The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored program aimed at fostering social responsibility and community service among students. It was launched in 1969 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, with the primary objective of engaging youth in nation-building activities, promoting social welfare, and developing the personality of students through community service. Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Rourkela had NSS(Co) Unit having around 100 volunteers under the jurisdiction of Sambalpur University

The college at present is having Two NSS units - One male units and One female unit for +3 Degree students each consisting of fifty volunteers and one programme officer. Students are advised to join the NSS as volunteer and avail the chance to serve the country.

The NSS badge consists of a simple wheel, a symbol of the charkha (spinning wheel), which is associated with Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals of self-reliance and social service. The key objectives of NSS are to promote social responsibility, develop a sense of Discipline, Foster National Integration and personality development.

The other objectives of NSS are:

1. To develop the personality of the students through community service.
2. Understanding the community in which they work.
3. Understanding themselves in relation to their community.
4. Identify the needs and problems in the community in solution of which they can be involved.
5. Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
6. Apply their education in finding practical solutions to individual and community problems.
7. Gain skills in mobilising community participation.
8. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
9. Practise national integration.

Motto:

The motto of NSS is "NOT ME BUT YOU".

NSS not only serves as a channel for students to engage with the community but also plays an essential role in their overall growth and development. It encourages active participation in social causes, making students more aware of their social and civic responsibilities.

Activities of NSS:

Two types of camping programmes are undertaken: (i) Normal camping programmes and (ii) Special camping programmes. The duration of the normal camp is one day of 08 hours and the duration of special camp is at least 10 days or as decided by the NSS Bureau.