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18/12/2025

🎓 Placement Brochure Release | MSW (Batch 2024–2026) 🎓

The Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)—an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India—is pleased to announce the release of the Digital Placement Brochure for the MSW Batch 2024–2026, under the leadership of Dr. S. Kumaravel, Head of the Department of Social Work.

The brochure showcases 28 young, dynamic, and committed MSW students who will be completing their Fourth Semester by mid-2026. With a strong integration of theoretical learning, intensive fieldwork, and research orientation, our students are professionally equipped and bring diverse regional perspectives to the social development sector.

The Placement Brochure 2024–2026 highlights the skills, competencies, and lived field experiences gained by the students during their academic journey. Grounded in professional ethics, empathy, and social responsibility, our students are prepared to contribute meaningfully in areas such as:
• Youth Development
• Community Development
• Public Policy & Governance
• CSR & Corporate Social Responsibility
• NGOs & Government Development Projects
• Research & Programme Implementation
• Social Sector Interventions

📘 Access the Placement Brochure (Digital):
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qVcab_RgIEym9JU4At2EvH93SH_0P34D/view?usp=drive_link

We cordially invite NGOs, development organisations, CSR initiatives, educational institutions, research bodies, and social sector agencies from across the country to partner with us and recruit from the youngest and dynamic Department of Social Work at RGNIYD.

As we begin this placement season, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing socially responsible professionals and fostering meaningful partnerships for inclusive, participatory, and sustainable social transformation.

🔗 Recruiting organisations may register here:
https://lnkd.in/gTzGXSad

📩 For further coordination:
Dr. Rambabu Botcha
Placement Coordinator, Department of Social Work, RGNIYD
📞 8527537803
📧 [email protected]

15/12/2025

For the 2025–2027 batch, students were placed for concurrent fieldwork across diverse developmental settings located in the districts of Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur. This arrangement offered an intensive and enriching fieldwork experience, allowing students from various disciplines to gain first-hand exposure to conducting social casework, facilitating social group work, and engaging with communities. Through these placements, students were able to understand the multifaceted nature of fieldwork practice, organizational functioning, and professional roles. This foundational experience provides a strong base for their future fieldwork days and upcoming semesters.

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Overall, the fieldwork experience provided diverse exposures for the students across multiple developmental settings. One of the most significant and innovative aspects of this year’s fieldwork was the use of AI-based tools to communicate and navigate effectively with local Tamil-speaking communities. Since many students came from different states and linguistic backgrounds, these tools played a crucial role in enabling meaningful engagement, rapport building, and culturally appropriate communication.

In addition to direct practice, students were also involved in various governmental initiatives and developmental activities. For example, they participated in programs coordinated by SIRD through BRDA, and contributed to other ongoing government-led community development tasks. Students were also engaged in conducting awareness programmes, community mobilization activities, data collection exercises, and organizational documentation, which helped them gain deeper insights into the functioning of social welfare systems.

25/11/2025

We, the first year MSW Students of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Ms.Shobha Singh, Ms.Volga M. G, and Mr.Ahmed Faiyz K. P, have developed an awareness video demonstrating how students can use AI-based translation tools to tackle language barriers.

This initiative is especially meaningful because many students are from different part of the country, frequently face language barriers, as they don't know Tamil, which is the native language of Tamilnadu, which affect communication and access to information during fieldwork. Our video aims to showcase how simple AI tools can help bridge this gap and support more effective interaction during fieldwork practice.

Developed as part of our concurrent fieldwork activities, this effort highlights the integration of technology into social work practice to enhance community engagement.

We sincerely express our gratitude to our Fieldwork Supervisor, Dr. H. Arokkiaraj, and our Head of the Department, Dr. S. Kumaravel, Department of Social Work, for their continuous guidance and encouragement throughout our fieldwork journey.

06/11/2025

🌟 National Seminar Tomorrow | Department of Social Work, RGNIYD 🌟

We are happy to inform our social work fraternity that the
Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, is hosting a One-Day National Seminar tomorrow on:

“Contributions of Indian Social Reformers and Their Relevance to Social Work Practice”

📅 Date: 7th November 2025 (Friday)
📍 Venue: RGNIYD Campus, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

This seminar brings together inspiring discussions on the philosophies of Indian social reformers and how their visionary contributions continue to guide contemporary social work practice, ethics, and values.

✨ Seminar Highlights

Sessions by eminent academicians and practitioners

Dialogue on reformers’ philosophies and their real-time relevance

Connecting reform movements with modern social work methods

Networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for students and professionals

Join us as we revisit the legacy of transformative social reformers and reflect on how their ideas continue to shape today’s social change movements.

For any queries, please contact:
📞 Dr. Rambabu Botcha, Department of Social Work
Mob: 8527537803

Looking forward to your active participation! ✨

02/11/2025

The third day "Workshop on Life Skills Education for Social Workers" conducted at RGNIYD on October 29, 2025, offered a comprehensive picture of sessions focused on developing interpersonal relationship , coping with emotions, coping with stress and stress management, internalization of life skills universal human values, time mangement session among participants.

The morning session (9:30 AM to 1:10 PM), was facilitated by Mr. Lawrence David, Founder Trainer, Cognikare focused on Interpersonal Relationship,
Coping with Emotions, and Time Management. Facilitators discussed the foundations of healthy relationships emphasizing emotional safety and communication. Dr. Rambabu Botcha introduced tools for time management like the Eisenhower Matrix, and covered strategies for understanding and handling emotions. The session's primary learning outcomes centered on maintaining healthy relationships and applying practical techniques for self-management, supported by activities like the "Object Learning with Balloon" exercise.

The afternoon session was conducted by Dr. David Paul, Training Officer, CTO&CB concentrated on the Internalization of Life Skills and Human Values. This session aimed at strengthening the participants' Social, Emotional, and Happiness Quotients through the discussion of core values like love and compassion and the application of assessment tools.

Dr. S. Kumaravel , HoD, engaged the students with an interactive activities, including the "Shoe-Swap" and " Ribbon if Life" games, helped participants learn techniques for coping with stress, preventing professional burnout, and developing essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and improved decision-making, empathy for professional and personal growth.

The three-day Life Skills Training Workshop was successfully concluded with Valedictory session was graced by Dr. Magimai Prakasam as Chief Guest, Dr. S. Kumaravel, Dr. Rambabu Botcha and other Faculty of Department of Social Work, RGNIYD. Following the session, the students were awarded certificate of participation for the recognition of their active participation and successful completion of the workshop.

The programme was efficiently coordinated by 5th and 6th Coordination students team comprising Mr.Muhammed Adhil , Ms. Devika V S, Ms. Pooja T.P, Ms. Shobha Singh, Ms. Risni jihada ,Mr.Vishal, whose collective efforts ensured smooth facilitation and active participation. Ms. K.Priyanka rao, Mr. Priyanshu Kumar, Mr. Kalyana varman, Mr. Ritwik saumya , Mr. Amal ,Mr. Ahmed Fayiz KP provided valuable support in organizing and documenting the event.

02/11/2025

Glimpse-2 of three day workshop on Employability Workshop for Social Work Students held from 29-31 October, 2025.

02/11/2025

Glimpse of three day workshop on Employability Workshop for Social Work Students held from 29-31 October, 2025.

28/10/2025

The second day of "Workshop on Life Skills Education for Social Workers" conducted at RGNIYD on October 28, 2025, offered a comprehensive picture of sessions focused on developing both effective communication, leadership, and thinking skills among participants.

The session on "Thinking Skills" was conducted by Mr. Dilip Karunakaran. The session began with meditation, setting a reflective tone. The content covered creative, critical, and problem-solving thinking, with a strong focus on decision-making and the importance of reading. Key points discussed included the different types of thinking skills and the role of logical reasoning in effective problem-solving. Activities included meditation and analyzing various scenarios using creative, critical, and problem-solving skills. The session emphasized that different thinking skills and logical reasoning can be cultivated and enhanced, while regular reading can further improve language proficiency.

Earlier in the day, another session on "Effective Communication & Leadership Skills" was held in the afternoon and facilitated by Mr. Lawrence David, Mr. Naveen Jesico, and Mr. Robinson. This session emphasized the critical components of communication such as sequencing the sender, messenger, and receiver, and ensuring feedback is audience-focused and clear. Topics included active listening, overcoming various communication barriers—physical, emotional, cultural—and distinguishing leadership as a people-centric quality that is effective all through, not just at the endpoint. Participants were encouraged to "think big, think different, and be contributors," fostering an attitude of innovative leadership and team contribution.

Interactive activities featured picture puzzles, observing partners, the T-puzzle, and tasks that involved identifying different types of contributors among peers, as well as SMART goal setting. The learnings highlighted the importance of interest and effort in active listening, maximizing potential by converting it into skills, and the necessity of setting clear goals and vision for personal and professional growth.

The programme was efficiently coordinated by a student team comprising Ms. Arti meena , Mr. Muhammed nihal P.P, Ms. Principa singh, Ms. Volga MG, Ms. Vishakha raj and Ms. Sarumathi S. whose collective efforts ensured smooth facilitation and active participation. Ms. K.Priyanka rao, Mr. Amal, Mr. Vishnu, Mr. Kalyanavarman, and Ms. Fatima naflam provided valuable support in organizing and documenting the event.

27/10/2025

The Three-day Workshop on Life Enhancement Education for first-year social work students, guided by the theme “Life Skills Education for Social Workers” at RGNIYD, is organized under the guidance of Dr. S. Kumaravel (HoD), Dr. David Paul, and Dr. Rambabu Botcha, along with other experienced faculty members. The programme was inaugurated on 27th October 2025 by Dr. David Paul, Training Officer and Head i/c, Centre for Training Orientation and Capacity Building (CTO&CB), RGNIYD, who emphasized the importance of life skills for both career and personal growth. The workshop aims to equip students with essential life skills for personal and professional development.

The first day featured two detailed sessions showcasing a comprehensive and experiential learning approach.
In the morning session, Dr. S. Kumaravel introduced the concept of life skills and their relevance to social work practice. He explained frameworks developed by UNICEF, WHO, and UNESCO, offering a global perspective on life skills education. Students engaged in creative group activities such as the “building the tallest tower” challenge using simple stationery items, which encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking. Each group presented their creations, strengthening communication and presentation abilities while linking hands-on activities with theoretical concepts. Through these exercises, students developed a deeper understanding of life skills and their application to everyday academic and professional challenges.

The afternoon session, facilitated by Mr. David Raj and Dr. S. Kumaravel, focused on self-awareness, communication, and personal growth. Participants explored structured tools like SWOT analysis and the Johari Window model. Interactive exercises such as 360-degree feedback and activities connecting personal attributes to symbolic objects encouraged introspective learning and peer interaction. The facilitators stressed the importance of self-discovery in strengthening communication and interpersonal relationships. Students reported improved confidence, better self-understanding, and enhanced capacity to accept feedback constructively.

Overall, the day fostered a supportive and reflective learning environment, enabling participants to integrate theory with practical experience. Students left the first day with heightened self-awareness, stronger communication skills, and a clearer understanding of essential life skills vital to their academic growth and future roles as social workers.

The programme was efficiently coordinated by a student team comprising Ms. Anna Rose Jopaul, Mr. Prince, Mr. Dondokupar, Ms. Swati, Mr. Sanjay, and Mr. Ujjawal Shubham**, whose collective efforts ensured smooth facilitation and active participation. Mr. Fahim, Ms. Priyanka, Mr. Amal, Mr. Sparsh, Mr. Kalyanavarman, and Ms. Anakha provided valuable support in organizing and documenting the event.

12/10/2025

On October 10 2025, the NSS Cell and the Department of Social Work at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Sriperumbudur, in collaboration with the Sriperumbudur Municipality and Dreams Foundation Trust organized an Awareness Rally as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

The main objective of the rally is to promote cleanliness, environmental protection and responsible waste management among the public.

The rally was inaugurated by Mrs. Santhi Sathis Kumar, Chairperson, Mrs. Shenbagavalli Vice – Chairperson, Mrs. Indira Subramani and Mrs. Rani, Commissioner, Sriperumbudur Municipality at 9:30 a.m. at the Sriperumbudur Bus Terminus.

The rally procession took place inside the Sriperumbudur market and concluded at the RGNIYD campus.

A total of 150 people including the students, professors, municipality staff, sanitary officers and public participated in this awareness rally.

The participants displayed awareness slogans and spread messages on maintaining a clean and green environment, reducing plastic usage, promoting recycling, conserving water, and adopting eco-friendly practices.

The initiative highlighted the message that “Swachh Bharat – Our Pride, Our Duty,” encouraging everyone to contribute towards a cleaner healthier, and sustainable India.

Mr. Avinav Thakur, Assistant Registrar RGNIYD concluded the event by receiving the rally participants to RGNIYD campus and acknowledging their contribution.

Mr. Najil M. Suresh, Estate Manager, RGNIYD proposed vote of thanks. The rally was coordinated by Dr. S. Kumaravel, Asst. Professor, DSW and NSS Programme Officer, RGNIYD and Mr. S. Prakash Sanitary Inspector, Sriperumbudur Municipality. Dr. Suresh Sundaram, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Applied Psychology, Dr. Rambabu Botcha, Dr. Arif Rasheed, Dr. Arpana, Ms. Dhanisha Faculty members from Social Work Department actively took part and led the Swachhta Rally. The event was highly appreciated by the Sriperumbudur Municipality and the public.

09/10/2025

The NSS Cell of the Department of Social Work at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Sriperumbudur, in collaboration with the Sriperumbudur Municipality and Dreams Foundation Trust is organizing an Awareness Rally under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 10, 2025. The main objective of the rally is to promote cleanliness, environmental protection and responsible waste management among the public. The rally will begin at 9:30 a.m. from the Sriperumbudur Bus Terminus and conclude at the RGNIYD campus. The schedule for the event is as follows: students will be taken to the Sriperumbudur Bus Terminus by bus at 9:00 a.m. the rally will commence at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 10:45 a.m. followed by refreshments. Through this rally participants aim to spread awareness on maintaining a clean and green environment, reducing plastic use promoting recycling, conserving water, and adopting eco-friendly practices. The initiative highlights the message that “Swachh Bharat – Our Pride, Our Duty,” encouraging everyone to contribute towards a cleaner healthier, and sustainable India.

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