Status: New
| Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi | |
| Website address | www.iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Affiliated to which Department/Ministry | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | |
| CSR Registration Number | CSR00057737 | |
| Registration under 12A | AAALI0149JF20221 | |
| Registration under 80G | Exemption under notification vide no. CCIT(E)/order u/s 80G(2)(a)(iiif)/2016-17/1480 | |
| Name of the CSR Nodal | Prof. Varun Dutt | |
| Contact information of CSR Nodal | +91 1905 27945, dora@iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Surya Prakash Upadhyay, surya@iitmandi.ac.in Dr Surya Prakash Upadhyay, IIT Mandi |
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| Objective on the basis of need | To build an ecosystem for mobilizing resources to improve infrastructure and quality of education in government schools under the Apna Vidyalaya Scheme. |
| Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) | IIT Mandi has adopted 12 government schools in its vicinity to enhance infrastructure and educational quality. This proposal aims to collaborate with corporate partners under CSR initiatives to address infrastructural deficiencies, improve learning outcomes, and reduce dropout rates. The project will create model schools that can be replicated across Himachal Pradesh. |
| Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) | TRL 7 - System prototype demonstration in the operational environment. |
| Outomes or Deliverables | - Improved classrooms, drinking water facilities, and sanitation infrastructure. |
| Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs | Goal 4 - Quality Education Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure |
| Duration (In years) | 5 years |
| Expected Impact | - Improved educational infrastructure for over 1,000 students annually. |
| Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) | A collaborative model involving IIT Mandi, School Management Committees, and corporate partners under CSR. |
| Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) | INR 28-30 Crores |