Title: Institutional Development Plan (IDP)
Name of the Institution: Shree Narmada MSW College, Mangrol
Address: Near Bank Of Baroda, At & Post: Mangrol, Taluka: Nandod (Rajpipla), District: Narmada – 393 150
Duration: 2025–2030
Date of Submission: January 01, 2026
Shri Narmada M.S.W. College was established in 2017 with the objective of providing quality higher education in social work to students from tribal and rural backgrounds. The college is affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat and offers a self-financed postgraduate program in Master of Social Work (MSW). Located in a predominantly tribal area, the institution aims to empower local youth by providing professional education in social work, thereby contributing to community development and social justice. This Institutional Development Plan (IDP) outlines the vision, mission, strategic goals, and action plans of the college for the period 2025–2030.
Year of Establishment : 2017
Type of Institution : Self-financed - Postgraduate Institution
Affiliation : Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat
Program Offered : M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) Two Years
Faculty/Staff Strength : 05
Location : Tribal and rural area of Narmada district
Student Demographics : Primarily tribal students from the local and surrounding regions, focused on providing accessible higher education.
Strengths : Strategic location in a tribal belt; dedicated focus on social upliftment.
Weaknesses : Logistical challenges due to the remote location.
Opportunities : Potential for high-impact social research and community-based field work.
Challenges : Enhancing awareness of higher education and professional employability among marginalized groups
Vision : To empower tribal youth as professional social workers to lead nation-building and social transformation.
Mission :
o To cultivate social sensitivity and commitment to justice.
o To enhance professional competency through field work and skill-based learning.
Core Values: Social Justice, Empowerment, Integrity, and Community Service.
Short-term (1-2 years) : Strengthen partnerships with local NGOs to provide diverse field work opportunities.
Medium-term (3-5 years) : Utilize digital platforms to expand the reach of government welfare schemes in tribal areas.
To prepare skilled and professional social workers capable of bringing positive social change.
To work for the socio-economic, educational, and cultural upliftment of tribal communities.
To inculcate social sensitivity towards poverty, inequality, and social injustice.
To provide practical exposure through fieldwork in NGOs, government departments, and rural areas.
To develop skills in social research, group work, and community organization.
To disseminate information about government welfare schemes to the grassroots level.
To promote social justice and empowerment of women, children, and marginalized groups.
Social Justice : Working for the rights and welfare of women and children.
Skill Development : Mastering social research, group work, and community organization.
Preservation of Tribal Culture : Integrating traditional tribal values with modern development strategies.
Activities : Specialized skill enhancement workshops and community-centric field projects.
Responsibility : Faculty and designated Program Coordinators.
Timeline : Phase-wise implementation over the 5-year period.
KPIs : Student placement rates, number of community projects completed, and feedback from field agencies.
Regular tracking of progress through mid-term reviews and stakeholder (student, alumni, and community) feedback loops
Risks : Financial sustainability of self-financed models and staff turnover.
Mitigation : Diversifying funding sources and professional development for existing staff.
Allocation of resources towards field work supervision, library expansion, and student support services.
University affiliation letters.
