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7. Bridging Educational Gaps through Community Engagement: A Community Connect Initiative in College Tilla, Agartala, Tripura

Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research

Abstract

Community engagement has emerged as an important component of higher education, enabling students to connect academic learning with societal needs. This chapter presents a case study of a Community Connect initiative undertaken in College Tilla, Pratapgarh, Agartala, Tripura, with a focus on literacy and educational inclusion. Through household surveys, community interactions, informal interviews, and observation, the project examined the educational realities of children, youth, and families in the locality. The study identified several challenges, including learning gaps, irregular attendance, limited parental involvement, digital exclusion, and inadequate awareness regarding educational opportunities. In response, educational support activities, awareness programmes, and career guidance sessions were conducted within the community. The initiative contributed to increased educational awareness, improved parental participation, and enhanced learner confidence. The chapter demonstrates how student-led community engagement can support local educational development while providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities
Keywords

Community Engagement Literacy Educational Inclusion Experiential Learning Community Connect Tripura Student Engagement

Chapter information

Chapter title Bridging Educational Gaps through Community Engagement: A Community Connect Initiative in College Tilla, Agartala, Tripura
Author(s) Martha Deb, Mr. Praveen Jain
Book title Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research
Editor(s) Dr. Rajashree Sharma Adhikary, Dr. Mukta Martolia
Publication date June 30, 2026
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How to cite

Martha Deb, Mr. Praveen Jain. 2026. Bridging Educational Gaps through Community Engagement: A Community Connect Initiative in College Tilla, Agartala, Tripura. In: Dr. Rajashree Sharma Adhikary, Dr. Mukta Martolia (eds). Exploring Grassroot Realties: Insights From Student Led Community Research.

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