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STUDENTS’ INITIATIVE FOR
INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
By:Adarsh Goyal, Int. M.tech, Geophysical TechnologyNitin Gupta, B.Tech, Computer Science & EngineeringSiddharth Panwar, B.Tech, Civil EngineeringPrakhar Gupta, B.Tech, Chemical Engineering
1. Public Private Participation Model of SIIRD2. Education Initiative of SIIRD 3. Newspaper Bag Initiative of SIIRD4. Cycle Donation Initiative of SIIRD5. Collaboration Model of Cooperation of SIIRD
SKOCH Awards for Excellence 2014India Habitat Center, New Delhi
Projects Covered:
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Limitations of centralized planning
Implementation failure
Overlapping of schemes/ Lack of coordination
Lack of awareness
Challenges of Rural Development
Uttarakhand State in India
Districts in Uttarakhand
In 2006, some undergraduate students of IIT Roorkee approached Prof. V.K. Nangia, Head, Dept. of Management Studies and Coordinator, Uttaranchal Development Cell, IIT Roorkee
Both had burning desire to serve rural India
‘National Competitiveness for Knowledge Economy’, a Rs 495 Lakhs multi institutional, multi locational Govt. of India`s Project was awarded to IIT Roorkee with Prof. V.K. Nangia as its Principal Investigator
SIIRD evolved as a rural development vertical of this project
Evolution of SIIRD
Development of a targeted village
by undertaking demand driven initiatives
by emphasizing the coordination and synergy amongst multiple stake holders involved in field of rural development
To sensitize the students of IIT Roorkee with rural ethos by working with the villagers in rural areas
Objectives
Vast and exhaustive surveys
Done in 3 phases
Covered 18 villages in 3 districts of Uttarakhand
Over a period of 2 years
Phase No. District No. of Villages visited Year
1. Haridwar 1 2006
2. Tehri- Garhwal 11 2006-08
3. Dehradun 6 2008
Identification of Village
What followed next…
In Nov. 2007, a meeting took place in IIT Roorkee, where Prof. C.S. Sood, Mr. Manoj Sharma, Prof. V.K. Nangia and SIIRD team members were present
Issues of accessibility of the village and representative nature of its population were discussed
As per advice of Prof. C. S. Sood, it was decided to survey 6 villages in Sahaspur block of Dehradun district
Selection Criteria
representative characteristics of rural culture physically accessibility
11 villagesTutai Chak
ChoganiKilwan
KansyudBangiyalDaang
Jhakogi Brahmanon KiJhakogi Kilwanon Ki
RaiduniGair
Shivalipatal
6 villagesRampur
Lakshmipur
Shekhonwala
Dhulkot
Nav Gaon
Chharba
1 villageBijhouli
Phase III: Dehradun
Phase II: Tehri-Garhwal District
Phase I: Haridwar
Survey Photographs
Identified VillageCHHARB
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Well connected with NH-72 through an 8 km long road
3 PARTS
UPPER CHHARBA Hilly
MIDDLE CHHARBA
Semi-hilly
LOWER CHHARBA Plain
POPULATIONTERRAIN PHYSICALCONNECTIVITY
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Population 12592
Geographical area 40 sq. km
Males 6817
Females 5775
Literacy rate 38%
Male literacy 40%
Female literacy 20%
Sex ratio 847 females/1000 males
Hospitals nil
Schools 4 Govt. primary schools1 Govt. Inter college
Bank branches 1
Chharba Details (as per Census 2011)
Student Team
Over 225 students have been associated with this project so far. Presently, a 35 member team
Rigorous process of recruitment
Team leader and Initiative leaders
Floating population; transfer of responsibilities
Developing professional way of working in students
Methodology
Identify the problem/s faced by the villagers through surveys
Brainstorm with team and mentors
Think solution
Synergize efforts of Government, Academia and Industry
Finally implement the idea!
Education Initiative
Cycle Donation Initiative
Newspaper Bag Initiative
Health Initiative
Agricultural Initiative
Our Initiatives
1. ICT Awareness
2. Computer Education
3. Library Initiative
4. Inspire and Character Building
5. Sensitization and Awareness Drive
Initiatives Under Education
ICT Awareness- First step in Chharba
Launched: July, 2008
Objective To spread awareness
about benefits of ICT
To provide sufficient exposure towards Computers.
ICT Primary School Initiative
• IIT Roorkee Computer Centre donated 16 computers to 4 schools of Chharba
• Integration with CSR program of corporate – Infosys Foundation donated 15 computers to 3 schools of Chharba
• Taught computers to primary school teachers in integration with Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Library Initiative
• Installed libraries in Inter college and Middle High School- Chharba by collecting 373 + 150 books respectively
July 22, 2010Location: Primary School, Chharba
On 25 September 2010, SIIRD team obtained approval for integration of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) with the primary school ICT Education Initiative from Mrs. Geeta Nautiyal (District Education Officer)
In photograph: Letter from Mrs. Geeta Nautiyal to the teachers of Primary schools, Chharba
Need for imparting basic computer education to the junior high school students was realised
30 students of class 8th of school no. 2 (Junior High School, Chharba) targeted
A course curriculum aiming at imparting very basic knowledge of computers was developed
The team tried to adopt a fun-play method of teaching Every single student got an opportunity for hands on experience on a
laptop Anecdotes screened at the end of session
Computer EducationInitiative
Class 8 students intently observing the demonstration (10 Feb 2013)
Members of ICT initiative interacting with students and teaching them computer basics (16 Feb 2013; 9 March 2013 )
Objectives:
• Motivate young students and brings students closer to science
• Inculcate competitive spirit, expand skill set, increase confidence and decrease stage fright
Inspire Initiative
Event DetailsDate Event School Targeted
26 Jan 2013 Drawing Competition Primary School No. 1
Movie screening + Quiz on Indian freedom struggle
Inter College
2 Feb 2013 Balloon-car competition Junior High School
9 Feb 2013 Depicting feelings using pictures Inter College
16 Feb 2013 Toy telephone using paper cups and thread
Primary School No. 1
9 March 2013 Making a rocket using balloon and straws
Junior High School
Event Details(Cont.)
Date Event School targeted
3 Aug 2013 Periscope making Inter College
24 Aug 2013 Sound and Laws of Motion Inter College
31 Aug 2013 Pin hole camera Inter College
12 Oct 2013 Spot Writing Competition Junior High School
Children taking part in the fun filled activities with joy and interest (clockwise from top left: 26 Jan 2013; 16 Feb 2013; 16 Feb 2013; 9 March 2013)
Objectives To introduce students to Yoga & Pranayama. To inculcate team-spirit among them. To encourage a firm character building. To focus upon the holistic development of children.
Character Building Initiative
SIIRDArt of Living
Brahma Kumari’s
(30 January, 2014, Chharba) Mr Rohit Singh, Teacher, AOL, interacting with students during
Bal Chetna Shibir
(15 March, 2014 , Chharba) Students during ‘Touch the light’ session at Primary School
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
• IIT Roorkee
• Primary School Teachers
• Art Of Living• Brahma kumari’s
• Professors of IIT Roorkee
• Students of IIT Roorkee
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• Infosys
Industry
AcademiaGovernment
Society
Synergistic Framework
Objectives To spread awareness about the work and idea of SIIRD
To share working experience as well as model that SIIRD follows in its initiatives.
To encourage students to come up and initiate similar work with help of SIIRD and its experience.
Institution Date Students covered (approx.)
College of Engineering Roorkee 26 October 2013 60
Moradabad Institute of technology 1 February 2014 120
IMS Dehradun 5 February 2014 200
Quantum School 8 February 2014 120
Awareness and Sensitization Drive
(February 5, 2014, Dehradun) Nitin Gupta interacting with students of IMS Unison University
February 5, 2014Location: IMS Dehradun
Agriculture Initiative
Agriculture Camps
• Two Agriculture Camps in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Herbertpur was organised.
• The interactive lecture was given on ‘Advancements in the Field of Agriculture’ by Dr. S.S. Singh.
• One Agriculture camp in collaboration with Kribhco (Krishak Bhartiya Co-operated Limited).
Agriculture camp with Kribhco
Second Agriculture camp with KVK
Second Agriculture camp with KVK May 15, 2012
Agriculture camp with Kribhco Dec 17, 2012
Agriculture Camps
• KVK Herbertpur• UOCB (Uttarakhand
Organic Committee Board)
• ATMA
• Champions • Gram Pradhan of
Chharba
• Students of IIT Roorkee
• Non- Profit Organization – IDEI
• KRIBHCO
Industry
Academia
Government
Society
Synergistic FrameworkAgriculture Initiative
Health InitiativeFour health camps organized
Health Camp 1 - 2nd October, 2010, 387 patients treated
Health Camp 2 – 27 March, 2011, 286 patients treated
Health Camp 3 – 21 September, 2011, 393 patients treated
Health Camp 4–22 September, 2013, 366 patients treated
Health camp 2
Health Camps
Health Camps
Doctors treating the patients Villagers waiting for the check up
Doctors examining the patients SIIRD Health team
Synergistic Framework Health Initiative
Government
NRHMRSBY
CMO, Dehradun AAYUSH
SocietyMr Rumi Ram,
Pradhan,Mrs Sunita Rawat
Young students trained under Education
Initiative
AcademiaLHMC, Delhi
SIIRD Team
Women Health & Hygiene Initiative
To address lack of awareness regarding menstrual health and sanitation issues in adolescent girls, two workshops were organized:
1. Women Health and Hygiene Workshop 1 – May 14, 2014
150 female students were targeted
2. Women Health and Hygiene Workshop 2 –
Over 200 girls and women were targeted
Workshop 2
Young Champions Initiative
• To replicate SIIRD in Chharba through Inter College students
• A team of 20 students of class 9th –12th
• Personality development program designed and started for YCP team
• English speaking program completed for YCP team children
Cycle Donation Initiative
ObjectivesTo motivate the champions and students of village schools
To help students living far from schools to reach schools on time and with ease
To develop a sense of contribution for a noble cause among IIT Roorkee students
Methodology•A
vailability of Bicycles
•Procurement of Bicycles
•Condition of Bicycles
•Generation of Funds
•Repairing of Bicycles
•Transportation of Bicycles
•Distribution of Bicycles
Available bicycles before auctioning
S.NO. Name of Hostel Available Bicycles
1 Azad Bhawan 37
2 Cautley Bhawan 30
3 Ganga Bhawan 32
4 Govind Bhawan 23
5 Jawahar Bhawan 12
6 Kasturba Bhawan 3
7 Radhakrishnan Bhawan
0
8 Rajendra Bhawan 57
9 Rajiv Bhawan 0
10 Ravindra Bhawan 7
11 Sarojini Bhawan 7
TOTAL 208
Procurement of Bicycles
A proposal was presented to DOSW, IIT R
Administrative work took almost an year
35 cycles were procured
26 from Azad Bhawan
5 from Rajendra Bhawan
4 from Jawahar Bhawan
Condition of Bicycles
Badly shaped
Bicycles were not used for more than a year
Need repairing before donation
Generation of Fund
Old newspapers and stationery was collected from willing students of IIT Roorkee
Phase-I Only 1 hostel was targeted
1.5 tonnes of collection sold at Rs.8/- per kilogram
Rs.12000/- was generated
Phase-II 4 hostels were targeted
2.035 tonnes of collection sold at Rs.12/- per kilogram
Rs.24420/- was received
Rs.22100/- was generated (after subtracting cost to transport collection to Paper Mill)
Wastepaper Collection Drive
Repairing of Bicycles
Survey in IIT R and nearby market was conducted
Rates quoted were compared
Bicycle repairmen inside IIT R was selected
Transportation of Bicycles
Phase-I
10 bicycles were transported
Magic Ace vehicle of Rishi Transport Service was used
Cost incurred was Rs.2300/-
Phase-II
25 bicycles were transported
Mini-truck of Rishi Transport Service was used
Cost incurred was Rs.4050/-
Distribution of Bicycles
Based on merit and distance of student’s residence from school
Phase-I
On May 18, 2013
10 bicycles were donated
Students of Inter-college (classes 9th to 12th) were selected
Phase-II
On October 4, 2013
25 bicycles were donated
12 students were selected from Secondary school (school No.2, classes 6th to 12th) and 13 from Inter-college (classes 9th to 12th)
• Sagar Pulp and Paper Ltd.
• Rishi Transport Service
• Students of IIT Roorkee
• IIT Roorkee• Champions • Students of
village schools
Industry Academia
GovernmentSociety
Synergistic Framework
Cycle Donation Initiative (contd.)
Bicycles of IIT Roorkee students were used
Fund for repairing the bicycles was collected from IIT Roorkee students
10 cycles were donated on 18 May 2013
25 cycles were donated on 4 October 2013
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Newspaper Bag Initiative
Students’ Initiative for Integrated Rural Development (SIIRD)
What do we want:
For whom do we want:
How do we want it:
What have we achieved:
Self-Sustaining source of employment
Poor & willing women of village Chharba
Making and selling newspaper bags
12 women are now earning additional income of Rs. 2000/- per month
Overview
5 PhasesPhase I: Identification of definite market/demand for newspaper bags
Civil lines market of Roorkee
Planning
Market survey
In Roorkee: The Civil Lines market of Roorkee was surveyed on January
15, 2014 It was found that only pharmacy and some grocery shops
use paper bags, There is widespread use of polythene bags instead of paper
bags. Several ragpickers make paper bags in very small quantities
and sell it to shopkeepers.
Market survey
In Chharba, Sahaspur, Selaqui and Dehradun: The market area around village Chharba was surveyed on January 19,
2014. It was found out that provision stores and pharmacy shops were the main
users of newspaper bags. It was also found out that there was a distribution channel through which
these paper bags reached these provision stores. Two distributors, Mr. Hardeep Singh of Pack Point and Mr. Naveen
Singhal of Singhal Enterprises of Hanuman Chowk, Dehradun were contacted and they agreed to buy newspaper bags from us.
Distribution Channel
Supplier I (District
Level): Supplies
paper
bags to large shopkeepers in all the markets of a district
Large shopkeers (Market level):
Supplies
paper
bags to other
small shopkeepers in the same market
Small shopkeepers: They are the end users.
Product
The newspaper bags are made in mainly three
sizes, and have the following names in the market:
250 gm size
500 gm size
4 kg size
* These are just the common name given to the paper bags in the market, it has no relation with the weight (mass) of the bag
Paper bags are made in 3 sizes: 250 gm, 500 gm, 4 kg
Product (Newspaper Bags)
Product (Newspaper Bags)
250 gm size
Market Price per piece
Market Price per kg
Price given to makers per piece
Rate of formation by one person in one month (in number of pieces)
Leads to monthly income of (per person)
7.5 paise Rs. 37.50/- 5 paise 20,000 Rs. 1000/-
Product (Newspaper Bags)
500 gm size
Market Price per piece
Market Price per kg
Price given to makers per piece
Rate of formation by one person in one month (in number of pieces)
Leads to monthly income of (per person)
11.66 paise Rs. 29.16/- 7.5 paise 20,000 Rs. 1500/-
Product (Newspaper Bags)
4 kg size
Market Price per piece
Market Price per kg
Price given to makers per piece
Rate of formation by one person in one month (in number of pieces)
Leads to monthly income of (per person)
24 paise Rs. 24/- 10 paise 20,000 Rs. 2000/-
Selection of women in Chharba
On January 19, 2014 members met a villager named, Mr. Vicky Chhetri who agreed to have his wife, Ms. Pinky Chhetri make newspaper bags for this initiative.
Over the course of time, Mr. Chhetri gathered 4 more women of Gorkha Basti area of Chharba to make newspaper bags for this initiative.
Phase II: Selecting needy women in Chharba to make newspaper bags
Mrs. Baljeet Kaur of Gorkha Basti is one of the women working on this initiative
Planning (contd.)
Phase III: Finding a constant source of waste paper near the village
Dainik Jagran had donated 250 kg of waste paper for the pilot phase of this initiative
Planning (contd.)
Pilot
The pilot for this initiative was of approx. one month duration, starting from February 1, 2014 to February 27, 2014.
On February 5, 2014 members met Mr. Anurag Gupta, General Manager of Dainik Jagran and he agreed to help this social initiative by donating 250 kg of waste paper from Dainik Jagran’s printing office in Selaqui, Dehradun.
The 250 kg waste paper was distributed amongst the 5 women of Gorkha Basti and Mr. Vicky Chhetri agreed to take up the responsibility of managing things in the village.
Dainik Jagran donated 250 kg of waste paper for the pilot of this initiative from their printing office in Selaqui. Mr. Rajinder Pant, in-charge of the printing office
can be seen with SIIRD members
Support from Dainik Jagran
The members came to know that in 2006 the Government of Himachal Pradesh had completely banned the use of polythene bags in the state, which meant greater demand for newspaper bags
Plastic bags are banned in Himachal Pradesh, meant demand of paper bags would be high there
Entering into Himachal Pradesh
A new market in Paonta Sahib, H.P. was identified to sell paper bags
Entering into Himachal Pradesh
Selling into Himachal Pradesh
SIIRD member carrying paper bags made by Ms. Narinder Kaur of Chharba to Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Counting paper bags at the house of Ms. Narinder kaur
Carrying sacks filled with paper bags in a cycle rickshaw in Paonta Sahib, H.P.
By the end of March, 2014 members started working on creating this sustainable arrangement. The task was divided into 3 sections
Towards Sustainability
Towards Sustainability
Definite market
SIIRD members unloading sacks filled with newspaper bags at the home of supplier in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Phase IV: Checking availability of mode of transportation
Newspaper bags being transported in a MAT vehicle from Chharba to Paonta Sahib, H.P.
Planning (contd.)
Phase V: Finding a local organizer/entrepreneur in the village
Mr. Vicky Chhetri of Gorkha Basti became the local organizer for this initiative
Planning (contd.)
On women of Chharba: Through this initiative they earn Rs. 2000/- every month and
this led to: Net Family Income: Increase in the net income of the family. Social Standing: The social standing of these women in their
family grew, since they contributed to the family income. Self Respect: They gained respect in their family. Skill Development: With time, their skill and expertise on
making newspaper bags grew, and they have now started making brown Kraft paper bags as well.
Impact
Rashtriya Gaurav Puraskar Awarded best Gram Sabha of Dehradun district out of 403 Gram
Sabhas
Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar Under the Panchayat Empowerment Accountability Incentive Scheme
(PEAIS). The award was provided on April 24, 2012 by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Our Achievements
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The concept of SIIRD was awarded fourth position in a global Social Innovation Tournament organised jointly by Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE and Wharton, University of Pennsylvania on
May 9, 2013.
Our Achievements
Future Initiatives
JNV Initiative
Financial Literacy Program
Government Schemes’ Awareness Sessions
Glimpses
THANK YOU!