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NSS (National Service Scheme) contingent marches on Rajpath during Republic Day celebration in Delhi. The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji's Centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing student's personality through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-community linkage. Republic Day: It was on 26th January, 1950 that the Indian Constitution came into effect, making India a Republic. Ever since, India celebrates 26th January as its Republic Day. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November, 1949 and