ITM Universe - Institute Society Interaction

ITM Universe has evolved a strong base to have Institute- Society Interaction to fulfil its social responsibilities and obligations.

Linkage with Community

Basic technology support for social development and better habitats in twenty villages around ITM Universe. As per our theme we have the following action plan:

Base line survey in 20 Villages and their need assessments. Out of need assessment we will identify technology oriented priority area e.g. Water resource management better sanitation facilities and environmental engineering support *Solar based energy generation programme *Computer based awareness programs *Health management support for better health delivery of primary & secondary Level *Vocational training program for youth, women and elderly persons under economic generation program *Legal aid and social justice supporting programs *Disability management program.

Community Service Cell

The cell has been established to plan, implement and monitor the community development programs and to organize social work. The main work of this cell is to assign projects to different departments and facilitate them to engage themselves in community service activities. Collaboration with Snehalaya and Roshani Snehalaya, as the name denotes, truly is a Home with love for disabled and destitute children, homeless women and elderly people. The Dept. of Chemical Engg. has signed an MOU with Snehalaya Charitable Trust, Gwalior to provide internet access to Snehalaya Volunteers at ITM Campus. Moreover it was agreed to provide a fully functional OPD facility for Snehalaya children. The students of ITM Universe are encouraged to visit Snehalaya & extend their help to resident children. Roshani is a project started in 1998 by Ramakrishna Ashram, a non-Governmental organization, to bring rehabilitation services to neurologically challenged children and adults in Gwalior region. Dept. of Electronics & Communication has taken

initiative to participate contribute to awareness programs run by Roshini. The dept. also shares in the medical clinic & village programs and conducts training sessions for nursing & B.Ed. students.

Education Programme for Village Children

Department of Computer science & Department of Information Technology have started educational programme for children of Turari Village near ITM Universe, Gwalior. They have organized several camps for children education, awareness about computer education & environment problems.

Awareness Programme on Malaria

Department of Comp. Science & Information Technology has been organising awareness programmes on malaria in rural areas of Gwalior. The cooperation of Dist. Malaria Officer and local administration are taken and necessary counselling is done by students and faculty.

Women Empowerment Cell

The Institute of Technology & Management established a Woman Empowerment Cell in 2007 with the following objectives:

To promote a culture of respect and equality for female gender.
The provision of opportunities and programs for female gender to be financially, mentally and emotionally empowered so as to promote their growth as individuals in their own right.
To make them aware about the guidelines of Supreme Court and to ensure that sexual harassment is treated as an unacceptable social behavior within the institution and the society.

On the occasion of Literacy Day an essay writing competition was organized on the topic “The impact of Literacy on Women Empowerment”. Students actively participated & came out with some creative observations to the admiration of judges.

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