IViL

IIT for Villages

 Here at IViL, we truly believe in the Mahatma’s words

India’s heart lies in its villages

And it is with this firm conviction that we move forward each

day, trying in our own small ways to make India’s villages

cleaner, better, and happier. Started by a small group who got

inspired by a visit to a village in Tamil Nadu, IViL has since

then grown into a discussion forum and an action platform for

the students of IIT Madras to implement their thoughts and

ideas for rural India.

We have nine projects at present. Scroll down to know more.

 Agriculture Project

What is it?

We address farm-based issues and develop technical

solutions. Online expert counselling,

case-study/problem-solving events in

Saarang and Shaastra and a resourceful guide for

farmers are a few of the initiatives under this project.

What can you do?

Contacting farmers and experts

Organising events and village visits

 Accessible Lab

What is it?

We support the Kerala Federation for Blind

(KFB) in setting up an accessible lab in

Kasaragod, Kerala. The lab will serve as an

integrated knowledge centre for the visually

challenged and financially backward students.

What can you do?

Contact sponsors to raise funds

Support the setting up of the lab

 Cycle Donation Project

What is it?

We collect, repair, and donate old cycles from insti to

village students who have to walk long distances to

attend school.

What can you do?

Help us collect cycles from hostels and transport them

 Library Project

What is it?

With the objective of bridging the knowledge gap

between rural and urban areas, we have set up a

library in Veppampattu. We hope to expand it

into a community activity center.

What can you do?

Monthly visits to the library

Collecting books

Planning activities
Komara Online Teaching

What is it?

We take interactive online classes to supplement

the school syllabus of students from Komara

(a village in Andhra Pradesh).

What can you do?

Generate content

Take an interactive class via webcam

 Kottur Gypsy Colony

Teaching

What is it?

We teach the children of a rag-pickers’

community in Kottupuram every Sunday.

What can you do?

Visit the place and take classes

Devise unconventional methods to convey

concepts
 Prayas

What is it?

We tutor the children of the mess

staff of our campus. We take

language classes and supplement the

school syllabus of the students.

What can you do?

Take weekly classes for a student.

Ignited Minds Conference

What is it?

We provide a unique learning experience outside

the classroom where students from city schools in

Chennai are introduced to various aspects of

rural India.

What can you do?

Organise a Conference!

Select a theme, develop the module,

get the kids and get them thinking!

 Foodstall

What is it?

As an income generation activity, women

from a nearby village come to insti, cook, sell

and put up the most affordable food stall at

Saarang and Shaastra.

What can you do?

Volunteer a few hours at the front end of the stall

Head out to buy groceries and other supplies

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