Vol.- 5, Issue - 9 September 2019

Knowledge includes all training that is useful for the service of mankind and liberation means freedom from all manner of servitude even in the present life. - Mahatma Gandhi

Key meetings, launching of Jal Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Gram manual

and Faculty Development Programmes across the country marked August month activities. The most significant achievement was that our Manual has been prescribed at the National Level by the Ministry for all 40000 Higher Education Institutions in the Country. Discussing the strategy for Nai Talim Experiential Learning and Rural Community Engagement

with Honourable Union Minister Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal

MGNCRE Manual on Jal Shakti Campus & Jal Shakti Gram launched by Honourable Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh on 12th August at IIT Delhi

With Honourable Union Minister of State for Home Shri Krishan Reddy Independence Day Celebrations at MGNCRE, Hyderabad

10th - 12th August at IIT Delhi

A three-day national workshop Tech4Seva – a joint initiative of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Vijnana Bharati was hosted by IIT Delhi. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. R Subrahmanyam Secretary Ministry of Human Resource Development and Prof. Ashutosh Sharma Secretary Department of Science and Technology. Dr. R Subrahmanyam emphasized on scientific social responsibility -

an integrated approach combining traditional knowledge and advances in scientific concepts to solve the social problems facing the Indian rural community. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma called for researchers’ responsibility to popularize science by addressing the societal problems through simple scientific writing. The workshop was a platform to bring together technology developers, academic Institutions, entrepreneurs, start-ups, CSR conscious corporates and NGOs to showcase their work on socially relevant technologies and address issues and challenges in growth and development of rural areas. The workshop was attended by a 5 member team from MGNCRE. Jal Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Gram – a Water Conservation Action and Implementation Plan for Higher Education Institutions - was released by Honorable Minister Shri Giriraj Singh. The manual is intended to help Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics in developing strategies, action plans and implementation plans for water conservation on the campuses and in the villages with which the campuses are engaged with. The manual is a how to guide on water management measures including conservation measures such as water budgeting, water metering, water audit, water demand study, reduction in water losses and management of demand and supply of water in a campus and the villages with which the Higher Education Institutions are engaged with in National Service Scheme (NSS), Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA).

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I wish MGNCRE team members and the entire nation Happy 73rd Independence Day! I am proud of the country’s developmental march ahead in several areas. MGNCRE’s manual on water conservation – Jal Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Gram has come at the right moment. As you are aware, the government has given a clarion call to citizens to join hands for water conservation to save water and secure the future. The manual brings out the Standard Operating Procedures that can fix responsibility and stress on the processes of water conservation. Practices can inculcate habits as a duty on the campuses of educational institutions. Habit formation is possible through experience and practice. This SOP is for supporting the task of promoting water conservation on the campus, its neighbourhood village communities they are engaged with as part of various community engagement programmes: Swachhta Action Plan, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and National Service Scheme. Water supply systems require continuous monitoring and practice

of ever improving processes. This manual, encompassing Standard Operating Procedures, is designed for easy adoption and successful adaptation by universities and the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India, to suit individual institutional and community conditions. I sincerely hope that ‘Day Zero’ (a situation when the municipalities and local self government institutions are not forced to shut off the water supply systems and strictly ration water supply for public and industrial use) will not arrive. Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Water Conservation Initiative will build community participation not only for the present but also for the future. The key interventions are water budgeting, water measurement, water consumption monitoring, conservation and rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies/tanks, reuse and recharge structures, watershed development and intensive afforestation.

Dr. Bharat PathakVice Chairman MGNCRE

MGNCRE celebrated India’s 73rd Independence day with great fervour. Last year on the same day, Nai Talim - Gandhiji’s Expe-riential Learning initiative was effected and today we are proud of Nai Talim being adopted across more than 40 institutions in their curriculum. This contribution of MGNCRE assumes great heights of accomplishment. It is now for the nation to take this forward. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan initiated by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation is focused on water conservation and providing safe drinking water to whole of India. It is heartening to note that we are working parallely with the government in this initiative. For the upcoming Swachhta Pakhwada Week – September 1 – 15, in pursuance of Jal Shakti Abhiyan, our Jal Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Gram manual has been prescribed which is also now available on the ministry’s webpage at the link - https://mhrd.gov.in/manual-jal-shakti-campus-and-jal-shakti-gram. All Heads of Universities and Colleges have been requested to adopt the manual for suitable action. Earlier, the Jal Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Manual was released by Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh at the Tech4Seva Programme of 3 days (10th – 12th August) represented by three of our colleagues. We are also developing the web portal and the app for the Jal Shakti Man-ual so that HEIs across India can have easy access and benefit from it. The Ministry is keen on using the portal and the app for

computing the rankings for Water Smart Campuses and Villag-es. The objective is to develop a model water conservation plan containing effective short- and long-term water conservation procedures and practices reflecting local water resource needs and water quality as well as quantity. This manual serves as an aid for water conservation techniques and practices. There is a delicate balance between water supply and demand. Increased water demand and contamination of supplies have placed more stress on existing water resources. This manual describes pro-cesses, procedures, steps, methods and provides ways for de-vising a beneficial water conservation plan on the campus and the villages as well as neighbourhood communities with whom they are engaged with considering various demand areas and processes.While we have already achieved some of our target tasks for the year, we have a host of tasks to be accomplished including fac-ulty development programmes on Community Engagement and Fostering Social Responsibility, Swachhta Action Plan, UNICEF project on volunteerism and action research projects. I look for-ward to a healthy achievement of our organizational goals.

Dr. W G Prasanna KumarChairman MGNCRE

MGNCRE organized a one day Consultative Workshop on Comprehensive Sanitation Management with the objectives -

1. To create awareness among the participant HEIs with respect to monitoring field engagement for 100% achievement in the practices of comprehensive sanitation and creation of Case Studies /Caselets for the same

2. To set the tone and pace for Comprehensive Sanitation Management in the country with the huge outreach and knowledge base of HEIs.

3. To identify potential Faculty from each of the participant HEIs to take forward the Activity Plan for the year

4. Review and discuss the way forward for implementing the programme

5. To make substantial moves towards the specific actions needed to monitor comprehensive sanitation management (including ODF).

6. To act quickly to enable systematic and quick development with involvement of key stakeholders.The aim of the consultative workshop is involving the institutions who were a part of Swachhta rankings 2018 and also new participants in comprehensive sanitation monitoring as per the Action Plan. This includes adopting 2 villages by each institution

One Day Consultative Workshop on Comprehensive Sanitation Management Under Swachhta Action Plan30th August

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Rani Sushma Devi Mahila P G College Amethi - 27th to 31st Aug (Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Avadh University Ayodhya) The FDP focused on understanding the vision and philosophy of the Experiential Learning – Gandhi ji’s Nai Talim Curriculum. Head of the Institution Dr. Poonam Singh , Dr. Triveni Singh, Principal and Dr. Shashank Tripathi were the keynote speakers. MGNCRE senior faculty coordinated the proceedings along with Dr. Shashank, organizing secretary. Dr. Anil Dwivedi, MHRD, Dr. Y.P. Tripathi, HoD, Dept. of Sociology at Saket P.G. College, Dr. Triveni Singh, Principal R.R.P.G. College Amethi and Dr. Santosh Singh, Faculty, R.R.P.G. College in Teachers Education Department addressed the valedictory session.K S Saket P G College Ayodhya 22nd to 26th August The FDP on Nai Talim Experiential Learning and Work Education in School and Teacher Curriculum was graced by Prof. Manoj Dixit Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. R. M. L. Avadh University Ayodhya. Coordinated by MGNCRE Sr. Faculty Dr. Anil Kumar Dubey, the 25 participants comprised Faculty from B Ed colleges affiliated to the University. The guests of honour also included Dr. Yogendra Prasad Tripathi, Dr. Shailendra Mohan Pratap Mishra and Dr. Ajay Mohan Srivastav (Principal). Dr. Pratibha Roy coordinated the proceedings. Dr Rachna Sinha anchored the programme.Sakuntala Memorial Institute, Bahraich 21st - 25th August Sakuntala Bahraich Chief Guest Dr. Chandresh Singh Chairperson College Committee graced the inaugural. Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh MGNCRE Sr Faculty coordinated the proceedings.Dept. of Education Meerut College Meerut - 17th to 21st August The FDP on Experiential Learning, Nai Talim and Work Education through School and Teacher

Education Curriculum was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Y Vimala, Pro Vice Chancellor CCS University Meerut. Dr. Sudhir Kumar Pundir, Associate Professor, Dr. Manju Gupta, Associate Professor coordinated the proceedings along with MGNCRE sr. faculty. The FDP focused on understanding Gandhiji’s aims of education and philosophy behind Nai Talim, exploring which states are already implementing Nai Talim, and discussing the Nai Talim/ Experiential Learning success stories in their state. Prof. Y. Vimala said “Everything learnt by us is education but we need to improve our learning by our past experience”. Prof. J.S. Bhardwaj

also focused on implementation of what they learnt through content or experiences. Dr. Sangeeta Gupta, Principal said “Nai Talim is the need of Indian Society”. A village visit was organized to Machhra village where the faculty mapped the topology and participated in rural immersion.

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shand to allow experiential learning for students with respect to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan deliverables and calling for active involvement in the implementation of the program to ensure achievement of targets set for the village they have been assigned.Personal participation and contribution is valuable to build a body of practicing knowledge for addressing the challenges in the villages by universities and higher education institutions. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Comprehensive Sanitation Management has been

prepared for supporting this task of promoting environmental hygiene, continuous monitoring and practices for realisation of 100% sustainable ODF in villages. Mr. Arokiam, Senior Consultant, UNICEF was the Guest of Honour and Subject Matter Expert who gave his presentation on "Sanitation Programmes in Villages". He stressed on the need and importance of sanitation as a step to improve self-respect of persons and women in particular. The role of sanitation in health and hygiene of community was explained.

FDP at Shri Bajrang Singh Mahavidyalay Gouriganj 10th -

14th AugustChief Guest Dr. Manishi social activist evinced keen

interest in the FDP. Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh MGNCRE Sr Faculty coordinated the proceedings.

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Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Tirupati - 19th to 23rd August Rural Immersion and community engagement FDP was conducted at SVVU. Dr Y Hari Babu Vice Chancellor, Prof K Sarjana Rao Dean Student Affairs of SVVU addressed the participants on the importance of Community Engagement and their practices of rain water harvesting, solar system and refreshment training programs for university teachers for rural immersion. MGNCRE Sr. Faculty shared the program agenda and conducted the activity based technical session. The participants made presentations on the activities with a review and their relevance to community Engagement. Participants presented their team presentation on socio, economic, political and cultural aspects of Community Engagement with respect to their own experiences. Participants watched Hiware Bazar, Gangadevipally

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The FDP on on Nai Talim, Experiential Learning and Community Engagement at UK College of Education was graced by Prof A Ramakrishna, Principal, OUCOE and Chairman MGNCRE. Ms. Sandhya MGNCRE Sr. faculty coordinated the proceedings. The activities were technically interactive and educative. PRA/PLA Tools were discussed along with social mapping and resource mapping in the campus. Godumakunta village was visited as part of the rural immersion. The participants also visited KRK College of Education and Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Girls High School, Keesara. The valedictory session was graced by Dr. P Shankar OUCOE and Dr. Vidhya Sravanthi, correspondent UKCOE.

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shI.P. (PG) College Campus-2 Bulandshahr - 9th to 13th August (Affiliated to Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut) Dr. T N Mishra Principal IP PG College addressed the faculty in the inaugural session. Dr. Anita Rani Gupta (Head), Dr. H S Bhati (Assoc. Prof.), Dr. Pramod Kumar Rajput (Assoc. Prof.) and Dr. Kavita Tiwari (Asst. Prof.) coordinated the proceedings along with MGNCRE sr. faculty. The FDP highlighted on how to transact experiential learning activities with School students, B Ed College students with the aim of bringing positive changes in themselves, their institutions and their communities. The faculty visited Veerkhera village as part of rural immersion.

Kishan Post Graduate College Bahraich 30th July - 3rd August The FDP on Experiential Learning, Nai Talim and Work Education through School and Teacher Education Curriculum was graced by Chief Guest Sri K P Singh (Retd. Judge) Member Managing Committee. MGNCRE faculty Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh coordinated the proceedings. In his inaugural address, Sri K P Singh appreciated the Faculty Development Programme content that underlined the thought of Gandhi ji’s relevance in the context of education.

FDP-Government College of Teacher Education, Mahabubnagar on Nai Talim Work Education and

Experiential Learning 30th July - 3rd August

Three- Day FDP at Anurag Engineering College on Rural Immersion and Community

Engagement Medchal 19th – 21st Aug

Two-Day FDP at Annamacharya Engineering College Hyderabad on Rural Immersion and Community

Engagement 22nd to 23rd AugustFive day FDP at Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar on Rural Immersion and Community Engagement 27th to 31st August

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success stories and shared their reflection about it. The faculty visited Niluvuralla Kammapalli and Thummalagunta villages as part of rural immersion.Dr. P V G R S College of Education Vizianagaram- 16th to 20th August The FDP on Nai Talim - Gandhiji’s Experiential Learning was inaugurated by Dr. Srinivasa Mohan Principal who stressed on the importance of quality education and the importance of co-curricular and productive activities in School Education. MGNCRE faculty M. Sai Kiran coordinated the proceedings. Prof. R.Siva Prasadh Principal IASE AU convened the proceedings.Andhra University Visakhapatnam - 22nd to 26th August - Rural Community EngagementThe FDP was graced by the presence of Prof. K. Rama Mohan Rao Principal College of Arts & Commerce Andhra University and Dr. K. Demudu, Asst.Prof. Dr. Peteti Premanandam, Head Dept. of Political Science & Public Administration, Andhra University, Convenor of the FDP explained the objectives and expected outcomes of this programme. He also mentioned about Gandhi’s views of Grama Swaraj by providing special facilities to villages. Prof. V. Krishna Mohan, Registrar, Andhra University, Chief Guest of the programme focused on the concept of “PURA” which is for development of rural India. PedaUppada village was visited by the faculty as part of field visit along with Chukkavanipalem, Pukkillapalem and Dr. T Naga Raju Dept. of Political Sc. and Public Admn. convened the proceedings along with MGNCRE faculty. Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam University, Ongole - 27th to 31st August - Rural Community Engagement

Dr. N. Sanjeeva Rao Officer on Special Duty presided over the function and said that rural India is richer than urban and that we can develop not by urbanizing but by making people’s life in rural areas better. Dr. A. Amruthavalli Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Education convened the FDP and explained briefly the objectives and expected outcomes of the programme. She mentioned about the curriculum frame work for rural education in Higher Educational Institutions and its significance.

Dr. Somasekhara, Special Officer, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Ongole Campus, was the Chief Guest. He spoke about community development programmes that mutually benefit students and villagers. MGNCRE faculty M Saikiran explained the agenda of the program. Villages visited were Eetamukkala,Village Kotapatnam Mandal, Prakasam District on day 1 and Madanuru, Village Kotapatnam Mandal, Prakasam District on day 2. Dr. GD DAV College of Education for Women Karnal - 1st to 5th Aug (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University) Mrs. Renu Bala Gupta, Mayor Karnal was the Chief Guest. Dr. Rakesh Sandhu Principal shared views on Gandhiji’s Nai Talim and experiences on Hands-On teaching techniques which was motivational for the 33 faculty participants. MGNCRE faculty Ms Divya Chhabra briefed on the agenda, Nai Talim , Origin of Nai Talim which Gandhiji talked about Head, Heart and Hand. She highlighted an example of Anand Niketan where Nai Talim got started. Village visit was conducted to Andhera-Dilaura.Sohan Lal DAV College of Education Ambala 9th - 13th August Dr. Vivek Kohli Principal and Dr. R.S Rana, MD at SRM College

of Education graced the inaugural of the FDP with 26 faculty participants on Nai Talim Experiential Learning ,work Education and Rural Community Engagement. Ms. Divya Chhabra MGNCRE faculty coordinated the proceedings. Participants were taken to Govt. Senior secondary school, Sultanpur Village. After visiting school, participants were taken to Lord Krishna college of education, Village Shahabad. After visiting school, participants were taken to Lord Krishna college of education, Village Shahabad.

Sant Nischal Singh College of Education for Women Yamunagar 19th to 23rd Aug The FDP on Gandhiji’s Nai Talim-Experiential Learning, Work Education and Community Engagement had 32 faculty participants. Guests of Honour were Dr. Sahani, General Secretary, Shri S.A.S. Oberoi, Chairman, Dr. Varinder Gandhi, Principal, Guru Nanak College, and Mr. Vivek Attry, Retd, IAS Officer and motivational speaker. MGNCRE faculty Ms. Divya Chhabra coordinated the proceedings. Along with working on chapters of the Nai Talim Curriculum, faculty worked on activities including Biodegredable and Non Biodegradabe waste, Testing of water purification, Saving of Water, Domestic Budgeting, Nursering and Gardening, Embroidery and Stiching, Recycling of plastics, First Aid and Nursing, Best out of waste, Painting with natural colours, Preparing Teaching aids, Preparing Multipurpose Cleaners, Herbal Garden, Organic farming, and Resource mapping.

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FDP - Pillai College of Education Chembur Mumbai & RR College of Education Mulund Mumbai 19th - 23rd August Two FDPs were jointly conducted at Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, Mumbai and R.R College of Education Mulund Mumbai from 19th to 23rd August. Inauguration was at Pillai College of Education and

After designing the activities for school and B.Ed visits, participants were introduced with PRA/PLA Techniques including Transect walk, Venn Daigram, Timeline, Focused Group Discussion and Resource Mapping.

BPS Mahila University Khanpur Sonepat Haryana 26th July - 1st August The FDP on Rural Immersion and Community Engagement focused on orienting the students on handling susceptibility of rural communities to impending emergencies arising out of natural and manmade disasters, climate variability and motivating them into assuming eco responsibility. The participants ware also educated on the practical opportunities for students for participation in rural community mobilization, service engagement and empowerment activities along with trained resident community volunteers. Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Sushma Yadav was the Chief Guest. MGNCRE faculty Dr. Shatrughan Bhardwaj coordinated the proceedings.

National Institute of Technology UBA Dimapur Nagaland 23rd to 28th August The FDP on Rural Immersion and Community Engagement focused on understanding the vision and philosophy of rural dynamics in different angles through village immersion programs and experience the skills and knowledge gained through learning of Participatory Rural Appraisal activities and Participatory Learning & Activities. Registrar NIT Nagaland was the Chief Guest and the proceedings were coordinated by MGNCRE faculty Ms. Nutsulu Rhakho.

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Manipur University Manipur 14th - 18th August The FDP on Rural Community Engagement focused on studying the spirit of team work in a village, exploring the administrative policies adopted in a village secretariat, discussing with the elders of the village to know the history of the village, and to discuss and present key connections between the rural community and students of urban areas.

Participants understanding the handicraft equipment in Shantivan Village mapping

FDP - HB B.Ed College 6th - 10th August (Affiliated to University of Mumbai) A 5-day FDP on Nai Talim, Experiential Learning and Community Engagement at HB B.Ed College was inaugurated by Dr. Sunita Magre Chairman BoS Education. Dr. Swarnalata Hari Chandran, Principal participated in the proceedings.

2-day workshop on Rural Community Engagement 1st and 2nd Aug

With Dr. C. Dethe Director HRDC RTM University Nagpur

Village visit by participants of HRDC RTM University Nagpur 2nd August

Registrar, NIT Nagaland addressing the gathering

Understanding Community – Discussion/Brainstorming session Problem –Preference ranking (Scoring) FDP participants

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Research by Dr. Sunita Magre, Chairperson BoS Edn dept University of Mumbai. Dr. Reni Francis Principal Pillai College of Education and Research and Dr. Suman Varma, Principal RR College of Education were the guests of honour. K S Rangasamy College of Technology Tiruchengode Namakkal Dist 19th - 23rd August

Annamalai University Chidambaram 21st - 25th Aug The 5-day FDP on Rural Community Engagement was organized by the Department of Education, Annamalai University with 26 faculty members from various departments of the University. Dr.Thiruvalluvan, Dean, Faculty of Languages and Syndicate Member and Dr. R Babu, FDP, Director, Department of Education were the guests of honour. In the Inaugural function the Coordinator of the programme Dr.S.Veena welcomed the gathering and explained the objectives behind the FDP. Dr.Thiruvalluvan, Dean, faculty of languages and syndicate member inaugurated the programme. Dr.R.Gnanadevan, Dean Faculty of Education delivered special address, Dr.G.Palanithurai, GRI,Dindigul in his Keynote address highlighted the importance of the three factors for each faculty, Learning, Research and Outreach Programmes. As a part and objective of the program the faculty participants visited C. Mutluru village, Chidambaram. Learning activities were conducted effectively. Nature Science Foundation and Hindusthan College Coimbatore 13th – 17th August Dr.G.

Rajalakshmi Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Hindusthan College, Coimbatore welcomed the gathering. Dr. S. Rajalakshmi Chairman Nature Science Foundation Coimbatore emphasized that rural community engagement is the need of the hour. MGNCRE Sr. Faculty Dr. B. Divakar, Ms Haritha and Mr. Naveen Kumar coordinated the proceedings. Dr. A. Ponnusamy, Principal of Hindusthan College presided over the function and enlightened the participants about rain borne diseases and their spread among rural and urban areas. Dr. Pon Murugan

HOD, Dept. Botany BU was also the guest of honour and addressed the gathering. Shri B.S.C.Naveen Kumar, SeniorFaculty, MGNCRE MHRD, GOI, Hyderabad addressed the gathering highlighting the need of the hour for focusing on rural education. Dr. Md. Rafiq K Khan, Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology delivered the formal word of thanks. Perur village was visited as part of field visit. 2 Days RITP at HRDC Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli 30th and 31st August The program was inaugurated by Dr Senthilnathan, Director HDRC, BDU. 72 participants participated in two batches. Andaluru village was visited where the participants applied PLA and PRA methodologies. Dr R Mangalleshwaran and Dr O Kasinathan guided the programme. Bharathiar University Coimbatore 9th - 13th August The Faculty Development Program was inaugurated by Prof. K. Murugan, Registrar. Dr K Murugavel Professor and Head, Department of Physical Education welcomed the participants and the dignitaries. Prof K. Murugan laid importance of scientific approach to the rural community engagement. He appreciated the book ‘Rural Immersion” developed by MGNCRE. He also appreciated the work of MGNCRE in various parts of India, especially in Tamilnadu. Dr Akila introduced the delegates with her warm wishes. MGNCRE faculty Dr. B Divakar and Mr. Naveen Kumar coordinated the proceedings. The participants visited Madakkaadu village as part of village visit. Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education Karaikal 26th – 30th August The Chief Guest for the inaugural session was Sri A. Vikranth Raja, IAS, District Collector, Karaikal. In the inaugural speech the

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Dr.B.Divakar, Senior consultant, MGNCRE coordinated the proceedings of the FDP

PRA / PLA Exercise as part of Village Visit during Faculty Development Program at KSR Group of Institutions,

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collector stressed on the need for revoking the self sustainability of resources of the villages. He also expressed that the behavioral issues that are depleting the resources have to be corrected and the role of HEIs in this aspect was highlighted. He appreciated the efforts of the college in revamping and conserving the pond within the campus and requested the participants to take a look to get inspiration. He thanked MGNCRE for bringing the programme to Karaikal.Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhayala Indore 5th - 9th August The FDP was inaugurated at School of Education DAVV, Indore by Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof Renu Jain. Ms Kyati Dhurve MGNCRE faculty coordinated the 31 participant programme. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences Indore 26th - 30th August The FDP with 29 participants was inaugurated by Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Asha Shuka. Prof. D K Verma Dean and Director RT&T also gave his keynote address. MGNCRE faculty Ms. Khyati Dhurve shared an overview of the programme on Rural Immersion & Community Engagement. Vote of Thanks was delivered by Prof. K. John and Dr. Rashmi Jain.

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya, Vishwavidhayalaya 29th July - 2nd August The FDP with 30 participants was inaugurated by Chief Guest Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. N. C. Gautam. Prof. Rakesh Chouhan Registrar also graced the programme coordinated by MGNCRE faculty Ms. Khyati Dhurve.

Oriental College of Education, Sanpada 24th - 28th August (Affiliated to University of Mumbai) The target outcomes of the FDP were to understand the vision and philosophy of the Experiential Learning – Gandhiji’s Nai Talim Curriculum and experience the skills and knowledge gained and impact on three H’s through participating in experiential learning activities. Dr. Sunita Magre, Chairman, B.O.S., Education In-Charge Director, Thane Campus, University of Mumbai was the Chief Guest while the Guest of Honour was Mr. Waseem J. Khan, Managing Director, Principal of Oriental College of Education Dr. Ratani Thakur also attended the programme. Mr. B Prabhaker and Mousumi Mukherjee coordinated the proceedings. Thanenhave village, Khalapur Taluka of Raigad district was visited as part of rural immersion.

Interactive session with Techno India University for introducing MBA Programme in Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship

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Ganesha – by school children of Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Girls High School, Keesara.