GRAM PANCHAYAT DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GPDP) UBA COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT

 GRAM PANCHAYAT DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GPDP)
UBA COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT

Balasabha Activity – NWC Outreach Event Series – 1

UBA Institution	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
Adopted / Outreach Village	Karunilam Village
Activity	Balasabha – “Inside a Computer”
Venue	Government High School, Karunilam Village
Date	11 September 2026
Beneficiaries	Approximately 40 students of 8th and 9th Standard
Activity Nature	Education and Technology Awareness Outreach

1. Introduction

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) provides a framework for higher-education institutions to engage with rural communities through knowledge sharing, awareness programmes and community-oriented interventions. In this context, the Department of Networking and Communications, SRMIST, conducted the Balasabha Activity at Government High School, Karunilam Village, on 11 September 2026.

This report presents the activity from the perspective of its relevance to community development and the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). The activity addressed the education and technology-awareness dimension by providing rural school students with direct exposure to computer hardware and basic computing concepts.

2. Activity Details

Name of Activity	Balasabha Activity — NWC Outreach Event Series – 1
Theme	Inside a Computer — Interactive Awareness Session with Hands-on Demonstration
Organizing Department	Networking and Communications, School of Computing, CET, SRMIST
Collaboration	Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), SRMIST; Government High School, Karunilam Village
Date & Duration	11 September 2026 – One Day
Mode	Offline
Target Group	8th and 9th Standard students
Participants	Approximately 40 school students; 6 internal faculty participants

3. Relevance to Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)

The Balasabha activity can be positioned within the education and human-resource-development dimension of GPDP-oriented community development. The intervention brought academic and technological exposure directly to students of a government school in Karunilam Village. It therefore supports the broader objective of strengthening local educational opportunities and awareness.

The activity contributes to the following community-development areas:

·         Education support: Supplementing school education with practical exposure to basic computer technology.

·         Digital and technology awareness: Introducing students to computer hardware and the functioning of a computer system.

·         Youth development: Encouraging curiosity, participation and confidence among school-going children.

·         Equitable access to exposure: Bringing university-level awareness activities to a rural government-school setting.

·         Institution–community linkage: Creating a continuing channel between SRMIST, UBA and the Karunilam Village school.

Note: The supplied activity record establishes the outreach activity and its educational objective; it does not state that the activity was formally entered as a specific GPDP budget head or Gram Sabha resolution. Accordingly, this report describes its GPDP relevance without making that unverified claim.

4. Objectives from a GPDP/UBA Community Development Perspective

·         To extend educational and technology-awareness support from the institution to the rural community.

·         To provide students with practical exposure that complements classroom learning.

·         To create awareness of basic computer hardware through a simple and relatable approach.

·         To encourage students to interact with faculty and ask questions about technology.

·         To establish a foundation for continued educational outreach activities in Karunilam Village.

5. Programme Implementation

The programme began with an inaugural session at Government High School, Karunilam Village. Dr. V. Nallarasan delivered the welcome address, followed by an overview presented by Dr. R. Lakshminarayanan. The Headmaster addressed the students, after which Dr. V. Rajaram conducted the main technical session.

 

Technical Session – “Inside a Computer”

A real CPU cabinet was opened in front of the students. Major components were explained using everyday analogies. The cabinet was described as the body, the SMPS as the heart supplying power, the motherboard as the spine connecting components, and the CPU/processor as the brain. RAM was explained as a quick working notepad, while the hard disk/SSD was compared with an almirah for permanent storage. Cooling fan and heat sink functions were also explained, along with ports and cables that connect the computer to peripherals.

The session concluded by linking the components into a single flow from power supply to motherboard, processor, RAM and storage, helping students understand that each part has a specific role within an interconnected system.

6. Stakeholder Participation

University / UBA	SRMIST and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Implementing Department	Department of Networking and Communications
Community Institution	Government High School, Karunilam Village
Student Beneficiaries	Approximately 40 students from 8th and 9th Standard
Faculty Participation	6 faculty members from NWC, SRMIST
Student Coordinators	Prakhar Nag; Tarun Surya; Rajhaghuru

7. Outputs and Outcomes

Area	Immediate Output	Observed / Reported Outcome
Education	One interactive technology-awareness session conducted	Students gained basic awareness of computer hardware.
Practical Exposure	Real CPU cabinet and components demonstrated	Students could identify major components and their functions.
Student Engagement	Interactive discussion and demonstration	Students participated enthusiastically and showed keen interest.
Community Outreach	University faculty engaged directly with rural school students	School response was encouraging and the activity established an outreach link.
Continuity	First event of NWC Outreach Event Series	Provides a foundation for further outreach activities.

8. SDG Linkage Supporting GPDP Objectives

SDG 4 – Quality Education	Supports learning opportunities and foundational technology awareness.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure	Provides introductory exposure to computing infrastructure and technology.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities	Extends technology-awareness opportunities to students in a rural government-school setting.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals	Strengthens collaboration between SRMIST/UBA and the local school community.

9. Community Impact

The activity provided a direct educational benefit to participating students by converting an abstract topic into a practical learning experience. The use of a real CPU cabinet and relatable examples helped students understand how computer components work together. The interaction between university faculty and school students also created an opportunity for continued academic and technology-focused engagement with the community.

10. Feedback and Community Response

The supplied activity report records that the session was highly interactive and that students participated with great enthusiasm. Students engaged actively with the demonstration, grasped the concepts with interest, and the response from the school was encouraging.

11. Financial Statement

External Sponsoring Agency		NIL
Contribution from University		Yes
Income through Registration		NIL
Sl. No.	Particulars		Amount (Rs.)
1	Stationery items for students and for the event		3,865
2	Transport Expenditure		500
3	Banner cost		550
	Total Expenditure		4,915

12. Suggested GPDP Monitoring Indicators

For future UBA–GPDP outreach planning, the following indicators may be maintained to document continuity and community benefit:

Coverage	Number of students, classes and schools reached.
Participation	Student participation and attendance in each outreach programme.
Learning Gain	Simple pre/post questions or activity-based assessment.
Technology Exposure	Number and type of practical demonstrations conducted.
Community Feedback	Feedback from Headmaster, teachers and students.
Continuity	Number of follow-up education/technology outreach activities conducted.
Documentation	Photographs, attendance, programme schedule, feedback and expenditure records.

13. Scope for Future GPDP-Linked UBA Activities

The present activity provides a starting point for a continuing education and technology-awareness programme in Karunilam Village. Subject to community and school requirements, subsequent activities can be planned after identifying local priorities through appropriate consultation with the school and village stakeholders.

·         Basic digital literacy and safe internet awareness.

·         Computer usage and introductory programming awareness.

·         Cyber safety and responsible digital behaviour.

·         Career and higher-education awareness for school students.

·         Technology demonstrations linked to everyday community needs.

14. Photographic and Documentary Evidence

The supplied activity report contains photographs documenting faculty–student interaction, the computer hardware demonstration, group participation and the vote of thanks. These photographs may be retained as evidence for UBA and GPDP-oriented outreach

15. GPDP / UBA Activity Summary

Under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, SRM Institute of Science and Technology conducted the Balasabha Activity – NWC Outreach Event Series – 1 at Government High School, Karunilam Village, on 11 September 2026. Approximately 40 students of 8th and 9th Standard participated in the “Inside a Computer” interactive technology-awareness session. A real CPU cabinet was used to demonstrate the motherboard, SMPS, processor, RAM, storage, cooling system, ports and cables. The programme provided practical exposure to computer technology and strengthened the educational outreach linkage between SRMIST/UBA and the rural school community. From a GPDP perspective, the activity supports education, youth development and technology-awareness objectives at the community level.

16. Conclusion

The Balasabha Activity demonstrates how UBA outreach can contribute to community-oriented development through education and technology awareness. The activity reached school students directly, provided practical learning exposure and encouraged active participation. Continued needs-based outreach, supported by appropriate community consultation and documentation, can strengthen the contribution of UBA activities to village development planning.

 

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