Community engagement project · Philosophy · Semester 4 · SY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 45 hours
Module 1
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Mobile Health Clinics: Partner with professionals to offer free check-ups and hygiene kits in underserved areas.
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Mental Health Awareness: Create workshops or digital campaigns focused on stress management and mindfulness.
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Blood Donation Drives: Organize events to support local blood banks.
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Yoga and Fitness Workshops: Host free public sessions to promote physical activity
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Community Garden Initiatives: Start a neighbourhood garden to provide fresh produce for local food banks.
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River & Beach Clean-Ups: Organize events to remove litter from local waterways and restore natural habitats.
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Eco-Friendly Recycling Campaigns: Educate the community on waste reduction and set up accessible recycling stations.
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Tree Planting Projects: Launch a reforestation effort in urban areas or local parks.
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Digital Literacy Training: Teach basic computer skills and internet safety to seniors or low-income families.
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Literacy & Tutoring Programs: Offer after-school help for students or create a "little free library" in your neighbourhood.
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Career Guidance Workshops: Provide mentorship, resume building, and interview prep for youth and job seekers.
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Financial Literacy Clubs: Host workshops on budgeting, saving, and understanding credit.
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Marginalised Groups Focus: Empowering SC, OBC, EWS, DNTs, and Safai Mitras through skill training and financial support (e.g., PM-DAKSH).
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation: The SMILE scheme targets welfare, medical facilities, counselling, and education for transgender persons and individuals engaged in begging.
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Social Defence & Senior Citizens: Protection and rehabilitation for victims of substance abuse and, for senior citizens, schemes like Vayoshreshtha Samman offer support, along with geriatric care services.
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Conduct surveys on local issues like internet usage, water quality, chronic diseases, or gender ratios in schooling.
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Study local flora/fauna, traditional health methods, or food habits.
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Community Resource Platforms: Build an app for neighbours to share or lend tools and resources.
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Volunteer Matching Websites: Create a platform that connects local volunteers with non-profit opportunities.
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Neighbourhood Safety Alert Systems: Develop a digital tool for sharing real-time safety updates within a community.
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Civic Data Visualisation: Use local data to create maps or charts that inform residents about community affairs.
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Food & Clothing Drives: Collect non-perishable items and warm clothing for local shelters.
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Voter Registration Drives: Help residents register to vote and provide non- partisan information on local elections.
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Senior Companionship: Visit old age homes to spend time with residents, share stories, or host activities.
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Pet Adoption Events: Partner with shelters to raise awareness and help animals find forever homes.
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The topics are indicative and the faculty members should allot Community Engagement Project that are relevant and important as per core Subject. The Community Engagement Project may be taken individual or in a group up to 5 students with proper guidance from Faculty. Evaluation Pattern: - Evaluation during CEP Program involves two key components: - External Evaluation 60% Internal Evaluation 40%