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| National Service Scheme (NSS) | |
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| Motto | Not me but you |
| Country | India |
| Launched | 24 September 1969 |
| Website | https://nss.gov.in |
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government sector public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs [1] and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Mahatma Gandhi's centenary year in 1969.[ citation needed ]
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