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Students and faculty of Social Work deparftment, St.
Xavier College, Senapati, during the Rural Practicum at Maram Khongnem.
- DIMAPUR — In an attempt to blend academic
learning with hands-on community engagement, the Department of Social Work, St.
Xavier College, Senapati organised ‘Rural Practicum’ for its students from
April 22 to 26th at Maram Khongnem.
- A total of 24 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students, along
with three Assistant Professors, participated in the five-day fieldwork
programme, according to an update received here.
- One of the key highlights of the programme was the
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), which included a detailed transect walk
and social mapping exercise to understand the village’s resources, challenges,
and lifestyle. Students also carried out a cleanliness drive, planted trees and
installed dustbins at strategic location in an effort to promote environmental
cleanliness and sustainability, said the update.
- As part of the field experience, the students conducted a
socio-economic survey to assess the living standards and needs of the
villagers, provided academic support and encouragement to children of the
village, and helped the villagers in manual work.
Students and faculty of Social Work deparftment, St.
Xavier College, Senapati, during the workshop on menstrual hygiene, conducted in
collaboration with AMYAA, at Maram Khongnem.
