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Prakriti- The Students' Club of Rural Management Programme An initiative by the students of Rural Management to highlight the activities and bring to light the Rural Management program of XISS.

State-Level Consultation on Shaping the Future of School-Based Vocational Education in Jharkhand | XISS RanchiThe Rural ...
04/10/2026

State-Level Consultation on Shaping the Future of School-Based Vocational Education in Jharkhand | XISS Ranchi

The Rural Management Programme of XISS, in collaboration with IPE Global, hosted a State-Level Consultation on “Shaping the Future of School-Based Vocational Education in Jharkhand” on 25 September 2026 at XISS, Ranchi.

The consultation brought together policymakers, education practitioners, academicians, industry representatives, skill-development organisations and other key stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening school-based vocational education in alignment with NEP 2020.

The event was graced by distinguished personalities including Dr Pradeep Kerketta SJ, Assistant Director, XISS; Shri Shashi Ranjan, IAS, State Project Director, JEPC; Dr Anant Kumar, Head, Rural Management Programme, XISS; Ms Surbhi Srivastava, State Lead – VE, IPE Global; and Shri Amit Kumar, Nodal Officer, Vocational Education, Jharkhand.

The consultation featured:

✨ Discussions on integrating vocational education with mainstream schooling and introducing early exposure to skills and career pathways.

✨ Insights on competency-based learning, career counselling, aspiration building and the importance of practical and experiential learning.

✨ Perspectives on strengthening school–industry–MSME partnerships, apprenticeships, internships and pathways from education to employment.

Special insights were shared by Mr Prashant Kumar, AGM, NTPC Ltd.; Mr Surendra Sharma, MSME; Mr Praveen Lohia, Director, FJCCI; Mr Kumar Indrajeet, Lead Operations, Tata STRIVE; and Mr Kumar Abhishek, Tata Steel Foundation, among other distinguished speakers and panellists.

A meaningful day of dialogue, collaboration and collective reflection towards building a stronger and more inclusive vocational education ecosystem for Jharkhand. 🌱

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CSR Talk Series | Theme: ESG, EHS & Green CSR ☘️The Rural Management Programme of XISS and its Prakriti Club hosted an i...
03/10/2026

CSR Talk Series | Theme: ESG, EHS & Green CSR ☘️

The Rural Management Programme of XISS and its Prakriti Club hosted an insightful session of the CSR Talk Series, featuring Mr Prashant Singh, Additional General Manager - LA, R&R & CSR, NTPC Limited and proud alumnus of PGDM-RD (Batch 2000-02).

Mr Singh explored the evolving landscape of CSR, covering its alignment with ESG, Green CSR and EHS, the statutory mandate under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and how CSR can contribute to business through stakeholder trust, innovation and risk management. He also highlighted greenwashing and the need for genuine, impact-oriented sustainability practices.

*Key Takeaways*

👉 CSR can go beyond statutory compliance by aligning with business strategy, sustainability and long-term goals.

👉 The focus should be on creating impact, asking what problems a company can uniquely address rather than simply how much it can spend.

👉 Green CSR and EHS highlighted the integration of environmental responsibility, occupational safety and social concerns into business and CSR practices.

👉 Students were introduced to emerging social-impact financing mechanisms, including the Social Stock Exchange, Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments and Social Impact Bonds.

The session helped Rural Management students connect development and community engagement with corporate strategy, sustainability and impact-oriented practice. Initiatives like these reflect XISS continued commitment to holistic education, intellectual growth and the development of socially conscious professionals.

🗓️ Date: 24 September 2026
🕝Time: 2:30 PM Onwards
📍Venue: XISS Classroom 121

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The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi successfully organised a guest lecture in collaboration with Transform Rur...
02/10/2026

The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi successfully organised a guest lecture in collaboration with Transform Rural India on “Public Finance: Understanding Revenue Sources of the State in the Context of Jharkhand.”
The session was delivered by Dr Harishwar Dayal, Professor, Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi.
At XISS such insightful interaction enriched classroom learning by bringing practical perspectives into academic discussions and helped students gain a deeper understanding of public finance, state revenue sources, and their relevance to rural and development management.

📅 Date: 21 September 2026
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM onwards
📍 Venue: VC Room

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:🌱 *Move for Earth Symposium 2026 | XISS Ranchi*The Rural Management Programme of XISS and Prakriti Club, in collaborati...
01/10/2026

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🌱 *Move for Earth Symposium 2026 | XISS Ranchi*

The Rural Management Programme of XISS and Prakriti Club, in collaboration with SwitchON Foundation and SAARTHI - Jharkhand’s Just Transition Network, hosted the Move for Earth Symposium 2026 themed “Accelerating FPO Growth through Innovation and Partnerships” on 18 September 2026.

The event was inaugurated by Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur SJ, Director, XISS and graced by Shri Aboobacker Siddique, IAS, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Government of Jharkhand and Shri Swami Bhaveshananda Maharaj Ji, RKMVERI, Ranchi.

The symposium featured:

✨ Discussions on climate action, sustainable agriculture, FPOs and rural innovation.

✨ Exhibition stalls featuring sustainable and climate-resilient ideas and delicacies.

✨A student led Nukkad Natak promoting environmental awareness

The valedictory session featured Shri Shiv Shankar Prasad, Deputy Director of Agriculture and Dr Vijay Pal Bhadana, Joint Director, ICAR-IIAB, with insights on sustainable farming and support for farmers and FPOs. The session also included an award and recognition ceremony celebrating Pitchthon Winners and stall Exhibitors.

The event concluded with the signing of an MoU between XISS and SwitchON Foundation reaffirming a shared commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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On 21 August 2026, the first-year students of the Rural Management Programme embarked on their Study Tour to Jamshedpur,...
24/09/2026

On 21 August 2026, the first-year students of the Rural Management Programme embarked on their Study Tour to Jamshedpur, gaining first hand exposure to diverse approaches to CSR and community development. The students visited Tata Steel Foundation, Tata Power CSR, and Tata Motors & CSR, exploring their initiatives across various sectors of social development.
Supervised by our esteemed faculty – Dr Raj Shree Verma, Dr Pramil K Panda, and Dr Niranjan Sahoo – the students engaged with communities and organisational teams to understand how CSR initiatives are designed and implemented at the grassroots level. The visits provided valuable insights into community engagement, healthcare, education, livelihoods, tribal development, and other areas of social impact.
Through these interactions and field experiences, the students gained a deeper understanding of the role of organisations in fostering inclusive and sustainable development, while connecting classroom concepts with real-world practices.

Team Prakriti hopes that this experience enriched the students’ perspective on CSR and rural development and helped them bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application. XISS promotes this experiential learning and provides students with opportunities to engage with real-world development practices.

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🌾 India Rural Colloquy 2026: Two Days of Ideas, Innovation & ImpactThe India Rural Colloquy 2026, organised by the Rural...
23/09/2026

🌾 India Rural Colloquy 2026: Two Days of Ideas, Innovation & Impact

The India Rural Colloquy 2026, organised by the Rural Management Programme, XISS in collaboration with Transform Rural India (TRI) and Prakriti Club, brought together academicians, practitioners, policymakers, development professionals, and aspiring rural managers to explore pathways towards a more inclusive and sustainable rural India.

✨ Day 1 | Hackathon – Ideas into Action

The first day began with an engaging Hackathon, where young minds came together to identify rural challenges and develop innovative, practical, and community-oriented solutions.

🌱 Day 2 | From Inauguration to Impact

The second day commenced with the gracious presence of Ms Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperatives Minister, Government of Jharkhand, who inaugurated the event through the ceremonial watering of a sapling, symbolising growth, sustainability, and collective responsibility.

The day then moved into an insightful panel discussion, bringing together diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of rural Jharkhand.

📖 The programme continued with the launch of a book.adding dimension to the exchange of knowledge.

🏆 A special highlight was the felicitation of the Hackathon winners and community champions where Ms Shilpi Neha Tirkey recognised and celebrated the innovative solutions presented by the participants.

🌱 Key Takeaways

🔹 Innovation must lead to action – Ideas become impactful when translated into practical grassroots solutions.
🔹 Community-driven development matters – Sustainable rural transformation begins with local participation and ownership.

🔹 Youth are catalysts for change – Young rural managers and innovators can contribute significantly to solving emerging rural challenges.

Through the India Rural Colloquy 2026, XISS reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing socially conscious leaders and fostering innovation for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

📍 Venue: Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi

🌍 Guest Lecture | Social-Ecological Systems Perspective to Climate ActionThe Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi a...
23/09/2026

🌍 Guest Lecture | Social-Ecological Systems Perspective to Climate Action

The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi and Prakriti Club, organised an insightful guest lecture on “Social-Ecological Systems Perspective to Climate Action” by Dr Sisir Kanta Pradhan, Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and an esteemed alumnus of PGDM-Rural Development (Batch 1994-96).

The session encouraged students to understand climate action through the interconnected relationship between people, nature, governance, and the economy, while drawing upon his rich global experience in sustainable development.

✨ Key takeaways:

• Exploring the Social-Ecological Systems (SES) framework for climate action.

• Understanding the balance between ecology, economy, and social justice.

• Discussing planetary boundaries, climate justice, and Nature-based Solutions.

• Emphasising community-centred development, resilience, and systems thinking.

• Engaging students through an interactive Q&A on water governance, equity, and environmental challenges.

The session inspired students to adopt a holistic perspective towards sustainable development and become thoughtful leaders in addressing complex environmental issues.

At XISS Ranchi, such expert interactions enrich classroom learning by providing practical insights and preparing students to become compassionate and socially responsible development professionals.

🗓️Date - 24 July 2026
🕑Time - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
📍Venue - XISS Classroom 121

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The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi will organise a guest lecture on “Public Finance: Understanding Revenue So...
20/09/2026

The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi will organise a guest lecture on “Public Finance: Understanding Revenue Sources of the State in the Context of Jharkhand.”
The session will be delivered by Dr Harishwar Dayal, Professor, Department of Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi.
At XISS Ranchi, such expert interactions will enrich classroom learning by bringing practical perspectives into academic discussions and preparing students for meaningful careers in development management.

📅 Date: 21 September 2026
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM onwards
📍 Venue: VC Room

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15/09/2026

🌍 Move for Earth Symposium 2026 | From Ideas to Action for a Sustainable Future 🌱

The Rural Management Programme of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, in collaboration with SwitchON Foundation and Saarthi, invites you to be a part of Move for Earth Symposium 2026 - a dynamic platform bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, students, innovators, and changemakers to spark meaningful conversations and drive action for a sustainable and resilient future.

🗓️ Day 1 | 16 September 2026
💡 Pitchathon 2026 – Ideas to Impact

A platform for young innovators and problem-solvers to pitch practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions addressing pressing environmental and developmental challenges.

🗓️ Day 2 | 18 September 2026
🌱 Move for Earth Symposium 2026

An engaging forum for insightful discussions on climate action, clean energy, sustainable livelihoods, environmental resilience, and inclusive development, bringing diverse voices together to shape pathways towards a greener future.

📍 Venue: Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi

Join us as we move ideas into action, innovation into impact, and conversations into change - because a sustainable future begins when we choose to move together. 🌍✨

🌿 Be part of the movement. Be part of the change. Move for Earth. 🌿


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Guest Lecture | Theme: Child Protection System: Strengthening a Protective Environment for Every ChildThe Rural Manageme...
02/09/2026

Guest Lecture | Theme: Child Protection System: Strengthening a Protective Environment for Every Child

The Rural Management Programme of XISS Ranchi and Prakriti Club, organised a guest lecture by Ms Priti Srivastava, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Jharkhand, under the elective course Child Rights, Gender and Development.

She highlighted the importance of building a strong child protection system and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every child.

Key takeaways:
👉 Every child deserves a safe and protective environment to grow and thrive.
👉 The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Mission Vatsalya are vital to strengthening child protection.
👉 Family-based care, community participation, and effective institutions are key to safeguarding children’s rights.
👉 Child protection is a shared responsibility that requires awareness and collective action.

The session encouraged students to connect policy with practice and reaffirmed the importance of protecting children’s rights.

At XISS Ranchi, such expert interactions enrich classroom learning by providing practical insights and preparing students to become compassionate and socially responsible development professionals.

🗓️ Date: 15 July 2026

🕛 Time: 11:55 AM - 1:10 PM
📍 Venue: XISS Classroom 121

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