President Murmu presents MY Bharat–NSS Awards 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan
On 6 October 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat–National Service Scheme Awards for 2022-23 to ten NSS units, their ten Programme Officers and 30 volunteers.
Summary
On 6 October 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for 2022-23, in the presence of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and MoS Raksha Nikhil Khadse. The Department of Youth Affairs gives the awards every year for outstanding voluntary community service. Ten NSS units received ₹2 lakh each with a trophy, their ten Programme Officers ₹1.5 lakh each with a certificate and silver medal, and 30 volunteers ₹1 lakh each with a certificate and silver medal. NSS is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969 to develop student youth through community service; inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, its motto is 'Not Me, But You', and it has about 40 lakh volunteers.
Key facts
- Awards
- MY Bharat–NSS Awards 2022-23 — Rashtrapati Bhavan, 6 Oct 2025
- Winners
- 10 NSS units, 10 Programme Officers, 30 volunteers
- Prize
- Unit ₹2 lakh; Programme Officer ₹1.5 lakh; Volunteer ₹1 lakh
- NSS
- Central Sector Scheme, launched 1969; ~40 lakh volunteers
- Motto
- 'Not Me, But You'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the motto of the National Service Scheme (NSS)?
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Correct answer: B — Not Me, But You
PIB: inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, the motto of NSS is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU' ('स्वयं से पहले आप').
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Service Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969. 2. The MY Bharat–NSS Awards for 2022-23 were given to 30 NSS volunteers, besides ten units and their Programme Officers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: NSS is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969; awards for 2022-23 went to ten NSS units, their ten Programme Officers and 30 NSS volunteers.