Diversity and Social Inclusion Initiatives

An initiative on sustainable education through experiential and empathetic learning to promote Nation building

The DSI Club at Christ University is dedicated to driving impactful initiatives across multiple domains with a focus on social responsibility and sustainable development. The club operates five key projects:

Suraksha Chakra: Suraksha Chakra is a pan India project designed to enhance the social skills of students through community exposure and create social intellectual capital contributing towards nation building initiatives of the Government. In this project students get opportunities to work in rural India to find their real-time problems and provide a meaningful and sustainable solution based on their classroom engagement. Communities for this project are identified after a careful study considering students safety, learning opportunities and the level of difficulties like people below poverty line, presence of tribal population, higher incidence of man animal conflict. This project is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG number 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG number 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This project is also contributing a value proposition in terms of facilitating the last mile journey and last mile delivery of different state and central government schemes.

One of the innovative disruptions under this project is pan India Insurance Coverage Program. This program is designed to spread the insurance literacy (The last mile journey) and Complete insurance coverage (The last mile delivery).

DhanDrishti: The Financial Literacy Programme (FLP), also called DhanDrishti, is a dynamic initiative by the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, aimed at elevating individuals' financial well-being by addressing key pillars of financial literacy. At its core, the program emphasizes instilling a positive and responsible attitude toward money, fostering awareness of financial intricacies, and bolstering foundational financial knowledge. The Financial Literacy Program, DhanDrishti was conceptualized and envisaged as a holistic endeavour to disseminate financial knowledge and empower individuals across diverse socio-economic strata.

The financial literacy program mainly focuses on teaching students and for this a teaching model and methodology plays a crucial role. We adopted a scientific principle names the Zygarnic Principle which emphasises on continuous and progressive learning. Thus FLP is not only a source of knowledge but also a life skill.

ESG Hygiene: ESG Hygiene is a transformative initiative committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into education, leadership, and outreach. With a vision where impact meets influence, it strives to drive sustainability through meaningful actions and collaborations.

Our mission is to champion sustainability, foster ESG leadership, and raise awareness to inspire individuals to adopt responsible governance and environmental practices. Rooted in core values—ethical conduct, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and social impact—we aim to create measurable change.

Through objectives such as ESG awareness, corporate engagement, skill development, and community outreach, ESG Hygiene empowers individuals to embed sustainability into their professional and personal endeavors. Together, we shape a future where sustainability is a shared responsibility.

Vidur Sparsh: this project , aims to empower rural youth by enhancing their employability skills and fostering digital fluency in emerging technologies and professional competencies. Through an inclusive framework, it promotes self-paced, continuous learning while offering diagnostic aptitude assessments and tailored upskilling solutions, in collaboration with NASSCOM, which brings valuable industry insights and expertise into the program by partnering with local industries and providing certification programs aligned with market demands, the initiative connects participants with job opportunities, driving personal and professional growth, and supporting sustainable community development.

Code for Change: This is a skill development initiative by CHRIST University, launched in 2020, that enhances digital competencies across urban, rural, and tribal communities in India. It has trained over 11,644 students in tools like AIML and Python, promoting inclusivity and societal empowerment. The program bridges academia and industry, preparing a future-ready workforce to address societal challenges through technology.

Together, these projects represent the DSI Club's commitment to creating meaningful change by addressing the needs of rural communities, advancing financial literacy, promoting sustainability, and fostering youth employment.

About DSI

Our Projects

DhanDrishti

Suraksha Chakra

Vidur Sparsh

The Financial Literacy Programme (FLP), or DhanDrishti, is an initiative by the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy designed to enhance financial well-being. It focuses on fostering a positive attitude toward money, increasing awareness of financial concepts, and building foundational knowledge. Aimed at empowering individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, the program employs a teaching model based on the Zygarnic Principle, promoting continuous learning. Ultimately, FLP serves as both a source of financial knowledge and a vital life skill.

Wings of Protection Suraksha Chakra is a pan India project designed to enhance the social skills of students through community exposure and create social intellectual capital contributing towards nation building initiatives of the Government. In this project students get opportunities to work in rural India to find their real-time problems and provide a meaningful and sustainable solution based on their classroom engagement. Communities for this project are identified after a careful study considering students safety, learning opportunities and the level of difficulties like people below poverty line, presence of tribal population, higher incidence of man animal conflict. This project is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG number 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG number 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This project is also contributing a value proposition in terms of facilitating the last mile journey and last mile delivery of different state and central government schemes.

This project aims to empower rural youth by enhancing their employability skills and fostering digital fluency in emerging technologies. It promotes self-paced, continuous learning through an inclusive framework, offering diagnostic assessments and tailored upskilling solutions. In collaboration with NASSCOM, the initiative incorporates industry insights and partners with local businesses to provide certification programs aligned with market demands. By connecting participants with job opportunities, it drives personal and professional growth while supporting sustainable community development.

ESG Hygiene

ESG Hygiene is a transformative initiative committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into education, leadership, and outreach. With a vision where impact meets influence, it strives to drive sustainability through meaningful actions and collaborations.

Code for Change

Code for Change is a PAN-India skill development initiative by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. It embeds digital technologies into the university curriculum and offers skill development programs to diverse communities, including urban, rural, and tribal areas. By training over 11,644 students in advanced tools, the initiative fosters skill development, inclusion, and societal empowerment. It aims to prepare a future-ready generation and promote technology-driven solutions for societal challenges.