My Visit to Village Mirzapur Siya with AMU Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission.

Travelling does’t mean to cover a long destination:A beach,a hill station ,a religious place ,a historical place or any metro city.It may be any place away from our boundary line. On a journey, we are larger than life. Life is vibrant, we are constantly learning.  I got a chance to visit village Mirzapur Siya with AMU Aligarh students Team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission.Village Mirzapur Siya is only at a distance of 8 Km from City Aligarh.

A Journey to Village Mirzapur Siya

The occasion was a mission of AMU Aligarh Student’s participation in Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission (SBSI).AMU Aligarh has adopted village Mirzapur (Block Jawan) in Disrtict Aligarh for Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission.I am from an urban based society,so it was a great opportunity for me to study a life and culture of a rural area.

On Way To Village Mirzapur Siya

The journey started from Arts Faculty of AMU Aligarh. Bus crossed Purani chungi leaving behind Jamalpur and Al-Barkat fly over turned left to a road leading to village Mirzapur Siya.

The journey started from Arts Faculty of AMU Aligarh. Bus crossed Purani chungi leaving behind Jamalpur and Al-Barkat fly over turned left to a road leading to village Mirzapur Siya.

On way, after crossing flyover, Anupam Gupta purchased two dozen crispy Kachauris with raita, Aloo ki sabzi and garma garam jalebis. We recharged our energy level from these Kachauris and jalebis. Soothed oily throat with hot tea.On a return journey Momin Ali treated us with Good Day,Monaco biscuits and Britannia's fruit cake.

Team Members in Village Mirzapur Siya

Mirzapur Siya was just a 30 minute drive from the main University campus, the place seems to be an isolated island.On reaching Mirzapur, we found it a sleepy town, away from hustle bustle and noisy life of city.Old and young people were in easy mood lying under shadow.

People of Village Mirzapur are relaxing under a tree shade

 I found some people were busy in smart mobile.Women came out from their houses and peeping. Later they became warm and friendly with all team member students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission (SBSI). 

A Smart Lady of Village Mirzapur with Smart Mobile

And, I was lost in greenery and tranquillity of green fields.

Green Fields and Meadow in Village Mirzapur 

Mirzapur Siya is a gram Panchayat of Block Jawan. The total geographical area of village is approx. 200 hectares. Mirzapur Siya is a small village having total population of about 2500 and about 250 houses in Mirzapur Siya village.

A village lady carrying fresh water from a Hand pump in Village Mirzapur

Villages hold a mirror to Indian culture and heritage. India’s centuries-long traditions still exist there. Mirzapur Siya is a best example of mix culture of Ganga Jam uni Tahzib. Sound of Azaan and chims of temple too were echoing in air of village.

Kids of Village Mirzapur Siya in Madrasa

There is no doctor and medical facilities in Mirzapur. This gap is often filled by team Doctors of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College's Resident Doctors Association (RDA).They conduct camps in which free consultation and medicines are provided to patients suffering with various ailments.

AMU Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission in Primary School of Village Mirzapur Siya

As part of the “Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission (SBSI) programme”, the Students team of AMU Aligarh visited ‘Primary School of village, and residential areas in order to spread awareness about cleanliness, personal hygiene, water conservation, afforestation, sanitation, domestic hygiene and waste management.

The Objective Of The Swachh Bharat Summer Internship

Swachh Bharat Summer Internship programme aims to engage the educated youth across the nation in this cleanliness drive, enhance their skills and introduce them to the sanitation-related work and unify the youngsters in community development work in the rural areas. It will also help in magnifying the mass awareness on the issue of cleanliness and will promote the people’s movement towards Swachh Bharat Mission.

Students of AMU Aligarh spread the message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Village Mirzapur of Jawan Block.

The visiting members of AMU Aligarh students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission , Momin Ali (Ph.D ELT), Sanjida Parvin (Ph.D English), Sonveer Singh (M. Tech Mechanical), Mirza Anam Beg (B. Ed), Neha Tiwari (B.S.W), Riya Tiwari (B.S.W), Anupam Gupta (B.Sc Hons. Physics), ignited mind of villagers of Mirzapur with importance and need to take care of personal hygiene, open defecation and cleanliness in food.

A Village Man sitting at his small shop

Cleanliness is most important for physical well-being and a healthy environment. It has bearing on public and personal hygiene. It is essential for everyone to learn about cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and the various diseases that are caused due to poor hygienic conditions. 

A village Lady at her Door

Message with Nukkad Natak, Street  Plays  Music and  Song

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission performed Nukkad Nataks, street plays, mimicry with music, music and dance in school campus and in village.Later they went door to door of village Mirzapur.

 Message through Plantation

The team members of AMU Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission did plantations of Neem, Gulmohar, Sheesham and jamun at various points as advised by villagers that including a masjid cum madrasa complex and in cremation ground. Team Members explained villagers, benefits of planting trees.

Message through Wall Paintings.

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission members painted many walls paintings at different points of village with message to maintain cleanliness and hygiene by using dust bin for waste materials. Spectacle of Gandhi ji was used as symbol for this message.

Village Women watching Nukkad Natak in village Mirzapur

 Hand Washing and personal Hygiene

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission gave  the message worth repeating — Hand washing is by far the best way to keep us from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs.They practically explained the right method of hand washing. Paper soaps too were distributed among them by Head mistress of school.

Message of brooming as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission illustrated by self sweeping the roads, lanes and by-lanes of the village, to know them the importance of cleanliness

, and Hygiene. One of the first signs of a well managed place —is its level of cleanliness.

 I regarded this travelling of Village Mirzapur Siya with Students of AMU Aligarh in spreading the message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Village Mirzapur.,as the finest way to broaden my horizons by meeting people from other walks of life and a new experience!  A great informative valued trip that widened the grasp of my knowledge. 

The visiting members of AMU Aligarh students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission were , Momin Ali (Ph.D ELT), Sanjida Parvin (Ph.D English), Sonveer Singh (M. Tech Mechanical), Mirza Anam Beg (B. Ed), Neha Tiwari (B.S.W), Riya Tiwari (B.S.W), Anupam Gupta (B.Sc Hons. Physics),

Written, photographed and posted by Engr Maqbool Akram.

AMU Aligarh Students Contribution in Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission. (S B S I)

Students of AMU Aligarh said Lab-baik (I am at your service) to Mann ki baat by Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi of October 2nd, 2014.When he urged the youth of the nation to be a part of summer internship initiative and make their contribution to a clean India.

AMU Aligarh Students Team of Swachh Bharat Summer Intern ship in Village Mirzapur

This Swachh Bharat Summer Internship is an extension to the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Modi government.University has adopted a village Mirzapur (Block Jawan) in Disrtict Aligarh for Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission. Swachh Bharat mission is beyond politics, inspired by patriotism and not politics. 

This Swachh Bharat Summer Internship is an extension to the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Modi government.University has adopted a village Mirzapur (Block Jawan) in District Aligarh for Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission. Swachh Bharat mission is beyond politics, inspired by patriotism and not politics.

AMU Aligarh Students Team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship in Primary School in Village Mirzapur

This programme provided not only a great learning experience to the students but also help in making India healthy and a clean country.

Dr Ali Jafar Abedi (Nodal Officer, Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Program) and Dr Naseem Ahmad Khan (Chairperson, Department of Social Work) guided the team members, Momin Ali (PhD ELT), Sanjida Parvin (Ph.D English), Sonveer Singh (M. Tech. Mechanical),Mirza Anam Beg (B. Ed), Neha Tiwari (B.S.W), Riya Tiwari (B.S.W) and Anupam Gupta (B.Sc hons Physics) Rajat Yadav(B.Tech) and Rajat Yadav (B.E) for carrying out the awareness campaign.

AMU .Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Mission playing Nukkad Natak in village Mirzapur

The Objective Of The Swachh Bharat Summer Internship

Swachh Bharat Summer Internship programme aims to engage the educated youth across the nation in this cleanliness drive, enhance their skills and introduce them to the sanitation-related work and unify the youngsters in community development work in the rural areas. It will also help in magnifying the mass awareness on the issue of cleanliness and will promote the people’s movement towards Swachh Bharat Mission.

AMU. Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer internship held a rally in village Mirzapur

Students of AMU Aligarh spread the message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Village Mirzapur of Jawan Block.

The visiting members of AMU Aligarh students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission,Momin Ali (Ph.D- ELT), Sanjida Parvin (Ph.D English), Sonveer Singh (M. Tech Mechanical), Mirza Anam Beg (B. Ed), Neha Tiwari (B.S.W), Riya Tiwari (B.S.W), Anupam Gupta (B.Sc Hons. Physics),Vkram Parmar(B.E), and Rajat Yadav(B.Tech), ignited mind of villagers of Mirzapur the importance and need to take care of personal hygiene, open defecation and cleanliness in food.

Cleanliness is most important for physical well-being and a healthy environment. It has bearing on public and personal hygiene. It is essential for everyone to learn about cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and the various diseases that are caused due to poor hygienic conditions. 

The habits learnt at a young age get embedded into one's personality. Even if we inculcate certain habits like washing hands before meals, regular brushing of teeth, and bathing from a young age, we are not bothered about cleanliness of public places. 

Message with Nukkad Natak, Street  Plays  Music and  Song

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission performed Nukkad Nataks, street plays, mimicry with music, music and dance in school campus and in village.Later they went door to door of village Mirzapur.

One of many Nakkad Natak and Street play was as such below.

Are bhaiya natak dekho, nukkad wala?

O! Khaike paan Banaras wala, khul jaey band aqal ka tala

Are Ramesh: Agar main apne gharka kuda,

Tere ghar men phenkun to

Main tera dushman, tu mera dush,

Main nagin tu sapera.

Aaj mere yar ki shadi hai

Mubarak ho Mubarak ho

Are kahe ki Mubarak,

Ladke walon ne shadi se mana kar diya

Keya! Par keyon?

Are bhai ladki walon ka kahna hai

Aapke ghar wale geela kuda neele dustbin men

 Aur sookha kooda hare dustbin men nahi phenkte

Jisse hoti hain beemariya aur gali men badboo

Badboo! Kaisi badboo, keya aapko nahi arahi hai badboo

Ab to adat si ho gayio hai aisey jeene men

Are chuppp: Meri shadi toot gayi hai

 Aur tum log maen le rahe ho.

Ey bhai zara dekh ke phenk

Aagey bhi nahi peechey bhi.

Upper hi nahi neechey bhi.

(Written by Rishi Yadav)

Message though Plantation

  The team members of AMU Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission did plantations of Neem, Gulmohar, Sheesham and jamun at various points as advised by villagers that including a masjid cum madrasa complex and in cremation ground. Team Members explained villagers, benefits of planting trees.

They said that trees are important for health, environmental, economics and even psychological effects. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife.

Message through Wall Paintings. 

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission members painted many walls paintings at different points of village with message to maintain cleanliness and hygiene by using dust bin for waste materials. Spectacle of Gandhi ji was used as symbol for this message .

Hand Washing and personal Hygiene

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission gave the message worth repeating — Hand washing is by far the best way to keep us from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs.

Head Mistress of School distributing soap to school children

Team members gave this message to school kids of junior high school in Village Mirzapur — Hand washing is by far the best way to keep us from getting sick and prevents the spread of germs.They practically explained the right method of hand washing. Paper soaps too were distributed among them by Head mistress of school.

Message of brooming as a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,

AMU Aligarh Students team of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission illustrated by self sweeping the roads, lanes and by-lanes of the village, to know them the importance of cleanliness, and Hygiene. One of the first signs of a well managed place —is its level of cleanliness.

The visiting team identified the main problems as Disposal of waste materials, development of infrastructure etc.The team also noted that water pollution has detrimentally affected the animals causing large number of deaths of cattle in recent years.

AMU Aligarh Students of Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Mission individually devoted 100 hours to this Swachhata Abhiyan from May 1 to July 31, 2018.

As organised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, in association with Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

      Written photographed and posted by Engr Maqbool Akram