Live Labs at Rajagiri: Pioneering Excellence in Community Engagement and Practical Learning

Live Labs at Rajagiri College represent an ecosystem of experiential learning and impactful community engagement, aligning with the institution's vision to become a centre of excellence in learning. These initiatives integrate academic rigour with societal relevance, offering students hands-on exposure while addressing critical societal needs. The Live Labs serve as transformative learning spaces where students integrate academic knowledge with real-world applications. These centres collectively contribute to creating a well-rounded educational experience, ensuring that students graduate as socially conscious, skilled, and innovative individuals ready to contribute to society.

Rajagiri’s Live Labs exemplify a unique approach to education, seamlessly blending theory, practice, and community service. Through these initiatives, the institution continues to pioneer efforts in enriching and fulfilling life while empowering individuals and communities for a better tomorrow.

1. Rajagiri outREACH (Rajagiri Educational Alternatives and Community Health) Service Society

A flagship community engagement initiative, Rajagiri outREACH focuses on empowering economically disadvantaged communities through education, health, and social interventions.

2. Rajagiri Centre for Skill Development (RCSD)

RCSD serves as a hub for enhancing employability through tailored skill development programs. It provides training in diverse areas such as vocational skills, digital literacy, and soft skills, catering to both students and community members.

3. Rajagiri Labs

Rajagiri Labs is a state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation and technological advancement so that students can be a part of the real working environment and earn while they learn. This also facilitated the faculty to take up software consultancy projects.

4. Rajagiri Centre for Sustainable Livelihood

This centre promotes sustainable development through livelihood initiatives focusing on environmental conservation, organic farming, and renewable energy. Additionally, the centre works to develop and popularize value-added products with nutritional, therapeutic, and cosmetic applications, contributing to both economic and social well-being. The Rajagiri Centre for Sustainable Livelihood also serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research, encouraging collaborations that lead to impactful publications and advancements in sustainable practices. By empowering local communities and integrating environmental stewardship, the centre embodies Rajagiri’s commitment to pioneering efforts to enrich and fulfil life.

5. Rajagiri Family Counselling Centre & Service Providing Centre

The Rajagiri Family Counselling Centre provides holistic support to families in distress, offering counselling services and mediation for conflict resolution. The Service Providing Centre complements this by assisting survivors of domestic violence and other vulnerabilities through legal aid, rehabilitation programs, and vocational training. Together, they enhance the well-being of families and individuals, reaffirming Rajagiri's commitment to social responsibility.

6. Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation (CEDI)

CEDI is a dynamic platform encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and innovation among students and the community. The centre organizes startup incubation programs, mentorship sessions, and business development workshops, nurturing creative ideas and turning them into viable business models. With a focus on sustainable and socially impactful entrepreneurship, CEDI exemplifies Rajagiri's approach to fostering life-changing innovations.