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July

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Campus Reporter – Assignment No. 3 –

  1. Campus Coverage – Campus outside, facilities, Principal, play ground, lab, classroom, salient features
  2. Any other Topic
  3. Campus Sustainability –  Events / activities on waste management, reduction in carbon footprints, Tree Plantation on Campus / Off Campus etc.Campus Coverage

What type of content do you want to produce?

You need to inform the progressive students of your institution that CityNeeds Community Club is a huge platform which will showcase their skills and achievements on the district and then the state level. However, at the institution level we, the Campus Reporters are the point of contact for you to cover your activities, events and capabilities and publish them on CityNeeds Platform.

Who are your audience? 

The most progressive students of all student Clubs in your institution should be the members of the CityNeeds Community Club. However, other than these all other students are also invited but the front runners must be involved.

Who are your Content Providers?

You, the Campus Reporter Team has to generate this content.

Final Steps

  1. Record your group video introducing the CityNeeds Community Club, role of campus reporter with an appeal to your target content providers to join the Community Club so that you can cover their activities and achievements and showcase to the world. 
  2. Make a list of all the student clubs in your institutions and meet their in-charge personally to explain the above and invite them to join.

Lodhi Club

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Lodhi Club, In Association with Cityneeds Invites You To Participate In

A virtual talent show For its members and their dependents. This event aims to Showcase the diverse talents within our community and Celebrate world youth skills day on 15th July

Categories Of Participation

  1. Music And Singing
  2. Performance Arts
  3. Cooking And Baking
  4. Dance
  5. Sports And Fitness
  6. Literary Arts
  7. Visual Arts
  8. Crafts And Diy

PRIZES SPONSORED BY :

CASH PRIZES OF RS. 21,000/-

Guidelines and Norms for Participants – Online Talent Hunt by Lodhi Club and CityNeeds

1. Eligibility:
  1. Open to all members of Lodhi Club and their dependents.
  2.  Participants must register on the designated platform before submitting their entries.
2. Categories:
  1. Music and Singing
  2. Dance
  3. Visual Arts
  4. Performance Arts
  5. Sports and Fitness
  6. Crafts and DIY
3. Video Submission:
  1. Each participant can submit only one video per category.
  2. Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes.
  3. The video should be recorded in high resolution.
  4. Ensure good lighting and clear audio for better visibility and audibility.
  5. Only original content should be submitted. Plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in disqualification.
4. Submission Process:
  1. Register on the contest platform.
  2. Upload your video entry of your talent under relevant category.
  3. Provide your full name, member ID, and contact details during submission
5. Voting Process:
  1. Participants are encouraged to share their video links with family and friends to gather votes.
  2. Voting is open to the public, but each person can vote only once per video.
  3. Voting will be monitored to prevent any fraudulent activities.
6. Code of Conduct:
  1. Respect all participants and refrain from any negative comments or behavior.
  2. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or offensive content will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.
7. Judging and Prizes:
  1. Winners will be determined based on the highest number of votes received.
  2. In case of a tie, the judging panel will review the tied entries and make the final decision.
  3. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries in each category during the prize distribution ceremony on 15th July 2024.
8. Important Dates:
  1. Submission Deadline            : 05th July 2024
  2. Voting Deadline                     : 14th July 2024
  3. Winner Announcement         : 15th July 2024
9. General Rules:
  1. The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules and guidelines as necessary.
  2. Participants must adhere to all deadlines and submission requirements.
  3. Decisions made by the organizers and judging panel are final and binding.

Participate at https://blog.cityneeds.info/lodhi-club/

Helpline No. 7837228892

Tree ATM 3.0 Drive

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CityNeeds Tree ATM Campaign

Welcome to the official page of the Tree ATM, an initiative dedicated to greening our planet, one tree at a time. We planted 9000+ plants in the Year 2023

Join Us in Our Mission to Plant 25,000 Trees in 2024!

This rainy season, we are on a mission to plant 25,000 trees in Ludhiana, focusing on Government Schools and industrial areas. With your support, we can achieve this goal and contribute to a healthier environment.

About Tree ATM

Tree ATM is a mobile unit, equipped with saplings, gardening tools, and a dedicated team of volunteers, ready to bring the gift of greenery to your doorstep. This innovative concept makes tree planting accessible for everyone, especially those who want to contribute but lack the necessary resources or knowledge.

Our Impact

  • 9500+ Saplings in 21 Days: We planted more than 9500+ saplings in safe zones within 21 days.    
  • 80% Survival Rate: Our efforts have resulted in a commendable survival rate of 80% for the saplings we have planted.

  • Community Engagement: We engage with local communities, schools, and industries to ensure the sustainability of our efforts.

Get Involved

  • Plant Tree: Book Your Tree ATM Now! We will come to your place and plant as many trees as required by you, free. Place Order at https://tinyurl.com/CityNeedsTreeATM
  • Become a Sponsor: Support our mission by sponsoring our campaign. Your contribution will help us reach our target of planting 25,000 tress.
  • Volunteer with Us: Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a tangible difference in your community.
  • Donate: Every contribution, big or small, helps us achieve our goals. Donate today to support our cause.

Our Partners

Supported by

Contact Us
  • For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to volunteer, please contact us at
  • Email: info@cityneeds.info, Call at 8289066979
  • Follow us on social media for the latest updates and to see the impact of our work

                           Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourCityNeeds

                           Twitter: https://x.com/CityNeedsIN

                           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityneeds.info/

                           Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cityneeds2455

Join us in making Ludhiana greener and healthier!

June

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Campus Reporter – Assignment No. 2 –

 

  1. Recreational / Holiday Outside – visit to any recreational place
  2. Parent – Regarding their Professional / Job
  3. Fund Raiser – Fund Raising for any NGO

What type of content do you want to produce?

You need to inform the progressive students of your institution that CityNeeds Community Club is a huge platform which will showcase their skills and achievements on the district and then the state level. However, at the institution level we, the Campus Reporters are the point of contact for you to cover your activities, events and capabilities and publish them on CityNeeds Platform.

Who are your audience? 

The most progressive students of all student Clubs in your institution should be the members of the CityNeeds Community Club. However, other than these all other students are also invited but the front runners must be involved.

Who are your Content Providers?

You, the Campus Reporter Team has to generate this content.

Final Steps

  1. Record your group video introducing the CityNeeds Community Club, role of campus reporter with an appeal to your target content providers to join the Community Club so that you can cover their activities and achievements and showcase to the world. 
  2. Make a list of all the student clubs in your institutions and meet their in-charge personally to explain the above and invite them to join.

Events

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1. NGO Expo February 2021

In association with the then Cabinet Minister, Deputy Commissioner, Police Commissioner & Municipal Commissionerate Conducted 1st ever NGO exhibition with 45 NGOs and 10 Government Departments attended by over 5000 audience and students.

2. COVID Vaccination Drive April 2021

In association with the office of Deputy Commissionerate & Civil Surgeon Organised 700+ COVID vaccination camps in Ludhiana and vaccinated over 1.50 lacs citizens in one month. Our founder was awarded the Citizens Award on Independence day by the district administration

3. NGO Carnival October 2021

In association with Deputy Commissioner and Department of Social Labour & Employment conducted a sale of products made by NCLP students, SHG and NGOs through 26 stalls.

4. Hara Bhara Ludhiana (July 2022 & July 2023)

In association with Department of Forest and Municipal Corporation executes a 21 days Tree ATM campaign where our team goes to locations requested and plant trees.

5. Facilitation for Punjab Nirmaan Yojna February 2022

Executed 16 projects worth 66 lacs with grants facilitated to local NGOs under the Punjab NirmaanYojna

6. CityNeeds Daan Utsaav (October 2022 & 2023)

In association with Municipal Corporation Ludhiana conduct a used material collection drive from 2nd to 8th October and distribute the collected material to local NGOs as per their requirements. We have been collecting over 50,000 items every year under the RRR project. 

7. NBQP (Quality Council of India) 2023

Mobilised schools across Punjab to nominate students in Quality Contest wherein they had to prepare and submit videos and posters as per the guidelines given, 

8. Disability Certification Facilitation Camps – 22

In association with Civil Hospital Ludhiana, we have conducted 22 awareness and facilitation camps for medical check-ups and issuance of disability certificates leading to pension. Over 1400 candidates have gone through the medical check-up so far out of which 500+ have started getting the disability pension. 

9. SOCH – Expo February 2024

We mobilised schools across Punjab to participate in a state level exhibition on environmental conservation initiatives. 

10. ZED Certification – Jul 2023 onwards

Created awareness and did handholding of over 5600 MSME in Punjab and 12000 outside Punjab to enrol and qualify for ZED Certification scheme by Ministry of MSME, Government of India. 

11. Campus Reporter

Executed Campus Reporter program by training over 100 students from 19 different institutions as Campus Reporters to produce and publish content of their community welfare projects in 2023 and enrolled 29 schools & 5 Colleges for 2024-25 batch.  

12. India Hypertension Control Initiative

Mobilised 36 schools to nominate 300 volunteers in the India Hypertension Control Initiative by Indian Council of Medical Research being executed by DMCH. Volunteers have been trained as Health Warriors to take blood pressure of 10000 persons under “Mission SwasthKavach”

13. YUG Program

In process of executing the “Youth for Urban Governance” Program in 100+ schools and colleges of Ludhiana by the Deputy Commissioner in association with the Municipal Corporation and Smart City Ludhiana offering volunteering, knowledge and general awareness programs. 

14. Fund Raisers

Successfully executed over 200 fund raisers for NGO’s, Hospitals, Schools, District Administration etc by raising funds of over 2 crore.

May

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Campus Reporter – Assignment No. 1 – Formation of CityNeeds Community Club

Subject: Make a video to invite students to join the Community Club

Purpose of Your Video

To inform the most active and progressive students of your school about CityNeeds Community Club and how they can benefit from it.

What type of content do you want to produce?

You need to inform the progressive students of your institution that CityNeeds Community Club is a huge platform which will showcase their skills and achievements on the district and then the state level. However, at the institution level we, the Campus Reporters are the point of contact for you to cover your activities, events and capabilities and publish them on CityNeeds Platform.

Who are your audience? 

The most progressive students of all student Clubs in your institution should be the members of the CityNeeds Community Club. However, other than these all other students are also invited but the front runners must be involved.

Who are your Content Providers?

You, the Campus Reporter Team has to generate this content.

Final Steps

  1. Record your group video introducing the CityNeeds Community Club, role of campus reporter with an appeal to your target content providers to join the Community Club so that you can cover their activities and achievements and showcase to the world. 
  2. Make a list of all the student clubs in your institutions and meet their in-charge personally to explain the above and invite them to join.

Campus Reporter

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May

June

July

Content Submission Guidelines for Institution – CityNeeds Campus Reporter Program

Congratulations on enrolling in the CityNeeds Campus Reporter Training Program! We are excited to have you on board. To ensure the success of the program and the quality of content produced, please adhere to the following submission guidelines:

1. Submission Format:

Video submissions must be in MP4 format with a resolution of at least 720p

Videos should be either in landscape (for Facebook and YouTube) or portrait (Instagram and Twitter) format.

2.Submission Platform:

Please submit content on following URL in the respective month as per Activity Calendar

Steps for Submission

  1. Click on the Month of Activity
  2. Fill your First Name, Last Name, email id, File to upload and Activity Name and Click on Enter
  3. Your post will be approved within 4 Working Hours of submission. 
  4. After approval of your entry, you can share it on Social Media. 
  5. Ask your school mates, friends and other people to Vote on your post. Toppers of the month will be selected based on the no. of votes. You can view the count of votes to all the entries at the above URL under the Vote section.

Facebook / Twitter: 

  1. Click on FB/Twitter Icon. 
  2. Tag CityNeeds
  3. Write HashTag #CampusReporter #cityNeeds in description

Instagram

  1. Copy the URL of entry uploaded by you
  2. Paste the URL in your Bio
  3. Upload same Video on Instagram
  4. Collab with CityNeeds
  5. Write HashTag #Campus Reporter #cityNeeds in description

3.Topics and Schedule

Campus Reporters are required to produce 10 videos over the course of one year, covering various community welfare topics, activities, and projects within their institutions. They are required to submit content of all 6 Mandatory topics and 4 topics out of optional topics.

The videos should be of high quality, informative, and engaging, with a focus on highlighting positive initiatives and stories within the campus community.

Content creation should adhere to ethical standards of journalism, with accurate information, balanced reporting, and respect for privacy and consent.

4.Submission Deadlines:

Campus Reporters need to submit their content till the last day of month as per calendar provided by CityNeeds. Adherence to deadlines is crucial to ensure the smooth execution of the program and the timely posting of content on Social Media. The Review session will be held in the second week of the month on Saturday at 4 PM of content submitted by Campus Reporters in the previous month.

Please note that last date to submit the assignment is 20th May. The last date of formation of Community Club is 30th May

5.Content Length:

Length of Videos varies for the format and purpose they are used for and must adhere to duration else will be rejected by the editor

Facebook : In Horizontal Mode, Video of maximum 3 Minutes

Instagram : In Vertical (Reel) Mode, Video of maximum 90 Seconds

Youtube : In Horizontal Mode, Video of maximum 3 Minutes

Longer videos may be accepted for special projects, subject to prior approval.

6.Content Production:

Ensure that videos are well-produced with clear audio, visuals, lighting and editing.

Use appropriate equipment and software to enhance the quality of the production as taught during the orientation and monthly review meetings.

7.Content Promotion:

Promote the content within the campus community through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

Encourage engagement and feedback from fellow students, faculty, and staff members.

8.Ownership and Rights:

By submitting content, you grant CityNeeds the right to use, distribute, and display the content for promotional and educational purposes on CityNeeds and its partner Social media channels.

Ensure that all content submitted does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties. The Campus Reporter and the Institution will be responsible for content provided by them.

9.Feedback and Revisions:

CityNeeds may provide feedback during the review meetings on submitted content to help improve quality and adherence to guidelines.

10.Contact Information:

For any questions or concerns regarding content submission, please contact Meenakshi Miglani @ 7986623516

Thank you for your commitment to producing high-quality content for the CityNeeds Campus Reporter Program. Your contributions play a vital role in raising awareness and fostering positive change within the campus community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward for your active participation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The CityNeeds Campus Reporter Program is an initiative aimed at empowering students with journalism skills and knowledge while focusing on community welfare within their campus environment. Students produce high-quality content on various community welfare topics and projects within their institutions.

The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to produce high-quality content related to community welfare topics, activities, and projects within their institutions. Students develop valuable skills in video production, storytelling, and community engagement.

The specific topics are outlined in the annual calendar provided by CityNeeds. Mandatory topics must be covered by all reporters, while optional topics provide flexibility for students to choose based on their interests.

The specific topics are outlined in the annual calendar provided by CityNeeds. Mandatory topics must be covered by all reporters, while optional topics provide flexibility for students to choose based on their interests.

Format: Videos must be in MP4 format with a resolution of at least 720p.

Orientation: Videos should be in landscape format for Facebook and YouTube, and portrait format for Instagram and Twitter.

Length:

For Facebook and YouTube, videos should be a maximum of 3 minutes.

For Instagram Reels, videos should be a maximum of 90 seconds.

  • Visit the URL: https://blog.cityneeds.info/campus-reporter/ 
  • Select the month of the activity.
  • Fill in your first name, last name, email ID, the file you want to upload, and the activity name.
  • Click ‘Enter’ to submit your post.

Your post will be approved within 4 working hours.

After approval, you can share the video on social media and encourage your peers to vote for your post.

Facebook/Twitter:

Tag CityNeeds and use hashtags #CampusReporter #cityNeeds in the description.

Instagram:

Copy the URL of your uploaded entry and paste it in your bio.

Upload the same video on Instagram, collaborate with CityNeeds, and use hashtags #CampusReporter #cityNeeds in the description

Ask your schoolmates, friends, and others to vote on your post. The top performers of the month will be selected based on the number of votes received.

Review sessions are held in the second week of each month on Saturday at 4 PM to review content submitted by Campus Reporters in the previous month.

CityNeeds provides feedback during these sessions to help improve content quality and adherence to guidelines.

Comprehensive orientation and training sessions.

Monthly hand-holding sessions to guide students in content creation.

Feedback and revisions to help improve quality and adherence to guidelines.

Adhere to ethical standards of journalism.

Ensure accurate information, balanced reporting, and respect for privacy and consent.

Use appropriate equipment and software to enhance the quality of production.

Campus Reporters must submit their content by the date prescribed by CityNeeds. Adherence to deadlines is crucial for the smooth execution of the program.

Top performers of the month based on votes received on content will be recognized and rewarded by CityNeeds.

Recognition may include certificates of achievement, mentorship opportunities, further training, and potential career development prospects.

For any questions or concerns regarding content submission, contact Meenakshi Miglani at +91-7986623516.

Thank you for your commitment to producing high-quality content for the CityNeeds Campus Reporter Program. Your contributions play a vital role in raising awareness and fostering positive change within the campus community.

Donor Certificate

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Thank you for your generous donation! We appreciate your support in making a difference in the lives of those in need. To ensure transparency and provide you with the necessary documentation for your contribution, we have made it easy for you to download your donation certificate.

Please follow the steps below to access and download your donation certificate:

  1. Click on Proceed to Certificate
  2. Enter Your Details:
  3. Click on Submit Button
  4. You will get your digital certificate on WhatsApp Number provided by you in 2-5 Minutes
  5. Share your Digital Certificate on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.
  6. Motivate others to become part of this social cause and save lives.
Proceed to Certificate

Students Pledge

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Please pledge here to for total cleanliness of surroundings this year!

Follow the steps mentioned below:
  1. Click on Pledge Button
  2. Fill your contact details
  3. You will get your digital certificate on WhatsApp Number provided by you in 2-5 Minutes
  4. Share your Digital Certificate on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.
  5. Motivate others to become part of this social cause and save lives.
Pledge

Daan Utsav 2023

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1. What is CityNeeds Daan Utsaav?

CityNeeds Daan Utsaav is a festival where we celebrate and enjoy the Joy of Giving! CityNeeds has many NGO partners who need donations, material and volunteers across the year to serve their community. CityNeeds is an online crowd funding platform that showcases the projects of NGOs and tries to connect them with nearest donors and volunteers in their own city.

CityNeeds Daan Utsaav is celebrated every year in which we highlight the requirements of our NGOs or the needy persons and our donors, citizens and students come together in a big way and fulfil those requirements. After final segregation the distribution is done a week later. 

We are proud to share that Municipal Corporation Ludhiana is the official partner of CityNeeds Daan Utsaav 2023

2. How can you participate?

 
partners
a. Individuals & Residents Colonies

You Can Donate between 6th to 10th October at any of the Collection Centers. Give a Miss call to 7877778803

donation
Online
clothes-donation
Donate New Items
clothing
Donate Usable Items
toys
Donate Waste Material
institution
b. Institutions

Institutions have the most important role in mobilising youth in large numbers who further sensitize their families to donate the usable material.

This year we have a special drive for the youth to collect e-waste from their homes, factories and offices that we can collectively give to a professional processing unit and avoid the hazardous material going to our landfills that has serious consequences.

Students of an institution will bring the segregated, packed and labelled material to our main collection centres between 12th to 15th October.

Can provide Volunteers constitute working committees to organise the drive.
Apply Here
factory
c. Industry

We depend on Industry to fuel this drive in following ways

Fund projects of listed NGOs
Sponsor the Event
ngo
d. NGO

NGOs can give their requirements of funds, new and used items and volunteers and CityNeeds will try to connect relevant donors and volunteers during CityNeeds Daan Utsaav and provide the required material.

Register
students
e. Students
Click to Participate

What can you donate and how do we use it?

Visit our website www.cityneeds.info and see the requirements of our partner NGOs. If you feel like supporting that cause you can either visit the NGO or donate online. Your donations directly go to the bank account of the concerned NGO.

You can also donate any material that you are not using or even can buy new one and donate which can include the following

Donate New or Used Material

1. Clothes & Shoes
2. Beddings & Utensils
3. Grocery
4. Books
5. Toys & Games
6. Appliances
7. Medicine
8. Blood
9. Pledge Organ Donation
10. Dry Waste
11. E-Waste
Contact Us:
8289066979
info@cityneeds.info
www.cityneeds.info