Rural Development Center

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Rural Development Centre
IIT Hyderabad

Events

Outreach, education, and innovation initiatives by RDC

Prerna

Outreach & Motivation Program

Purpose: To inspire students and parents by showcasing opportunities available through higher education and exposure to IIT Hyderabad’s ecosystem.

Social Impact: The event strengthens aspirations for learning and builds a bridge between rural communities and higher education institutions.

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Prerna gathering
Student interaction session
Campus exposure program
STEM workshop
Cultural performance
Campus tour
Prerna gathering
Student interaction session
Campus exposure program
STEM workshop
Cultural performance
Campus tour
Campus tour
Prerna gathering
Student interaction session
Campus exposure program
STEM workshop
Cultural performance
Campus tour
Prerna gathering
Student interaction session
Campus exposure program
STEM workshop
Cultural performance

Deeksha

Academic Enrichment Program

Purpose: To motivate and mentor high-performing rural students through academic and career guidance sessions at IIT Hyderabad.

Social Impact: Students gain confidence and clarity before exams, guided by IIT faculty and PRAYAS volunteers.

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Orientation session
Student examination
Laboratory visit
Interactive discussion
Interactive discussion
Orientation session
Student examination
Laboratory visit

Srusti

Science & Innovation Exhibition

Purpose: To nurture scientific curiosity among students by inviting them to present creative, real-world problem-solving ideas.

Social Impact: Encourages hands-on experimentation, innovation, and confidence among participants from both government and private schools.

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Science exhibition
Student innovation showcase
Judging interaction
Award ceremony
Mentorship session
Mentorship session
Science exhibition
Student innovation showcase
Judging interaction
Award ceremony

Bhavishya

IIT-H Led Parent–Student Community Interaction Program

Purpose: To motivate and mentor high-performing rural students through academic and career guidance sessions at IIT Hyderabad.

Social Impact: Students gain confidence and clarity before exams, guided by IIT faculty and PRAYAS volunteers.

Orphanage Visits

IIT-H Led Parent–Student Community Interaction Program

Purpose: To extend mentorship, empathy, and educational support to children residing in orphanages near IIT Hyderabad.

Social Impact: Provides sustained educational engagement, emotional support, and celebration of special occasions with underprivileged children.

Campus Tours

Exposure to Higher Education & Research

Purpose: To provide school students with first-hand exposure to the academic, research & residential environment of IIT-H, helping them visualize higher education pathways.

Social Impact: Experiencing a premier institute helps demystify higher education by showing students what academic & campus life truly look like. It inspires curiosity & confidence in STEM fields & encourages long-term educational goals.