SGT Students Take Learning Beyond Classrooms Through Community Development Project
The Department of Computer Applications at the School of Engineering & Technology successfully conducted a three-day Community Development Project under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan initiative. This program aimed to bring BCA and MCA students closer to the realities of rural communities by focusing on community awareness, financial literacy, farmer welfare, and inclusive rural development through direct interaction with local villagers.
During the three-day engagement, students had the opportunity to understand community needs while sharing information about important government schemes. On the first day, they conducted a community development survey related to the PM-KISAN Yojana. Through conversations with farmers and villagers, students gained insights into their awareness of the scheme, the challenges they face, their welfare needs, and areas where further support and information are required.
The second day was dedicated to the PM Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. Students engaged with villagers about the importance of financial planning and securing the future of the girl child. These discussions connected a government savings initiative to the broader conversation about financial preparedness and planning for children’s futures.
On the third day, students raised awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), emphasizing the importance of financial inclusion and access to banking services. They discussed topics such as savings, basic banking facilities, and financial security, helping villagers understand how formal financial services can promote greater economic participation.
The significance of this project lay in the continuous interaction between students and the local community. Instead of limiting their learning to textbooks and classroom discussions, the initiative provided students with real-life field engagement and insight into how awareness programs operate in community settings.
This project embodied the core principle of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, which encourages educational institutions to engage with rural communities and contribute to their development. For the participating BCA and MCA students, the experience offered practical learning opportunities along with the chance to communicate valuable information directly to villagers.
Throughout these three days, students not only raised awareness about farmer welfare and financial schemes but also developed a deeper understanding of rural priorities, community interaction, and social responsibility. The initiative demonstrated how education can extend beyond academic learning and play a significant role in community development.
