Ek Mauka Ek Umeed (NGO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Community Development Programme (CDP) / Social Internship by Ms. Kangna, a student of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food Technology at Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab.
Ms. Kangna, D/o Mr. Sushil Kumar, bearing University ID 12515627, undertook the internship from 01 August 2026 to 16 August 2026. She successfully completed 5 field activity days comprising a total of 30 hours of supervised community engagement under the guidance of Prof. Jasbir Singh, Director cum Secretary, Ek Mauka Ek Umeed (NGO).
Community-Based Learning and Field Activities
The internship was designed to provide meaningful exposure to rural communities and enable the student to understand development issues through direct observation, interaction and participation.
During the programme, Ms. Kangna successfully undertook the following five major activities:
1. Study of Maize Cultivation in Village
She interacted with the rural farming environment and studied maize cultivation practices, soil preparation, sowing methods, agricultural inputs, pest management and crop care. The activity provided practical exposure to the opportunities and challenges associated with rural agriculture.
2. Poultry Farm Visit
During the poultry farm visit, she studied poultry management, breeds, feeding practices, vaccination, disease prevention and income-generation opportunities. The activity helped her understand the importance of poultry farming as a source of rural livelihood.
3. Street Vendor Visit and Interaction
Ms. Kangna interacted with local street vendors to understand their daily livelihood, income patterns, operational challenges and awareness of government support programmes. The interaction provided valuable insight into small-scale entrepreneurship and the informal rural economy.
♻️ 4. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
As part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, she participated in community cleanliness and awareness activities focusing on hygiene, sanitation, waste management and responsible community participation.
5. Understanding Government Welfare Schemes at Anganwadi Centre
The activity focused on understanding the role of the Anganwadi Centre and various government welfare initiatives related to health, nutrition, preschool education, women empowerment and child development.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The internship provided Ms. Kangna with an opportunity to connect academic learning with real-world community issues. Her field experiences helped strengthen important skills such as communication, observation, documentation, teamwork, problem-solving and social responsibility.
Her sincere participation also helped her develop a better understanding of the relationship between agriculture, livelihoods, health, sanitation, nutrition and sustainable rural development.
Contributing Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Ek Mauka Ek Umeed (NGO) works in the fields of Health, Poverty Alleviation, Education, Environment and Development, while striving to contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The activities undertaken during this internship particularly complement the broader objectives of:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Congratulations and Best Wishes
We congratulate Ms. Kangna on the successful completion of her 30-hour Community Development Programme / Social Internship.
Her sincerity, discipline, enthusiasm and active participation throughout the programme are highly appreciated.
Ek Mauka Ek Umeed (NGO) wishes her continued success in her academic journey and future professional career. We hope the experience gained through community engagement will encourage her to continue contributing towards building a more inclusive, healthy and sustainable society.
Prof. Jasbir Singh
Director cum Secretary
Ek Mauka Ek Umeed (NGO)
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Health | Poverty Alleviation | Education | Environment | Development
Working towards Sustainable Development & UN SDGs
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