Activities of Centre of Societal Mission (CSM)

In consonance with the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’ scheme initiated by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, a “Center of Societal Mission (CSM)” has been operational since 2015 at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad. It is part of a national initiative to connect institutes of higher education with local communities, addressing rural development challenges through participatory processes and appropriate technologies for sustainable growth.

To accomplish sustainable and inclusive growth through education and awareness, villages have been adopted by IIT(ISM) to impart quality education and general awareness about Social, Environmental, and Health issues, improving quality of life in the surrounding areas.

Main working groups led by IIT(ISM) students: Karma Jyoti, Fast Forward India (FFI), and Kartavya.

Objectives of CSM

• To create Educational, Health, and Environmental Awareness among villagers around IIT(ISM).
• To impart basic Computer Training to underprivileged children and parents.
• To drive Clean and Green Environment initiatives in and around villages.
• To assist underprivileged children in joining mainstream education.
• To organize Workshops, Seminars, and Symposiums for community development.
• To facilitate convergence of development schemes and coordination of agencies for measurable outcomes under the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’.
• To promote networking among science and technology-based voluntary organizations and development agencies.
• To develop an academic framework for societal problem-solving, delivery, and assessment.