Sustainable

Collaboration with NGOs for SDGs

Partnership for Societal Impact

Lovely Professional University collaborated with for exchange activities and collaborative social work by establishing clear communication channels and mutual understanding between their respective social work departments. Through regular dialogue, LPU identified social problems, shared goals, academic strengths, and resources. Collaborative initiatives such as joint research projects, student exchange programs, and faculty workshops can be developed to enhance cross-cultural understanding and knowledge exchange. Additionally, LPU created formal agreements and memorandum of understanding (MoUs) to solidify the partnership, outlining the responsibilities, expectations, and benefits for both organizations. By fostering these collaborative relationships, LPU created enriching opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers, fostering a global perspective and enhancing the quality and impact of social work education and practices.

Blood Donation Campaign

Volunteers during blood donation drive held in collaboration
with local NGOs

Blood Donation Campaign

LPU-NSS organizes blood donation camps once every three to four months in collaboration with local NGOs

Rain Relief Aid

Student Organization Tachyons, in collaboration with LPU NSS Unit- Srijan and Shankuntala Poddar Welfare Foundation NGO at New Delhi, organized a Rain Relief Aid Initiative.
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Feeding Needy and Poor

Unit Prayas in collaboration with unit Samarthaya together took forward a step in 'FEEDING BELLIES' by feeding the needy and poor in nearby villages and areas surrounding University. Click here to view event

Empowering Youth Leaders

Lovely Professional University in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India conducted One Day Master Trainers Training Programme for NSS Program Officers on Bharat Portal. Click here to view event

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Conference

The conference was jointly organized by the Spinal Cord Injury Association of India and LPU to sensitize society and various agencies to adopt stringent measures for the prevention of such injuries Click here to view event

Pulse Polio Campaign

LPU-NSS volunteers, in collaboration with Civil Hospital, Phagwara, Punjab, undertook a commendable initiative by organizing a three-day Pulse Polio Campaign as a part of National Immunisation Day (NID). They administered polio drops to children below five years at various locations including railway station and adopted villages Click here to view event

Plantation Drive

LPU Student Organization Tachyons in collaboration with Nivy Care Foundation (NGO) organized an event "Planet Power Play: Plantation Drive" from April 25th to May 10th, 2023, drawing the active involvement of approximately 70 dedicated volunteers. This drive took place in different parts of the country i.e. Lucknow, Phagwara, Guwahati- Assam, Jalandhar. Click here to view event

Cleanliness Drive: Swachtta

LPU-NSS unit Prayas in collaboration with IAAS embark committed to cleaning and beautifying nearby village, ensuring that every corner shines with cleanliness and purity.
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Trinjan, Traditional Punjabi craft

LPU School of Fashion students visited Trinjan, an organisation that promotes Punjabi craft. There they received hands on knowledge from local craftsmen on hand spinning and weaving techniques!

Transgender Cricket

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is organizing Trans-Persons’ 1st National Cricket Tournament of six days on the campus. Over 100 cricketers from six states of the country are participating to display their cricketing skills no less than others. Participating states are West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana.
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Student Exchange

Many students at LPU learn by spending one full semester abroad with the path breaking semester abroad programmes offered at LPU. There are many Universities partnered with LPU for semester exchange with University of Wisconsin-Madison, Curtin University University of A Coruña, The Catholic University of Korea, Dongseo university, Woosong University, etc. Click here to view event

Collaborating for Sustainable Solutions

LPU has collaborated with NGOs to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to exploit its potential of knowledge and research, resources, expertise, and innovative ideas. NGOs, on the other hand, have grassroots-level insights, practical experience, and community networks. By collaborating, we create a synergy that fosters effective, sustainable solutions for pressing global challenges outlined in the SDGs, such as poverty, education, health-care, environmental sustainability, and social equality. LPU provides research-based evidence and analytical skills, enabling NGOs to develop evidence-driven strategies and impactful programs. In return, NGOs has offered LPU valuable access to real-world issues and contexts, grounding academic research in practical applications. This collaboration not only enriches academic pursuits but also ensures that solutions are culturally sensitive, contextually relevant, and genuinely address the needs of communities, making progress towards achieving the SDGs more tangible and achievable.

Student Volunteering

LPU-NSS Wing has students that has formed many clubs which are consistently engaged in volunteering of activities for social good by participating in community service projects, internships, and volunteer programs facilitated by NGOs, students gain practical insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities. They contributed their time, energy, and skills toward initiatives ranging from education and healthcare to environmental conservation and poverty alleviation. Through these experiences, students not only learn empathy and social responsibility but also develop crucial problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. The collaborative efforts between students and NGOs foster a symbiotic relationship where the passion and enthusiasm of young minds are channelized toward meaningful projects, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need and creating a generation of socially conscious leaders dedicated to positive social change. For more information on Collaboration with NGOs Click Here

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Nss Volunteers

200+

Ncc Cadets

20+

Adopted Villages

40+

Community Events

LPU conducted activities for societal benefit throughout the year which are organized in and beyond campus. Some of these activities are as:

Name of NGO	Partnership Level	Name of the Activity	Student Club	SDG Mapped
Nivy Care Foundation	National	Planet Power Play	Tachyons	11, 15, 17
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Blood Donation Association	Local	Blood Donation	NSS	3, 17
Shankuntala Poddar Welfare Foundation, Delhi	National	Rain Relief Aid	NSS	6, 15, 17
Louis Braille	Inter- national	National-level competition	NSS	10, 17
Saksham Foundation	National	Education for all	Students	4, 17
Inner Wheel NGO, India	National	Blood Donation	NSS	3, 17

Empowering Visually Impaired Talents

Louis Braille Welfare Association for the Blind, LPU-NSS organized a prestigious three-day national-level competition, on Nov-2022 providing visually impaired individuals an exhilarating platform to showcase their talents in various domains, including music, sports, and academics Click here to view event

Planet Power Play Event

The Student Organization Tachyons, in collaboration with Nivy Care Foundation (NGO), organized the "Planet Power Play" on 5th May 2023 across multiple locations—Lucknow, Phagwara, Guwahati, and Jalandhar

LPU collaborated with the Government of India to conducted various activities throughout the year, both on campus and in the broader community as:

Name of Government Agency	Partnership Level	Name of the Activity	Student Club	SDG Mapped
Ministry of External Affairs	Inter- national	Public Health & Community Care course	Delegates	3, 4, 11, 17
Ministry of Education	National	Smart India Hackathon (SIH)-2023	Students	9, 17
Ministry of External Affairs	National	Information Technology (IT) Course	Students and Faculty	4, 9, 11, 17
Ministry of Education	National	Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat	All	4, 11, 17
Ministry of Science & Technology	National	NIDHI - Technology Business Incubator	Students	4, 9, 11, 17

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (AKAM-EBSB) student exchange with students from different institutions of Andhra Pradesh
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Ministry of External Affairs & LPU organized Public Health & Community Care course for 14 countries’ officials
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Ministry of Education’s ‘Smart India Hackathon (SIH)-2023’ competition conducted at Lovely Professional University
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LPU in collaboration with ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) Division of Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) has been organizing a five-day Information Technology (IT) Course for nearly 100 participants from 20 countries
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Agriculture students of LPU with local farmers under RAWE programme for knowledge sharing

Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)
RAWE is Student READY Program that provides exposure to agricultural students to the natural setting and village situations, allows them to work with the farm families, identify their problems, and make use of various extension tools for transferring the latest agricultural technologies. RAWE programme is aimed at providing an opportunity to the students to understand the rural setting in relation to agriculture and allied activities. It helps the students to get familiarised with the socio-economic conditions of the farmers and their problems. The students learn to develop communication skills using extension teaching methods to facilitate interaction and transfer of technology besides imparting diagnostic and remedial knowledge relevant to the real-life situations.

LPU students offering medical aid in adopted villages

Village Adoption Programme under Community Development Project
This course is offered to students after the first year. The basic course objectives associated with this course include identification of the issues related to community development and to find solutions for improvement; developing skills to promote unique ideas among the public; and aiming to originate substantial and sustainable development that brings about difference in the community at large. Students can complete the community development project with some Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or local organization(s) working on some community development areas and allowing physical reporting within the organization

LPU students volunteering to offer help in clesning Sutlej, a major river in Punjab, India

Cleaning Sutlej River
LPU NCC is dedicated to community service, organizing impactful programs for awareness and action in association with villages and local bodies. On the eve of Earth Day, NCC cadets planted trees and cleaned the Satluj River as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Social Work: Community Engagement and Outreach

University have led the path uptaking the social responsibility to engage with their local communities, by collaborating with local, regional, national bodies both NGO and Governmental, to organize awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars, universities can educate the public about sustainable living practices. The essentail aim of community outreach programs was to address challenging sustainable issues such as clean energy, water conservation, waste management, and environmental conservation.
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NHAI Collaboration

LPU partnered with National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Govt. of India undertaking to develop local and regional parts and areas maintaining cleaniless, shown below. This collaboration have improved cleaniless, creating green belt on highways and helps promotion of Sustainable Cities and Communities

Municipal Corporation, Udaipur

LPU’s outreach initiative in Udaipur, Rajasthan, by the students of Architecture focuses on the proposed expansion of the sewerage system, examining treatment capacity improvements, enhancements to pipeline network, and planning for future developments and addressing the deficiencies in Clogged Drainagey.

LPU offers education in distance learning mode so that remote students can benefits from learninsg and provides e-learning materials at their location

Development of Educational Resources

LPU has developed many educational resources to achieve sustainable development goals and this educational material addresses global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. They can develop open educational resources, online courses, and multimedia materials that are accessible to learners worldwide, breaking down barriers to education. Additionally, LPU invested in faculty development and training programs to enhance teaching methods and promote interdisciplinary approaches, ensuring that students were equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle complex sustainability issues. Through these efforts, LPI contributes significantly to the achievement of sustainable development goals by disseminating knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and inspiring future leaders to make a positive impact on the world.
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LPU is providing open access of its Distance Education study material to all by making it available free of cost on World Wide Web. The study material, primarily meant for its Distance Education students, may also be accessed and referred to by regular LPU students and students of other universities as well. Click here to view Online Study Material to view the learning content.

Research Programmes

Research Centre on Environment and Climate Science:

Lovely Professional University, Phagwara has a dedicated centre of excellence “Green Engineering” under Research & Development Cell that works on the green technology, alternative technology, green nano technology, and computation technologies. To ensure that the concept of environmental sustainability is inculcated in the UG, PG, and PhD students/scholars, following measures are taken.

There are programmes being taught in UG/PG programs that support environment sustainability. Some of the courses taught with respect to climate science and/or environmental sustainability are

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PRACTICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

There are programmes that teach Experience Learning Programme (ELP) wherein farmers get exposure on farming techniques. Some of the courses teaching sustainable agricultural practices are:

WATER AND FERTIGATION MANAGEMENT IN MICROIRRIGATION
HYDROPONICS SYSTEMS FOR GROWING PLANTS
PROTECTED CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLE CROPS
COMPOSTING BY DIFFERENT METHODS
CROP PRODUCTION-MILLETS
ORGANIC FARMING
ITK FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
AGRO-INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

The list of outcomes from research centre can be viewed online by clicking here

Research Conferences on Sustainable Development Goals

Lovely Professional University (LPU) actively contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by organizing conferences focused on these themes. These events facilitate dialogue among academics, industry leaders, and policymakers, promoting awareness and innovative solutions to global challenges. Through interdisciplinary discussions on topics like quality education, climate action, and gender equality, The university encouraged research publications aligned with the SDGs, empowering participants to devise actionable strategies. By integrating SDG themes into its academic and extracurricular activities, LPU plays a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future. Click Here to view SDG based conferences at LPU