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National Service Scheme Day 2026: 24 September and 1969 Launch

29 September 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESNational ServiceScheme Day 2026:24 September and1969 Launch29 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

National Service Scheme Day was marked in September 2026, recalling the day the student volunteering programme began.

Key facts

  • Date: 24 September annually.
  • Launch: formally on 24 September 1969 across 37 universities.
  • Ministry: Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • Link with Gandhi: launched in his birth centenary year.

Focus

  • Student participation in community service and nation-building.

Exam angle

  • Launch year: 1969; universities at start: 37.
  • Administering ministry: Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • Occasion linked to the launch: Mahatma Gandhi’s birth centenary.

Test yourself

1. On which date is NSS Day observed?

NSS Day is observed on 24 September.

2. In how many universities was the National Service Scheme formally launched in 1969?

NSS was launched in 37 universities in 1969.

3. The NSS operates under which ministry?

NSS functions under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 29 September 2026 (20 topics).

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