Institutional Social Responsibility

Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) is one of the key pillars of the Presidency University that aims to nurture students into socially responsible human beings, imparting the values of empathy, integrity, respect, and gratitude. The key purpose of ISR is to make the students the flag bearers of social change required in the country, to bring about sustainable and inclusive growth and development, and to nurture “Social Change Champions.”

Since its inception, the university has undertaken several social initiatives for the benefit of the underprivileged, women, and children. As a part of this, the University has collaborated with the state government and renowned institutions and organizations. The active participation of the faculty, staff, and students at the university has seen immense success in these social drives, which have effectively brought about improvements in the lives of marginalized social segments.

The Presidency University’s ISR Cell has created a Hub of Enablement. Through this hub, the ISR Cell collaborates with various schools and departments of the University to utilize their domain expertise to implement the activities and enhance the desired impact of its outreach activities.

Vision

To foster positive and sustainable societal impact through purposeful and strategic initiatives.

Objectives

01

Create the next generation of socially responsible and empathetic professionals.
02

Contribute towards the socio-economic development of the communities.
03

Design technology-driven, sustainable, and path-breaking solutions to address prevalent developmental challenges.

Name of the Member	Designation	Category
Dr. Nissar Ahmed Chancellor	Steering Council	Management
Mr. Salman Ahmed Vice President, Presidency University	Steering Council	Management
Dr. Anubha Singh Vice Chancellor In-charge	Monitoring Committee	Management
Dr. Sameena Noor Ahmed Panali Registrar	Monitoring Committee	Management
Mr. Sameet Joshi Head ISR & Alumni	Executive Committee	Head of Function
Mr. Bhaskar Mitra Director - School of Design	Executive Committee	Head of School
Dr. Prachi Beriwala Associate Dean, School of Management	Executive Committee	Faculty
Dr. Mohamadi Begum Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering	Executive Committee	Faculty
Dr. Nakul Ramanna Prof & HOD – Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering	Executive Committee	Faculty
Dr. Sheshadri Chief Librarian	Executive Committee	Non-Teaching Staff
Dr. Ravi Kumar Associate Professor School of Media Studies	Executive Committee	Faculty
Prem Kumar (B. Tech 2019-23)	Executive Committee	Alumni Representative
Kalyan Kumar (20211ECE0170) School of Engineering	Executive Committee	Student Representative

The Presidency University’s ISR Cell predominantly undertakes activities under the following thematic areas

Shiksha (Education)

Making quality education easily accessible and affordable for all. Presidency University, through its initiatives under Shiksha, contributes towards the achievement of SDG Goal No. 4: Quality Education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Samarthya (Skill Development)

Skill Development for Sustainable Livelihood Through this initiative, the University strengthens its commitment to the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Swasthya (Health and Hygiene)

Hygiene is paramount for good health. Through Swasthya, the Presidency University concentrates on creating awareness and provisioning of health, aid, and hygiene aspects in the lives of all to ensure good health. The activities under Swasthya aim at assisting in the achievement of certain targets of SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Sanrakshan (Environment Protection and Rejuvenation)

Creating Champions for Environment Protection. Presidency University is actively involved in raising awareness amongst the youth about the impending hazards of climate change that our planet faces. Through the various activities undertaken, the University tries to strengthen its efforts to achieve some targets of SDG 13 on climate action.

Sewa (Socio-economic wellbeing)

Presidency University, through its initiatives, aims to extend support to the less privileged, orphans, destitute, and elderly via various mediums, thereby addressing SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions).

Samriddhi

Samriddhi, denoting welfare and accomplishment, is the principle embraced by the Presidency University. Through its outreach activities, the University enables students to engage with society and meaningfully contribute to the welfare of communities. The university is committed to achieving the SDG goals emphasized for the betterment of society.

Samarthya (Skill Development)

Skill Development Center, KG Halli Industrial Area, Bengaluru

(SDG 8: Decent work & Economic Growth)

A Skill Development Center was established in 2017 by the University with the vision to educate and empower underprivileged women, enabling them to be self-sustaining and empowered both socially and economically. Situated in the vastly and densely populated K.G. Halli, Ezekiel Industrial Area, the center is spread across 4 floors with an area of 3400 sq. feet.

The Center conducts skilling programs under courses including assistant beauty therapists and self-employed tailoring for women over 18 years old and makes them ready to start their livelihood. So far 1500+ women have completed their training successfully from the Center.

Digital Library, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru

SDG 4: Quality Education

A need was identified for a library study center for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations who do not have access to information on digital platforms or space to study. Presidency University worked on setting up a state-of-the-art digital library for competitive examinations in January 2020 at the Rajanukunte Panchayat office. The library is equipped with 15 internet-enabled computers, books with 1690 titles, yearly subscriptions to 10 daily newspapers and 25 magazines, both in Kannada and English, 64 study chairs and tables, a projector and screen, a white board, notice boards, and other furniture.

15 internet-enabled computers, books with 1690 titles, yearly subscriptions to 10 daily newspapers and 25 magazines

Shiksha (Education)

Government School Adoption Program, Bengaluru

(SDG 4: Quality Education)

In 2023, the University adopted nine government schools as per the guidelines of the ‘Vidyanjali Program’ under the Department of School Education and Literacy propagated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The objective of the adoption program was to improve the quality of school education, strengthen infrastructure in government and government-aided schools, provide a conducive environment for students to pursue their academic aspirations, and help in the holistic development of students.

The schools adopted for this program:

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Government Model Primary School, Abbigere
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Government Model Primary School, T. Dasarahalli
03
Government Model Primary School, Bagalgunte
04
Government Model Primary School, Hesargatta
05
Government Model Primary School, Chikkabanavara
06
Government Higher Primary School, Chikkasandra
07
Government Higher Primary School, Waderahalli
08
Government Model Primary School, Manjunath Nagar
09
Government Model Primary School, Hegadedevanapura

Schools were equipped with amenities as per their requirements. These included smart boards, green boards, computers, laptops, projectors with screens, UPS, UV/RO water facilities, taps for drinking water, science lab equipment, chairs and tables, and cupboards.

Ka-Naada Digital Literacy Program, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru

(SDG 4: Quality Education)

In January 2023, Presidency University, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, collaborated with Ka-Naada Phonetics Pvt. Ltd. and started the Presidency University Ka-Naada Digital Literacy Program. The project included setting up a multilingual keyboard and pocket computer server connected to three thin client terminals with online and offline content. For this purpose, seven schools in the locality were identified, and the required equipment and accessories were installed.

Schools where this project was implemented:

01
Government High School, Rajanukunte
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Government Higher Primary School, Rajanukunte
03
Government Pre-University College, Rajanukunte
04
Jnanajyothi Vidyalaya, Rajanukunte
05
Government High School, Kakolu
06
Vidya Sri Public School, Kakolu
07
Sai Shankara Vidyashala, Sriramanahalli

637 students from grades 4 to 10 enrolled in the program in the first year. The students have undergone or are undergoing training on a keyboard in Kannada, which is then connected to a computer that helps translate the inputs to their desired language and helps them learn animation and programming, Kannada exercises, mind mapping, spoken English, and leaning through online Gurukula.

Women’s College Transformation Program, Mandya

(SDG 4: Quality Education & SDG5: Gender Equality)

Presidency University undertook a college transformation program where it renovated and upgraded the Government First Grade College in Mandya city in Karnataka.

As a part of the program, the following contributions were made

Renovation and upgradation of the classrooms and buildings of the college
Furniture items like benches, stools, chairs for staff, plastic chairs, and tables were provided.
Furniture and equipment for the chemistry lab and biochemical lab were also provided.

Girls on Wheels, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru

(SDG 4: Quality Education & SDG5: Gender Equality)

The Girls on Wheels Project was an initiative aimed at providing convenient access to girls who find it costly or difficult to travel to school in the absence of suitable transport facilities. The project was implemented in collaboration with the Rotary Bangalore Oasis Rajanukunte Charitable Trust to facilitate the school-going girls to continue pursuing their higher education. Through this project, 25 cycles were distributed to needy girls who do not have public transportation to their schools.

Mega Health Camp, Presidency University campus, Itgalpura, Bengaluru

SDG 3: Good health and well being

In collaboration with the Presidency Foundation, a Mega Health Camp was organized at the university campus in August 2023. This health camp is a part of the university’s endeavour to reduce pre-mature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. The health camp targeted the beneficiaries of 48 villages in five panchayats located near the University.

The beneficiaries visiting the camp availed of the facilities of free blood pressure and sugar testing, computerized eye check-ups, cardiac check-ups, dental screenings, general health check-ups, etc. The beneficiaries were also provided with free medicines, spectacles, hearing aids, and surgeries as per the advice of the doctors. Presidency University partnered with 12 renowned hospitals, which deputed their doctors and medical teams of different specialties to cater to the beneficiaries.

Through the camp, 310 spectacles and 40 hearing aids were distributed, three cataract operations were performed, and three patients underwent gynaecological surgeries as well.

Samvaad

Samvaad means discourse or dialogue. Here at the ISR Cell, it is intended to foster awareness among the University social volunteers towards the impact of their efforts on society, for which brainstorming sessions, discussions, etc. will be the integral strategy of the ISR Cell to progress and enhance their societal contributions.

Under Samvaad, the University plans to undertake mediums that will encourage dialogue and collaborations in the ecosystem. It will include publications, conferences, panel discussions and podcasts involving Industry & Academia.

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