GGV Shravan Line (GSL)
About GGV Shravan Line (GSL)
GGV Shravan Line (GSL)
A Helpline Scheme to Serve the Society
Introduction
Among the 22 welfare initiatives running successfully at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), the Shravan Line scheme stands out as a socially impactful, student-driven community engagement program. It complements the university’s inclusive ecosystem of 10,000+ students, 500+ teaching faculty, 500 non-teaching staff, and 33 departments with multiple boys’ and girls’ hostels.
The idea emerged in 2022, when students helped an elderly man struggling with pension paperwork near the campus gate. Inspired by this incident, the concept evolved into a structured helpline for elderly citizens, and GGV Shravan Line was officially launched in 2023. Volunteers now deliver empathetic, legal, financial, health, and technical support to elderly people across Bilaspur.
“Seva hi Sanskriti hai: Empowering youth to serve with respect and wisdom.”
Objectives
- Provide empathetic support to elderly citizens in Bilaspur.
- Integrate community service into student learning.
- Foster intergenerational bonding and social empathy among youth.
- Deliver domain-specific guidance and counseling to the elderly.
Services Offered
- Empathy Listening – offering emotional connection.
- Legal Counseling – rights, property issues, documentation.
- Financial Counseling – pensions, banking, transactions.
- Health Counseling – preventive care and awareness.
- Technical Support – mobile phones and digital tools.
- Psychological Counseling – mental health and motivation.
Volunteer Engagement
- 500+ student volunteers selected through interviews.
- Orientation conducted by experts in law, finance, health, and technology.
- Volunteers divided into six specialized groups with faculty mentors.
- Weekly field visits on Saturdays and Sundays ensure consistent outreach.
Activities and Outreach
Major Activities
- Weekly visits to Koni, Birkona, Sarkanda, Uslapur, Kududand, Mangla, etc.
- Blanket distribution drives in low-income areas.
- Elderly visits to the University campus to foster inclusion.
- Feedback mechanisms and follow-ups with beneficiaries.
Beneficiary Impact
- 5000+ elderly citizens in Bilaspur benefited.
- Areas served include: Koni, Birkona, Sarkanda, Jarhabhata, Uslapur, Kududand, Railway Colony, Mangla, and more.
Shravan Line Statistics
| Year of Launch | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Student Volunteers | 500+ |
| Faculty Mentors | 6+ active members |
| Service Domains | 6 (Legal, Health, Financial, Technical, Empathy, Psychological) |
| Areas Covered | 10+ Bilaspur localities |
| Days of Operation | Every Saturday and Sunday |
| Beneficiaries Reached | 5000+ elderly persons |
| Special Events | Blanket Drives, Campus Visits |
Impact and Outcomes
- Social Connectivity: Cultivated empathy and social awareness.
- Student Transformation: Enhanced confidence and leadership.
- Academic Reinforcement: Provided experiential learning in law, psychology, health, and management.
- Community Recognition: Widely appreciated by beneficiaries and local administration.
NEP 2020 Alignment
- Section 4.27: Education must also nurture social, ethical, and emotional capacities.
- Section 18.1: Fostering a culture of service and volunteerism among students.
The GGV Shravan Line integrates community service, emotional development, and practical exposure into the academic framework.
Contact Person
Dr Jyoti Verma
Coordinator, GSL
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
Mobile: +91-99772 93393
“Shravan Line: Where young minds and wise hearts meet in service and solidarity.”
