VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
JNANA SANGAMA, BELAGAVI- 590018
“AICTE Activity Point Programme”
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of Degree of
Bachelor of Engineering
in
Civil Engineering
Submitted by
Student Name
Student USN
AICTE Activity Department Staff Coordinator
[Link] Umachagi
NSS Officer
[Link] K S
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
HUBBALLI-580031
Shri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Educational & Cultural Trust’s
JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
404/4/5, Hebballi Road, Sai Nagar, Unkal, HUBBALLI-580031
Department of Civil Engineering
AICTE Activity Point Programme
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the AICTE Activity Point Programme has been successfully carried out by
Name of the Student bearing Student USN, bonafide student of Jain College of Engineering
and Technology, Hubli in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of Civil
Engineering of Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi during 2024-25. It is certified
that all corrections/suggestions indicated for Internal Assessment have been incorporated in the
report. The AICTE Activity Point Programme report has been approved as it satisfies the academic
requirements in respect of AICTE Activity Point Programme for the said degree
Coordinator HOD Principal
([Link] Umachagi) ([Link] BS) ([Link] Banakar)
Shri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Educational & Cultural Trust’s
JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
404/4/5, Hebballi Road, Sai Nagar, Unkal, HUBBALLI-580031
Department of Civil Engineering
DECLARATION
I, Name of the Student bearing the USN, student of Bachelor of Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Jain College of Engineering and Technology,Hubli, hereby declare that the
AICTE Activity Point Programme work has been carried out by me under the supervision and
guidance of [Link] Umachagi submitted by me as a partial fulfillment for the award of
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological
University, Belagavi during 2024-25.
I hereby declared that the AICTE activity point work has been carried out at following
partner organizations:
1.……………………..
2.…………………….
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Signature of the Student
Student Name
Student USN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Shri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Educational & Cultural
Trust’s, along with [Link] Banakar, Principal of Jain College of Engineering and
Technology, HublI, [Link] K S, NSS Officer and [Link] Umachagi, Department AICTE
Activity Points Coordinator at Jain College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli, for their
unwavering support and provision of essential resources for the successful execution of this
program.
I am also deeply thankful to [Name of NGO/Organisation/Trust] for their invaluable support in
offering meaningful volunteering opportunities and resources.
Lastly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and respect to my parents, the teaching and
non-teaching staff of the Department, and all my friends who have supported me, directly or
indirectly, throughout my AICTE Activity Point Programme journey.
Student Name
USN number
WORK CONTENT
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
5 Promotion of Appropriate Technologies
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
6 Reduction in Energy Consumption
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
7 To Skill rural population
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
8 Facilitating 100% Digitized money transactions
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Setting of the information imparting club for women
9
leading to contribution in social and economic issues
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Developing and managing efficient garbage disposal
10
system
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
11 To assist the marketing of rural produce
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
12 Food preservation/packaging
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
13 Automation of local activities
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Spreading public awareness under rural outreach
14
programmes
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
15 Contribution to any national level initiative of
Government of India, For e.g. Digital India/ Skill India/
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Swachh Bharat Internish etc
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Creating an awareness regarding rain water harvesting in
16
urban and rural area
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
Number of Total No
Sl. No. Activity Heads From date-
Week of Hours
To date
Helping local schools to achieve good result & enhance
1 their enrolment in Higher/ Technical/ Vocational
Education
Preparing an actionable business proposal for enhancing
2
the village income
3 Developing Sustainable Water Management system
4 Tourism Promotion Innovative Approaches
TOTAL ACTIVITY POINTS EARNED
CONTENTS
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Details of Activities
• Activity Head 1: Awareness Creation on Digital
Banking
• 3.1 Overview
• 3.2 Use of Technology
• 3.3 Sustainable Development Best Practices
• Enabling UPI Setup and QR Code Installation
• 3.4 Overview
• 3.5 Use of Technology
• 3.6 Sustainable Development Best Practices
4. Overall Learnings
• 4.1 Innovative Approaches Taken
• 4.2 Research Done
• 4.3 Knowledge and Understanding Gained
• 4.4 Professional Values and Best Practices Incorporated
• 4.5 Areas for Further Development
• 4.6 Challenges and Solutions
5. Documentation of Activities
6. Conclusion
ABSTRACT
To promote digital banking and foster a cashless economy, we
conducted an awareness initiative in Old Hubli, Hubbali, focusing
on Shivam General Store as the central location. The activity
involved introducing the shopkeeper and local customers to digital
payment methods, with a particular emphasis on the Unified
Payment Interface (UPI).
Our efforts included hands-on guidance for downloading and
installing UPI applications, setting up QR codes for seamless
transactions, and ensuring all technical requirements were met,
such as completing KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures. We
also prioritized educating the community about safety measures to
safeguard against digital fraud, providing practical tips for secure
online transactions.
This initiative aimed to reduce dependence on cash, promote
convenience, and encourage the community to embrace the
benefits of a cashless economy. It served as a small but significant
step towards driving financial inclusion and digital literacy within
the local population.
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of all activities conducted under
the initiative, detailing the objectives, scope, and importance of
promoting digitized money transactions at Shivam General Store in
Old Hubli.
Chapter 2: Details of Activities
Activity Head 1: Awareness Creation on Digital Banking
2.1 Overview:
We conducted interactive sessions at Shivam General Store to
introduce the shopkeeper and local customers to digital banking and
payment methods. Topics included UPI platforms, mobile wallets, and
the benefits of cashless transactions.
2.2 Use of Technology:
We used smartphones to demonstrate the step-by-step processes of
downloading and setting up UPI payment apps such as Google Pay and
PhonePe.
2.3 Sustainable Development Best Practices:
This initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry,
Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting technology adoption and
innovation in a small business setting.
Activity Head 2: Enabling UPI Setup and QR Code Installation
2.1 Overview:
We assisted the shopkeeper at Shivam General Store in setting up UPI
payment apps and installing a QR code for seamless digital payments.
2.2 Use of Technology:
We guided the shopkeeper through linking the bank account,
completing KYC procedures, and generating a unique QR code for
digital transactions.
2.3 Sustainable Development Best Practices:
The effort contributed to financial inclusion and reduced dependence
on paper-based cash transactions, supporting environmentally friendly
practices.
Chapter 3: Overall Learnings
3.1 Innovative Approaches Taken:
We adopted practical demonstrations and interactive sessions to
encourage the shopkeeper to adopt digital payment methods.
3.2 Research Done:
We researched the challenges faced by small businesses in Old Hubli
regarding digital payment systems and identified ways to address
them.
3.3 Knowledge and Understanding Gained:
We enhanced our understanding of financial inclusion, digital literacy,
and the practical application of technology in small businesses.
3.4 Professional Values and Best Practices Incorporated:
We developed skills in community engagement, teamwork, and
effective communication while assisting with technical
implementation.
3.5 Areas for Further Development:
More awareness sessions could be conducted to educate customers on
using advanced features of digital banking and detecting fraudulent
activities.
3.6 Challenges and Solutions:
Challenges: Resistance to change due to fear of fraud and lack of
technical knowledge.
Solutions: We addressed these issues through step-by-step
demonstrations and provided guidance on cybersecurity best practices.
CHAPTER 4 - Documentation of Activities
CHAPTER 5 - Conclusion
This initiative successfully introduced digital payment systems to
Shivam General Store, promoting cashless transactions and increasing
digital literacy in the area. It highlighted the importance of financial
inclusion and demonstrated how technology can be effectively
integrated into small-scale businesses for long-term benefits.
