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STUDY TOUR REPORT 2022, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK: SEMESTER III

FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK
PARUL UNIVERSITY
CORDINATED BY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NEHA DUBEY

AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. DIPAK MAKWANA
Study Tour Report September 2022
STUDY TOUR REPORT 2022, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK: SEMESTER III
FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK
PARUL UNIVERSITY
DATE: 02/09/2022 TO 16/09/22
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PREFACE
The present report is a compilation of the visits, events and activities of a nine days educational
trip to Guwahati, Assam and Shillong, Meghalaya; organized by the Parul Institute of Social Work,
Parul University from 2nd September, 2022 to 16th September, 2022 with the aim to aid the
students acquire basic knowledge of Northeastern Culture and equip them with the experience
about various Social Work Organizations and Institutions so as to enable and enhance one’s reach
and impact in the society. The tour focused on students learning various aspects of the Culture and
Social Problems faced by the people of Assam and Meghalaya.
Parul Institute of Social Work, is recognized among other universities as it emphasizes not only
on the curricular syllabus but also the holistic development to the postgraduates of the Institute.
The academic calendar of the college has several activities that contribute towards self-learning
and self-assertion through exposure visits to the various social regions of the country.
Faculty members i:
Asst. Prof. Neha Dubey & Associate. Prof. Dipak Makwana
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all those who provided us the opportunity
and responsibility to complete the study tour. A special gratitude to our Dean, Associate
Professor. Dr. Satish Kumar Bodla whose contribution in stimulating suggestions and
encouragement helped us to coordinate our study tour in a better manner. Furthermore, I would
also like to acknowledge with much appreciation the crucial role of our study tour coordinators
Assistant Professor Ms. Neha Dubey and Associate Professor. Dr. Dipak Makwana who gave
their full support and invested their time and efforts in guiding the team in achieving the goal.
A special appreciation goes to our classmates who cooperated throughout the tour with patience,
perseverance and efficiency. Many thanks goes to our study tour coordinators Ms. Jahanvi
Vansadia and Mr.Divyang Patel who worked tirelessly and gave in their full efforts in managing
the team in achieving the objectives of study tour. We would like to thank Prof. Dr. Bishnu
Prasad Sahu for his tremendous help throughout the tour and for providing us with our tour guide
Mr. Suraj Chamlagain who was of great help in exploring and touring throughout the places in
Shillong as well as in Guwahati, he made sure and explained us the importance of the agencies.
Mr.Domnic who provided us with hindrance free internal transportation and made sure we were
comfortable throughout the tour.
A special thanks to Mr.Tarun Sonowal and (Executive head) Mr.Tapan Bhattacharya from
Bhubneshwar Borooah Cancer Hospital Guwahati who not only told us about their agency but also
took the students to give them a tour of the hospital. We would like to thank Prof. Manoj Tawde
of University of Science and Technology (USTM) Meghalaya, for providing the students the
knowledge about the communities and culture residing in Guwahati and nearby areas, by which
we came to know that matrilineal society exist in this area, he also gave us tour of the entire
university including the university museum of natural science.
We would like to thank Mr. Subodh Das, the Director of SOS children village for giving us all
the important information about the working of the village, giving us a tour around the agency and
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also explaining the roles and responsibilities of each and every individual working in that
organization.
We would like to thank Mr. Gaurav Das from the Akshar School for their hospitality and giving
us information about their agency. During the tour of the school the students learnt about different
techniques to reuse and recycle plastic which is a unique innovative way of sustainable
development for our future.
We would like to thank Ms. Rosanna Lyngdoh Khanna (Director) from the Impulse NGO for
sharing with us information on the different kinds of human trafficking that exist which include
trafficking of children and women, also teaching us to report and help those who are in danger of
being trafficked if we see anyone, in our surrounding. We would like to thank Mr. Utpal Sharma
from Mother’s old age home for allowing us to visit their agency and to have interactive session
with the women and men at the home so as to know how they live there and have peace in life.
We would like to thank the staff of Nehu Guest House, Guwahati for their continuous assistance
throughout our stay.
Lastly, we are thankful to everyone who made our study tour a very successful learning experience,
directly and in-directly and also those who made it possible to for the students to acquire
knowledge about the different departments in the field of social work.
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Message form Dean of Faculty of Social Work
Dean Message
It was a really very pleasure to know the students of social work and help them plan for their study
tour in the North-East India under the guidance of Ms N. Dubey and Dr D. Makwana. Study tour
is an essential part of social work education. The visits to various organizations helps in achieving
the learning experience of the students. I hope in the diversity in terms of organizational culture
working as seen in social system of social structure will show for new horizon through the
exposure. I wish you all the best to the students and the supervisors for a successful study tour with
lots of learning experiences.
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MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY CO-ORDINATORS
Study tour is part of our academic curriculum plays a crucial role in providing an opportunity to
students to get acquainted with work ethos and different sectors across India. It helps students to
enhance the skills, knowledge, and competences with respect to the learnings required to be a
professional in future.
It gives us immense pleasure to be associated with the students of Second year of Master of Social
Work for their study tour to Assam and Meghalaya. During the 15 days of study tour the student’s
visited agencies and learnt about the diversity in the fields of social work of the respective agency,
which includes University of Science and technology, Meghalaya; Gujarati Samaj; Mother Old
Age Home; Bhabadadevi Memorial Home; Akshar School; SOS Village; Dr. B. Borooah Cancer
Institute; North-Eastern Hill University and Impulse Ngo.
Students were privileged to be able to have a delightful experience of visiting the Kamakhya
temple, Brahmaputra River, Cherapunji, Elephant Waterfall, Balaji Temple, Srimanta Sankardev
Kalakshetra and Mawlynnong (Cleanest Village of Asia.)
As the entire study tour was planned, coordinated, and executed by different teams of students, it
provided them with immense learning opportunities to showcase their competencies and abilities
to plan, co-ordinate, time management, evaluate and learning by doing. It gives us a high
satisfaction to see our students work and achieve the final goal. We would like to congratulate the
entire batch of Second Year, Master of Social Work 2021-2023 batch for a successful completion
of Study tour beyond our expectations. We wish all of them a very bright and shining future ahead.
Ms. Neha Dubey Dr. Dipak Makwana
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List of Committee
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Sr. No. NAME Contact No.

1 Divyang Patel 9106700682
2 Nirav Jadhav 9558197479
3 Heta Patel 9429831490
4 Abhishek Gosai 8849926155
5 Jaykishan Sudra 9512979524
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 We plan and schedule meeting accordingly for the Study Tour.

 Preplanning of the Study Tour was done by us.
 We circulate the whole preplanning of Study Tour to each student.
 Our committee distribute the students for the Study Tour’s Agency.
 Everything was planned in such a proper way that there should sufficiently break for
refreshment.
 Study Tour’s village route was decided by us.
 Field work timing was also decided by us.
 During the Study Tour if any problem occur our committee is there to solve the problem.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE

1 Kunal Devdhawala 9558660081
2 Akshata joshi 8160669551
3 Janfaroz Sindhi 6353552012
4 Hiral shah 7201889760
5 Shweta Jagtap 7043255653
6 Tatsat Bhatt 9687852797
7 Richa Parmar 7383299364
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 Booking bus at reasonable price.

 Decided bus arrival time and location.
 Bus sitting arranged for the 28 students along with 2 faculty members.
 Decided bus routes.
 The bus service operates on all fieldwork days at fix timings.
 Every day the bus kilometer was checked after ending the day.
 The place where we must stay was decided by our committee.
 The things to carry by each student for the camp was informed.
 Boys and girls are allotted different rooms.
 Strictly prohibited in premises use of tobacco, alcohol, and smoking.
 Avoid damage in the premises.
 Avoid garbage anywhere in premises
HEALTH & FOOD COMMITTEE
Sr. No. Name Contact No.

1 Aesha Patel 9998821625
2 Drashti Hirpara 9265946379
3 Dev Sharma 7284828389
4 Helly Chauhan 9586700178
5 Manoj Chaudhary 8817315331
6 Priyanka Bhuriya 9913937103
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
 Taking health care of colleagues at Study Tour

 To buy common medicines (i.e., painkillers, cough syrups, bandages, Dettol, cotton,
sanitary napkins etc.) needed during Study Tour
 Ask colleagues to keep medicines as their medical situation or medical history with them
during camp.
 Ask girls to keep sanitary napkins with them for emergency.
 To give bandages, painkillers, anti-septic powder and tube or pain relief spray to the
colleagues who needs it after long walk at the rally or somewhere else.
 To give cough syrups and paracetamol who needs it because of rainy weather.
 To provide energy powder or energy drink when one feels body weakness or dehydration.
 To help the girls with sanitary napkins in emergency.
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 To provide medicine to any student or teacher at any health or medical need.

 Taking care of cleanliness at the place we got shelter during camp.
 To return unused and leftover medicines at the university.
 To inform students about the time for breakfast.
 To ensure that the students come on time for breakfast and ensure that no one is left for
breakfast.
 To check that provided food has proper in quality and quantity.
 To serve food to every student every day.
 To observe that there is no food wastage.
 To collect and arrange garbage into dustbin and maintain clean and clear breakfast area.
 To take update and stay contact with food provider and decide next day breakfast with food
provider.
 To bring all arrangement for food and tea at the morning and arrange table for the breakfast.
MEDIA COMMITTEE
Sr.No. Name Contact No.

1 Kunal Devdhawala 9558660081

 Taking initiatives for entertainment like playing games (Antakshari.) etc.
 Clicking photographs and making videos throughout the Study Tour.
 Making the group interactive.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1 Aakash Rao 8320323457
2 Drashti Hirpara 9265946379
3 Jahanvi Vansadia 9924752051
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 To manage the finance for Study Tour.
 To collect money from everyone.
 To keep records of money used.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND REPORTING COMMITTEE

Sr.No. NAME Contact No.
1 Mrunmayee Deshpande 9922522729
2 Meghavi Garud 6355916394
3 Akshata T Joshi 8160669551
4 Shylet Mahati 9099621995
5 Janfaroz Sindhi 6353552012
6 Anjali joshi 9924613526
1. To design, format and edit the report

2. Creating systematic presentation of facts, figures, conclusions, and recommendations
3. To give information, activities update and guidance
4. Creating the objective of the report
5. Compiling information from other committee for the report
6. Handling and creating poster and banners for the Study Tour
7. Giving final updated report
8. Preparing and carrying required documents like Permission letters and Appreciation letters at
Study Tour.
9. Preparing and distributing Consent forms from student and collect same.
10. Taking photocopy of Identity cards of each student.
11. Handling proper documentation and originals bills.
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Code of Conduct
Specific Guidelines for Students:
 The students are instructed to adhere to the instructions of the accompanying faculty
throughout the entire tour.
 In case of emergencies/difficulties the students have to immediately report to the
accompanying faculty.
 The students have to take care of their personal belongings and Institute will not take any
responsibility if they lose any.
 No student will be allowed to leave the group in between without prior approval from the
accompanying faculty.
Student’s Signature:
Guidelines for discipline and management committee
 Formal clothes compulsory for girls and boys.
 Hairs should be properly combed.
 No jewelry and if one wear it should be simple, short and light weighed.
 Girls won't be allowed to wear dress with deep neck cuts and their body parts should be
covered and the dress should not be too tight.
 Girls must have Duppatta/Scarf with them.
 Cleaning of room will be the responsibility of students who will be staying in that room.
 Washrooms need to be cleaned by students and the management committee need to look
into this matter.
 Girls and boys need to maintain safe distance between themselves during the Study Tour.
 Proper dress code for skit should maintained.
 Boys won't be allowed to wear T-shirts at the time of fieldwork, proper formal Shirt is
mandatory, and no torn jeans will be allowed.
 Carry extra handkerchiefs, masks, tissue papers and sanitizers with you as per your
requirements.
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 The things for daily needs must be carried out by the person itself.
 Wear shoes to avoid your legs getting infected and no heels instead wear flat footwear.
 Report at allotted time for conference which will be conducted at the end of each day on Study
Tour itself.
 Wear ID card on field work.
 Do not spread garbage on field area.
 Girls and boys must maintain proper distance during field work.
 During the interaction with the villagers do not hurt the sentiments of the community people.
 Consumption of alcohol and smoking is not allowed in Study Tour.
 Maintain social distance on field work.
 Carry separate locks for your bags and do not carry more than 2 bags.
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Study Tour Schedule
Study Tour Schedule

02/09/2022
Details Place OBJECTIVE/ PURPOSE
Chayapuri Railway
Departure to Kamakhya (Guwahati)
Station
Day: 1 Monday, Date: 05/09/2022
Kamakhya Railway
Arrival to Kamakhya (Guwahati)
Station
NEHU Guest House, New
Arrival at Accommodation and Room
Airport Rd, opp. STPI,
Allocation
Borjhar, Guwahati
University of Science and Technology
Meghalaya (Faculty of Social Sciences To know and understand the department of
Ri-Bhoi, Baridua,
Social Work in The University of Science and
Department of Social Work) Meghalaya, India
Technology Meghalaya
Introduction of Faculty of social work.

Interaction with students
Transect Walk
Back to Guest House
Report Writing Accommodation Place
Supervisory Conference
DINNER
Day: 2 Tuesday, Date: 06/09/2022
Wake Up Accommodation Place
Break fast
To visit the Gujarati Bhawan and understand
Visit to Gujrati samaj it’s work and functioning.
Lunch
Daily Report Writing by the Students Accommodation Place

DINNER
Entertainment Activity
Day: 3 Wednesday, Date: 07/09/2022
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Break fast
Mother Old Age Home,
To understand the structure and functioning of
Visit To Mother Old-Age House (11:00 A.M.) Sijubari Tiniali, Hatigaon,
the old age home.
Guwahati, Assam 781038
Visit to Bhabdadevi Memorial Hospital
DINNER
Day: 4 Thursday, Date: 08/09/2022
Wake Up / Yoga Accommodation Place
Break fast
Khamkya temple
To know and understand the working of
Akshar foundation AKSHAR SCHOOL and SOS Children’s
Village.
Mirzapur, P.O-Guwahati
SOS village airport, Guwahti-781015,
Assam
DINNER
Day: 5 Friday, Date: 09/09/2022
Break fast
To understand the structure and functioning of
Gopinath nagar, A K aazad the Dr. Bhubaneshwar Borogah Cancer
Dr. Bhubaneshwar Borogah Cancer Institute road, Guwahti-781016, Institute.
Assam, India
Museum
Balaji temple
DINNER
Day: 6 Saturday, Date:10/09/2022
Break fast
Brahmaputra lake Outing
Bazar
Balaji temple
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Outing
Day:7 Sunday, Date:11/09/2022

Break fast
Umiam lake Outing
Elephant waterfall
Day: 8 Monday, Date:12/09/2022

Break-Fast Youth hostel
North-eastern university, To understand the structure and functioning of
umshing mawkynroh, the NEHU and impulse NGO.
Visit to NEHU
Shillong 793022,
Meghalaya
Ranees Abode, 2nd floor,
Impulse NGO lower lachumiere Shillong
793001, Meghalaya India
Daily Report Writing by the Students
DINNER
Day: 9 Tuesday, Date:13/09/2022
Outing
Day: 10 Wednesday, Date:14/09/2022
Departure To Vadodara Kamkhya Railway station
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REPORT OF THE VISITS
Day 1: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (Faculty of Social Sciences Department
of Social Work)
Time: 3:00 PM
Date: 05/09/2022
Aim: To know and understand the department of Social Work in The University of Science and
Technology Meghalaya
Objectives:
 to interact with the students at the university and share experiences in the field of social
work
 to know more about the different cultures in Assam
This was the first visit of the tour and it was to the University Science and Technology Meghalaya.
The university was established in 2011 and it is a private university located at Ri-Bhoi, in the state
of Meghalaya. The location of the university is situated on top of a hill which has very beautiful
scenery. The university has more than thirty courses in the faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social
Sciences which gives a very broad spectrum on the courses individuals can choose from.
A total of twenty-seven students and two faculty members from Parul institute of social work went
to the above-mentioned university for their annual study tour with the aim of educational and
information exchange between the two departments of the universities. Upon reaching the
university we were welcomed by the students and the faculty member of the department of social
work of the university. The students at the university took the students from Parul university on a
tour of the classes and after that then there was a presentation by the faculty on the faculty and the
activities that the university does.
Dr Manoj took the initiative to introduce the faculty members after that a presentation was given.
One key observation in the teaching staff it is very diverse in a sense that it comprises a teacher
from almost every state in India.
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Study tour is all about interaction and learning through experiences of others, to fulfil this the Dr
Manoj gave the students from Parul University a chance to interact with the students from the
hosting university. Below are some points to note about the interaction made.
 Peer interaction yields more information and encourages more openness between students
as they share experience and more on career choices after university.
 Importance of communication in every aspect of education and social life as, indicated by
some students they were not able to say anything until they felt comfortable among their
peers.
 In the discussion there was the issue of tribal communities being that was been discussed
and students from USTM gave their insight on the importance of preserving these tribal
communities since their community they come from is a tribal community and is under
preservation by the locals as well.
 Challenges faced during field work, as noted in the peer interaction there seems to be a
similarity in challenges being faced by students of USTM and those from Parul University.
 Culture exchange and language barriers as USTM students do not speak Hindi and are
familiar with English and Assamise language
Observations
 Due to the delay in arrival, we reached the university late and did not have a chance to
interact with more students as they had left for their homes.
 The general atmosphere and environment is very different from that of Gujarat and the
way of life is different from that in Vadodara.
 The university campus is very clean and beautiful. It is organized, despite it still being
under construction.
 They provide specialization in their course beginning second year and students have a
chance to choose according to their career lines.
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Learnings
 Matrilineal society is also present in some communities in Assam, and it is similar to that
culture in Malawi and in this case the youngest daughter inherits everything so as to take
care of the parents in their old age.
 Learned more regarding the village pattern of the North-Eastern parts of India.
 Preservation of cultures of tribes in the area.
 The functioning of the department and the university natural museum which has different
animal species and little history about their habitat.
Photos:
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Day 2: Gujarati Bhawan, Guwahati, Assam
Time: 4:00 PM
Date: 06/09/22
Aim: To visit the Gujarati Bhawan and understand it’s work and functioning.
Objectives
 To know about the kind of work that goes on in a remote place like Assam, and what
influential factors is it based on.
 To understand the cultural reach of Gujarat in a place like Assam and what methods and
ways of living has been implemented in Assam, from a culturally and economically rich
state like Gujarat.
PROCESS
The students reached at the agency at around 4:00 pm. There they met the president of the
organization. He spoke to them regarding the agency, the work they do and the purpose of the
organization, etc. The faculty in charges and the students also interacted well with the president,
and it ended up being a very insightful and an interactive session. We were also given refreshments
by the end of the session along with a nice cup of tea.
Gujarat bhawan is an institution found in Guwahati and specializes in offering temporary shelter
to those who would have migrated to the north-east region and are still trying to look for a place
to stay as they settle down. It is a good initiative taken by the organization’s owner to help those
who need temporary shelter.
The visit to the organization was of great importance to the students as it was a learning moment
in that whenever people migrate to different places their mental health and financial stability might
not be well and need help from different people. Having such organizations in differences which
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offer assistance to new people in the area can be of great help. Also, to note by having familiar
places around soon after migrating can be a great deal to those involved in the process of relocating.
Observation
 The society, even after being so old, lacked basic resources and facilities. We were told
that the entire budget laid down for the organization was about one crore, but no means of
development or implementation of plans for the agency was seen.
 No sort of welfare activities were observed.
Learning
 The students learnt the importance of Voluntary organization and their working.
 The students also learnt the importance of unity in a community and how sometimes it’s
beneficial to be in a closely-knit environment.
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Day 3: Mother Old age Home and bhabadadevi memorial home.

Time: 12:30 pm.
Date: 07/9/22
Aim: To understand the structure and functioning of the old age home.
Objectives:
 To interact with senior citizens to know their experiences and their stories.
 To have knowledge about the functioning and funding of the old age home.
The students reached at ‘mother old age home’ at 12:30 pm. The students were firstly
accommodated in the hall. There they were greeted by the Co-founder of the agency. He gave brief
regarding the agency, how it was initiated, what services do they provide, their achievements and
their purpose; he also talked about the process at admitting an elderly into the old age home. There
were around 55 elderlies residing into the institution, out of which 46 were women and 7 were
men. Most of the people were destitute, who had no one. Only few of them had families. They also
talked about their funding pattern and how lack of funds works as an issue for the organization.
The institution was working on voluntarily fund only. After that he also shared life stories of some
elderly. Then the professors who were accompanying the students addressed the elderly and the
guy who was accompanying the students addressed the elderly. Then, there was a little recreational
activity in which the elderly sang and danced. Then, the students interacted with the elderly. After
that around 2:30 pm the students left ‘Mother old age home’.
The students reached ‘Bhabadadevi Memorial Philanthropic Trust’ at around 4:15 pm. It was an
old age working for the destitute women who had no one after them. The institution was
established in 2005 by Captain ‘Atul baurah’ by the name of his mother. The institution
accommodated 28 ladies. Most of them were handed over by the police and Ngo. The institution
works entirely on donations by the founder himself, his son, and other donors. The elderly even
worked on creating artefacts and handicrafts products. The money that they would even earn under
this would be utilized for their won benefits. After that student had a little bit of recreational
activities with the elderly and after looking at property the students left the agency.
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OBSERVATIONS
 Most of the elderly in both institutions were females.

 Both the organization worked efficiently and are recognized by the society.
 The agencies only looked after destitute women.
Learnings
 Learning the traditional dance bihu community.

 Management of the funding for old age home.
 Learn to treat mentally retarded senior citizen without discriminating them with the stable
senior citizens.
Photos:
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Day 4: AKSHAR SCHOOL and SOS CHILDEREN VILLAGE
Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Date: 08/09/2022
Aim: To know and understand the working of AKSHAR SCHOOL and SOS Children’s Village.
Objectives:
1. To interact with the students at the school and understand the new techniques of teaching
and plastic recycling.
2. To know and understand the working of SOS Children’s Village.
Process: The students reached at the agency by 2:00pm. There we meet with the guy who looked
after school, his name was ‘Gaurav Das’. Firstly, he gave us brief introduction regarding the
working patterns of the school, what are the projects they work on, the children that they are target
and etc.
After that we took a walk around the school, where Gaurav showed us the students projects on
which they have work, basically there was 4 compartments in the wooden books where plastic is
segregated according to its type. The types are recognized by the numbers which were (1, 2, 3, 9)
mentioned on the packets this gives us information that which plastic can be recycled and reuse
again. Then after Gaurav showed us students, what things are taught to them for sustainable and
long-term living. They didn’t focus on imparting theories but started by clearing the basics. They
teach various skills for agriculture, electrician, and plastic recycling. After that they showed the
process of making things by plastic. Then after thanking him for having us the student’s lefts
around 3:00pm
The student’s reached the SOS children’s Village at around 4:00pm. There they firstly met with
the social worker named Alim and Chandamoni Raj, who addressed the student initially, where he
gave the brief introduction regarding the institution, how it was started, what inspired its initiation
and what was the purpose behind starting this institution.
The student were only orphans or the children’s who were about to lose their parents. But it wasn’t
considered as an orphanage but as a group foster care for children. The institution provided
housing, food, and educational facilities to the children. This village homes were established in
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1988. In total currently there are 16 family houses. In each house there are mother bodies who run
the houses and under them there are 5 to 8 children. The mothers were single in terms of their
relationship status, they undergo training before working full time. They should less than 45 years
of age and can work till 66. In total there are 112 children currently living in this village. There
was also a youth home who had children above 14 years and Mr. Thapa worked as father figure
there. In total there were 3 types of living patters which includes 1. CV: Child Home 2. Arunoday:
Youth Home 3. Gharonda: Self living. After that they discussed around the various things that they
face as a social worker. The students also asked questions and the visit ended.
Observation:
1. Innovative ideas can attract and bring a lot if change in society.

2. Proper functioning of NGO’s and organization is very important and if they work finely, it
can make a lot of difference.
3. Children with social issues are very fragile
Learnings
1. Certain plastic can be reused and recycle, and sustainable development can be gained.
2. As a social worker we can play many roles in people life’s (Mother, Father).
3. Whatever one is doing for the development of the community should not negatively affect the
environment in which one is are living in and is benefiting from the natural resources available
to one.
4. A social worker is an important person in almost every setting be it in the professional world
or community.
5. Children’s homes are important in the society as they help abandoned children not to become
homeless and living on the streets.
6. Having these homes is essential as they children a holistic up bringing.
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Photos:
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Day 7
Name of the Agency: Dr. Bhubaneshvar Borogah Cancer Institute
Date: 09/09/22
Day: Friday
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Aim:
To understand the structure and functioning of the Dr. Bhubaneshwar Borogah Cancer Institute.
Objective:
To provide an opportunity to the students to experience group dynamics and understand the
importance of social relationships.
Process:
The students reached the agency by 10:30 am. There they met with the Social Worker Tarun
Sonowal. Firstly, the students were accommodated in a conference room, where there were in total
5 Social workers.
They firstly introduced themselves and then started with the presentation. The Institution was
firstly, established as a voluntary organization and then it was taken over state government of
Assam and then by central government in 2018. Under Tata Cancer Memorial the institution
specializes in the Oncology cancer. Currently, there are 50 social workers working in the hospital.
The Services that are provided by the institution were Radiation, surgical Oncology Gynecology
oncology, Head & neck Oncology, Preventive oncology etc. The medicines there are provided at
discounted rates. They also have Bone Marrow Transplant Service at an extremely minimal cost.
Then they briefed the student regarding the Awareness programs that they conduct, what schemes
are availed in the hospital for the cancer patients, what roles are played by the social worker etc.
Then, they also talked regarding Food assistance provided to their patients, and then after having
a transect walk around the hospital the visit ended.
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Visiting the cancer hospital married the teaching of a medical social work course to the practicality
of it through experiencing it firsthand. As a hospital which mainly deals with cancer it is a difficult
task but the social work department of this hospital has made the work very easy for all the staff
of the hospital and the patients they handle on a daily basis.
Observation:
1) This hospital served as the main cancer hospital for 3-4 states.
2) The hospital is huge and provided good services and facilities to the patients at minimum cost.
3) The hospital helped various cancer patients despite their financial background.
4) The presentation given at the hospital was very well researched and it was of great assistance to
the students who learned a lot to it.
Learnings:
1) Learned different functioning and system of the cancer institute.
2) The importance of a social worker in a cancer hospital, duty, and roles of social worker in
medical setting.
3) Learned how medical social worker maintain relationships with management as well as patients.
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Photos:
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Day 10
Name of the Agency: Nehu and Impulse Ngo
Date: 12/09/22
Day: Monday
Time: 09:30am to 12:30 pm
04:30pm to 06:30pm
Aim:
To understand the structure and functioning of the NEHU and impulse NGO.
Objective:
To be aware of various socio-cultural patterns, value system and social practice in different parts
of the world.
Process:
The students reached the Northern Eastern Hill University at around 9:30 am. They were greeted
and welcomed by Prof Sabu who then led the students to the Conference Hall to attend the opening
ceremony for a six day session on “Mentoring Institutional Social Responsibility Facilitation for
Community engagement organized by Mahatma Gandhi National Council for Rural Education.
The program was for Professors and faculty members from various institutions and universities in
the north-Eastern states. The event was very prestigious with many dignitaries present including
the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla and others. The program went on and everyone
shared their perspectives on importance of Rural the Development.in one of the presentations made
the speaker was very invested in the way social workers and those in the development sector have
plans for community development but, forget community engagement in the process of
development which is very disturbing and slowing the progress of development as most key
stakeholders forget the main beneficiaries of these rural development plans.
The program was an eye open as students who wish to enter into the development sector where
given the necessary information which makes it easy to understand the needs of the both the
community and the community developers. In presentation by one of the keynote speakers at the
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function he posed a question which was “… are we aware of the needs of the community for it
develop or we are focused on delivering our plans to the community without engaging the
community?” this question alone raises a lot of concerns for the policy makers, community
developers and the community leader. It also, makes those interested in the development sector
and social workers working in the communities have more to look at in the line of community
engagement.
The program went on till 12:30. Students were even provided with refreshment and then the
Session ended.
Impulse NGO
The students reached the agency by around 4:30 pm. They firstly ware greeted by the Director,
Rosanna. She gave brief regarding how the NGO functions, the Listing of the agency and etc. The
agency was started in 1997 and presently they are working on issue of Human Trafficking, by
tracking the victim, finding them, counsel them and rehabilitate. It is the first Organization in
northeast working for Human Trafficking. It also has a profitable organization ISE, which was
started in 2008 to provide economic assistance to the vulnerable females of the society.
Then they talked about their Software which is used for tracking girls. Till date they have saved
around 74000 people. In the discussion with director she was keen to say that even with software
developed for tracking those who have been trafficked not everyone has the equal opportunity to
be found and rescued. She also, said that among the survivors of human trafficking they live with
Post traumatic stress disorder because of what they would have experienced. Most of those who
are trafficked they are sold into modern day slavery and mostly work as prostitutes and doing
unbelievable things. Children are also trafficked and these they can either grown to be child
soldiers or pick-pocketers.
Human trafficking is one of the greatest crimes that is being committed in violation to the human
rights. In short we can say that it is a pandemic perpetuated by poverty. Having such organization
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in the community is of great importance because it helps people become aware of the dangers and
who is at risk of being human trafficked.
They even gave a Souvenir to the students. After that they showed a few video clips to the students
regarding the NGO stories of individual and etc. and the visit ended.
Observations:
1) The University is huge and consist of various programs and courses.
2) Visiting the Impulse NGO was a new experience for the students have never witnessed any
agency working with survivors of human trafficking and also ways to end human trafficking.
3) Poverty can be a reason for someone's vulnerability to such an extent one becomes unaware of
what is happening to them which is good or harmful to their well-being.
Learnings:
1) Learned that extreme poverty, lack of access to education, job opportunities and mass
displacement are all factors that push individuals into situations of human trafficking.
2) How to prevent human trafficking.
3) There are less or no job opportunities in northeast.
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Photos:
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Conference Report for Study Tour
The students of Faculty of Social Work, during their study tour, had to go through a conference
every day to reflect on the work they did, to discuss their learnings, to alter their behaviors and to
improve their mistakes, which they possibly could have made during the study tour. The
conferences were conducted at the end of the day by the faculty coordinators, where the faculties
gave students the inputs and feedbacks that the students had to keep in mind, and implement,
during the next coming days of the study tour.
Conferences gave students an idea of what changes were to be made and what aspects were to be
avoided so that everyone could be in harmony! That was the only time during the study tour, where
everyone would be in the same room, and would discuss the happenings of the day! This got us all
closer as a group, as we were all going to be together as a whole class, with our teachers, and that
was going to enable our growth, not just as students but also as individuals and human beings!
This was another huge part of our learning, because these discussions opened our minds a lot, to
greater possibilities and scopes for improvement. We really want to thank our teacher coordinators,
Prof. Neha Dubey and Dr. Dipak Makwana, whose constant guidance, support, and honesty
towards us, helped us understand ourselves better and enhanced our skills as an individual as well.
When we go about things in a group, it is extremely important to make sure that everyone’s
viewpoints are respected and considered, and nobody lacks behind. It is important to stay kind
throughout that process and it is also important to remain calm and adjust according to our
surroundings! This is what conferences taught us and we will be forever grateful for those! Apart
from the memorable trip, this little memory of all of us being there for each other will never be
forgotten, as it adds to the beauty of all the highs and lows, and ups and downs of our trip. This is
the greatest learning that we will carry with us for all our lives.
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Sight Seeing
1. Kamakhya Temple:
Maa Kamakhya or Kameswari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is
in the heart of Nilachala Hill situated in the western part of Guwahati, the Capital City of
the state of Assam in Northeast India. Maa Kamakhya Devalaya is considered to be the
most sacred and oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas on earth. It is the centerpiece of widely
practiced, powerful Tantrik Shaktism cult in India.
2.
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Cherrapunji:
Cherrapunji or Sohra is a subdivisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in
the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal
kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby
Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. It still holds the record for the most rainfall in a
calendar month and in a year, however: it received 9,300 millimeters (370 in; 30.5 ft) in July
1861 and 26,461 millimeters (1,041.8 in; 86.814 ft) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.
3. Elephant Waterfalls
Elephant waterfalls, one of the most famous waterfalls of Meghalaya, is located 12 km
away from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. An elephant-shaped stone was present at its
foot, and thus the falls were named after it. But gradually, the stone disintegrated and was
swept away because of an earthquake in 1987.
Now only the waterfalls remain, which is very popular among tourists. In the local Khasi
language, the Elephant falls are known as “Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohshiew”, which
means ‘the three-step waterfall’.
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4. Balaji Temple:
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir was consecrated in the year 1998 in the benign presence
and blessings of Their Holinesses Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and Sri Sankara
Vijeyendra Saraswati, Sankarcharya Swamijis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam to usher in
an era of peace and prosperity in Northeast India.
5. Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra

Government Of Assam Department of Cultural Affairs Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
Society Main Home Information & Services Sangit Natak Lalit Kala (Fine Arts) Sahitya
(Literature).
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6. Mawlynnong (Cleanest Village of Asia.)

The cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village is also known as God’s Own Garden
and for all the right reasons. In 2003, Mawlynnong was awarded the title of the cleanest
Village in Asia by Discover India. Alongside cleanliness, the village have achieved a lot-
be it 100 percent literacy rate, or a women empowerment scenario that the rest of the world
can only dream of.
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FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK COVERED IN STUDY TOUR
 Education
 Community Organization
 Sustainable Development
 Art and Culture
 Child Welfare
 Women Welfare
 Political agency
 Medical / Clinical
General Observations Made During Study Tour
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There is a saying which goes like “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. This
is true for every one as noted during the study tour.
Climate of Assam Guwahati and Shillong
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Guwahati India. In Guwahati, the wet season is hot,
oppressive, and mostly cloudy and the dry season is warm and clear. Over the course of the year,
the temperature typically varies from 53°F to 89°F and is rarely below 49°F or above 94°F. This
the statistics provided by the meteorological department, but the actual feel was different since
the tour was done during the rainy season the afternoons where characterized by very hot and
humid hours.
Meghalaya Shillong Climate
The mountainous area of Megalaya has a cool humid atmosphere with rainfalling almost every
hour of the day. The mist and foggy climate makes the whole scenary look beautiful and very
pleasant to be around. The temperatures are extremely cool and life in Shillong is very pleasant.
The locals have become accustomed to the humid climate and the continuous rain.
Community life
The community of guwahati is very vibrant and it is known or its rivers and beauty of the land. Its
also known for only male river Brahmaputsra. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one
of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.
It is called the ''Gateway to North East India''. It is part of the tribal communities of India which
has a lot of cultural heritage and a pride of the seven sisters. The food there is mostly non-
vegetarian with a wide range of meats and they are also famous for their bamboo shoot pickle. The
city of Guwahati is also an arts and crafts city with a lot of artifacts made from bamboo and local
reeds drawn from the river. Fishing is also a great part of their lifestyle. The city is also growing
due to the industrialization as seen through the expansion of roads and construction of new and
improved roads with better drainage as the city experiences lots of rains.
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Shillong was the second city which we visited and the community there is also vibrant with an
extraordinary night life. Shillong also has a wide range of non-veg foods which the locals enjoy
and love. The community of shillong is mostly christian as observed through the amount of
churches and some of their streets are named after christian saints. Burial sites were also seen as
we were touring the city.
Report Complied by Assistant Professor Ms. Neha Dubey and Associate Professor Dipak
Makwana.
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STUDY TOUR REPORT 2022, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK: SEMESTER III

CORDINATED BY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NEHA DUBEY

STUDY TOUR REPORT 2022, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA

Asst. Prof. Neha Dubey & Associate. Prof. Dipak Makwana

Message form Dean of Faculty of Social Work

MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY CO-ORDINATORS

Ms. Neha Dubey Dr. Dipak Makwana

Sr. No. NAME Contact No.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 We plan and schedule meeting accordingly for the Study Tour.

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE

Sr. No. NAME Contact No.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Booking bus at reasonable price.

HEALTH & FOOD COMMITTEE

Sr. No. Name Contact No.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

 Taking health care of colleagues at Study Tour

 To provide medicine to any student or teacher at any health or medical need.

Sr.No. Name Contact No.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 To manage the finance for Study Tour.

 To collect money from everyone.

 To keep records of money used.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND REPORTING COMMITTEE

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To design, format and edit the report

Guidelines for discipline and management committee

 Formal clothes compulsory for girls and boys.

 Hairs should be properly combed.

 Girls must have Duppatta/Scarf with them.

 Proper dress code for skit should maintained.

 Wear ID card on field work.

 Do not spread garbage on field area.

 Consumption of alcohol and smoking is not allowed in Study Tour.

 Maintain social distance on field work.

Study Tour Schedule

Study Tour Schedule

Introduction of Faculty of social work.

Visit to Gujrati samaj it’s work and functioning.

Daily Report Writing by the Students Accommodation Place

Wake Up Accommodation Place

Day:7 Sunday, Date:11/09/2022

Day: 8 Monday, Date:12/09/2022

REPORT OF THE VISITS

Day 2: Gujarati Bhawan, Guwahati, Assam

Day 3: Mother Old age Home and bhabadadevi memorial home.

 Most of the elderly in both institutions were females.

 Learning the traditional dance bihu community.

Day 4: AKSHAR SCHOOL and SOS CHILDEREN VILLAGE

Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm

1. Innovative ideas can attract and bring a lot if change in society.

Name of the Agency: Dr. Bhubaneshvar Borogah Cancer Institute

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

1) Learned different functioning and system of the cancer institute.

Name of the Agency: Nehu and Impulse Ngo

Time: 09:30am to 12:30 pm

1) The University is huge and consist of various programs and courses.

2) How to prevent human trafficking.

3) There are less or no job opportunities in northeast.

Conference Report for Study Tour