SAGE (Saibaba Allied Grameena Empowerment)

          Saibaba Allied Grameen Empowerment (SAGE), a social arm of the college, organized an awareness programme on HIV/AIDS, superstitions, illiteracy and seasonal diseases in the SC Colony of Siddarampuram Village through street plays on 15-11-2010

         SAGE organized Free Blood Grouping and Eye Camps for the aged of Siddarampuram Village on 19-01-2011. It also organized a Blood Grouping Camp for the first year degree students of the college in September 2012.

English Club
         Most of the students of the college hail from rural areas and weaker sections of the society. They are naturally poor in Communication Skills in English. They are also poor in the other skills of language such as listening, reading and writing. In order to improve the overall skills of the English language of students, the college established an English Club. The Principal is the Chairperson of the club. The faculty of the departments is its members. One or two students also act as members of the club. The club aims at improving the LSRW Skills of the students and also bringing out their latent talents. It also conducts activities such as:

  • Creative Writing
  • Discussion on current literary trends
  • Poetry reading sessions
  • Interaction with the outside experts on Communication Skills
  • Developing the Presentation Skills
  • Give tips to students as how to overcome stage fear
  • Enactment of short plays
  • Newspaper reading

 

Social Surveys & Research or Extension work

  • A one day seminar on contemporary women’s’ issues like dowry system, right of equity, sexual harassment at work place, domestic violence, property rights etc., was organized in 2009 by Legal Literacy Authority, Department of Judiciary, Anantapur. The college also organized a rally against atrocities on women on 12-08-2009.
  • As part of its extension work, the college is conducting special coaching for SC, ST, BC and other under-privileged students for various competitive exams for recruitment to the positions in banks, insurance and other Govt. institutions.
  • The college organized an awareness programme for girl students on “Domestic and other Forms of Violence against Women” in association with the ‘Women Support Wing’ of Rayalaseema Environmental Development Society (REDS), Anantapur, on 25-11-2011.
  • Saibaba Allied Grameen Empowerment (SAGE), a service arm of the college, organized an awareness programme on HIV/AIDS, superstitions, illiteracy and seasonal diseases in the SC Colony of Siddarampuram Village through street plays 15-11-2010.
  • SAGE organized Free Blood Grouping and Eye Camps for the aged of Siddarampuram Village on 19-01-2011. It also organized a Blood Grouping Camp for the first year degree students of the college in September 2012.
  • The college also hosted a two day National Seminar on “Access, Opportunities and Challenges of Gender Equity Education” on 18th and 19th August 2012 in association with Star Youth Association(SYA), Velugodu of Kurnool District, for Degree students and DWACRA women of the surrounding villages.

 

Awards / Recognition received by the College for Extension Activities/ Community Development Work.

  • The Chairperson, Anantapur Municipal Corporation issued a certificate of appreciation on the BPL Survey carried out by our NSS volunteers.
  • The Superintendent of Police, Anantapur also issued certificate of appreciation to our volunteers for the assistance in maintaining the Law and Order during the recently held Local Body Elections.
  • Appreciation letters from Grama Sarpanch of villages in recognition of our SAGE volunteers social service in respective villages.
  • Indian Red Cross Society felicitated our SAGE volunteers for their contribution to blood donation, awareness on HIV/AIDS and rehabilitation.
  • All round appreciation letters from local NGOs to our volunteers for their contribution to the community service.