The activity involved the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9th March 2026 between Rotary Club of Margao Midtown (chartered in 1999, part of Rotary International District 3170) and Vidya Vikas Mandal’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics (established 1973, affiliated to Goa University, UGC recognized).
The MoU aims to foster joint initiatives for peace building, conflict prevention, community economic development, environmental support, basic education/literacy, youth services, sensitization programs, field studies, empirical research on good governance/citizenship, and student internships/research opportunities.
An Implementation Committee (IC) was constituted with representatives from both parties to plan and execute activities case-by-case. The MoU duration is 3 years from the signing date. Responsibilities include student mobilization by the College, expense sharing as agreed, mutual dispute resolution, and documentation of joint activities. The signing ceremony formalized this partnership to enrich community service, align with the College curriculum (e.g., B.Com program), and promote student involvement as facilitators/researchers in Rotary-led programs.
Expected Outcome of the Activity:
- Establishment of a structured, long-term collaboration for community-oriented projects.
- Enhanced opportunities for students in experiential learning, internships, research, and community service.
- Sensitization of stakeholders on rights/duties, peace building, good citizenship, and related themes.
- Mutual benefit through shared expertise (Rotary’s community service experience + College’s academic/research framework).
