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University of Mumbai
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION

“EXTENSION WORK PROJECT REPORT”

1. Name of the Student: Joshi Nimesh Devanshi

2. Class : SYIT

3. Div: B

4. Roll No.: 4170

5. Name and Address of the College: Thakur College of Science and Commerce.
Thakur Village, Kandivali (E), Mumbai - 400 101.

6. Extension Work Project enrolled for:

Community Oriented Projects:
Survey Research
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DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION

DESIGN OF PROJECT REPORT WRITING 2023-2024

 Acknowledgement by the Student:

Answer- I am deeply grateful to Jyotsna Ma'am, my mentor teacher, for her invaluable

guidance. I extend my thanks to project leaders Hritikesh and Neel for their unwavering

support. I also appreciate the assistance from the DLLE Unit, Principal, extension teachers,

workplace staff, community members, and others, whose contributions were vital to the

success of the survey research project.

 My reason for joining Extension Work Activity:

Answer- I joined the DLLE project to gain practical experience in survey research, learn from
experienced mentors, and contribute to meaningful objectives.
I thought joining the DLLE program would help me learn more while still managing my other
commitments parallelly. I felt enthusiastic about the chance to learn and develop without
needing to pause my other commitments. It focuses on lifelong learning and practical things,
which matches with what I want for my career.
Overall, I figured it would be a great way to grow personally and professionally.
Please write about:
• How I started
• How I was trained – acquired skills
• How I built rapport with the others / community around.
• How I worked and the kind of work, carried out
Answer-

I became involved in the Extension Work Activity from June to February with a strong desire

to contribute to my community. Through comprehensive training, I acquired skills in research

and communication. Establishing rapport with the community was vital; I actively engaged

with locals, listened to their concerns, and collaborated with community leaders. My

responsibilities included conducting surveys to support women's development, creating posters

advocating for gender equality, and providing guidance on waste management practices.
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Observing the positive outcomes of our initiatives reinforced my dedication to community

service and inspired me to continue making a difference.

 Please write about the difficulties you faced while conducting activities:

Answer- In conducting survey research as part of the DLLE program, challenges often include

accessing participants, designing effective surveys, managing data collection logistics,

ensuring ethical conduct, and analyzing data accurately. It was really important to do things

ethically all the way through. Also, we needed strong math methods to study the data properly.

Even though it was hard, we learned a lot about how to do surveys well.

 How did you overcome the difficulties?

Answer- I managed to handle these problems by doing a few different things. I used different

ways to find people to participate, improved my surveys based on feedback, made collecting

data easier, followed ethical rules carefully, and got better at analyzing statistics. Making

schedules and coordinating tasks better helped us collect data more efficiently. Following strict

rules about what's right and wrong and getting trained ensured we did our research in a fair and

honest way.

 Please write about your expectations from extension work activities:

Answer- In extension work, my goal is to assist people by sharing helpful information and

collaborating for the common good. I aim to find ways that benefit both people and the

environment in the long run. Flexibility will be key, as we may need to adapt our approach

along the way. It's also important to regularly check if our efforts are making a positive impact.

By staying open-minded and responsive to feedback, we can continuously improve our

strategies and ensure meaningful outcomes for all involved.

 Are your expectations fulfilled? Please brief:

Answer- I can say that my expectations are partially fulfilled. I have been able to share useful

information with people and collaborate with others for positive outcomes. I got better at
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talking to people and solving problems. I used what I learned in books in real life situations.

The activities were even better than I thought they would be and taught me a lot.

 What did you learn by Extension Activities? (gain / loss)

Answer- Through extension activities, I learned about community needs, teamwork, and

flexibility. I also gained practical experience in communication and problem-solving skills.

Moreover, I developed a deeper understanding of the importance of empathy and cultural

sensitivity in working with diverse people. These experiences have enriched my learning and

personal growth significantly.

 How will Extension Work help you to contribute to the Society?

Answer- Extension work will help me make society better by helping people directly. I'll share

important information and skills to empower people to improve their lives. By working

together and supporting each other, we can achieve common goals and create a stronger

community.

 What is your suggestion?

Answer- Regularly monitoring the results of various initiatives and actively seeking feedback

from those impacted will enhance our ability to refine future projects, activities, and concepts.

Embracing constructive criticism enables us to learn from past mistakes, fostering greater

confidence in implementing future ideas.

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ACTIVITY RELATED HOURS (WORK) TABLE

Table F:
6) SURVEY RESEARCH (SR)
College Level (50 Hrs.)

Sr. Date Topic / Other Activity / Hours Outcome

No Other
. Information
1 Learning Methodology of Library 10 Learning more
Research Work about different
topics and how
researchers
study them helps
us look at
important issues
in new ways.
2 Understand need of Observation 10 We get to learn
Research in the Local Area from local area
members who
are part of our
society and
actively
contribute to it.
We also get to
learn about their
thoughts and
opinions, which
is extremely
important.
3 Define problem Statement Discussion/ 10 Has our society
Observation made significant
progress in
advancing
women's
development,
or are we still
lagging behind
by decades?
4 Analysis & Interpretation of Class Work 10 Over time,
Data people's
attitudes have
slowly evolved,
indicating
progress in
societal mindset.
While a
generational gap
persists, there
are evident signs
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of positive
change.
5 Preparation of Research Library 10 Creating a
Paper Work survey
questionnaire
requires
thoughtful
formulation of
questions to
gather accurate
data.
Total 50

Community Level (30 Hrs.)

Sr. Date Topic Activity / Hours Outcome

No. Other
Information
1 Build Report with the Name of 05 We conducted
Community Community survey research
Location on the societal
status of
women.
2 Location of Community Data 25 Thakur Village,
Collection Kandivali(E)
Survey
Total 30
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Please mention below your research findings and conclusions from this project.
(about 200 words)
Answer:
The research data reflects diverse perspectives on gender roles and equality. The majority of
respondents disagree that women are less intelligent than men, should always follow the
political preferences of men, or should be confined to traditional roles within the home.
Similarly, there is agreement that women do have a role in decision-making within their
families, and that sons and daughters should be treated equally.

However, there are discrepancies in views regarding English proficiency's importance for
women's liberation, with some agreeing and others disagreeing. The majority also disagree that
dowry should cover a wife's expenses or that men should be paid more for the same job.
There's general agreement that men should help with household chores.

Regarding educational attainment, the respondents vary widely, from undergraduate to PhD
levels. Marital status and living conditions also differ significantly, indicating a broad range of
social backgrounds. Overall, while there is some progress in gender equality attitudes, there are
still areas of improvement, especially concerning perceptions of women's roles and
opportunities in society.
Additionally, the data highlights varying levels of support for women within communities,
with some respondents expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of support available.
There's also a notable finding that some individuals believe having a son is important for
carrying forward the family name, indicating persistent gender biases in certain cultural
contexts.

In conclusion, while there are encouraging signs of shifting attitudes towards gender equality,
the research highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address entrenched gender biases and
promote inclusivity across all aspects of society. It emphasizes the importance of education,
advocacy, and policy interventions in fostering a more equitable and just future for all genders.
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Table K:

COMPULSORY TABLE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

For UG. PG. & B. Ed.
Sr. Date Activity Hours Outcome
No.
1 First Term Training Program 05 1. Overview of
the DLLE
Program and its
Range of
Activities.
2. Appointment
of Student
Manager.
2 College & Community Level Activity 80 1. Traffic Rules
Awareness
Rally.
2. Waste
Management
Awareness
Campaign.
3. Gender
Equality Poster
Creation Event.
3 Second Term Training Program 05 Workshop
Offering
Comprehensive
Guidelines on
Report
Structure.
4 Udaan Festival /Essay Writing 20 Participated in
Poster
Competition, on
the theme of
"Save Food."
5 Project Report Writing 10 We meticulously
recorded our
complete
journey and
documented all
the activities we
undertook.
Total 120
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 Names of the College & Community Level Activities in which student has taken active participation such as: street play, group songs,
poster, elocution, speech, lessons, industrial visit etc. (any other); Please give Details.

Sr. Date Name of the activity such Topic of the Participation for / as: Location/ Poster No of Signature of the
No as: Street Play, group songs, activity: writing, directing, Place of prepared Hours Extension Work
. poster, allocution, speech (Save Food, Child performing, music or performance Yes / No Teacher
lessons etc. Labor, singing, poster designing, (College /
Environment, painting etc. Community)
Pollution, women
empowerment etc.)
1 10/11/23 Digital Poster Making. Gender Equality. Poster Designing. Thakur YES 16
College.
2 Road Safety Rally. Importance of Designed paper planes Thakur YES 8
30/01/24 traffic rules. with meaningful traffic Complex &
rules and messages on Thakur
them. Village.
3 Awareness Drive. Proper waste Educating street vendors Thakur YES 12
06/02/24 management. about the importance of Complex &
waste management and Thakur
segregation. Village.
4 05/03/24 Seminar. Disaster Attended the seminar. Seminar Hall, NO 4
Management. Thakur
College.
5 03/02/24 Seminar. Team building and Attended the seminar. Thakur NO 2
leadership. College.
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 Details of the activities attended by you performed at college or community level:

Sr. Yes / Participated No. of No of Hours
Name of the Activity Date Place / Location Topic / Subject
No No as Participants
i Exhibition NO
ii Seminar, Talk, Speeches YES 05/03/202 Thakur Village and Disaster Seminar 127 4
4 Nearby. Management Listener. &
& and Breast 129
27/02/24 Cancer Students,
Awareness. 33 Staff
iii Visits YES 30/01/202 Thakur Complex & Road Safety Awareness 121 8
4 Thakur Village. & Participant. 118 12
& Waste
05/02/202 Segregation.
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iv Street Play NO - - - - - -

v Competitions held such as YES 9/11/23 Thakur College. Gender Poster 89 2

Elocution, Rangoli, Poster Making, 10/11/23 Equality. Designing. 60 12
Street Play, Quiz, Debate, Essay,
Craft Making, etc.
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vi Lessons taken by students if any NO - - - - - -

(for B. Ed. students)

vii Interview / survey YES 20/02/24 47 Issues related to Interviewer. 4 63

to women in
02/03/24 society.
viii Any other Activity - - - - - - -
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DIGITAL POSTER:

AWARENESS DRIVE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT:

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