Community Engagement & Social Responsibility
Creating Social Leaders & Social Entrepreneurs
At SRM University-AP, we believe education extends beyond academics. Our commitment to community engagement and social responsibility drives us to address social challenges, promote sustainable practices, and impact the communities around us.
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Through volunteer programs, social projects, and partnerships, we aim to foster empathy, leadership, and civic responsibility among our students and staff. At SRM University-AP, we are dedicated to learning and making a difference.

What is CESR?
A Student can involve him or herself by participating in various community service events or independent volunteering activities. There are 6 chapters under community engagement and social responsibility.
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Environmental Club
Knowledge Sharing & Knowledge Mobilization
Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Community Based Participatory Research
Community Services







Community Engagement &
Social Responsibility (CESR)
CESR Objectives
Community Engagement courses typically aim to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively engage with and contribute to communities. The major objectives of such courses may include:


Understanding Community Dynamics
Building Empathy & Culture Competence

Enhancing Communication Skills



Facilitating Collaboration
Capacity Building
Promoting Social Inclusion


Developing Problem-Solving Skills
Measuring Impact

Ethical Engagement

Civic Participation


Adapting to Cultural Contexts
Project Management



Critical Reflection
Networking & Relationship Building
Advocacy & Social Change
The Executive Team

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Director, Directorate of
Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
SRM University - AP
Mr. Sidharth Tripathy

Chairperson

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Director,
Directorate of Student Affairs,
SRM University - AP
Mr. Anil Kumar Nigam

Faculty Advisor - NSS

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Professor,
Department of Liberal Arts,
SRM University - AP
Prof. Vandana Swami

Faculty Advisor - Community Service

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Assistant Professor,
Department of History,
SRM University - AP
Dr. Megha Yadav

Faculty Advisor - CBPR

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Assistant Professor,
Paari School of Business,
SRM University - AP
Dr. Aftab Alam

Faculty Advisor - SEI

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Associate Professor,
Department of Environmental Science &
Engineering, SRM University - AP
Dr. Pankaj Pathak

Faculty Advisor - Enviromental Club

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Assistant Professor,
Department of Electronics & Communication
Engineering, SRM University - AP
Dr. Rituparna Choudhary

Faculty Advisor - Community Service

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Assistant Professor,
Department of Biological Sciences,
SRM University - AP
Dr. Sudenshna Saha

Faculty Advisor - KSKM

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Assistant Professor, Department
of Electrical & Electronics Engineering,
SRM University - AP
Dr. Tarkeshwar Mahto

Faculty Advisor - SEI

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Assistant Professor,
Department of Environmental Science &
Engineering, SRM University - AP
Dr. Subhasree Kothandaraman

Faculty Advisor - Enviromental Club

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Assistant Professor,
Department of History,
SRM University - AP
Dr. Aqsa Agha

Faculty Advisor - CBPR

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Assistant Professor,
Department of Environmental Science &
Engineering, SRM University - AP
Dr. Javed Ahmad Dar

Faculty Advisor - KSKM

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Manager- Social outreach, Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
SRM University - AP
Mr. Rathna Kishore D
Coordinator

Curriculum & Courses
UGC Curriculum on Community Engagement and Social Responsibility has been adopted. The MOOC course on the Swayam portal on Community Engagement and Social Responsibility by Prof. Akshay Kumar Satsangi, has also been chosen for the students for the 1 credit component. The course will run in blended mode.
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Course and Content: 2 Credits Course (1 Credit for Classroom and Tutorials and 1 credit for Field Engagement).