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
The library also has a website that is hosted on the Presidency University server: panchayatlibrary.presidencyuniversity.in. Students from the nearby schools also make use of the library facilities.
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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01Government Model Primary School, Abbigere
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02Government Model Primary School, T. Dasarahalli
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03Government Model Primary School, Bagalgunte
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04Government Model Primary School, Hesargatta
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05Government Model Primary School, Chikkabanavara
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06Government Higher Primary School, Chikkasandra
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07Government Higher Primary School, Waderahalli
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08Government Model Primary School, Manjunath Nagar
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09Government 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.
Kannada Digital Literacy Program, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru
(SDG 4: Quality Education)
In January 2023, Presidency University, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, collaborated with Kannada Phonetics Pvt. Ltd. and started the Presidency University Kannada 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:
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01Government High School, Rajanukunte
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02Government Higher Primary School, Rajanukunte
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03Government Pre-University College, Rajanukunte
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04Jnanajyothi Vidyalaya, Rajanukunte
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05Government High School, Kakolu
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06Vidya Sri Public School, Kakolu
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07Sai 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.
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