SIGMA-oikos
We are Team SIGMA-oikos, the Social Initiative Group for Managerial Assistance at XLRI, Jamshedpur. Founded in 2004, we work towards social causes in and around the city. We believe that the world can be made a better place, one small act at a time.
Initiatives
Social Enterpreneurship Conclave
Under the aegis of Fr. Arrupe Center for Ecology & Sustainability, SIGMA-oikos has been organizing Social Entrepreneurship Conclave. It brings together Social Entrepreneurs from across the country and gives them a platform to discuss their work and learn from other’s experiences.
Daan-Utsav
SIGMA-oikos has been anchoring and facilitating the “Daan-Utsav” event, a nation-wide “festival of philanthropy”, since its launch in 2009 by involving and mobilizing support from the local community for Jamshedpur.
BMLP
The Basic Mathematics Learning Program aims to impart Basic mathematics skills to the children of an NGO via online platforms to develop and strengthen basic Maths competencies through volunteer system.
BELP
The Basic English Learning Program is a 10- module course designed to help students from less-privileged backgrounds in Jamshedpur to improve their English speaking skills. The volunteers are students of XLRI.