Report on

Educational Visit to Tribal Study Center (Sewa Samarpan Sansthan), Lucknow

Date of Visit:21^st September 2026

Organised by: Maharishi School of Humanities in association with IQAC

Objective: The Maharishi School of Humanities, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC, organised an educational visit to the Tribal Study Center (Sewa Samarpan Sansthan), Lucknow, on 21 September 2026. The visit aimed to give students practical exposure to gaining knowledge about tribal communities, including their culture, social conditions, and community-based welfare initiatives, and to connect classroom learning with real-life social and cultural practices.

Participating Students: BA and MA English, Sociology, Education, and MSW.

Visit Details: The visit commenced with Mr. Kamlesh Singh, President, Perakalp, introducing the students to the tribal community, focusing on its culture, traditions, social practices, indigenous knowledge, and way of life. The interaction enabled students to understand tribal identity and cultural diversity from a practical perspective.

Mr. Grijesh , Founder of the Trust, briefed the students about its establishment, objectives, functioning, and various community-oriented activities. He explained the organisation’s efforts to support the welfare of tribal communities and preserve their cultural heritage. The students also interacted with tribal students, which helped them connect academic concepts with lived experiences.

The visit offered discipline-specific learning to the participating students. English students gained an understanding of the relationship between language, culture, identity, and representation. Sociology students observed social organisation, community relationships, cultural practices, and issues related to tribal identity. Education students learned about the importance of inclusive and culturally sensitive education and the educational challenges faced by tribal communities. MSW students gained practical insights into community engagement, social welfare initiatives, empowerment, and the role of organisations in supporting marginalised communities.  The visit was coordinated by Dr. R. P. Dixit.

Overall, the visit provided meaningful experiential learning and helped students develop a broader understanding of tribal society, culture, education, and community-based social development.

Students’ Feedback: Students found the visit an interesting and informative experience that helped them appreciate cultural diversity and understand the challenges faced by tribal communities.

Acknowledgements: The Maharishi School of Humanities expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Kamlesh Singh, President, Perakalp, and Mr. Grijesh for their valuable support during the visit. We extend our gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh), Registrar (Dr. Girish Chhimwal), Dean Academics (Prof. Neeraj Jain), Dean-MSOH (Dr. Sarita Verma), and Dy. Dean-MSOH (Dr. R.P. Dixit) for their support and guidance. We also express our sincere thanks to Dy. Registrar (Dr. Rajesh Singh) for facilitating the visit.