NGO collaborations for the SDGs

We believe in the power of collaboration. We actively seek partnerships with local organisations, NGOs, and community groups to maximise our impact. Through these partnerships, we develop sustainable projects and initiatives that address community needs and create long-lasting change. We encourage students to actively participate in these partnerships, bringing their unique perspectives and skills to contribute to the development of innovative solutions.

Memorandum of Understanding signed with HME Waste Management

According to a UN report, India is the world’s fifth largest producer of e-waste, discarding almost 1.7 million tonnes of e-waste in 2014. Almost 95% of the e-waste it produces is either burned or dumped in landfills. With rapid urbanisation, this will only multiply—as will the number of people handling it at considerable risk to their health. Managing waste, ensuring sustainable consumption and a healthy environment, and ensuring just and safe working conditions for waste pickers are urgent challenges. [Source: UNFCCC]

The Office of Sustainability team, in collaboration with student group GAIA, held a 2 day e-waste collection drive to spread awareness on the importance of proper disposal of electronic waste. We have installed two permanent collection points in the campus where people can dispose of their electronic waste, which can then be sent to the authorised e-waste management company we have partnered with. 

Memorandum of Understanding signed with Mahadevi Library

Mahadevi Library works under Mahadevi charitable trust which means “literary changes lives” It provides a platform for children who are not able to continue their education. The collaboration aims to provide a way to donate garments, books and other basic necessities to those in need. 

Faculty-led NGO engagement 

NGO collaboration for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Field Course

JSES partnered up with Parvat, an NGO working in Himachal Pradesh, to organise an educational winter camp on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh. The course is open to students from Jindal University from any discipline, with an interest in biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and/or environmental protection. 

Learning Outcomes:

• To understand threats to biodiversity in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
• To evaluate the impacts of development projects in the region on biodiversity and livelihoods.
• Appreciation of the intersectionality between local socio-political context, local and regional economies and the ecology and demographics of the regions
• Understanding the issues surrounding illegal cannabis cultivation in the region.

Dr. Shambhavi Agrawal: As part of her elective “Building Social Changemakers” mentored students to engage with NGOs and other social impact ventures. She engaged with Solidarities, IDEAS at JGU to help in community outreach and research. 

Dr. Anindita Jaiswal Jaishiv was a part of the WeVow Foundation as advisor on Diversity and Inclusion.

Dr. Saagar Tewari was invited to speak to a team of youth leaders working at an NGO called IYRC [Ideal Youth for Revolutionary Change] based in the Kapasheda area of Delhi.