Students In Free Enterprise SIFE GIM Presentation 2011

• 1. Learning through serving communities GIM SIFE

2. VIZAG VIDEO 3. GITAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT GITAM University, Visakhapatnam Youngest B-School accredited with A grade by NAAC Number 1 Private B-School in Andhra Pradesh (AIMA India's Best B-School Survey 2010) Among Top 5 Rank in South India as per Outlook Survey 2010, 41 Rank in Indias Best B- School as per survey of The Week 2010 Over 700 students pursuing management programmes 4. Mission: Learning through serving communities Vision: To improve the quality of life of the less privileged communities by educating, inspiring and stimulating the pursuit of sustainable development and entrepreneurship, to engage the business world in project partnerships, and to create a new generation of socially responsible leaders. GIM SIFE Established: 2008 CURRENTLY ACTIVE MEMBERS: 90 VOLUNTEERS: 180 5. Since 2005, students of GIM are engaged in various outreach activities under Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Over 60 students are active in raising funds and using it for the benefit of needy population in the remote corners of the country. They have extensively done surveys; in the states of Orissa & Andhra Pradesh to understand the status of people in rural areas. The SIFE-GIM has donated solar Lamps in a village which brought laurels in the media. The team won Regional contest in 2004-05 and again runner-up in National event in the year 2009-10. 6. Mr. Nobuaki Wada, President, SOMNEED Mr. Yasuko Hara, India Head, SOMNEED Dr. Seshi Prabha Stanley, Director, CeFHA Mr. S.A Sameer, Head, SPEAK INDIA Prof. Rajya Lakshmi, Andhra University Mr. Sreenivas Sakhamuru, M.D, Shivani Mining Transport, Chennai Mr. Sanjay Arora, Regional Manager, RCF Mr. V.K Singh, Manager, Hindustan Zinc Ltd 7. GIM-SIFE HEAD BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD FACULTY ADVISOR GIM-SIFE PRESIDENT PROJECT COORDINATOR1 PROJECT COORDINATOR 2 PROJECT COORDINATOR 3 PROJECT COORDINATOR 4 ACTIVE MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 8. RAAGI MALT PROJECT TOY MAKING PROJECT HAND MADE PAPER PROJECT PROJECTS 2010- 2011 9. Anaku - one of the most interior pockets of Visakhapatnam Dist. The villagers, (the Kondhu Tribe) migrated here from a naxal affected area from Orissa They faced several impediments like - Lack of Electricity Absence of road connectivity Access to basic amenities Language Barrier INTRODUCTION: 10. NEED ASSESSMENT Connectivity with outside world Local Language telugu speaking skills Source of energy Basic Amenities Food Insecurity Income Generation Educational & Healthcare facilities 11. PHASE 1 - Our initiatives A Solar Unit was setup to provide lightning to the village Training for production of broomsticks Collaboration with CeFHA, a local NGO for imparting language skills Approached local administration for infrastructure assistance 12. PHASE 1: Outcomes & Impact Increase in the number of people speaking in Telugu from 34 to 125 Road has been constructed with a collaborative effort of Government & Anuku people Provision of electricity to the village Primary School setup with assistance of local NGOs 13. PHASE 2 Current Year Objectives They needed: Enhanced Agricultural skills like Bio- Farming techniques etc Book keeping skills Alternative Sources of Income Marketing Skills Higher education facilities 14. 120 120 80 200 150 0 50 100 150 200 250 Broom stick making Leaf plate making Book keeping Telugu skills Raagi Number of people trained Number of people trained 15. RAAGI Project Raagi 1. Staple diet for the Anuku people 2. a nutritious cereal 3. Pest resistant 4. Naturally found in the Anuku region 5. Raagi grains were manually ground for consumption 6. Grains were occasionally sold at an average of 8 Rs/Kg 16. NEED ASSESSMENT Raagi being a natural crop of choice had the potential to generate income for the tribals GIM SIFE thus provided them with 4 electrical Grinding machines Training provided for operation & maintenance of machinery Weighing Machines, Packing & Sealing equipment were provided Weekly Market identified at Narsipatnam town to sell the powdered Raagi. GIM SIFE is promoting tie ups with supermarkets in & around Visakhapatnam to market the products 17. PHASE 2 Outcomes 4 wells have been dug Compost pits for manure Bio farming techniques inculcated Reduction in deforestation of ecologically sensitive area Literacy levels have increased by 120 % Improvement in the workmanship in the areas of farming, broom stick making, processing & packing Raagi powder through expert guided training programmes Basic Book Keeping Skills imparted through workshops Savings Concept inculcated through training & awareness programmes 18. 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2008 - 09 2009 - 10 2010 - 11 0 600 2500 Monthly Income Income per worker Amount(inRs.) 19. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Food Insecurity Workshops conducted on crop rotation Variety of nutritious crops grown on cultivable land Stable income generation Training imparted in alternative income sources through broom stick making, Raagi, turmeric, chilly processing Average monthly income per worker stands at 2500 Rs Government assistance through various state & central Schemes Canvassed their cause with Local administration Kachcha Road connectivity, Electricity Line, NREGA scheme implemented ECONOMIC FACTORS 20. PICS 21. SOCIAL FACTORS OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Language problem Training imparted in Telugu language skills Increase in the number of people speaking in telugu from 34 to 125 Cultural alienation Increased interaction promoted with outside community They are comfortable mingling with the neighbouring villagers and engage in trade and cultural communication Education Primary school setup, created awareness about Free Higher schooling facilities in govt. Schools Kachcha Road connectivity, Electricity Line, NREGA scheme implemented 22. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2008 - 09 2009 - 10 2010 - 11 Number of school going children Boys 0 12 57 Number of school going children Girls 0 3 37 No.ofStudents Educational Growth 23. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Deforestation Bio Farming Techniques workshops held in assistance with CeFHA & Dept of Agriculture (AP) Bio farming, crop rotation, Irrigation Approached Dept of Agriculture for identification of suitable sites for wells 4 Wells have been dug to provide for irrigation under NREGA scheme Fertilisers Training given to use compost pits Several compost pits are being used for manure 24. FUTURE PLANS Conducting workshops on market economics, Pricing Strategies 25. PROJECT 2 TOY MAKING PROJECT Started in Gottivada village,Kotavaratla Mandal ,Vishakhapatnam District Most Households depend on contract & Agriculture labour. Most families under BPL category. Food security less than 6 months Need to migrate to other places/Cities for work In the absence of the head of the family, women-shoulder the responsibility of running the household 26. NEED ASSESSMENT Seasonal Agriculture farms Farmers have no work opportunities during off season Men migrate to cities and towns for work leaving behind women & children at home Women struggle to meet their livelihood Kids drop out of schools during this time 27. OBJECTIVES AND FACT ANALYSIS Objectives: To help the locals achieve financial self sufficiency by increasing the locals financial literacy and entrepreneurial knowledge levels Fact Analysis : Area is rich in Wrightea tinctoria, a non-timber wood This wood is used to make lakka bommaluand the nearby town of Etikoppaka is a hub for the toy making industry 28. INITIATIVES Four Toy making units set up with lathe machines Organised training workshops for the women by recruiting trainers from Etikopakka Organised Financial Literacy Workshops conducted in association with SBI, Kotavaratla Branch Identified dealers and started selling the produced toys in bulk 29. Monthly Income Levels 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 Average monthly Income 30. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Tribal Womens Self Sustenance Toy making skills were imparted through work shops More than 80% of women learnt and are making toys Awareness on Savings Financial Literacy Workshops conducted in association with SBI, Kotavaratla Branch Savings bank accounts have been opened for 98 tribals and save a rupee per day has been implemented Increase in income levels Toys are marketed through Etikoppaka wholesale dealers Income increased by 125% ECONOMIC FACTORS 31. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Easing the household burden of women Setting up toy making units in Etikoppaka thereby helping them avoid long distance travel for work Work at their own place Saved lot of time Hence being able to balance work and household activities Self sustained source of income during off season (for agriculture) Providing trainings and setting up machinery Able to manufacture toys on their own SOCIAL FACTORS 32. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Eco friendly product Natural dyes (made from vegetable scrap) being used for colours The products (toys) are eco friendly i.e., avoiding artificial colors Soft wood (Lakka) is being used for manufacturing the toys ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 33. PROJECT 3 PAPER PRODUCTS PROJECT Started in Juttada village, Pendurti Mandal, Visakhapatnam District Unemployment is leading to rise in the number of beggars & destitute people on the streets of Visakhapatnam This is leading to rise in anti social activities and substance abuse 34. FACT ANALYSIS Handmade recycled paper products are in vogue Recycling & waste management have proven environmental benefits A fit can be achieved to make it benefit the society 35. INITIATIVES GIM SIFE set up a small unit with Paper pressers and Manual Paper cutting machines Organized Workshops by technical experts for target people identified by Generation Yuvaa Branding for the end products and helped set up an exclusive retail outlet for the same Identified prospective customers and canvassed the products 36. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Stable income generation Small unit of manually operated machines are set-up and training imparted 37 destitute people are earning stable income Corporate exposure for sales and funds Stalls are set up twice a month in IBM & Mahindra Satyam Increase in sales channels and corporate exposure ECONOMIC FACTORS 37. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT Education for destitute children 25% of all proceeds are utilised for education 17 children are being educated To reduce child begging and student drop outs Created awareness campaigns not to encourage child begging 37 children were motivated and sent to homes Increase awareness amongst Corporates Stalls are set up twice a month in IBM & Mahindra Satyam Appreciations from corporate professionals who are visiting the stalls SOCIAL FACTORS 38. OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY IMPACT eco-friendly products Inculcate the use of environmental friendly products amongst corporates Stalls are set up twice a month in IBM & Mahindra Satyam Increase in number of people using the eco friendly products ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 39. pics 40. Video of thanks giving 41. MEASURABLE IMPACT Creativity-wide range of toys Child labor has been stopped Stability of income Saving for the future Development of neighboring villages 200% increase in their income No. of lives impacted-127 42. 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Sep-'09 Apr-'10 43. Video of thanks giving 44. Market Econo- mics Success Skills Entreprene urship Skills Financial Literacy Env. Sustainabil ity Business Ethics Sustainab ility Project 1 C C C C C D C Project 2 C C C C C C C Project 3 C C C C C C C Project 4 C C C C D C C OVERALL CRITERIA 45. Tailoring NEED-create employment opportunities for women below the age of 21 years Agro-forestry NEED-reduce deforestation and sustain our environment 46. Release of GIM SIFE Hand book Members celebrating Independence day with Anaku people