Women’s College students form knowledge sharing tie-up with Baroda university

A group of students from Kerala, pursuing their studies in MSc Extension, at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram recently visited the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda. The students, who were on a knowledge-sharing mission, spent two days engaging with the faculty and students of MSU’s Department of Extension and Communication.

During their visit, the students participated in deliberations on various aspects of community development, including extension methodologies, participatory communication, climate change initiatives, behaviour change models, and sustainable livelihoods. They also shared their own experiences and insights from Kerala, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in the State.

The visit was organised as part of an academic collaboration between the two institutions, aimed at promoting knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas between students and faculty. The initiative is expected to foster greater understanding and cooperation between the two states, particularly in the areas of community development and extension services.

“We are thrilled to have hosted the students from Kerala,” said Dr. Avani Maniar, Professor and Head of the Department of Extension and Communication at MSU. “The visit has provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas, and we look forward to continuing this collaboration in the future.”

The visiting students expressed their gratitude to MSU for the warm hospitality and enriching experience. “We have learned a great deal from the faculty and students at MSU,” said Archana Nair, one of the visiting students. “We hope to apply the knowledge and insights gained from this visit to our own community development initiatives. We are thankful to the Directorate of Collegiate Education for granting permission for our visit. The visit has marked a significant milestone in the academic collaboration between both the institutions and is expected to pave way for further collaborative engagements and researches.