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@article{182923,
        author = {Anusree.S.L and Prof. Sampadananda Mishra},
        title = {Role of Swagramamitra in Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals: An Empirical Study on Integral Humanism},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3651-3658},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182923},
        abstract = {This paper explores the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level in India. It tries to specifically examine the endeavours of Swagramamitra (Community Resource Person) in Doddamadhure, Karnataka. It will be based on the data collected during the two field visits to the Doddamadhure and Chitrakoot as part of the Integral Humanism Project at the Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University, Sonipat. 
Before pursuing nationwide SDG achievements, understanding the ground-level activities in Indian villages becomes essential. As Mahatma Gandhi famously stated that India's soul resides in its villages. Although efforts to establish SDGs are being made at the Panchayat level, it is crucial to assess the villagers' awareness and the ultimate objectives of SDG implementation in these rural communities.
This study aims to address fundamental questions surrounding SDGs' establishment in villages and raise awareness among villagers about these goals. By focusing on community development, through the mutual interdependence (parasparavalambana) of individuals, we can achieve self-reliance (Swalambana) of a nation. Integral Humanism, a concept proposed by Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya, forms the basis for achieving SDGs and promoting sustainable development.},
        keywords = {Sustainable Development Goals, Community Development, Integral Humanism, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, and Swagram Mitra},
        month = {July},
        }