Connecting Youth In Promoting Unity Is Divinity

SRI SATHYA SAI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR SELF TRANSFORMATION

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Connecting Youth In Promoting Unity Is

Divinity

A Project as a Course requirement for Sri Sathya Sai National

Leadership Programme for Self-Transformation

Leitanthem Calvin

SSSNLPST-2020-M036

Leitanthem Russel Singh

SSSNLPST-2020-M037

Taapaash Chanambam

SSSNLPST-2020-M103

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India

In association

with Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

(Deemed to be University)

Vidyagiri, Prashanthi Nilayam Campus

December, 2020



DEDICATED AT THY LOTUS FEET



MANIPUR

SRI SATHYA SAI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR

SELF TRANSFORMATION

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this Project titled “Connecting Youth In Promoting

Unity Is Divinity” completed by the participants for the Sri Sathya Sai

National Leadership Programme for Self-Transformation Batch 2020 from

the STATE Manipur, is a bonafide record of the original work done under

the supervision of the undersigned as a Course requirement for the

completion of the National Leadership Program.

………………………….…………… ……….…..………………………

Ch. Phlaguni Singh Pramod P.V.

(Project Director - SP) (National Team Member)

………………………….……………

Leitanthem Ashnichandra Singh

(Project Guide - SYC)

Place: Imphal, Manipur Date: 6th,December 2020



DECLARATION

The Project titled “Connecting Youth In Promoting Unity Is Divinity” was

carried out by the team under the supervision of the State President, the

National Team Member, State Youth Coordinator for the Certificate

Programme as a part of the Course requirement for Completion and has not

formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or any other such title

by this or any other University.

………………………….. ...……………………………

Leitanthem Calvin Leitanthem Russel Singh SSSNLPST-2020-M036 SSSNLPST-2020-M037

…………………………..

Taapaash Chanambam SSSNLPST-2020-M103



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We dedicate this project to our Eternal Charioteer, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,

who is the guiding force and source of all our endeavors.

We thank the Chairman & the Academic Board members for their complete support

and providing this wonderful opportunity.

We thank the Registrar, the Controller of the Examinations, and the team of Experts

from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, for providing focused direction and

encouragement to achieve our objectives.

We also thank the State Coordinators for Services, Bal Vikas and State team

members for spending their time providing support & guidance to the project report

and at the same time giving valuable feedback.

A big thanks to the State President Ch. Phalguni Singh, for providing us with all the

resources and being a pillar around which we could create our project.

We also like to thank the National Team Coordinator Pramod P.V for his guidance

on this project.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the State Youth Coordinator Gents

Leitanthem Ashnichandra Singh and State Youth Coordinator Mahila Sagolsem

Yaikhombi Devi for the most valuable supports and feedbacks throughout our work.

We are deeply indebted to our family members, for instilling confidence and positive

energy in us when it was most required.

Thanks a lot!

Jai Sairam!



CONTENTS

CERTIFICATE

DECLARATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

ABSTRACT

1. PROJECT SUMMARY 12

2. OBJECTIVES 14

3. SCOPE

3.1 WITHIN SCOPE

3.2 OUT OF SCOPE

16

17

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY 19

5. PROJECT FLOW

5.1 PHASE 1: CONCEPTION & INITIATION

5.2 PHASE 2: DEFINITION & PLANNING

5.3 PHASE 3 & PHASE 4: LAUNCH/EXECUTION &

PERFORMANCE/CONTROL

5.4 PHASE 5: PROJECT CLOSURE & EVALUATION

22

23

6. RESOURCES AND TOOLS USED 25

7. PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED IN THE

CURRENT PROJECT

7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS PARKED FOR FUTURE

IMPLEMENTATION/SCALE-UP

27

8.

LESSONS LEARNT (SUCCESS & FAILURE STORIES)

8.1 COLLECTIVE LEARNING (PROJECT)

8.2 INDIVIDUAL LEARNING (SELF TRANSFORMATION)

29



9. REFERENCES 32

APPENDIX 34

DETAILED PROJECT CHARTER

RESPONSIBILITY MAPPING

WORK BREAKDOWN

GANTT CHART

LIST OF YOUTHS



LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 DETAILS OF DPs AND SCs.............................................................................. 32

Figure 2 PROJECT CHARTER ........................................................................................ 34

Figure 3 RESPONSIBILITY MAPPING .......................................................................... 35

Figure 4 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE .............................................................. 36

Figure 5 GANTT CHART ................................................................................................. 36

Figure 6 LISTS OF YOUTHS……………… .....................................................................37

LIST OF Tables

Table 1 – SCHEDULES OF ONLINE CLASSES ........................................................... 16



ABSTRACT

In this changing world, self-transformation is the ultimate objective to promote and develop

the youths spiritually, mentally and physically in order to achieve the goal of life which is self-

realization, experiencing or blossoming the inherent qualities latent in ourselves. The project aims

at expanding the platform created by SSSSO and strengthening it by cooperation and enhancing

the activities among youths in SSSSO and others by large. The project involves identification of

the alumni of SSS Institutions and Bal vikas along with new youth members of SSSSO in the state

who are not actively involving currently by taking an online survey through contacting via mobile

phones. The survey will identify and systematically categorise the youths into three categories viz.

employed, unemployed and students according to their current statuses. This will also help in

bringing out the problems faced in their career and personal life. Then involvement in the

organisation will also be taken into consideration. Satsang with Sai elders, career counselling by

experienced resource persons identified by the organisation will be conducted and the number of

attendances will be recorded for each session to monitor the involvement of the participants. They

will also be invited to participate in the ongoing online satsang conducted every alternate day

organized by the Youth wing of the organization. The main problems faced by the target group

and the reason for not taking part in the organisational activities will also be investigated.

Theoretical disaster awareness session will also be conducted for the target group. The impact of

the programmes especially the growth in the number of participants and the positive change in

their attitudes and commitments will be monitored and reported.



CHAPTER 1 –

PROJECT SUMMARY



CHAPTER-1

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project is taken up as a part of the Sri Sathya Sai National Leadership Program for

Self-Transformation, 2020. As youth is the founding pillar of the future, the Spiritual involvement

is an important dimension in their mental and physical development. Hence the project aims at

bringing unity among the young members, alumni of SSS Institute and Balvikas to build a greater

youth community and connected circle for SSSSO to endeavour Self transformation. The project

started with an idea of association with the alumni of SSS Institute and Bal vikas along with new

youth members of SSSSO in the state who are inactive currently to identify their interests and

skills. An online survey was conducted through contacting via mobile phones and google forms.

The survey identified and categorised the youths into three categories according to their current

statuses. The project covered various range of online sessions from Satsang with Sai elders to

career counselling by experienced resource persons within the organization and education in

Human Values. Theoretical disaster awareness session and pre sevadal training were also

conducted. In addition to these sessions, the participants were invited in the ongoing online Vahini

series satsang conducted on every alternate day organized by the Youth Wing. These sessions were

indeed helpful and sparked a light of hope of self-transformation on each project members as well

as the youth participants. Earlier when we started the project, the number of youth members in the

organization was negligible. Along with this project there seems to be a new movement of youths

within the organization. the accumulative contacted person was around 90 both mahilas and gents

together. However, due to various reason, the number of participants who remain in the program

till the end was 60. Despite our immense efforts, there was a decline in number. This has remained

as an incomplete task. Besides these minor obstacles, overall impact of this project on the growth

and collaboration of youth members has increased gradually. The positive change in their attitudes

and commitments towards the organization is worth mentioned.



CHAPTER 2 –

OBJECTIVES



CHAPTER-2

OBJECTIVES

1. Working together towards the true Goal of life by building a strong integral connection.

2. Supporting the youths in their professional pursuits by providing Swayam, nptel, IITPAL

platforms and also career counselling by experts.

3. Introduction of pre sevadal training of the organization to sevadals (especially youths) to

engage actively.

4. Encouraging youths to participate in service activities with special emphasis on theoretical

portion of Disaster awareness training programme during Covid-19 period.

5. Connecting the Youths to live with the Ideals of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.



CHAPTER 3 –

SCOPE



CHAPTER-3

SCOPE

3.1 Within Scope

The scope of our project is based on three folds that define our boundary wall.

• Firstly, the ogranisation cares for the welfare of youths regarding their careers and

professional pursuits.

• Need for self-development and self-transformation by imparting values through education

and spiritual practices.

• Emphasize on the involvement of youths in the organizational activities by giving training.

With these ideas in mind, the online sessions were carried out. Around 60 participants were

involved in each online session. The list of online classes is as follow:

Table No. 1 -Schedules of Online Classes

24th September Swayam IIT PAL

27th September A talk by Dr. Thoihen Heisnam on "Applying to Universities in the

United States."

29th September Introduction to Swayam and How to Enroll.

1st October Stress Management & Anger Management by Dr. G Ibemhal Devi

4th October Meditation by Dr. Th. Umabati Devi

8th October Education in Human Values by O. Sumati

11th October Education in Human Values by Dr. K. Nabachandra Sharma

15th October Sharing of experiences with Swami by Former SP Heisnam Manihar

Singh

18th October Interaction among Participants

22nd October Interaction among Participants

25th October Pre sevadal Training by State Seva Coordinators

29th October Disaster Awareness Programme by State Disaster in charge



3.2 Out of Scope

1. With the current situation of Covid-19 pandemic, the physical training programmes of pre

sevadal and disaster awareness were not able to perform. These programmes are scheduled

to be introduced to the new young members along with the members of SSSSOM as a state

level pre sevadal training and disaster awareness programme.

2. Due to time limitation, the health care session was unable to put on practice.



CHAPTER 4 –

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES



CHAPTER-4

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 Leitanthem Calvin

1) Telephonic Communication with DPs of Imphal West & Thoubal Districts with

officials concerned.

2) Collection of youth contact information of the above District.

3) Drafting of Work Breakdown Structure.

4) Questionnaires google form.

5) Categorisation of youth list according to Age and Current Status.

6) Making of PowerPoint Presentation for online sessions.

7) Project Documentation and Project report.

8) Collective evaluation and impact analysis of project findings.

4.2 Taapaash Chanambam

1) Telephonic Communication with DP of Imphal East District and other officials

concerned.


3) Data entry of youths in excel sheets.

4) Telephonic interaction with Youths from Imphal East and Senapati Districts.

5) Creating WhatsApp groups.

6) Monitoring Feedback after each Online session.

7) Receiving enquiries from members.


4.3 Leitanthem Russel Singh

1) Telephonic Communication with DPs of Bishnupur & Senapati Districts and other

officials concerned.


3) Preparing of initial questionnaires to be sent to the youth participants.

4) Telephonic interaction with Youths from Imphal West and Bishnupur Districts.



5) Sharing of latest govt. exam notifications and other information regarding the online

sessions.

6) Regular update of any progress to SP and SYC.


4.4 Ch. Phalguni Singh (State President - Manipur)

1) Approval of project.

2) Provide guidance and support to project team members till the culmination of the

project.

3) Coordination with Subject Experts and Youth members.

4) Evaluation and compilation of questionnaires.

5) Selection of topics for online classes.

4.5 Leitanthem Ashnichandra Singh (State Youth Coordinator - Manipur)

1) Initial Interaction with State Bal Vikas Coordinator, District presidents and samithi

Bal Vikas in charge.

2) Sharing of ideas and helping hands in entire project journey.

3) Operating and recording of online sessions.

4) Additional coordination with subject experts.




CHAPTER 5 –

PROJECT FLOW



CHAPTER-5

PROJECT FLOW

The conception and the identification of the project was formulated in Phase 1. Discussing

the feasibility and importance of youths in SSSSOM, the project was chosen and titled as

“Connecting Youth in promoting Unity is Divinity” aiming to bring out the values in every young

individuals and work for a common goal to elevate ourselves. With the approval from SSSNLP

academic board members, we moved ahead to the planning of the project.

Coming to Phase 2, We identified the youths who were going to participate in the project

with the help of District Presidents and Samithi Convenors. Bal-Vikas gurus and State Education

Coordinator also took keen responsibility in finding out the Bal-Vikas alumni and youths. With

the help of State Youth Coordinators (Gents and Mahilas), we engaged with the youths and

collected their database through google questionnaire forms. And their registration was completed.

An initial budget analysis was carried out and a detailed Work Breakdown Structure was also

charted out. Roles of responsibility of the project team members were mapped out

In Phase 3 and Phase 4, participants were systematically categorized and formed separate

groups according to their educational backgrounds. Discussion was enhanced regarding the topic

selection with the State President which were going to be delivered in the online sessions. Then

we identified the subject experts and approached them. Online sessions were scheduled twice a

week on every Sunday and Thursday. On 18th September 2020, our project was officially launched

in the presence of All India President and National Bal Vikas Coordinator. Starting with

introduction to Swayam and IITPAL, we proceeded the online sessions which covered career

counselling, education in human values, pre-sevadal training and disaster awareness programme.

We also had sessions on interaction among the youths and sharing experiences of their journey

with Swami. These sessions were recorded for post evaluation. In addition, regular Vahini series

satsangs were conducted on every alternate day. Notifications and links of few government exams

were also provided. Every progress was updated regularly to the State President and Project

Leaders.

Phase 5 deals with the project evaluation at State Level, discussing about the impacts on

individual and organization. The core values of the project, project efficiency and time



management were also analysed. Then, we moved forward with the outcomes and the project was

documented as a project report as well as for future references.



CHAPTER 6 –

RESOURCES AND TOOLS USED



CHAPTER-6

RESOURCES AND TOOLS USED

● Google Meet platform

● Swayam App

● IIT PAL

● Subject experts

● Assist from Coordinators

● Google Forms



CHAPTER 7 –

PROJECT FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS



CHAPTER-7

PROJECT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Findings and Recommendations implemented in the current project

1. Since the starting of this project, the generation gap between the elders and young members

has been closer.

2. Youth participations and involvement in the organisational activities has increased

gradually.

3. A new movement of young generation of SSSSOM has been brought up by the project.

4. Many youths have been benefitted from Swayam and IIT PAL helping in their academic

pursuits.

5. Thus, increase in intellectual development which in return increase enthusiasm to work

towards the organization.

6. Interaction and development of youth programmes has been increased drastically in span

of 5-6 months.

7. Introduction of youth Vahini series satsang on every alternate day has given an opportunity

to study and understand the notion of Swami teachings.

8. The project we have initiated will be continued and will remain as a platform for interaction

of the youths.

9. Youths get to know more about the organizational rules and regulation of SSSSOM.

7.2 Recommendations parked for future implementation/scale-up

1. Initially our project was based on developing a Water project at a hill region of our state

Manipur. But due to shortage of time and requirement of huge investment, the project was

delayed to a different stage in the future.

2. In the coming years, there is a huge intention for organizing dance and painting

competitions in some schools and institutions, sports meet for Sai youths with the theme

of promoting youths in the State.

3. Current disaster awareness programme is being planned to enhance further in several

colleges and institutes.



CHAPTER 8 –

LESSONS LEARNT

(Success & Failure Stories)



CHAPTER-8

LESSONS LEARNT

8.1 Collective learning (Project)

1. Nine Code of Conduct was given emphasis to be followed in our daily lives.

2. We have learned how to work as team, manage and organize a programme, how to make

plans and accomplish with utmost effectiveness.

3. Various skills have developed during this entire project. Communication skills, SMART

goal setting, human values, ceiling on desires etc. are worth mentioning.

4. Throughout the journey of our project, we connect with several people of different

capacities and mindsets.

5. Interacting and working with these people has gained us many insights and developed our

thinking to be more versatile.

6. The methodology we follow throughout the entire project has helped to plan, execute, and

time management.

7. The online session of SWAYAM and IIT PAL has not only assisted the participants but

the whole team along with Sai elders so as to spread the information to their family and

relatives.

8. Disaster awareness program has aided preparing them to understand the technical know-

how to save themselves as well as help others in the time of disaster.

9. The course on “Nine types of knots” is found to be very helpful not only during disaster

but in day-to-day life.

10. A brief summary about sevadals is introduced in the pre sevadal training as a part of the

project which has helped us in understanding the ethics of a sevadal.

8.2 Individual learning (Self Transformation)

8.2.1. Taapaash Chanambam

a. The project has helped me to implement sravanam, mananam and

nidhidhyasanam.

b. It has helped me to speak softly.



c. I’m able to think positively and see good in every person.

d. I’ve developed my interpersonal skills.

e. Implementing the values learnt from the project has now become a part of my life.

8.2.2. Leitanthem Russel Singh

a. The project has helped me build a strong foundation of values to proceed my life in

the right direction with full of compassion and love.

b. Regarding my personality, the fear and the insecurity I had while talking in front of

a group of people seems to have minimized.

c. There is an immense enthusiasm to work for the organization.

d. Working with this amazing team, I’ve learned how to work together as a team,

coordinate, encourage each other and exchange ideas for a common goal.

8.2.3. Leitanthem Calvin

a. Most of the tasks regarding documentation, typing and IT works fall under my

responsibility. That’s how I got the chance to develop my skills with respect to this

field.

b. Improvement in the communication skill has been my major transformation.

c. My anxious behaviour whenever I am stressed has now begin to reduce because of

the value-oriented sessions.

d. The project has given opportunities to develop and direct towards spirituality in

every aspect of life spiritually and mentally.

e. Moreover, I got to learn more about the organization as well as the organization

works.



CHAPTER 9 –

REFERENCES



CHAPTER-9

REFERENCES

9.1 Video links that are used in the project

1. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/

2. https://swayam.gov.in/

3. https://nptel.ac.in/

4. https://nta.ac.in/lecturesContent

5. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz4W0rG8HoyyrrK6qNc1rA

6. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNr8peMxn8-Nc2V_RZsRvg/playlists

7. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zv0XxBjYlWMjbMv8ODE8Q/playlists

8. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqiFTyCxFFMAN_lhAzIkdpA/playlists

9.2 Details all of the People that we have interacted with

Figure 1: Details of DPs and SCs

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/

https://swayam.gov.in/

https://nptel.ac.in/

https://nta.ac.in/lecturesContent

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz4W0rG8HoyyrrK6qNc1rA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNr8peMxn8-Nc2V_RZsRvg/playlists

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zv0XxBjYlWMjbMv8ODE8Q/playlists

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqiFTyCxFFMAN_lhAzIkdpA/playlists



APPENDIX



Figure 2: Project Charter



Figure 3: Responsibility Mapping



Figure 5: Work Breakdown Structure

Figure 4: Gantt Chart



Figure 6: List Of Youths

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