Earn While Learn Scheme

Somaiya Vidyavihar University's Earn-While-Learn Scheme, proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), seeks to introduce an innovative approach in higher education institutions (HEIs) to assist students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme aims to enable these students to earn and support their education while acquiring skills that enhance their employability. The draft emphasizes the introduction of Earn-While-Learn initiatives to alleviate economic challenges associated with learning and enhance learners' adaptability.

Within this framework, the scheme offers part-time engagement opportunities to students in need, with potential roles including positions as library assistants or interns. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 underscores the importance of addressing challenges faced by students from Socio Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), aligning with global objectives like Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG-4 (quality education), SDG-5 (gender equality), SDG-1 (no poverty), and SDG-8 (decent work and economic growth).

The Earn-While-Learn (EWL) scheme at Somaiya Vidyavihar University specifically targets SEDG students, aiming to support their education through earnings generated from various activities within the University/Institute(s) library. This engagement is envisioned to equip students with valuable skills, prepare them for future careers, offer hands-on training, fortify their resumes for prospective jobs, enhance networking opportunities, and expose them to diverse challenges to improve adaptability.

Scheme Details: Applications are invited to volunteer for Earn-While-Learn (EWL). The Earn-While-Learn scheme provides opportunities for needy students currently enrolled in SVU to work part-time within their Institute/University library. However, participants must not expect any relaxation in their academic or extracurricular commitments and must maintain good academic records.

Eligibility Criteria and Instructions for Candidates

All bonafide students pursuing their second year UG/PG/Ph.D. studies with enrollment in the University are eligible, subject to conditions such as achieving a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks and valid PhD registration for PhD candidates. Preference will be given to need based students who require economical support.
Satisfactory performance is essential, and termination of engagement may occur if a candidate's work is deemed unsatisfactory. Any misconduct is subject to disciplinary action.
Digital transactions are mandatory, and the Interns must adhere to high standards of integrity, values, ethics, and formal dress codes.
Library/LAB/IT Support/Data Entry/Allied activities Interns are required to follow the instructions of the Coordinator EWL Scheme.
Candidates who are currently availing any other scholarships from SVU are not eligible for this scheme.

Instructions for University Central Library and Host Institution Libraries

The University library/Host institute's responsibilities include judicious utilization of services provided by Library Interns, providing necessary facilities and support, and allocating suitable working space.
Candidate work hours should not exceed 3 hours per working day (during the semester/trimester) and 6 hours during weekends (during the semester/trimester).
One candidate can work for maximum 2 to 3 days per week, without conflicting academic schedules The candidate can work for a maximum period of 6 months.
The honorarium for the intern will be ₹ 150/- per hour, not more than ₹ 3000/- per month.
Host institutes must maintain attendance records and forward remuneration bills monthly in digital mode.
Any instances of misconduct or grievances related to assigned candidates should be promptly reported to the Coordinator EWL Scheme.
Host institutes are expected to ensure that candidates adhere to values and ethics, maintain a formal dress code, and follow the instructions of the Coordinator EWL Scheme.

Earn While Learn Scheme Committee

Dr. Hindurao Waydande

Prof. Emeritus and University LIbrarian

Dr. Deepak Sharma

Vice Principal, KJSCE

Dr. Radha Iyer

Prof. KJSIM

Dr. Seema Sambrani

Assistant Director, SKSC

Mr. Sujit Kumar

Deputy Director HR, SVU

Mr. Mahaveer Devannavar

General Manager- Information Technology

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