The National Service Scheme (NSS) at C. M. Science College, Darbhanga is a vibrant youth movement functioning under the aegis of Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga and sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The college runs two government-sanctioned units — Unit I and Unit II — with a combined intake of 200 dedicated student volunteers.
NSS aims to inculcate a sense of social responsibility, discipline, national integration, and empathy among young science scholars by connecting laboratory learning with the grassroots realities of rural society.
Extensive tree plantation drives (Van Mahotsav), medicinal flora conservation, zero plastic campaign, and e-waste management awareness.
Organizing regular voluntary blood donation camps in collaboration with Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) Red Cross Blood Bank.
Free remedial tuition for underprivileged children in adopted villages, digital financial literacy, and cyber security workshops for rural youth.
SVEEP voter awareness rallies, relief material distribution during North Bihar floods, and community first-aid preparedness.
Programme Officer - Unit I
Programme Officer - Unit II
Every enrolled volunteer undertakes 120 hours of social work annually, including campus cleanliness, celebration of International Yoga Day, Independence Day, National Youth Day, and road safety drives.
A marquee flagship event where 50 selected volunteers camp in an adopted rural village (e.g., Basdeopur Village, Darbhanga) for 7 consecutive days. Volunteers live together, conduct door-to-door socio-economic surveys, execute village sanitation drives, build soak pits, and run healthcare awareness workshops.
| Day | Activity Theme | Key Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Inauguration & Village Survey | Interaction with Panchayat Mukhiya, socio-economic baseline survey. |
| Day 2 | Swachhata & Water Conservation | Cleaning village ponds, construction of rainwater soak pits. |
| Day 3 | Health & Eye Checkup Camp | Free medical consultation with doctors from DMCH; eye screening. |
| Day 4 | Beti Bachao & Women Empowerment | Seminar on menstrual hygiene, free sanitary pad distribution. |
| Day 5 | Digital Literacy & Agriculture | Soil health testing workshop for farmers, UPI/digital banking guidance. |
| Day 6 | Tree Plantation & Eco-Walk | Planting 250+ neem, banyan, and fruit saplings across village lanes. |
| Day 7 | Valedictory & Cultural Conclave | Folk drama (Nukkad Natak) on social evils, volunteer awards. |
Upon successfully completing 240 hours of regular social service spread over two academic years and attending at least one 7-Day Special Camp, volunteers are awarded the official NSS Certificate signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Lalit Narayan Mithila University.
Enrollment is 100% Free and open to all regular undergraduate students of Semester 1 and Semester 3.
"I solemnly pledge that I will dedicate myself to the service of my nation and fellow citizens. I will respect the dignity of labour and work selflessly without bias of caste, creed, or religion to build a prosperous and harmonious India."
C. M. Science College, Lalbagh, Darbhanga, Bihar - 846004
Email: nss@cmsc.ac.in | Phone: +91 6272 222144
