Households surveyed
Project · Rural Immersion
Haliyapur Village,Sultanpur.
Using primary field research to understand education, livelihood and sustainability challenges in a rural community.
01 · Overview
Listening before recommending.
As part of the Rural Immersion Program, I surveyed 30 households in Haliyapur village, Sultanpur.
I interacted with the Gram Pradhan, teachers, parents and local residents to understand development challenges related to education, livelihood and community well-being. I used these observations to prepare SDG-aligned recommendations for rural improvement.
02 · Field research
The study in numbers.
Major stakeholder groups
SDGs studied
Village field study
Gram PradhanTeachersParentsResidents
03 · Research process
From preparation to recommendation.
Preparation
Household survey
Stakeholder interviews
Observation
Development gaps
SDG mapping
Recommendations
Final presentation
04 · SDG focus
Three development lenses.
Each focus area connected field observations with relevant public initiatives and organisations.
No Poverty
Financial inclusion, employment, housing, food security, livelihood development and self-employment.
Relevant initiatives
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- MGNREGA
- Mukhyamantri Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana
Quality Education
School participation, learning quality, digital learning, scholarships, meals and access to coaching.
Relevant initiatives
- Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- PM POSHAN
- National Education Policy 2020
- Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana
Responsible Consumption
Waste management, recycling, resource efficiency, renewable energy and responsible consumption.
Relevant initiatives
- Swachh Bharat Mission
- Extended Producer Responsibility
- Clean UP Green UP Mission
- UP Solar Policy
05 · Recommendations
A framework for improvement.
The project proposed recommendations; it does not claim they were implemented.
Education improvement
Support participation, learning access and digital awareness.
Livelihood development
Strengthen skill development and scheme awareness.
Financial inclusion
Improve understanding of accessible financial services.
Waste segregation
Encourage responsible disposal and community awareness.
Community participation
Build local ownership through stakeholder involvement.
Sustainable practices
Promote resource-efficient local habits and awareness.
These are project recommendations. No claim is made that they were implemented without supporting evidence.
06 · Field visit gallery
Research beyond the classroom.
Photographs from the village immersion documenting interactions with local institutions, education infrastructure, livelihood activity and agricultural systems. Select any photograph to view it in full screen.
07 · Learning
What the field taught me.
Primary researchCommunity interactionStakeholder communicationRural-market understandingSocial-impact analysisSDG mappingObservation and reportingRecommendation development