Social Internship

[Community Engagement and Social Responsibility]

24 UCI 203

Theme- wise Social Internship Activities

By
Pro VC Academic Affairs Office

Issued by: Pro VC Academic Affairs Office

Guidelines for: Students [3rd Semester]
Version: 2
Revised on: May,2024
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S.No UGC Module Content /Title Activity Weekly Reflection Report Alternative
Sub Theme
No.

Record a video or audio+ image documentary on

a daily life of a villager to highlighting the
Rural Soul of the Conduct interviews with villagers to understand
M1:
1 strength and cohesion of rural communities
Livelihoods Villages: Explore the village and their perspectives on rural life.
1 APPRECIATION Or
and Capturing the daily routine of Prepare a report on Socio cultural dynamics
OF RURAL Create a photo or art exhibition that captures
Sustainable Essence of Rural villagers to understand within selected rural areas including rural
SOCIETY the beauty and diversity of Socio cultural
Developmen India Gandhi's quote “Soul society (caste and gender relations) , cultural
dynamics of the rural society.
t of India lies in villages’ heritage ,agricultural practices, livelihood
opportunities, income levels, and access to
resources.

Create a detail map (physical, visual or digital) to

Study rural visualize the distribution of resources and
Rural Rural Analyse collected data and prepare a report on
M1:
2 infrastructure (such as services within the village. The map should be
Livelihoods Infrastructure and the identify infrastructure and available
2 APPRECIATION roads, bridges, easy to navigate and include relevant data and
and Livelihoods: essential services gap and propose solutions
OF RURAL irrigation systems etc ) statistics to support the analysis.
Sustainable Reflections on for improvement to enhance quality rural
SOCIETY along with the Or
Developmen Livelihood livelihoods.
availability of essential Create a short video essay that discusses the
t Impacts and
services like impact of rural infrastructure and available
Service
healthcare, education, essential services on rural livelihoods. The video
Accessibility
etc. and its impact on should include interviews with locals, footage of
rural livelihoods the infrastructure studied, and statistics
supporting the analysis.
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Rural Local Livestock Visit to a nearby Observe daily farm operations and ask Prepare a presentation/video on the benefits of
M2:
3 Livelihoods Farm visit: livestock farm and questions to farmer to deepen understanding animal husbandry and its contribution to the
3 UNDERSTANDI and Exploring interaction with the and gather insight on challenges in animal Indian economy
NG RURAL AND Sustainable Challenges and farmer to understand husbandry. Or
LOCAL Developmen Solutions in the challenges faced Write a reflection report on the challenges Assist with farm chores to gain hands-on
ECONOMY AND t Animal Husbandry by them in animal faced by farmers in animal husbandry .Also experience and prepare a video documentary
LIVELIHOOD husbandry . suggest possible solutions for the same. with highlighting of key challenges faced by
farmers and potential solutions for the same.

Rural Sustainable Conduct soil health After conducting soil health tests, drinking Develop a proposal for a new initiative that
M2:
4 Livelihoods Village : Reflection water analysis, energy use and fuel efficiency builds on the success of the previous initiatives
test, drinking water
4 UNDERSTANDI and and Proposal surveys, write a reflection report on the and addresses the identified gaps or issues in the
analysis, energy use
NG RURAL AND Sustainable impact of these initiatives and identify any current system.
and fuel efficiency
LOCAL Developmen areas for improvement or expansion. Consider Or
surveys and building
ECONOMY AND t the challenges faced in implementing these Collaborate with local authorities or
solar powered village
LIVELIHOOD initiatives and potential solutions to address organizations to implement community-wide
these issues. sustainability initiatives

Visit Mahatma Gandhi

Rural Livelihood National Rural The reflection report should include a Design and conduct a survey to assess the impact
M4:
5 RURAL Livelihoods Enhancement Employment description of National Rural Livelihood of MGNREGA on the beneficiaries and submit a
5 AND NATIONAL and Initiatives: Guarantee Act 2005 Mission (NRLM) and Mahatma Gandhi report on the findings.
DEVELOPMENT Sustainable ,National Rural (MGNREGS) project National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Or
PROGRAMMES Developmen Livelihood sites, interact with (MGNREGA) project sites visited. The report Collaborate with local authorities to ensure
t Mission (NRLM) , beneficiaries and should also reflect on the importance of effective implementation of MGNREGS projects
Mahatma Gandhi interview MGNREA for employment generation in rural and address any identified issues and submit
National Rural functionaries at the areas and their roles in improvement in quality report.
Employment work site lifestyle.
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Guarantee Act
(MGNREGA)

Empowering organize a community

Rural Communities: awareness campaign Discussions the importance of affordable Conduct a survey to assess the housing needs
M4:
6 RURAL Livelihoods housing and pension security, and how these and preferences of community members,
Reflections on focusing on the PM
6 AND NATIONAL and government schemes can help address socio- especially those eligible for the PM Awaas
Government Awaas Yojana and Atal
DEVELOPMENT Sustainable Welfare Schemes economic challenges Yojana.
PROGRAMMES Pension Yojna to
Developmen PM Awaas Yojana educate local residents
& Atal Pension Use the findings to advocate for tailored housing
t about these
Yojna solutions and policy interventions to address
government welfare housing affordability challenges.
schemes and their
benefits.

Women Empowering Rural The reflection report should include a Presentation/video summarizing the points.
M3:
5 RURAL Empowerm Women Through description of the interaction with SHG design and conduct a skill-building and livelihood
7 AND LOCAL Interaction with Self
ent and Self Help Groups: women members, the functions and activity for SHG women members and submit a
INSTITUTIONS Help Groups (SHGs)
Livelihood Insights and challenges of the SHGs, and the skill-building report on its impact.
women members
Enhanceme Action and livelihood activities planned for them. The Or
nt Initiatives report should also reflect on the Micro Credit Organize a community event to showcase
Scheme for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and products or initiatives supported by SHGs.
importance of SHGs for rural development and (submit a video report)
women's empowerment.
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Women Community
Empowerm Awareness Organize a community Reflection report should be focused on the Make a audio video documentary related Beti
M4:
7 RURAL awareness campaign impact of the campaign on raising awareness Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) / Mission Shakti to
8 AND NATIONAL ent and Campaign: Beti
Livelihood Bachao Beti aimed at educating and promoting community engagement with motivate the community .
DEVELOPMENT local residents, Mission Shakti .
PROGRAMMES Enhanceme Padhao (BBBP)
nt Initiatives ,Mission Shakti especially women and
Also identify the potential areas for
families, about the
improvement in future outreach efforts.
initiatives of Mission
Shakti & Beti Bachao
Beti Padhao (BBBP)

Women Enhancing Visit local Anganwadi After visiting the local Anganwadi Centre and Organize workshops in collaboration with
M2:
9 Empowerm Anganwadi Centre and observe observing the services being provided, reflect Anganwadi workers to provide information on
9 UNDERSTANDI ent and Services: the services being on the effectiveness of the services and maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, and
NG RURAL AND Livelihood Developing provided identify any gaps or areas for improvement. government schemes available for women and
LOCAL Enhanceme a Proposal Consider the challenges faced by children and children.( submit video evidence)
ECONOMY AND nt Initiatives for mothers in accessing these services and
Or
LIVELIHOOD Improved potential solutions to address these issues.
Programs Assist Anganwadi workers in organizing health
check-ups or educational sessions for mothers
and children and submit a video report with the
highlights of challenges faced and potential
solution
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Women Swachh Indhan, Reflection report should be focused on Assess the progress of Ujjawala Yojana at the
Empowerm Behtar Jeevan : Conduct a interview / successes and challenges associated with the grassroots level and formulate evidence-based
M4:
7 RURAL
ent and Assessing the survey to identify the implementation of Ujjawala Yojana in the strategies for inclusive and sustainable
10 AND NATIONAL
Livelihood Impact of current status of village. development.
DEVELOPMENT
Enhanceme Ujjawala Yojana Ujjawala Yojna
PROGRAMMES
nt Initiatives he Village implementation in the
village

Women Agriculture Write a report on the benefits and challenges Make a audio video showcasing the benefits of
M2:
1 Empowerm Marketing : Organize a field trip to faced by farmers in adopting e-NAM for selling e-NAM for farmers, traders, and consumers.
11 UNDERSTANDI ent and Exploring e-NAM visit a nearby e-NAM agricultural produce. Also discuss how the
NG RURAL AND Livelihood Markets center or market to implementation of e-NAM impacted the local
LOCAL Enhanceme understand its agricultural market dynamics and farmer
ECONOMY AND nt Initiatives functioning. income?
LIVELIHOOD

Entrepreneu Support for Explore Scheme of The reflection report should include a Design and conduct a survey to assess the
M4:
9 RURAL rship and Traditional Fund for Regeneration description of the Scheme of Fund for effectiveness of GPDP and submit a report on
12 AND NATIONAL Employmen Industries : of Traditional Regeneration of Traditional Industries the findings.
DEVELOPMENT t Empowering Rural Industries (SFURTI) (SFURTI) and Mission Antyodaya surveys Or
PROGRAMMES Communities and conduct Mission conducted. The report should also reflect on Organize focus group discussions or community
Antyodaya surveys to the importance of community participation in meetings to gather input on development
support under Gram rural development and the role of Mission priorities and strategies and submit a report on
Panchayat Antyodaya in achieving this. the findings.
Development Plan
(GPDP)
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Organize a business idea competition / video /
Entrepreneu Empowering Rural Conduct a market surveys to identify viable infographic to encourage entrepreneurship,
rship and Entrepreneurs: business opportunities suited to the local developing a mentorship program for small
M2:
1
Employmen Identifying and context . business owners, or creating a microfinance
13 UNDERSTANDI Identifying the small
t Supporting Small The reflection report could include evaluating program to support small business
NG RURAL AND business ideas
Business the viability of the business ideas, identifying development.
LOCAL (handloom, * ** business idea preferable as per your domain
ECONOMY AND Opportunities for handicraft, khadi, food potential challenges in implementing these
area
LIVELIHOOD Self-Reliance products, etc.) for ideas, and understanding the impact of these
rural areas to make the businesses on the local economy. Or
people self-reliant * ** business idea is preferable as per your
domain area Prepare a business plan for a rural
entrepreneurship venture as per you domain
and present it through a video podcast

Entrepreneu Exploring Non- Visit to a nearby village Interact with local artisans to understand Create a marketing plan for a local artisan's
M2:
1 rship and Farm Livelihoods: to learn about non- their craft and marketing challenges product and present an infographic for same or
14 UNDERSTANDI Employmen Understanding farm livelihood Write a reflection report on the potential non- Describe your analysis of the marketing
NG RURAL AND t Rural Artisans and opportunities and farm livelihood opportunities available within opportunities for rural artisans through a video.
LOCAL Their Marketing interaction with local a village and discuss challenges faced by local Or
ECONOMY AND Practices artisans to understand artisans and suggest possible solutions for the Assist artisans in promoting their products
LIVELIHOOD their crafts and same through social media or other platforms.(submit
marketing practices relevant plan or document)
along with challenges Or
faced by them in Organize a community event to showcase and
promoting their sell artisanal products (submit a video report)
products

Entrepreneu Voices from the Visit to nearby local Interview vendors to understand their Create a photo essay or infographic highlighting
M2:
1 rship and Market: Exploring markets and challenges in running market shops/ stalls. the challenges faced by vendors and the possible
15 UNDERSTANDI Employmen the Local Vendors understand the Observe market dynamics and customer solutions for them.
t challenges interactions. Or
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NG RURAL AND Challenges and encountered by Write a reflection report on the challenges Conduct a series of interviews with vendors and
LOCAL Market Dynamics different vendors on faced by vendors , such as competition and other stakeholders in the local market to
ECONOMY AND daily basis infrastructure issues and suggest possible understand their experiences and perspectives.
LIVELIHOOD solutions for the same This could be recorded as a podcast or video
series..

Present a case studies or real-life examples

Entrepreneu Economic Organize a panel After discussion write a reflection report on illustrating the impact of the Atma Nirbhar
rship and Development discussion or invite their observations, learnings and the Bharat initiative on different sectors of the
M4:
1 RURAL
Employmen Initiatives: guest speakers effectiveness of the initiative in achieving self- economy, such as agriculture, manufacturing,
16 AND NATIONAL
t Atma Nirbhar representing different reliance goals and addressing the socio- technology, and small-scale industries.
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES Bharat stakeholders, economic challenges facing India. Or
including government
officials, industry Organize a community event or exhibition that
experts, showcases the work of local vendors and
entrepreneurs, and promotes their products. The event could also
economists, to share include talks or panel discussions on the
challenges faced by vendors and how they can
their perspectives on
be addressed
Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Entrepreneu Empowering Write a reflection report on valuable insights Write a report on the basis of Q&A sessions to
M4:
1 RURAL rship and Tomorrow's into the Skill India initiative, its objectives, and address villager’s queries and concerns
Organize a workshop
17 AND NATIONAL Employmen Leaders: the wide range of skill development programs regarding skill development and career planning
focused various skill
DEVELOPMENT t available for youth across various sectors.
Skill India, development Or
PROGRAMMES programs and
Deen Dayal initiatives launched Organized a Career counselling workshop
Upadhyaya under Skill India, focusing on resume building, interview
Grameen including DDU-GKY preparation, and job search strategies.( video
Kaushalya Yojana and PMKVY. evidence)
(DDU-
GKY,PMKVY)
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Conduct a interactive sessions and highlighted
Entrepreneu Coir Vikas Yojana: Discuss with local Write report on Coir Vikas Yojana and its the importance of market promotion,
rship and Assessing experts and beneficiary in the village with highlighting the entrepreneurship, and coir-based livelihoods.(
M4:
1 RURAL
Employmen Beneficiaries in stakeholders, to gain issue and challenges . video evidence)
18 AND NATIONAL
t the Village knowledge related to Or
DEVELOPMENT Develop a social media campaign that aims to
PROGRAMMES coir Vikas Yojna,
product development, raise awareness about the issues faced by local
vendors and promote sustainable solutions for
and marketing
them.
strategies.

Health and Swachh Bharat: The reflection report should include a Design and conduct a community awareness
M4:
1 RURAL Hygiene Reflections on description of the Swachh Bharat project sites campaign on sanitation and hygiene and submit
Sanitation Efforts Field visit to Swachh visited, the analysis conducted and the a report on its impact.
19 AND NATIONAL
and Community Bharat project sites, problem-solving measures initiated. The
DEVELOPMENT
Health conduct analysis and report should also reflect on the importance of
PROGRAMMES
initiate problem sanitation and hygiene in rural areas and the
solving measures role of Swachh Bharat in achieving this.

Health and Community Organise awareness After organising awareness programmes, Develop a plan for a new event or initiative that
M4:
1 RURAL Hygiene Outreach Events: programmes, health health camps, disability camps, and addresses the identified gaps or issues in the
20 AND NATIONAL Health and camps, Disability cleanliness camps, reflect on the impact of the previous events and is tailored to the specific
DEVELOPMENT Awareness camps and cleanliness programs and identify any areas for needs of the community.
PROGRAMMES Initiative camps improvement or expansion. Consider the Or
challenges faced in organising these events Collaborate with disability advocacy groups to
and potential solutions to address these organize camps and provide support services to
issues. people with disabilities.
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Health and Empowering Organize a drive to Raise awareness about the Ayushman Bharat Organize a poster making drive to raise
M4:
2 RURAL Hygiene Health: raise awareness scheme within the community Prepare a awareness about the Ayushman Bharat
21 AND NATIONAL Ayushman about the Ayushman complete data of beneficiary community scheme. Students will create informative and
DEVELOPMENT Bharat Card Bharat scheme and members visually appealing cards / poster to distribute to
PROGRAMMES help the villagers to community members, explaining the benefits
apply for Ayushman Also discuss the challenges did you and enrollment process of the Ayushman
Card. encounter during the assisting the people in Bharat health insurance scheme.
registration process of Ayushman Bharat
card , and how did you overcome them?

Health and Community Conduct a community Analyse the survey and evaluate the impact of Prepare a comprehensive report highlighting key
M4:
1 RURAL Hygiene Health Survey and health survey to assess health initiatives on maternal and child health findings, recommendations, and potential policy
22 AND NATIONAL Analysis: National the effectiveness of outcomes and identify areas for improvement. implications.
DEVELOPMENT Rural Health government health
PROGRAMMES Mission (NRHM), programs such as the
Janani Suraksha National Rural Health
Yojana (JSY), and Mission (NRHM),
Rashtriya Bal Janani Suraksha
Swasthya Yojana (JSY), and
Karyakram (RBSK). Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
Karyakram (RBSK)

Health and Health Awareness Organize health Develop advocacy materials such as policy Distribute informational pamphlets and
M4: RURAL Hygiene Campaign screenings and check- briefs, infographics, and fact sheets to brochures outlining key health messages and
AND NATIONAL up camps in communicate key messages to policymakers available government health services.( video
DEVELOPMENT collaboration with and the public. evidence)
PROGRAMMES local healthcare
23 providers.
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Legal Rights Labour Migration Listen actively and empathetically to their Organize a community forum to raise awareness
M2:
2 and Study: Migration stories and concerns about migrant worker rights and issues. (submit
24 UNDERSTANDI Awareness Patterns and Write a reflection report on the migration a video report)
NG RURAL AND Challenges Interview migrant pattern of rural communities, key challenges Or
LOCAL workers and discuss and potential solutions or suggestions to help Collaborate with local organizations to provide
ECONOMY AND migration issues overcome specific challenges identified. assistance and services to migrant workers.
LIVELIHOOD Submit a report on the offer support and
resources to migrant workers to enhance their
live hood.

Legal Rights Empowering Organize a workshop Based on the interaction, write a reflection Organize guest speakers or representatives from
M4:
2 RURAL and Students for Social to raise awareness report prepare informative presentations/ local human rights organizations to share their
25 AND NATIONAL Awareness Justice: Human about human rights videos / case studies to illustrate key concepts insights and experiences.
DEVELOPMENT rights issues within the and examples of human rights violations.
PROGRAMMES community

Legal Rights Women's Rights Organise Art Survey the Create and distribute informational Launch a social media campaign using hashtags
M4:
2 RURAL and Awareness exhibitions/film materials such as pamphlets, posters, and and multimedia content to raise awareness and
26 AND NATIONAL Awareness Campaign screenings, infographics highlighting women's rights and promote dialogue about women's rights issues
DEVELOPMENT highlighting gender- relevant resources.
PROGRAMMES based violence, equal
pay, reproductive
rights, and women's
leadership.
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Legal Rights Legal Counselling Organize a legal Write a reflection report on the address Distribute informational materials such as
M2:
2 and and Consumer counselling session specific legal queries or concerns raised by pamphlets, brochures, and fact sheets
27 UNDERSTANDI Awareness Forum: Jago and consumer forum villagers. highlighting key consumer rights and legal
NG RURAL AND Grahak Jago as part of the "Jago provisions.
LOCAL Grahak Jago" initiative,
ECONOMY AND aimed at educating
LIVELIHOOD community member
about their rights and
legal remedies
available to them.

Legal Rights Empowering Interact with the The reflection report should include a Write a report on rural employment, poverty
M4:
2 RURAL and community : people to aware legal description Mahatma Gandhi National Rural alleviation, and social justice, within the context
28 AND NATIONAL Awareness Mahatma Gandhi rights under the Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and of MGNREGS and broader legal frameworks
DEVELOPMENT National Rural MGNREGS legislation, highlights the experiences, challenges of the
PROGRAMMES Employment including entitlements MGNREGA beneficiary , and your perspectives
Guarantee Act to guaranteed on the program's effectiveness.
(MGNREGA) , employment, wages,
and social security
benefits.

Education Rural Education Visit Rural The reflection report should include a Design and conduct an academic or
M2: and Exploration: Schools/mid-day meal description of the rural schools/mid-day meal extracurricular activity for students of the visited
UNDERSTANDI Information Insights Academic centres. centers visited, the academic and school and submit a video report on its impact.
NG RURAL AND Resources and infrastructural resources studied, and the
understand the Study academic and digital divide and gaps observed. The report
29 LOCAL
Gaps infrastructural should also reflect on the importance of
ECONOMY AND
resources, digital education and the challenges faced by rural
LIVELIHOOD
divide and gaps schools in providing quality education.
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Education Education for All: Door-to-door outreach Write a reflection report on present status of Create a awareness in village by Utilize various
M4:
2 RURAL and Empowering Rural to inform parents literacy ration of village and discuss the mediums such as street plays, pamphlets, and
30 AND NATIONAL Information Children through about SSA benefits, importance of education as a fundamental community meetings to reach out to parents and
DEVELOPMENT SSA community meetings right and catalyst for social change. encourage them to enroll their children in
PROGRAMMES with education school.( video evidence)
officials to address
concerns, and school
enrolment drives with
incentives for
participating families.

Education Empowering Girls: Invite local leaders, Based on discussion prepare a report on issue Participating in the workshop was an
M4:
2 RURAL and Promoting women's groups, and and challenge related to gender biases and enlightening experience, as it reinforced the
31 AND NATIONAL Information Gender Equality youth volunteers to how to create a supportive environment for importance of gender equality and collective
DEVELOPMENT through Beti discuss strategies for girl’s education and development. action in creating a more inclusive society. (
PROGRAMMES Bachao, Beti empowering girls and prepare a report)
Padhao challenging harmful
stereotypes.

Education Empowering Collaborate with local Base on the activity prepare a report the issue Organize an adult education program offering
M4: RURAL and Adults: Unlocking NGOs, educational and challenges faced by the adult learner and basic literacy and numeracy classes, vocational
AND NATIONAL Information Potential through institutions, and the potential solution for the same. training, and life skills workshops for adults in
DEVELOPMENT Adult Education government agencies the village.
PROGRAMMES to provide resources
and support for adult
learners.
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Education Empowering Conduct a financial Base on the activity, prepare a report the issue Interactive presentations on financial literacy
M2:
2 and Financial literacy workshop to and challenges faced by the villagers. Also topics, hands-on exercises to create personal
33 UNDERSTANDI Information Independence: educate villagers on discussions on strategies for building wealth budgets and savings plans.
NG RURAL AND Building Financial basic financial and achieving financial goals.
LOCAL Literacy in Rural concepts, such as
ECONOMY AND Communities budgeting, saving,
LIVELIHOOD investing, and debt
management. Provide
practical guidance on
accessing financial
services,
understanding
banking products, and
making informed
financial decisions.

Create a short audio visual documentary of a

Land Farmer Organize orientation After conducting workshops or training field visits to successful organic farms for hands-
Ownership Empowerment: programs for farmers sessions to educate farmers on organic on learning experiences to understand the best
M2:
and Reflecting on regarding organic farming, water management, and crop practices innovative techniques and challenges.
UNDERSTANDI
Agricultural Sustainable and cultivation, rational diversification, list down the best practices, Or
NG RURAL AND Develop a farmer's resource manual that
LOCAL Practices Organic use of irrigation and innovative techniques and challenges faced by
34 Agricultural fertilizers, promotion farmers in Sustainable and Organic. includes information on sustainable practices,
ECONOMY AND organising a farmer's meet to share experiences
LIVELIHOOD Practices of traditional species
and knowledge, or creating an online forum for
of crops and plants,
farmers to exchange ideas and resources.
and awareness against
stubble burning
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Write a note on land reform policies and their
Land Analyse the data collected through interview / implications for rural development.
Ownership Interviews / survey survey and explore issues related to land Or
M2:
2 Labour Migration with local landowners
and ownership and tenure. Organize forums for landowners to share their
35 UNDERSTANDI Study: Migration to understand land
Agricultural The report should reflect a solution document experiences and perspectives on land tenure
NG RURAL AND Patterns and ownership patterns, issues and submit a document report.
LOCAL Practices for the issue and challenges faced by a
Challenges tenure systems, and landowner.
ECONOMY AND related challenges
LIVELIHOOD

Land Empowering Formation of This activity aims to promote the sustainable Organize a community awareness campaign /
M2:
3 Ownership Communities for committees for management of common resources such as video / infographic about the importance of
36 UNDERSTANDI and Sustainable common property village ponds and fisheries. The reflection common property resource management,
NG RURAL AND Agricultural Resource resource report could include identifying the creating a database of best practices in
LOCAL Practices Management: management, village effectiveness of the committee, evaluating common resource management, or developing
ECONOMY AND Exploring the Role pond maintenance the adoption of sustainable practices, and a policy framework for sustainable resource
LIVELIHOOD of Committees and fishing understanding the challenges faced by the management.
and Awareness committee in implementing these practices.
Campaigns
Prepare a presentation/video on the benefits of
Land Local Livestock Observe daily farm operations and ask animal husbandry and its contribution to the
Visit to a nearby
Ownership Farm visit: questions to farmer to gather insight on Indian economy
M2:
3 livestock farm and
and Exploring challenges faced by farmers regarding land Or
37 UNDERSTANDI interaction with the
Agricultural Challenges and ownership in relation to animal husbandry. Assist with farm chores to gain hands-on
NG RURAL AND farmer to understand experience and prepare a video documentary
LOCAL Practices Solutions in Write a reflection report on Govt policy on
the challenges faced with highlighting of key challenges faced by
ECONOMY AND Animal Husbandry land ownership & how do land ownership
by them in animal farmers and potential solutions for the same.
LIVELIHOOD policies or regulations influence the
husbandry .
development of animal husbandry practices
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Land From Field to Write a reflection report on how does access Prepare a multimedia case study on a
M2:
3 Ownership Table: A Study on to land resources affect the adoption of successful farmer who has overcome
38 UNDERSTANDI and Agriculture and modern technologies and techniques in challenges and achieved success in agriculture
NG RURAL AND Agricultural Farming Practices Visit to a nearby farm livestock farming. and farming. Also create a mind map of
LOCAL Practices in Rural Areas or and interaction with innovative and sustainable farming practices
ECONOMY AND Innovative and the farmer to
LIVELIHOOD Sustainable understand their
Farming Practices: practices & challenges
A Mind Map for faced by them in
the Future or agriculture and
Success Stories in farming
Agriculture: A
Case Study of a
Resilient Farmer

Local Panchayati Raj Interactive community The reflection report should include a Design and implement a community
M3: RURAL Governance Institutions: A exercise with local description of the community exercise development project based on the village
AND LOCAL and Participatory leaders, panchayat conducted, the participants involved, the development plan prepared and submit a video
INSTITUTIONS Decentraliza Approach for functionaries, grass- village development plan prepared and the report on its impact.
tion Village Planning root officials and local resources mobilized. The report should also Or
39 and Mobilization institutions regarding reflect on the importance of community Collaborate with local leaders and officials to
village development participation in rural development and the identify potential funding sources for
plan preparation and role of local institutions in facilitating this. community projects and submit a video report
resource mobilisation on its findings
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Local Voices of the Participate in Gram The reflection report should include a Prepare a video highlighting importance of
M3: RURAL Governance Community: Sabha meetings, and description of the Gram Sabha meetings Gram Sabhas and community participation in
AND LOCAL and Insights from study community attended, the community participation rural development, and how to facilitate
INSTITUTIONS Decentraliza Gram Sabha participation observed, and the impact of community effective participation in Gram Sabha meetings
tion Meetings participation on rural development. The
report should also reflect on the importance
of Gram Sabhas in promoting community
participation and decentralisation of power.
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Local Engaging with Associate with Social Social audits are crucial in ensuring organise a workshop / video on the importance
M3: RURAL Governance Beneficiaries: audit exercises at the transparency and accountability in of social audits, developing a citizen report card
AND LOCAL and Reflections on Gram Panchayat level, development projects. This activity involves to evaluate the performance of elected
INSTITUTIONS Decentraliza Social Audit and interact with interacting with beneficiaries of these projects representatives, or creating an awareness
tion Exercises and programme and evaluating their impact on the campaign for the public about the role of social
Development beneficiaries community. audits in rural development.
Projects in
Rural Reflection report could include identifying
Communities the strengths and weaknesses of the audit
process, the quality of the interaction with
the beneficiaries, and the effectiveness of
the project's implementation.

Local Improving Visit to local After visiting the local Nagarpalika / and Develop a proposal for a new scheme or policy
M3:
2 RURAL Governance Livelihoods of Nagarpalika office and municipalities office and reviewing schemes that addresses the identified gaps or issues in the
41 AND LOCAL and Urban Informal municipalities, and for urban informal workers and migrants, current programs for urban informal workers
INSTITUTIONS Decentraliza Workers and review schemes for write a reflection report on the needs of urban and migrants.
tion Migrants: A urban informal informal workers and migrants based on Or
Review of workers and migrants findings from the visit. Consider the challenges Organize a community forum or workshop to
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Schemes and faced by urban informal workers and migrants raise awareness about urban worker rights and
Proposal for a in accessing these schemes and potential available support services. (submit a video
New Policy solutions to address these issues. report)

Local Exploring the After visiting local NGOs and civil society Develop a proposal for a new program or
M3:
3 RURAL Governance Impact of Local organizations and interacting with their staff initiative that complements or expands the
42 AND LOCAL and NGOs and Civil and beneficiaries, write a reflection report on existing programs of the visited NGOs and civil
Visit local NGOs, civil
INSTITUTIONS Decentraliza Society the impact of their programs and identify any society organizations.
society organizations
tion Organizations areas for improvement or expansion. Consider Or
and interact with their
the challenges faced by these organizations in Volunteer with NGOs or civil society
staff and beneficiaries
implementing their programs and potential organizations to gain hands-on experience in
solutions to address these issues. community development work (submit a video
report)

Water and Building Climate After raising the community's understanding Conduct and record a role-playing exercises to
M1:
3 Environmen Resilient: of the impacts of climate change and building simulate disaster scenarios and explore
Raise understanding of
43 APPRECIATION t Sanitation Enhancing Climate up their disaster preparedness, write a community responses.
people’s impacts of
OF RURAL Change reflection report on the effectiveness of the
climate change,
SOCIETY Awareness and program and identify any gaps or areas for
building up
Disaster improvement. Consider
community’s disaster
Preparedness the challenges faced in implementing this
preparedness
program and potential solutions to address
these issues.

Make a Presentations on water management in

Water and Community Water Organize Water Write a reflection report on Amrit Sarovar the village, define the challenges faced in
Environmen Forum:Water Quality Testing Mission in your village. Consider the implementing this program and potential
M2:
t Sanitation Management , Campaign challenges faced in implementing this solutions to address these issues.
UNDERSTANDI
Amrit Sarovar program and potential solutions to address Or
NG RURAL AND Make a report on rainwater harvesting in village
LOCAL Mission & these issues.
44 , explaining the challenges faced in
 Theme- wise Social Internship Activities [detail]
ECONOMY AND Jal Jeevan implementing this program and potential
LIVELIHOOD solutions to address these issues.
Mission

Water and Village Clean-Up Organize a clean-up Write a reflection report on the basis of Waste Make a audio video presentation on Waste
M2: Environmen Drive : Waste drive to collect and Recycling Campaign findingsand highlight the Recycling Campaign findings. Highlighting the
UNDERSTANDI t Sanitation Recycling properly dispose of challenges faced in implementing this challenges faced in implementing this program
NG RURAL AND Campaign litter and waste in the program and potential solutions to address and potential solutions to address these issues.
LOCAL village. these issues.
45
ECONOMY AND
LIVELIHOOD

Water and Swachh Bharat: Cleaning drive in Write a report on the level of community Identify key lessons learned from implementing
M4:
4 RURAL Environmen Reflections on village to raise engagement and participation in Swachh Swachh Bharat activities, areas for
46 AND NATIONAL t Sanitation Sanitation Efforts awareness about the Bharat activities, factors influencing improvement, and recommendations for
DEVELOPMENT and Community importance of participation rates, and strategies for sustaining momentum and achieving long-term
PROGRAMMES Health cleanliness and enhancing community ownership of cleanliness goals.
sanitation for public cleanliness initiatives.
health and
environmental
sustainability.

Water and Installation of Install sanitation Examine the accessibility and utilization of Make a video of the initiatives you have done at
M1:
4 Environmen Sanitation facilities such as sanitation facilities installed in underserved the area highlighting the importance of the
47 APPRECIATION t Sanitation Facilities handwashing stations, areas, community perceptions of facility Installation of Sanitation Facilities .
OF RURAL and waste bins in effectiveness, challenges in maintenance, and
SOCIETY underserved areas to recommendations for improvement.
improve hygiene and
sanitation standards.
 Theme- wise Social Internship Activities [detail]

Water and Tree Plantation Organize tree Write a report on the impact of the tree Make a video to showcase your efforts in tree
M1:
4 Environmen Drive: Growing a plantation events at plantation drive on increasing green cover, plantation also highlight the ecological benefits
48 APPRECIATION t Sanitation Greener Future various locations improving local biodiversity, enhancing of tree planting, including carbon sequestration,
OF RURAL within the community, environmental awareness, and fostering air purification, soil erosion control, and habitat
SOCIETY such as parks, community engagement. creation, and their significance for
roadsides, schools, environmental sustainability.
and public institutions

Rural Tribal Rural Tribal After discussion write a reflection report on Conduct art exhibitions/ street performances, or
M4:
1 RURAL Schemes Schemes: their observations, learnings and the storytelling sessions to convey key messages and
Organize a workshop
49 AND NATIONAL [Govt/ Community effectiveness of the initiatives.Collect generate interest.( video evidence)
focusing on the Adivasi
DEVELOPMENT NGOs/ any Outreach and feedback and assess the impact of the
Mahila Sashaktikaran
PROGRAMMES other Empowerment campaign through surveys, focus groups, or
Yojana aand its impact
organisatio Workshop social media analytics.
on community.
n and local
bodies]

Rural Tribal Empowering Invite and discuss local Write a reflection report based on the Prepare a audio video documentary to highlights
M3: RURAL Schemes Women Through community members, discussion with local community related to the Micro Credit Scheme for Self Help Groups
AND LOCAL [Govt/ Microcredit: especially women, to Micro Credit Scheme for Self Help Groups and initiatives in the area.
INSTITUTIONS NGOs/ any Understanding learn about Micro its impact on financial empowerment and
other the Benefits of Credit Scheme for Self community development, particularly for
50 organisatio Self Help Groups Help Groups initiatives women.
n and local and how they can
bodies] benefit from them.
 Theme- wise Social Internship Activities [detail]

Rural Tribal Adivasi Shiksha Workshop on skill Write a reflection report on the significance of Write a report how has the Adivasi Shiksha Rinn
M4:
5 RURAL Schemes Rinn Yojana: development the Adivasi Shiksha Rinn Yojana in promoting Yojana contributed to enhancing educational
51 AND NATIONAL [Govt/ financial programs focused educational opportunities among opportunities and socio-economic
DEVELOPMENT NGOs/ any assistance Adivasi Shiksha Rinn marginalized communities. Also highlight the empowerment among Adivasi communities?
PROGRAMMES other initiative Yojana with focus on major impacts has the scheme had on Additionally, what are the major challenges and
organisatio financial literacy, improving access to higher education and successes encountered in the implementation of
n and local entrepreneurship, empowering Adivasi youth. this scheme.
bodies] vocational skills, and
educational
opportunities.

Rural Tribal Comprehensive Write a reflection report on overall Write a report on Comprehensive Tribal
M4:
5 RURAL Schemes Tribal effectiveness of the Comprehensive Tribal Development Programme (CTDP) contribution
52 AND NATIONAL [Govt/ Development Development Programme in promoting socio- to the holistic development and empowerment
Organize the
DEVELOPMENT NGOs/ any Programme economic upliftment and cultural preservation of tribal communities
awareness workshop
PROGRAMMES other (CTDP): within tribal communities.
on Comprehensive
organisatio multifaceted
Tribal Development
n and local initiative
Programme
bodies]