Community Connect Program
Name of the Student: _____________________________ Student ID: _________________________________________
Roll Number: ____________________________ Contact Number: _____________________________________
Email ID: _______________________________________ School: _________________ Department: _________________
Signature of the Student with date: ________________________________________________________________________
Name & Mobile Number of University Mentor: _____________________________________________________________
Signature of University Mentor: __________________________________________________________________________
Name & Mobile Number of Outside Mentor*: _____________________________ Signature: _________________________
*(NGO Mentor/RWA president/Sarpanch etc.)
Duration of Visits (From - To): ________________ Domain of Community Connect Work: ___________________________
Topic of the Community Connect Work: __________________________ SDG Linked: _____________________________
Category/Type of Community to benefit from the work: ________________________________________________________
Set-defined target to be achieved at the time of submission of report: ________________________________________________
Value of the Set-defined target achieved in numbers: ____________________________________________________________
Indigenous knowledge incorporated: __________________________________________________________________________
Applicability for Ministry/Sector: _________________________________ Recommendation: ______________________
Further Scope of work: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Weekly Plan
Objective: Bridge academic knowledge with community-based problem-solving.
Team Size: Individual or max 2 members Total Effort: ~60 hours
Target Area: Local villages / nearby communities Final Output: Report + Prototype/Product/App (if applicable)
Week 1: Orientation & Preparation
Activity Details
Orientation Session Program brief, SDG introduction, deliverables, and timelines
Team Registration & Community Mapping Form teams, choose local community or village to engage with
Questionnaire Preparation Prepare a field survey covering local needs
Mentor Approval Get questionnaire and plan approved by mentor
Week 2-3: Field Visits & Problem Identification
Activity Details
Community Visit 1 Conduct field survey, interact with residents, document responses
Data Collection & Analysis Analyze data, identify patterns, shortlist top 2–3 potential issues
Community Visit 2 Validate shortlisted issues with locals and finalize one key problem
Final Problem Statement Frame the issue clearly with community impact and SDG alignment
Mentor Feedback Share findings and get feedback on problem selection
Week 4-5: Solution Ideation & Feasibility Study
Activity Details
Brainstorming Solutions List possible tech-based or process solutions
Activity Details
Feasibility Analysis Check cost, usability, tech stack, sustainability
Select Final Solution Choose one practical solution with mentor input
Design Solution Blueprint Sketch UI, workflows, system architecture (if tech-based)
Field Visit 3 Present proposed solution to community for feedback
Week 6: Development & Testing
Activity Details
Develop Prototype/App/Tool Code, build or structure the selected solution
Mid-Term Review Present progress to mentor for suggestions
Field Visit 4 Pilot test solution with a small group in the community
Collect Feedback Get real-time responses from users
Improve Solution Refine prototype or approach based on community input
Week 7-8: Implementation & Impact Assessment
Activity Details
Final Deployment Provide the finalized version to the community
Field Visit 5 Observe usage and implementation results
Impact Survey Conduct follow-up feedback survey
Before-After Analysis Analyze impact, gather testimonials, GPS Mapped photos, or metrics
Documentation & Presentation
Activity Details
Final Report Preparation Problem, approach, solution, community feedback, SDG mapping
PPT and Poster Design For internal presentation / university-level showcase
Showcase or Evaluation Present to mentors/panel/community (online or offline)
Optional Output Patent draft / journal paper / app store upload / demo video
Expected Final Deliverables
1. Field Survey Responses
2. Problem Statement with SDG Linkage
3. Feasible Solution or Prototype
4. Impact Assessment Report
5. Final Report + Presentation Slides
6. (Optional) App/Product/Patent/Case Study Paper
Sample Problems for Community Connect Program Aligned with SDGs
# Problem Statement Related SDG(s) Possible Technical Approach
High food wastage in local restaurants and Food donation app that connects donors with local
1 SDG 2: Zero Hunger
events NGOs
Lack of proper maternal health awareness in Mobile app with local language support for
2 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
semi-urban areas pregnancy care
# Problem Statement Related SDG(s) Possible Technical Approach
Low literacy rates among underprivileged E-learning platform with gamified content and local
3 SDG 4: Quality Education
children context
Gender disparity in tech skill training in rural Online tech bootcamp exclusively for girls and
4 SDG 5: Gender Equality
areas women
Inefficient water usage and leakages in
5 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation IoT-based water monitoring and alert system
community areas
Energy wastage due to lights being left on in
6 SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Smart light automation using motion sensors
public areas
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic
7 Lack of skill-based job opportunities for youth Local job portal with skill-matching algorithm
Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and
8 Local artisans not getting market exposure E-commerce website for local handicrafts
Infrastructure
9 Lack of transport access for disabled persons SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities App that lists accessible public transport and routes
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Smart bins with IoT sensors and waste data
10 Urban slums facing poor waste segregation
Communities dashboard
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption Awareness campaign website + loyalty app for eco-
11 Excessive use of plastic in weekly markets
and Production shoppers
Local river or lake pollution due to unreported App for crowdsourced environmental reporting with
12 SDG 13: Climate Action
dumping photo evidence
AI-based species identification tool for citizen
13 Decline of biodiversity in nearby forest areas SDG 15: Life on Land
scientists
# Problem Statement Related SDG(s) Possible Technical Approach
14 Lack of climate awareness among students SDG 13 & 4 Interactive climate education mobile game
AI-based CCTV surveillance system with violation
15 Road safety violations near schools SDG 3 & 11
alerts
Mobile info app + chatbot for menstrual health
16 Poor menstrual hygiene awareness SDG 3 & 5
education
Elderly people living alone lack emergency Emergency alert wearable linked to
17 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
help family/ambulance
Fake news spreading rapidly in local SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong
18 Fake news detection and reporting browser plugin
WhatsApp groups Institutions
19 Youth not aware of their voting rights SDG 16: Peace and Justice Gamified civic education app for first-time voters
Local community not participating in Portal that aggregates welfare schemes with
20 SDG 1 & 10
government schemes eligibility checker
Students will:
• Conduct field visits to validate problem relevance
• Interview stakeholders and end-users
• Design inclusive, low-cost, scalable solutions
• Use open-source tools and platforms where possible
• Test and document impact with real users
Community Connect Program - Survey Questionnaire
(To Be Filled by Student)
Objective: Identify community issues for potential technical solutions (aligned with SDGs)
Section A: Basic Information
Community Education Level: ☐ No Schooling ☐ Primary ☐ Secondary ☐ Graduate ☐ Post-Graduate
Area/Locality: ____________________________ Type of Area: ☐ Urban ☐ Semi-urban ☐ Rural ☐ Slum
Section B: Community Needs & Challenges
B1. General Issues
What are the top 3 issues faced by the community?
How long have these issues existed? ☐ < 1 year ☐ 1–3 years ☐ > 3 years
Have any solutions been tried before? If yes, what were they?
B2. Thematic Areas (Aligned with SDGs)
Area Response (Yes/No)
1. Food & Nutrition (SDG 2)
2. Health & Sanitation (SDG 3, 6)
3. Education (SDG 4)
4. Gender Equality (SDG 5)
5. Employment & Skill Development (SDG 8)
6. Waste Management (SDG 11, 12)
7. Transport & Safety (SDG 11)
8. Access to Technology (SDG 9)
9. Water Supply (SDG 6)
10. Environment & Pollution (SDG 13, 15)
Section C: Suggestions from the Community
If you had a chance to solve one problem in your locality, what would it be?
What type of solutions would you prefer?
☐ Government programs ☐ Community initiatives ☐ Digital solution ☐ Other: __________________________________
Section D: Student Notes (For Student Use only)
Domain of Community Connect Work: ___________________________________________________________________________
Topic of the Community Connect Work:___________________________________________________________________________
Potential Problem Identified: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Alignment with SDG(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________
Potential Solution Intervention: __________________________________________________________________________________
Category/Type of Community to benefit from the work:_______________________________________________________________
Previously Pre-defined target to be achieved by Past Team (if Any): _____________________________________________________
Previously Achieved target by Past Team (if Any): __________________________________________________________________
Set target to be achieved at the time of submission of report:____________________________________________________
Value of the set target achieved in numbers:_________________________________________________________________
Indigenous knowledge incorporated: ______________________________________________________________________________
Community Connect Program – Student Diary
WEEK: _______________
Time Spent
Date Activity Description Outcome / Learning
(HH:MM)
Summary (To be written by student):
Key Activities Completed:
Challenges Faced:
Solutions or Adjustments Made:
Next Week’s Plan:
What was the most significant learning from this program?
What would you do differently if you could restart?
How did your technical skills contribute to solving the problem?
How this project influenced your thoughts on community development tech for social good?
Report Template to be submitted
Topic: Write the title/topic of your community connect project.
Objective of the Study (100 words): Clearly state the main aim of your study in about 100 words.
Literature Review (250 words): Summarize previous research or work done on the topic in 250 words.
Research Gap Identified (250 words): Explain what is missing in existing research that your project addresses.
Method of Community Connect (250 words): Describe how you connected with the community and conducted your project.
Target Group & Why (250 words): Define your target group—e.g., industry, rural, urban, gender, caste—and justify your choice.
Activity Details (500 words): Provide a detailed account of the activities conducted as part of the project.
Observation and Data Summary (250 words): Summarize your observations and collected data in 250 words.
Analysis and Interpretation (250 words): Interpret your findings and present a brief analysis.
Suggestions/Recommendations (250 words): Provide practical recommendations or suggestions based on your findings.
Reflections and Learning (250 words): Reflect on what you learned and how the experience impacted you.
Photos / Supporting Material (Geotagged): Attach relevant photos, charts, documents or other supporting materials here.