SDG Detail

SDGs in practice: Innovation and social impact

Initiative

Project description

With an aim to mobilize students on Sustainable Development Goals, a separate forum is created for technical innovation to find solutions for day-to-day problems of the society and organization development whilst developing the skill of students. This forum is referred to as the �Innovation and Social Development Forum.�The project is implemented in collaboration with Uniglow (A social enterprise partnered with UN for post-2015 development ). UNiGloW � Uniting Initiators for the Glorious World, is an initiative put together to bring a positive impact in the world through collective efforts.

Year None

Location India

Organization Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Project aims

This forum aims to produce innovations aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The project seeks to involve young minds in collaborative endeavours to develop real-time employability skills while encouraging sustainable development.

Project outcome

Each participant on an average spent 30 hours in the program. In the first phase, 50 students were involved leading to total 1500 volunteer hours. Three Apps development in progress for eradicating food waste, Effective information transfer, Improving mental health Three strategic partnerships made over 85% of the student involved was shortlisted for job offers or started their entrepreneurial ventures