The Haryana Government launched a Village Mentoring Project (VMP) on 20th June 2015 to improve healthcare and education of the villagers with a special attention on girl child. Deputy Commissioner of Panchkula Vivek Atray launched the project. The students and the staff of ISB presented a street play on the theme of ‘Continuing girl education, sanitation, hygiene and nutrition’ and conducted a counseling session with village residents.
Each of the 22 districts in the state would be launching the project in a phased manner in around five villages each,
Advantage of Project:
- The project would create awareness among the villagers about various issues like educating girl child, health, financial matters etc.
- It will improve sanitation, hygiene and nutrition.
What is Village Mentoring Project (VMP)
- The Village Mentoring Project (VMP) is the first of its kind in Haryana under which villages in the state would be mentored by leading corporate houses, educational institutions and other organizations.
- Director External Relations of ISB DNV Kumara Guru said the ISB community comprising its staff, students and their families are will spread this initiative by undertaking various activities across a span of six months along with the District Administration Panchkula.
- The activities will include street plays, counseling sessions and health camps, engaging with the school kids.
- This is a unique initiative wherein ISB would mentor village residents towards adopting a more progressive approach in the upbringing of the girl child.
- Healthcare related and educational parameters would be the focus of the intervention.
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