Vision
To position Presidency University as a pioneering academic institution promoting the One Health approach—building resilient, health-aware communities through multi-sectoral collaboration and sustainable education practices.
Mission
To create an interdisciplinary action framework connecting human, animal, and environmental health through capacity building, applied research, and socially impactful initiatives under the ISR Cell.
Strategic Objectives
Short-Term (0–12 months)
Build campus-wide awareness and basic literacy on One Health concepts.- Launch pilot community and campus projects focusing on health-environment linkages.
- Create measurable student and faculty engagement models.
- Establish partnerships with public health and environmental organizations.
Strategic Objectives
Long-Term (1–3 years)
- Institutionalize One Health as a continuing ISR theme.
- Develop a Living Lab / Innovation Hub for applied projects.
- Achieve measurable community health and sustainability outcomes.
- Produce research outputs, publications, and policy-level contributions.
Target Groups
| Stakeholder | Focus |
|---|---|
Students |
Experiential learning, innovation projects, peer-led awareness |
Faculty |
Research guidance, multidisciplinary collaboration |
Community |
Health literacy, hygiene, and ecosystem protection |
Veterinary & Medical Partners |
Disease prevention, training, AMR awareness |
NGOs / Govt. Agencies |
Implementation and outreach partnerships |
Key Activity Clusters (Outcome-Based)
A. Awareness & Capacity Building
| Initiative | Description | Measurable Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
"One Health Awareness Week" (Annual) |
A 5-day interdisciplinary event including expert talks, panel discussions, and exhibitions. | 500+ student participation; baseline survey on awareness; social media outreach reports |
One Health Certification Program |
Short module with sessions by public health experts, veterinarians & environmentalists. | 200 students certified annually; integration into ISR credit hours |
Student Ambassadors Program |
Train student volunteers as "One Health Champions." | 25 trained ambassadors executing at least 3 micro-initiatives per semester |
B. Research & Innovation
| Initiative | Description | Measurable Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
One Health Innovation Challenge |
Interdisciplinary hackathon inviting tech, life science, and design students to solve real-world health-environment issues. | 10+ student prototypes; top 3 incubated in Incubation center. |
Community-Based Research Projects |
Field studies on zoonotic diseases, waste management, and nutrition practices. | 5 faculty-student research papers per year; reports shared with BBMP/NGOs |
Data-Driven One Health Dashboard |
Campus monitoring system tracking air quality, waste segregation, food hygiene, and water quality. | Monthly data collection and dashboard report shared with IQAC |
C. Community & Outreach Engagement
| Initiative | Description | Measurable Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
Healthy Villages – "One Health on Wheels" |
ISR students & faculty conduct mobile awareness camps on sanitation, safe animal handling, and water hygiene. | 4 villages covered annually; 1000+ local residents sensitized |
Animal Health & Vaccination Camps |
Joint activity with veterinary colleges for livestock and pet health. | 200+ animals vaccinated; preventive health documentation |
Waste-to-Wealth Program |
Collaborate with EEE/ME students to design community waste conversion systems (e.g., composters). | At least 1 implemented prototype per year |
School Outreach – "One Health Starts Young" |
Awareness sessions at local schools on hygiene, nutrition, and environment protection. | 10 schools reached; 1500+ students sensitized |
D. Green Campus & Environmental Health
| Initiative | Description | Measurable Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
One Health Garden / Biodiversity Zone |
Establish a green learning space promoting native plants and pollinators. | Biodiversity record maintained; 10+ student projects annually |
Campus Waste Audit & Management Plan |
Map waste generation and implement segregation/composting. | 30% reduction in non-biodegradable waste by Year 2 |
Water & Air Quality Monitoring Cell |
Students and faculty track quality parameters quarterly. | Annual "Environmental Health Report" for ISR documentation |
E. Institutional Collaboration & Policy Integration
| Initiative | Description | Measurable Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
One Health Consortium |
Collaboration with institutions like Manipal School of Public Health, NIMHANS, and Veterinary College, Hebbal. | 5 MoUs signed; 2 joint outreach programs annually |
AICTE & CSR Integration |
Align One Health with AICTE ISR/IDEA lab mandates & corporate CSR. | 2 funded CSR projects by Year 2 |
Annual One Health Summit @ Presidency |
National-level event showcasing projects, research, and industry insights. | Institutional visibility; 300+ external delegates |
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
| Evaluation Metric | Frequency | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
SDG Mapping (3, 6, 13, 15, 17) |
Annual | ISR Cell + IQAC |
Student Participation Metrics |
Semester | ISR Coordinator |
Community Impact Surveys |
Post every outreach cycle | ISR Student Team |
Publication & Grant Tracking |
Annual | Research Cell + ISR |
Expected Outcomes
Short-Term (2025–2026)
- Sensitize 1,000+ students on One Health principles through structured awareness sessions, expert talks, and interdisciplinary activities.
- Initiate a minimum of three interdisciplinary student projects focusing on health, environment, and community well-being under the One Health theme.
- Prepare a comprehensive baseline report on community health and environmental indicators to support data-driven planning and interventions.
- Finalize and sign the first partnership MoU with the Indo-European One Health Association / Chitkara University / Manipal / selected NGO partner to enable collaborative programs, research, and student engagement.
Expected Outcomes
Long-Term (2027–2028)
- Recognized as a Model One Health Campus (AICTE/NAAC/SDG ranking documentation).
- 10+ research projects and 5+ journal publications.
- 5 villages or schools with measurable improvement in health or environmental indicators.
- Sustainable ecosystem of students, faculty, and partners driving continuous engagement.
Governance & Coordination
- Nodal Cell: ISR Cell, Presidency University
- Core Committee: Faculty representatives from Environmental Studies, Life Sciences, Engineering, and Management
- Student Team: "One Health Champions" led by ISR & DRR Club members
- Advisory Partners: External experts from Health, Veterinary, and NGO sectors
Suggested Year 1 Timeline (2025–26)
| Month | Key Action | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 |
Launch & Awareness Drive |
One Health logo, campaign, pledge |
| Dec 2025 |
Workshop + Community Camp |
200+ participants; baseline survey |
| Jan 2026 |
School Outreach & Health Camp |
2 schools; 500 students |
| Feb–Apr 2026 |
Innovation Challenge |
10 teams; 3 prototypes |
| Jun 2026 |
One Health Garden & Waste Audit |
Implementation report |
| Aug 2026 |
One Health Summit |
300+ attendees, documentation |
| Oct 2026 |
Impact Evaluation Report |
Submitted to IQAC & CSR partners |
Long-Term Sustainability
- Integrate One Health under ISR Cell Annual Plan.
- Seek CSR funding from IBM, Biocon Foundation, Sparsh Hospital, and environmental agencies.
- Document for IQAC, NIRF, and UN SDG reporting.
- Position Presidency University as a Regional Knowledge Hub for One Health.
Committee Member
| Name | Designation | Committee Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vidya Shankar Shetty | Pro Vice Chancellor | Strategic Advisory Council |
| Dr. Anu Sukhdev | Dean – DSA | Monitoring Committee |
| Ms. Vanitha R | ISR & Alumni Manager | Monitoring Committee |
| Dr. Manashi Dey | HOD – SOAHS | Executive Committee |
| Dr. Saba Inamdar | Asst. Professor & HOD – Commerce | Executive Committee |
| Ms. Neha Panwar | Manager – ISR | Executive Committee |
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