In an effort to inculcate a sense of social awareness amongst the students, SIP has been a part of the curriculum since the inception of the institute. It involves each student compulsorily dedicating one day of each week, during the B-school tenure at SOIL to social causes. With the help of SOIL NGO consortium, which includes 25 NGOs as partners, students can participate in difference cause of concern, address them and work towards a solution. Dr. Bedi's- Navjyoti India Foundation- is also one of the esteemed partners of the consortium.
On the occasion, Dr. Kiran Bedi addressed the audience with encouraging words on youth working towards societal change, "You are an institution. Soil with soul. It's amazing that you created a school which links directly to NGOs. There's no other short cut. When you are working with NGOs you are seeing, feeling, believing. All your 5 senses are into it. You taste, feel the air, sense the people's culture. This is something which should have started back from standard IX. The challenge is to use your learning. The fragrance of learning will keep spreading. You must by now know what you want to do, how far you want to go, where you want to see yourself. The fact that you are SOIL means you have a sensitive feeling. SOIL is that nutrition. Keep absorbing, learning and seeking."
Anil Sachdev, Founder CEO, SOIL said "The aim of our Social Innovation Program is to instill a sense of responsibility in the students. Mostly the youth is aware of the social conditions, however, they do often require a direction to steer their efforts towards effective development. We have partnered with NGOs who aim to bring a change in the community and appreciate the support from SOIL students."
Source: http://www.indiaedunews.net/Haryana/Kiran_Bedi_launches_Social_Innovation_Program_2013_at_SOIL_16346/
