Prayatna, the Social Responsibility Club of the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, aims to raise awareness and foster a sense of social responsibility among future business leaders. The club is trying to bring about meaningful change by working at the grassroots level in various areas such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, community welfare and others. Through various impactful initiatives, Prayatna empowers underprivileged communities while simultaneously engaging the IIMU fraternity in these social responsibility initiatives. Key activities undertaken include tree plantation drives, cloth donation campaigns, mental health awareness programs, and many educational initiatives including Vidyanjali to mentor schoolchildren, audiobooks for the visually impaired and others. By actively involving the IIMU community in its efforts, Prayatna promotes social change and strengthens the institute's bond, encouraging everyone to shape a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable future.
On 2nd February 2024, Prayatna, the Social Responsibility Club of IIM Udaipur, organized a quiz on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. Held in the mess at 9:00 PM, the event saw active participation from students across various MBA and GSCM, DEM batches. The quiz aimed to raise awareness about global CSR initiatives and sustainability practices, fostering intellectual engagement and responsibility.
In collaboration with the CSR department, Team Prayatna organized a successful blood donation drive on February 7, 2023. The drive saw enthusiastic participation from the IIMU community, with many donating blood for the first time. The event aimed to inspire others to donate, highlighting the significant impact even a single donation can have.
On February 10th, 2024, Team Prayatna visited the Destitute Children's Service Home in Udaipur, bringing joy to tribal children through donated sports items and educational materials. The event included interactive sessions where the children shared their aspirations and participated in games. Motivational talks on career opportunities were also held. This impactful visit highlighted the importance of community engagement and the power of encouragement. Team Prayatna aims to continue supporting such causes in the future.
On February 26th, 2024, Team Prayatna, in collaboration with Finiloop, organized an industrial visit to Udaipur's Waste Management and Material Recovery Facility. The event aimed to raise awareness about sustainable waste management through informative tours and interactions with the workers. Participants learned about recycling processes and supported workers by donating clothes and stationery. This impactful initiative promoted environmental responsibility and highlighted the importance of community involvement in waste management efforts.
On February 29th, 2024, the Vidyanjali Drawing and Quiz Competition was held at Government Secondary Schools in Surfala and Lai. Around 250 students from grades 5 to 9 participated in engaging activities, including a drawing competition, a general knowledge quiz and Prize Distribution. The event fostered creativity and learning, while enthusiastic student participation made it lively. The initiative, supported by volunteers from IIMU, was a resounding success in promoting education and community involvement.
On September 13, 2024, Team Prayatna and students of IIM Udaipur visited Tara Sansthan’s Anand Vriddhashram, an old age home in Udaipur. The event included heartwarming conversations between students and elderly residents, a lively musical performance by Octaves, and an appreciation ceremony. Participation of the students made this visit a huge success and emphasized the importance of supporting the elderly.
