Gandhi’s Inspiration For Transforming – YOUTH (GIFT-YOUTH)

The institute has emerged as a beacon of holistic education, deeply rooted in the values of Mahatma Gandhi. The institution's distinctive performance in the area of youth empowerment through the "Gandhi’s Inspiration For Transforming – YOUTH (GIFT-YOUTH)" initiative is particularly commendable.

Value-based Education :

At the heart of GIFT-YOUTH is a commitment to value-based education through the department of Gandhian Studies in MGM, an area where the institute excels. The students are exposed to the principles of truth, non-violence, and compassion, which were central to Gandhian philosophy. The institute instills moral and ethical development of its students through

1. VAC on Peace & Non-Violence and Youth Empowerment.

2. Conflict management workshops.

3. International Conference on Gandhi Today: A quest for sustainable communities organized by MGM – Aurangabad.

4. Interactive sessions with Gandhian followers and though-leaders.

This prepares students to face real-world challenges with a strong moral compass.

Community Service and Social Responsibility :

The institute has made significant stride in integrating community service into the fabric of student life. Under the GIFT-YOUTH initiative, students actively to participate in various community activities

1. Rural & Tribal postings in SEARCH, Gadchiroli under the mentorship of Gandhian follower – Padmashri Dr.Abhay Bang.

2. Missionaries of Charity, Aurangabad.

3. NSS activities

4. Free heath camps in association with government agencies.

5. Alliance with local NGO’s Prayas Youth Foundation for planting trees to create miyawaki forest and Aurangabad Ploggers for cleanliness drive in the city

These efforts instill students with a sense of empathy and social responsibility.

Promotion of Peace and Non-violence :

In a world increasingly fraught with conflict, MGM Aurangabad’s commitment to promoting peace and non-violence stands out. The GIFT-YOUTH initiative includes various programs aimed to promote a culture of peace among students

1. Inter-faith prayer meetings at Chitan Gaah.

2. Peace walk.

3. Charaka Spinning

4. Celebration of International Day of Peace.

5. International speakers in Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations.

These efforts have enriched the students’ perspectives and contribute to a more harmonious campus environment.

Sustainability and Self-reliance :

Mahatma’s principles of sustainability, self-reliance, and living in harmony with nature have been concretely advanced by the visionaries of the MGM trust within the campus. Few of the initiatives in MGM campus are :

1. Unitary campus with college, hospital, hostel, sports and recreation facilities.

2. MGM solar energy and rain water harvesting projects.

3. Use of recycled water for maintaining greenery and micro-climatic conditions on campus

4. Lush green and serene campus with lower PM10 levels than urban areas.

5. MGM Arogyam & Naturopathy centre.

6. Mahagami Dance Gurukul

7. MGM Khadi and Paithani Research Centre

8. MGM dairy, agriculture & horticulture farms supplying major food and raw materials to college and hostel canteen

9. Kala Dirgha Arts Gallery

10. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Astrospace & Science Centre

11. MGM Community Radio

12. MGM Nucleus – Pottery and Ceramic Studio

13. Aagman Hotel and guest house with The Salt – Multicuisine restaurant

14. Inculcating the values of SDG through Republic day parade SDG tableau, students visit to Model villages – Patoda & Hiwre Bazar to learn SDG’s in model villages

This GIFT-YOUTH concept aligns with the institution’s priority and thrust towards nurturing responsible, socially-conscious leaders of tomorrow.