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The full form of SUPW is Socially Useful Productive Work. It is defined as the significant manual work and services which are related to the needs of the society, community, and children and are very much meaning for the student. In July 1977, the term SUPW was first coined by the Ministry of Education to encourage the values, morals and educational teachings of great Mahatma Gandhi and the Ishwarbhai Patel Committee gave the concept of Socially Useful Productive Work. In 1978, the subject SUPW was first introduced into the school curriculum by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and is the mandatory part of the school curriculum of all the educational system; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the Indian School Certificate (ISC), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as well as in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).
Objectives of SUPW
To encourage the Gandhian principles and philosophy regarding the educational system
To develop a coherent personality of a person
To make the people aware of the values of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. non-violence, speaking truth, cooperation, dignity, labor, tolerance, self-independence, and many more
It helps us in correlating educational knowledge with socially useful work and craft
It helps in reducing the stress of people nowadays by connecting life with work and education
It also increases the self-employment or the creative productivity of the individual
To develop the skills and intelligence of individuals and make their expertise in their respective fields
To teach the children about education not only in the classroom but also from the society and the outside environment practically
To reduce the unemployment rate in the country by making children self-reliant so that they can withstand society and can start their work
Concept of SUPW
Ishwarbhai Patel Committee described the Socially Useful Productive Work as deliberate, useful, and significant manual work that will result in the betterment of society. It is useful for the learner because with the help of education and creativity people will develop a coherent society. It must include planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of every socially related work with modern technologies and techniques to develop a progressive and better society. The four main components of SUPW are science, work, humanity, and harmony of society. SUPW is based on discipline, humanity, secularism, equality, freedom, and decentralization.
Aim of SUPW
The main purpose of SUPW is to provide social as well as economic activities to the children for a better understanding of scientific processes and practicals involved directly or indirectly in the future opportunities and social atmosphere. It also aims to develop positive thinking and quality of teamwork or to enhance knowledge and awareness regarding scientific technologies.
Programs of SUPW
The programs of Socially Useful Productive Work must include;
Classroom and house cleaning,
Gardening
Painting
Dancing
Singing
Cooking
Soap, tooth powder, detergent, etc. making
Tuitions or coaching for students
Maintenance of health as well as hygiene
Making of candles
Helping parents and neighbors in their respective works or jobs.
Washing, stitching, knitting of clothes
Helping younger and older ones in their work
Making best out of waste material
Making paper bags, festival cards
Organic farming and many more
Conclusion
SUPW stands for Socially Useful Productive Work which aims to provide environmental and social exposure to the children with the knowledge. It helps the student in understanding the political, social, cultural, and economic needs of the society so they can help them accordingly with positive thinking and actions. It allows the student to do some productive, creative and meaningful curriculum activities. It is applicable in every stage of life like in hygiene and health, clothing, shelter, and likewise. It aims to closely relate the bookish education with practical social, economic, and cultural activities.
