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4. Creative Arts and Culture
5. Literary Activity

6. Lectures by Eminent People

7. Visits to Local Area
8. Extra-Curricular Activities in College

Besides this a check list is provided at Appendix 1 to help concerned staff organise Induction
Programme.

3. Daily Activities

The following activities during Induction Programme would fully engage the students for the entire
duration of the Programme.

3.1 Physical Activity

This would involve a daily routine of physical activity with games and sports. There can be games in
the evening or at other suitable times according to the local climate. These would help develop team
work. Each student should pick one game and learn it for the duration of the Induction Programme and
hopefully, continue with it later.

3.2 Mentoring

Mentoring and connecting with faculty members is the most important part of induction. Hopefully,
it would set up a healthy relationship between the students and the faculty.

Mentoring takes place in the context and setting of universal human values. It gets the student to explore
oneself and allows one to experience the joy of learning, stand up to peer pressure, take decisions with
courage, be aware of relationships, be sensitive to others, understand the role of money in life, and feeling
of prosperity, etc. Human values as enshrined in our constitution like justice, liberty, equality, fraternity,
human dignity and the unity and integrity of the Nation can also be part of this discussion. Focus should
be on inculcating values of equality and responsibility towards one’s fellow citizens of any caste, class
or creed. During discussion issues and requirements of SC/ST/OBC students should be assessed and
addressed. Mentor-mentee relationship can help students form a bond with faculty members which can be
of great help during various tough times in study courses.

Methodology of mentoring this content is extremely important. It must not be through do’s and don’ts, but
by getting students to explore and think by engaging them in a dialogue. It is best taught through group
discussions and real life activities rather than lecturing. The role of group discussions, however, with
clarity of thought of the teachers cannot be over emphasized. It is essential for giving exposure, guiding
thoughts, and realizing values. The teachers must come from all the departments rather than from only one
department or from outside of the Institute.

The following topics may be discussed during the Mentoring sessions.

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