Socially appropriate projects based on Termite Mound for the assistance of low-income clusters of rural societies

Abstract

Abstract— In this Century, there has been tremendous development in applying the principles of engineering for the well-being of society because of advancements made in science, innovation, and technology. Science and innovation are helping us to answer for the upliftment of society. Engineering students of our institution undertook a 6-month-long project and addressed the issues faced by people from marginalized economic backgrounds. The study included farmers,women, and diabetic patients. The students conducted a review of this population by undertaking a survey. The students developed low-cost and easily affordable products developed from Termite mounds such as biofertilizers, biocontrol, mosquito repellant, and natural face cream. Due to the introduction of this Project course into the curriculum of the university, there has been tremendous improvement in the livelihood of the study population. The products developed by the students were provided to the study population and it has shown improvement in the daily life of the study population. The initiatives taken by the students and their faculty mentors have helped to improve the factors in the fields of agriculture, health, and the environment. Thus, this project course can be applied by every engineering institution for the assistance of low-income clusters of rural societies. Keywords— Biofertilizer; community service project; mosquito repellent; natural face cream