award Given (Core Reasons):
The awards recognise:
- Outstanding voluntary service in community development
- Contribution to social transformation and grassroots engagement
- Leadership in mobilising youth for national causes
- Work in critical sectors like:
- Literacy and education
- Health and nutrition
- Environmental conservation
- Women empowerment
- Disaster relief and rehabilitation
Major Projects / Activities by NSS:
NSS volunteers actively engage in:
- Swachhata campaigns and sanitation drives
- Health awareness and family welfare programmes
- Environmental protection initiatives
- Disaster response and relief operations
- Rural development and livelihood activities
These activities are conducted through regular programmes and special camps, ensuring sustained community interaction.
Events Hosted (National Context):
- Award ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Participation of senior officials from Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
- Reflects national-level institutional recognition of youth service
Official Statements / Quotes (Essence):
- Emphasis on youth as agents of change
- Reinforcement of NSS motto: “NOT ME, BUT YOU” (selflessness and service)
- Recognition of NSS as a platform for character building and nation-building
Broader Significance:
- Strengthens youth engagement in governance and development
- Encourages volunteerism as a national value
- Promotes inclusive growth through grassroots participation
- Enhances social responsibility and civic consciousness among students
- Aligns with vision of MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) for youth empowerment
Way Forward:
- Expand NSS outreach to remote and underserved regions
- Integrate NSS with flagship government programmes (health, environment, digital literacy)
- Enhance capacity building and training of volunteers
- Use NSS network for disaster preparedness and climate action initiatives
- Strengthen monitoring for impact-based evaluation of activities
STATIC PART
Institution: National Service Scheme (NSS)
- Launched: 1969
- Type: Central Sector Scheme
- Administered by: Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Core Objective:
- Develop personality and character of youth through community service
Motto:
- “NOT ME, BUT YOU” (selfless service)
Ideological Basis:
- Inspired by ideals of Mahatma Gandhi
Scale & Reach:
- Around 40 lakh volunteers across India
Functions / Areas of Work:
- Literacy and education
- Health, nutrition, family welfare
- Environmental conservation
- Women empowerment
- Economic development activities
- Disaster relief and rehabilitation
- Swachhata and sanitation drives
Updated - 06 October 2025; 04:52 PM | News Source: PIB