Chitradurga LEADer Cleans Local Bus Stand and Demonstrates Amazing Collaboration Efforts

Inspired by the bus stand cleaning project led by LEADer Aarya Hallikeri from KLEIT, Hubli, Mamatha V. from SJMIT, Chitradurga, decided to lead her own bus stand cleaning project in Chitradurga.  But what sets her project apart from the other bus stand cleaning projects throughout other LEAD locations is the efforts she put into collaboration in order to ensure lasting impact.  Mamatha connected with resource persons such as Mr. Ikkeri (District Commissioner), Mr. Kanthraj (Municipal President), and Mr. Anand (Health inspector), Mr. Shiv Kumar (Principal JCB).  In addition, Mamatha acquired a vehicle to assist with garbage disposal as well as monetary and materialistic donations from the public.

In her project, Mamatha made a team of fellow students and painted the dirty walls of the bus stand, collected and disposed of the garbage that had littered the ground, met with nearby shopkeepers and encouraged them to do their part in keeping the bus stand clean.  She trained the municipal staff in how to maintain cleanliness, approached the government for the sanction of sign boards, and told private bus owners to educate their passengers regarding waste management. 

Mamatha's project is benefiting an estimated 5,000 people that move in and out of the bus stand every day.  She received an appreciation letter from the District Commissioner for her initiative.  Her project was showcased at Yuva Summit 2014.

Chitradurga LEADer Mobilizes Government and Village to Clean Water Tank

The residents of the village of Nellikattte faced problems with cleaning the village water tank.  If the water tank could not be properly cleaned, the villagers would likely face many health issues.  LEADer GT Harish from SJM Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Chitradurga, realized that immediate action needed to be taken to address this problem.  So, he approached the local government, as well as the villagers, to lead a water tank cleaning project.  Due to the support of the government the villagers, the water tank was cleaned.  now, 200 people are drinking clean water.  

 

Project: Human Detecting Robot

Sujith Mahadi (SJMIT, Chitradurga)

Sujith is creating a robot to be used during war and natural disasters.  The robot’s purpose will be to detect humans.  Additionally, the robot will be equipped with a camera that will provide live feed of what is happening when the robot is being used.  Sujith’s has been sponsored by Mahadi Yahama Motor Chitradurga.