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Besides drawing the attention of the student to the issues of life and their role in larger society, it would build
relationships between teachers and students which last for their upcoming 3 to 4 years and possibly beyond. It is
important, therefore, that it be conducted by faculty members of the University/School, the ones who would
teach them.
A suggestive primer for mentoring on Universal Human Values is at Appendix 2 for reference.

3.3 Student Welfare Fund

The University has created a Student Welfare Fund with the objective of making financial assistance available for
meeting the welfare needs of students in need, such as emergent medical assistance, purchase of books and study
material and any other comparable needs of students.

4. Other Activities

The activities which can be offered during Induction Programme are discussed in this section. Activities or short
term courses for upgrading communication skills of students can also be included in this programme. The learning
needs of the students can be identified and accordingly appropriate remedial/SWAYAM course/s should be
recommended for those students. Soft skills like basic English, mathematics, writing and communication skills
etc can also be part of this programme.

All institutions can adapt scheduling and organisation of such activities depending on the type of resources
available to the School/University. However, it would be preferable if all of these could be accommodated in the
Programme.

4.1 Familiarization with School/Department
Students should be familiarised with their school/department/Programme of study/laboratories/workshops/ ICT
facilities and other facilities. Besides an orientation helping them differentiate between School life and school
life along with career prospects offered by specific courses should be organised.

4.2 Creative Arts and Culture
Students should be exposed to culture and art forms like painting, sculpture, pottery, music, dance etc. These
would allow for creative expression. It would develop a sense of aesthetics and also enhance creativity which
would, hopefully, flow into their studies later.

4.3 Literary Activity
Literary activity will encompass reading a book/article, writing its summary, and possibly, debating, enacting a
play, etc.

4.4 NPTEL Courses/Skill Development Courses:
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4.5 Lectures by Eminent People
Lectures by eminent people should be organized to provide exposure to students. People who are alumni,
socially active, in profession, or in public life should be invited.

4.6 Visits to Local Area
Organize a visit to a monument or a landmark of the city, like a picnic, for bonding. One or more visits could
also be organized to a hospital or orphanage. This would expose them to the under-privileged. These are to be

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