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What does the Konark wheel in the NSS badge symbolize?
24 hours of the day
What does the red color in the NSS badge signify?
Energy and spirit displayed by NSS volunteers
What does the blue color in the NSS badge symbolize?
The cosmos of which NSS is a part
How long is the duration of each National Integration Camp (NIC)?
7 days with day-night boarding & lodging
Approximately how many NSS volunteers attend the National Integration Camp annually?
~1500 with at least 50% being girl students
Study Notes
NSS Badge Symbolism
- The Konark wheel in the NSS badge symbolizes the cycling wheel of Konark Sun Temple, representing movement and change.
- The red color in the NSS badge signifies the spirit of adventure, courage, and sacrifice.
- The blue color in the NSS badge symbolizes the sky and the ocean, representing the vastness and depth of the sea and the universe.
National Integration Camp (NIC)
- Each National Integration Camp (NIC) has a duration of 7-10 days.
- Around 2,000 NSS volunteers attend the National Integration Camp annually.
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