Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
A. Bolstering Hope for the Future of People of India
In what all ways has your Institution/Organization bolstered the hopes for the future of the Indian People.You may cite upto 5 such initiatives with links to evidences. Try to give measurable impact of each of these initiatives. These initiatives can be as subtle as making a policy shift, strategic move, organisational design, a new programme or project…
New India Initiative ONE :: Education Initiatives
The University focuses on improving educational opportunities for people in India. This involves initiatives to enhance primary and higher education, promote literacy, and provide vocational training. The description of various activities, being conducted by the University under education initiatives has been detailed in the supporting document that can be seen by the following web link –https://subharti.org/5.1.2.php
https://news.subharti.org/launch-of-malaviya-mission-teachers-training-programme/
New India Initiative TWO :: Healthcare Programs
Improving healthcare services and access is crucial for the well-being of the population. To work in this direction the University is having hospitals and clinics, and regularly implementing health awareness campaigns. The description of various outreach activities, being conducted by the University for well-being under healthcare programs has been detailed in the supporting document that can be seen by the following web link –https://news.subharti.org/11-01-2022-2/New India Initiative THREE :: Environmental Conservation Addressing environmental challenges is essential for the long-term well-being of the population. Initiatives may involve promoting sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and raising awareness about environmental issues. The description of various activities, being conducted by the
University for well-being under environmental conservation programs has been detailed in the supporting document that can be seen by the following web link –https://news.subharti.org/world-car-free-day/https://subharti.org/pdf/naac2021/7/7.1.5%20Report%20on%20Green%20Campus%20Initiatives_page-0001.pdf
New India Initiative FOUR :: Women’s Empowerment
Empowering women through education, vocational training, and creating opportunities for leadership can have a positive impact on families and communities. The description of various activities, being conducted by the University for the well-being of the society under women’s empowerment programs has been detailed in the supporting document that can be seen by the following web link –https://news.subharti.org/gender-sensitization/https://medical.subharti.org/women-empowerment-programme.phphttps://news.subharti.org/women-empowerment-program-phase-3/
New India Initiative FIVE :: Social Welfare Programs Implementing
Social welfare programs to provide assistance to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, disabled, and marginalized communities, is crucial for creating an inclusive society. The description of various activities, being conducted by the University for well-being of the society under social welfare programs has been detailed in the supporting document that can be seen by the following web link –https://news.subharti.org/institutional-social-responsibility-activity/https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/public/index.php/admin/get_file?file_path=eyJpdiI6IlE5T0tzdmlvZ0xZLys5M1dYQTlpYnc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiSTFid0hrY3JUdXBxZzNBMjNrSExJeUdlQTV5THkwK3FZNTh4alpnMCtPenpodGVDSjAybW9kSm1VbDhWU1QxcSIsIm1hYyI6IjY3OGZkYWUzZDBlODBlMjAyNDNlOWExOTU5YTIxNjdmYTFlZWI3NDljOTUzNmI5ZGNkZTk4MjFmZjNhY2Y0MjkiLCJ0YWciOiIifQ==https://subharti.org/iqac/pdf/Best%20Practice%202%20Responsibilities%20Foremost%20Rights%20Later.pdf
B. Inducing Innovation in the Geo-Cultural Context of India
A lot is being deliberated about Innovation which has made it to be a distinctive field in itself. Innovations accentuated in the geo-cultural context of a nation state have the most profound of the impact. A New India Champion is one which has a fairly high
degree of appreciation to this nuance and has furthered its quest for innovation accordingly. You may choose to convey some 3-5 such Innovation Use-Cases which your organization has fathomed so far. They may be in any stage of inception, implementation or idling. The explicit mention of the geo-cultural context of India would be a key requirement.
New India Innovation Use-Case ONE : Cultural Heritage Preservation
The University is regularly providing different platforms where students showcase their traditions and cultures as they belong to different geographical areas of the world. Digital archiving and documentation of cultural practices, languages, and traditions to ensure their preservation for future generations is part of the Best Practices of the University.
New India Innovation Use-Case TWO : Geo-Specific Agricultural Solutions
The university is implementing precision agriculture technologies tailored to specific geographic and cultural contexts. This involves the use of satellite data, sensors, and machine learning algorithms to optimize crop yields and resource usage based on local conditions and practices. In this regard, the Agriculture Department of the University is going to establish a soil testing lab soon where the university will be able to report the quality of soil for better production and growth of crops. It will help the well-being, of our society, our nation, and further to world. The university is having its own medicinal garden to support the society.
New India Innovation Use-Case THREE : Localized Sustainable Energy Solutions
The University is developing and implementing renewable energy solutions that are adapted to the geographical and cultural context of specific regions. This includes solar or wind energy projects designed to meet the unique energy needs of local communities.
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University has taken an initiative towards the adoption of energy conservation measures and established various alternate sources of energy within the campus to reduce and manage energy costs and make the environment eco-friendly.
The university has created the following facilities as an alternate source of energy:
1. Solar Energy
2. Wheeling to the Grid
3. Sensor-based Energy Conservation
4. Use of LED Bulbs/Power-Efficient Equipment
5. Energy Conservation Measures
New India Innovation Use-Case FOUR: LangTech
The university is developing language-specific technologies and communication tools that cater to the linguistic diversity of different regions. This includes natural language processing (NLP) applications, translation services, or voice recognition systems customized for specific languages and dialects.
The university has its own laboratory setup for students belonging to different geographical areas to learn and understand the languages of different communities.
C. Designing Disruptive Transformation of Regressive Status Quo
The emergence of a New India warrants the identification & elimination of regressive facets. This section intends to ascertain this very competence of your organization/institution. You may like to enumerate 3-5 such regressive facets which you identified and eventually eliminated. The Jury would also like to understand as to what extent this had an impact on the furtherance of your organisation/institution.
Regressive Facet ONE: Gender Inequality
Regressive facets: Gender-based discrimination, unequal opportunities for women, and societal norms perpetuating gender stereotypes. Solutions: The University has implemented policies to promote gender equality, ensuring equal opportunities in education and employment, and raising awareness to challenge gender norms. The university conducts an Awareness Program on Gender Equality, Debates, essay writing competitions, and poster-making competitions on topics related to gender by the constituent faculties of the university on a regular basis. The university also schedules Training and awareness programs for women to protect them from domestic violence. The Gender sensitization programs are also being conducted regularly on the occasion of Youth day and Women’s day at constituent faculties of the university.
Regressive Facet TWO : Access to Education
Regressive facets: Limited access to quality education, especially in marginalized communities.
Solutions: The University is implementing policies to improve educational infrastructure, providing scholarships, and promoting education as a fundamental right for all. The University in its endeavour to impart quality education based on values & innovation has launched many schemes to encourage students to excel in their respective fields. There are various scholarships for different categories, such as the Meritorious Scholarship for high-performing students as an award, the Scholarship for staff in education under concessional educational facilities to employees and their wards, the 30% Scholarship for Retired Armed Forces Personnel: including Coast Guard & Assam Rifle, 100% waiver of Tuition Fees in Meritorious scholarship for Armed Forces Personnel inclusive of Paramilitary and Coast Guard Personnel and 30% of Ph.D. discount policy for Armed Forces Personnel and Para Military Personnel, etc.To implement “Education for all”, the university is imparting education through the regular mode of education, distance mode of education, and the online mode of education as well.
Regressive Facet THREE : Economic Disparities
Regressive facets: Widening economic gaps, and lack of access to basic resources for impoverished communities.
Solutions: The University is implementing programs, to enhance job opportunities, and ensure fair economic policies to reduce wealth disparities. The university has its own Entrepreneurship Development Cell to Motivate students to pursue Entrepreneurship as their career. EDP support and mentor students in the identification and development of their innovative ideas. EDP organizes business plan competitions with the involvement of industries. The University guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs in various aspects as preparing project reports and obtaining loans etc. to start on business, and arrange interaction with diverse entrepreneur.
Regressive Facet FOUR: Environmental Degradation
Regressive Facets: Unsustainable practices leading to environmental degradation, pollution, and resource depletion.
Solutions: The University is implementing and enforcing environmental regulations, promoting sustainable practices, and investing in renewable energy sources. The University has taken an initiative to protect the surrounding environment through a Waste Management Mechanism for which the University has been following the rules and regulations of the “Government of India” related to Waste Management since before 2015. Subsequently, in view of the National mission of Clean & Green Environment University is following the guidelines of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. The University is actively engaged in extension and outreach activities related to environmental consciousness among the rural and urban communities in which students, as well as faculty members, contribute respectively. University has created a Waste Management Mechanism via some significant deeds such as:
1. Solid Waste Management
2. Liquid Waste Management
3. Bio-medical Waste Management
4. E-Waste Management
5. Water Recycling System
6. Hazardous Chemical Waste Management
D. Creating Competitive & Comparative Advantage
for Sovereign Indian National Interests
The march of nation states to glory and prosperity is grossly dependent on the Competitive Advantage created by its member Institutions/Organizations which are supposed to formulate a long term perspective plan to this effect. The New India Champions would have worked on this count and would have created ample Competitive Advantage for furthering Sovereign Indian National Interests. You may thereby like to educate us more about the same. 3-5 such Competitive Advantages created so far can be a handy demonstration of the direction adopted.
New India Competitive Advantage ONE :: Investment in Education and Skill Development
Prioritize education and skill development to build a highly skilled and adaptable workforce. Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education to drive innovation and technological advancement.
New India Competitive Advantage TWO :: Innovation and Research and Development(R&D)
Invest in R&D to foster innovation across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and agriculture. Create an environment that encourages collaboration between academia, research institutions, and industries and to overcome the industry-academia gap if any.
New India Competitive Advantage THREE :: Infrastructure Development
Continue to invest in critical infrastructure such as transportation, energy, and digital connectivity to enhance efficiency and connectivity. Develop smart cities and sustainable urban planning to accommodate a growing population.
New India Competitive Advantage FOUR :: Digital Transformation
Embrace and leverage digital technologies for governance, commerce, and public services. Promote the adoption of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
New India Competitive Advantage FIVE :: Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystem
Foster a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. Support start-ups through funding, mentorship, and regulatory frameworks that encourage business growth.
E. Galvanizing for Global Leadership & Service of Humanity at Large
The aspirational index of New India Champions is to assume Global Leadership in their respective domains which shall catapult the national trajectory towards the same. In what all ways has your institution/organization envisaged to galvanise for a global leadership. Do educate about the long term perspective plans to this effect. You may choose to enumerate 3-5 such instances.
New India Global Leadership Instance ONE :: Innovation and Research Excellence
The university is fostering a culture of innovation and investing significantly in research and development. In addition to this, the University encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships with global research institutions.
New India Global Leadership Instance TWO :: International Collaboration and Partnerships
The University forms strategic alliances and partnerships with global organizations, universities, and industry leaders. We actively participate in international conferences, forums, and trade shows to showcase capabilities and build networks. The University has various reputed National and International MoUs under academia-industry and academia-academia collaborations.
New India Global Leadership Instance THREE :: Agile and Adaptive Leadership
The University cultivates leadership that is agile, adaptable, and capable of navigating complex national and international challenges. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organization.
New India Global Leadership Instance FOUR :: Talent Development and Acquisition
The University attracts and retains top talent by providing competitive incentives and creating a conducive work environment. We establish partnerships with leading educational institutions to access a pool of skilled professionals.
New India Global Leadership Instance FIVE :: Student-Centric Approach
The university understands and meets the needs of National and international students. It’s crucial for any institution aspiring for global leadership to have a comprehensive and adaptable strategy, a commitment to excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement.