Azim Premji University Students Conclude Academic Field Exposure at NBJK

06 November 2026, Hazaribagh: An academic field exposure programme of students from the MA in Development course at Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus, concluded at Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), Amrit Nagar, Hazaribagh.

As part of their 14-day academic exposure, the students spent 12 days in villages of Chanho block, Ranchi district, where NBJK implements projects related to agriculture and food security. They studied local culture, community life, agricultural practices and economic activities to understand the socio-economic realities of rural communities.

On the concluding day, the students visited NBJK’s Coordination Office at Amrit Nagar, where they interacted with project managers and learned about various development initiatives implemented by the organization. They also shared their 14-day field observation report with NBJK Secretary Mr. Satish Girija. The report highlighted various challenges faced by rural communities in accessing education, healthcare, agricultural opportunities and women’s development.

Addressing the students, Mr. Satish Girija discussed NBJK’s background, its inception, the challenges encountered over the years and the approaches adopted to address them. He emphasized that community participation is one of the key factors determining the success of any development project. He also stressed that compliance with relevant rules and regulations is essential for the effective functioning of an organization and cannot be overlooked.

The academic field exposure programme was attended by Rajiv Oraon, Siddharth Chanda, Neha Haldar, Amol Jawahar Thakur and Priya Solanki.