Program Book

for
Community Service Project
Name of the Student:Gopi reddy Keerthi reddy
Name of the College: Kuppam Engineering College
Registration Number: 22F41A0429
Period of CSP:
From:13-05-24
To:22-06-24
Name & Address of the Community/Habitation: chapadu
.
 Instructions to Students for Community Service Project
Please read the detailed Guidelines on Community Service Project hosted on

the website of AP State Council of Higher Education https://apsche.ap.gov.in

Link:

https://apsche.ap.gov.in/Pdf/Guidelines%20for%20the%20OJT%20Internship

%20Community%20Service%20Project.pdf

1. It is mandatory for all the students to complete 2 months (180 hours) of

CommunityService Project as a part of the 10-month mandatory internship/on the job
training.

2. Consider yourself a committed volunteer in the community, you work with.

3. Every student should identify the village/community/habitation forCommunityService

Project (CSP) in consultation with the College Principal/the authorized person nominated by
the Principal.

4. Report to the community/habitation as per the schedule given by the College. You must
make your own arrangements for transportation to reach thecommunity/habitation.

5. You will be assigned a Faculty Guide from your College. He/She will be creating a
WhatsApp group with your fellow volunteers. Post your daily activity done and/or any
difficulty you encounter during the programme.

6. You should maintain punctuality in attending the CSP. Daily attendance iscompulsory.

7. You are expected to learn about the community/habitation and their problems.

8. Know the leaders and the officials of the community/habitation.

9. While in the project, always wear your College Identity Card.

10. If your College has a prescribed dress as uniform, wear the uniform daily.

11. Identify at least five learning objectives in consultation with your

Faculty Guide. These learning objectives can address:

• Information about the community, including the realities and

problems of the society.

• Need for creating awareness on socially relevant aspects/programs.

• Acquiring specific Life Skills.

• Learning areas of application of knowledge and technologies related to your discipline.

• Identifying developmental needs of the community/habitation.

12. Practice professional communication skills with team members, and with the leaders and
officials of the community. This includes expressing thoughts and ideas effectively through
oral, written, and non-verbal communication, and utilizing listening skills.

13. Be regular in filling up your Program Book. It shall be filled up in your own handwriting.
Add additional sheets wherever necessary.

14. At the end of Community Service Project, you shall be evaluated by the person in-charge
of the community/habitation to whom you report to.

15. There shall also be an evaluation at the end of the community service by the Faculty
Guide and the Principal.

16. Do not indulge in any political activities.

17. Ensure that you do not cause any disturbance to the inhabitants or households during
your interaction or collection of data.

18. Be cordial but not too intimate with the people you come across during your service
activities.

19. You should understand that during this activity, you are the ambassador of your College,
and your behavior during the community service programme is of utmost importance.

20. If you are involved in any discipline related issues, you will bewithdrawn from the
programme immediately and disciplinary action shall be initiated.

21. Do not forget to keep up your family pride and prestige of your College.

22. Remember that you are rendering valuable service to the society and your role in the
community development will become part of the history of the community
 Community Service Project Report
Submitted in accordance with the requirement for the degree of B-Tech
Name of the College: Kuppam Engineering College
Department: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Name of the Faculty Guide: Mr. M. Lakshmipathi, Associate professor
Duration of the CSP: From 13-05-24 To 22-06-24
Name of the Student:Gopi reddy Keerthi reddy
Programme of Study: Use of chemicals on fruits and vegetables
Year of Study: III year
Register Number: 22F41A0429
Date of Submission:
 Student’s Declaration
I am Gopi reddy Keerthi reddy, a student of Community Service Project
Program , Reg. No:22F41A0429,of the Department ofElectronics &
Communication Engineering, Kuppam Engineering College do hereby declare
that I have completed the mandatory community service from13-05-2024 to
22-06-2024in chapadu,kadapaunder the Guideship of Mr. M. Lakshmipathi,
Associate professor, Department ofElectronics & Communication Engineering
in Kuppam Engineering College.

Signature and Date

Endorsements

Faculty Guide

Head of the Department

Principal
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
An endeavor of a long period can be successful only with the advice of many
well wishers. We take this opportunity to express Our deep gratitude and
appreciation to all those who encouraged us for successfully completion of the
Project work.
I am thankful to Our GuideMr. M. Lakshmipathi, Associate professorin
Department ofElectronics & Communication Engineering in Kuppam
Engineering College.
Our special thanks to Dr. G. N. Kodandaramaiah, M. Tech, Ph.D., Professor &
HOD, Department of ECE, KEC during the progress of Project work, for his
timely suggestions and help in spite of his busy schedule.
I Would like to express Our sincere gratitude to Principal Dr. S SudhakarBabu,
B.E, M.E, PH.D for his valuable support and encouragement during Project
work.
I wish to express Our sincere thanks to Management of KuppamEngineering
College, Kuppam for his consistent help and encouragement to complete the
Project work.
Finally, I would like to express sincere thanks to internal advisor project
coordinators Faculty Members of E.C.E Department, and Lab technicians, one
and all who have helped me to complete the project work successfully.

With regards,
Gopi reddy Keerthi reddy 22F41A0429
 Content

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1 Acknowledgements
2 Abstract
3 Chapter-1 Executive Summary
4 Chapter-2 Overview Of The
Community
5 Chapter-3 Community Service Part
6 Chapter-4 ACTIVITY(weekly reports 1-
6)
7 Chapter-5 Outcomes Description
8 Chapter-6 Conclusion
9 Self Evaluation Form & Photos
10 Reference
 ABSTRACT

Fruits and vegetables are the most important sources of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals
use for both human diets and natural antimicrobial agents in food preservation. Their
benefits for health are mainly due to high antioxidant activity. Antimicrobials of plant origin
are known as secondary metabolites that could play a role not only individually or jointly
against food‐borne pathogens but also contribute to food flavor. Phytochemicals have a
strong effect on control and prevention of natural spoilage processes and growth of
microorganisms, including pathogens causing food safety issues. Microorganisms are always
associated with harvested plants and slaughtered animals, the basic unprocessed materials
of the food industry.

Since foods consumed by humans undergo several processing treatments, it is important to

understand the effect of such treatments on the phytochemical composition of foods. These
chemicals usually do not kill the insects: a plant does not care whether predators die; it just
wants them to go away and not come back. One common way that plants send pests
packing is targeting their nervous systems. The plants produce chemicals that act on neurons
called sensilla in the bugs' mouthparts, which are similar to the taste bud cells in the human
tongue. Signals from those cells are transmitted to the brain, which then decides whether or
not to eat the plant.
 CHAPTER 1:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The community service report shall have only a one-page executive summary. It shall
include a brief description of the Community and summary of all the activities done by the
student in CSP and five or more learning objectives and outcomes.

Community programs can expand the opportunities for youth to acquire personal and social
assets and to experience the broad range of features of positive developmental settings. The
activities I performed in the community service are doing basic survey regarding to the
chemicals present in land, which type of land and soil is good for growing particular fruits
and vegetables and collecting information from different villlages. The first activity I
performed was collecting information by doing basic survey. Visited horticulture and
gathered information about plants growing in nursery. While growing in nursery plants need
different conditions and they use different chemicals. Collected information regarding
different schemes and has benefits to farmers. The second activity I performed was
collecting information regarding vegetables.I have visited many villages and gathered
information of different vegetables and chemicals used on it. I have collected information
regarding their uses and benefits to human health. Basically vegetables are eaten by
everyone. It is available freshly in vegetable stalls. I have collected information from
pesticides and fertilizers shop. The third activity I performed was collecting information by
doing a detailed survey on fruits. Everyone likes fruits and which is healthy. I have visited
many villages and collected information regarding fruits. Each fruits have different health
benefits and contain different vitamins. Different age group peoples have different tastes on
fruits. Visited fruit shops and asked about customers review. The fourth activity I performed
was creating awareness camp. I visited different schools and explained about my community
service project and created awareness camp among farmers. Explained to farmers about the
use of chemicals on fruits and vegetables. Explained about the effects of chemicals on health
and safety precautions.

Learning Outcomes:
• Develops an increased sense of social responsibility - a heart for “giving back” and helping
others.
• Provides an opportunity to apply academic learning to real-life events
• Builds relationships and social connectedness to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Improves lifelong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Helps students find their passions and interests.
 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY
• About the Community/Village/Habitation including historical profile of the
community/habitation, community diversity, traditions, ethics and values.

• Brief note on Socio-Economic conditions of the Community/Habitation.

I have visited villages near chapadu named guntha chiyyapadu, kethavaram, alladupalle
devalaluChapadu is a Mandal inY.S.R Kadapa district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The climate of chapadu and its surrounding villages is classified as Tropical. The summer has
much sunnier. Following are the major crops cultivated in and around chapadu. Rice, Jowar,

Raagi, Flowers: Marigold, rose, Vegetables: tomato, carrot, baby onions, brinjal, chilies,
ladies’ finger, onions, potato, sweet corns, green leafy vegetables, ground nuts, coconuts,
Fruits: guava, mangoes, papaya. These crops grow according to season. Social and economic
factors, such as incomeeducation, employment, community safety, and social supports can
significantly affect how well and how long we live. These factors affect our ability to make
healthy choices, afford medical care and housing, manage stress, and more. The social and
economic opportunities we have, such as good schools, stable jobs, and strong social
networks are foundational to achieving long and healthy lives. For example, employment
provides income that shapes choices about housing, education, child care, food, medical
care, and more. In contrast, unemployment limits these choices and the ability to
accumulate savings and assets that can help cushion in times of economic distress. Social
and economic factors are not commonly considered when it comes to health, yet strategies
to improve these factors can have an even greater impact on health over time than those
traditionally associated with health improvement, such as strategies to improve health
behaviors. Across the nation, there are meaningful differences in social and economic
opportunities for residents in communities that have been cut off from investments or have
experienced discrimination. These gaps disproportionately affect people of color – especially
children and youth. In the Social & Economic Factors area of the County Health Rankings we
look at: Education, showing who in a community has graduated high school or attended
some college in addition to the percentage of teens and young adults ages 16-19 who are
neither working nor in school. Employment, detailing unemployment statistics. Family&
Social Support, providing information on children in single-parent households and access to
social opportunities.
 CHAPTER 3: COMMUNITY SERVICE PART
Description of the Activities undertaken in the Community during the Community Service
Project. This part could end by reflecting on what kind of values, life skills, and technical skills
the student acquired.

Activities undertaken in community during community service project is interacting with

farmers. Gathering knowledge about chemicals used while growing plants. I organized each
week to do a particular activity. First activity performed is to collect information regarding
horticulture. Second activity performed is to collect information from vegetable farmers and
vegetable vendors who gave good response and explained in detail. Third activity is
performed to collect information from fruit farmers and fruits shops in local market. They
explained about what are the chemicals used while growing them. Fourth activity is to
organize awareness camp among farmers which helped them a lot and explained about this
to a school student’s who gained good knowledge. Fifth activity is performed to create a
document. Positive impact on student’s academic learning Improves students’ ability to
apply what they have learned in “the real world”. Positive impact on academic outcomes
such as demonstrated complexity of understanding, problem analysis, problem-solving,
critical thinking, and cognitive development. Improved ability to understand complexity and
ambiguity. The life skills and values what I learnt is greater sense of personal efficiency,
personal identity, spiritual growth, and moral development, greater interpersonal
development, particularly the ability to work well with others, and build leadership and
communication skills. This help me to learn what are the basic values of human beings and
how farmers work hard for our life’s by providing food vegetables and all necessary items to
survive. Skills for volunteering are the abilities you have to effectively help others and
support a cause. Volunteers need to be able to work well with others and have a strong work
ethic. As a volunteer, you are doing work for free, so you need to be able to have the skills to
stay motivated and focused on your tasks or projects.

You can apply many of the skills you learn while volunteering in the workplace.

• Commitment

• Communication

• Compassion

• Leadership

• Strong work ethic

• Teamwork
• Time management
 CHAPTER 5: OUTCOMES DESCRIPTION
Details of the Socio-Economic Survey of the Village/Habitation. Attach the
questionnaire prepared for the survey.
The details of the socio-economic survey of the villages are chapadu, guntha chiyyapadu,
kethavaram etc..

The questions which I asked for the farmers are:

• Which soil is better to get more yield?

• What are the pesticides to cultivate vegetables?

• What are the problems that you faced while cultivating?

• Which method is better to cultivate fruits?

• What are the modern techniques used?

• How much amount of pesticides are used?

• What problems you faced while spraying pesticides?

• What are the side effects that you faced while using pesticides?

• What are the profits without usage of chemicals?

• How much amount of water is used?

Describe the problems you have identified in the community
While agrochemicals increase plant and animal crop production, they can also damage the
environment. Excessive use of fertilizers has led to the contamination of groundwater with
nitrate, a chemical compound that in large concentrations is poisonous to humans and
animals.

Pesticides can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation. In addition to killing
insects or weeds, pesticides can be toxic to a host of other organisms including birds, fish,
beneficial insects, and non target plants. Pesticides secrete into soils and groundwater which
can end up in drinking water, and pesticide spray can drift and pollute the air. The effects of
pesticides on human health depend on the toxicity of the chemical and the length and
magnitude of exposure.Toxic effects by pesticide exposure can range from mild symptoms,
like minor skin irritation or other allergic symptoms, to more severe symptoms, like strong
headache, dizziness, or nausea. Some pesticides, e.g., the organophosphates, can cause
severe symptoms, like convulsions, coma, and possibly even death.The primary effect of
chemical industry on environment and on the lifestyle as well, is due to the pollution, arising
from the industrial activities, resulting in gas emissions, wastewater polluting the natural
ponds and underground water, solid and slurry waste, polluting the soil and underground
water, if not treated ... Containing limited nutrients. Inorganic fertilizers contain set,
measured levels of minerals. Over-fertilization or PH balance troubles.That can involve
climate change, conservation, biodiversity, groundwater and soil contamination, natural
resources, waste management, noise pollution, and air pollution.The long term health
effects of chemical disaster could be development of asthma, allergies; negatively affects the
mental, physical and intellectual development of children; weakening of the immune system,
birth defects, cancer etc.
Short-term and long term action plan for possible solutions for the
problems identified and that could be recommended to the
concerned authorities for implementation.
Pesticides are widely used in agricultural production to prevent or control pests, diseases,
weeds, and other plant pathogens in an effort to reduce or eliminate yield losses and
maintain high product quality. Although pesticides are developed through very strict
regulation processes to function with reasonable certainty and minimal impact on human
health and the environment, serious concerns have been raised about health risks resulting
from occupational exposure and from residues in food and drinking water. Occupational
exposure to pesticides often occurs in the case of agricultural workers in open fields and
greenhouses, workers in the pesticide industry, and exterminators of house pests. Exposure
of the general population to pesticides occurs primarily through eating food and drinking
water contaminated with pesticide residues, whereas substantial exposure can also occur in
or around the home. Regarding the adverse effects on the environment (water, soil and air
contamination from leaching, runoff, and spray drift, as well as the detrimental effects on
wildlife, fish, plants, and other non-target organisms), many of these effects depend on the
toxicity of the pesticide, the measures taken during its application, the dosage applied, the
adsorption on soil colloids, the weather conditions prevailing after application, and how long
the pesticide persists in the environment. Therefore, the risk assessment of the impact of
pesticides either on human health or on the environment is not an easy and particularly
accurate process because of differences in the periods and levels of exposure, the types of
pesticides used (regardrding toxicity and persistence), and the environmental characteristics
of the areas where pesticides are usually applied.Although pesticides have been developed
to function with reasonable certainty and minimal risk to human health and the
environment, the published results are not always in agreement with this fact. Even though
the development of toxicity reference levels for pesticides incorporates uncertainty factors
that serve to achieve this regulatory standard, in reality, we may never know whether a
pesticide is safe under all circumstances, nor can we predict with certainty its performance
in hypothetical situations. Scientific investigation is bound by the tools and the techniques
that are available and therefore new developments continually redefine our capabilities.
Despite many studies on the fate and toxicity of pesticides, there are research gaps causing
uncertainty in the predictions of their long-term health and environmental effects.
Description of the Community awareness programmes/conducted
w.r.t the problems and their outcomes.
I visited ZPHS of guntha cheyapadu to create awareness on my project named “use of
chemicals on fruits and vegetables”, and career guidance for X class students. I also
explained them about programmes on environment. Currently studying tenth students
asked doubts regarding to their higher studies. So I explained them in detail. Career choice is
one of the key decisions among student life. Correct decision will give success in their
professional life. The right of children to free and compulsory Education Act or Right to
Education Act is an Act of the parliament of India enacted on 4th August 2009. Which
describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory Education for children
between the age group 6 to 14 years in India under article 21A of the Indian constitution.
India become one of 135 countries to make education a fundamental right of the every child
when the act came into force on 1 April 2010. I explained few acts which is stated above.
Students were enthusiastic to know further about higher studies. Few students wanted to
become Doctor, An engineer, Police, IAS, IPS, Teacher and much more. Career guidance is
one of the social help which we provide to students. I explained diversions after tenth class,
either they can choose Diploma or Intermediate. And explained few exams related to
Diploma like polycet, Aprjc etc. Visiting ZPHS of Somapalli to create awareness on my project
named “use of chemicals on fruits and vegetables”, and career guidance for X class students
Everyone are from farmers background, they have seen their parents spraying fertilizers,
pesticides and insecticides to plants which they grow. 28 Few students also help their
parents in field work, but parents don’t allow childrens while they spray chemicals. So I
explained the reason behind that, is while spraying chemicals, it goes into eyes which causes
irritation and few drops of chemicals fall on the skin which can cause skin irritation. I have
given few precaution methods like farmers should use gloves, eye protection glasses, leather
shoes, and after spraying chemicals hands should be washed with soap and water to keep
ones family protected.Further I explained about career guidance to the students. Main
mindset of the parents who has changed students mindset is like, after tenth class either
they should get married or should work in fields. I creted awareness among the farmers
about the usage of chemicals on fruits and vegetables and what problems are people faced
while using of chemicals.I suggest them that to reduce the use chemicals on fruits and
vegetables.It is better to do organic farming.The problems faced by the people by eating of
fruits and chemicals are some crucial diseases which may cause to their death.The solution
regarding these is eat the fruits and vegetables which are cultivated by organic farming.It is
better to wash with hot water which may some what better to reduce the diseases.
 CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION
The widespread use of insecticides is ineffective and economically wasteful in the long run.
Many insecticides do in fact accomplish the intended task of controlling pest populations.
However, their detrimental health and environmental effects make them an inadequate long
term solution. In addition, most synthetic and natural pesticides are susceptible to
ineffectiveness due to resistance buildup in insects. Thus the only viable solution for the
future is integrated pest management. The economic benefits and reduced social costs of
these systems present a logical answer to the pest control problem.

Because of the extensive benefits which man accrues from pesticides, these chemicals
provide the best opportunity to those who juggle with the risk-benefit equations. The
economic impact of pesticides in non target species (including humans) has been estimated
at approximately $8 billion annually in developing countries. What is required is to weigh all
the risks against the benefits to ensure a maximum margin of safety. The total cost-benefit
picture from pesticide use differs appreciably between developed and developing countries.

For developing countries it is imperative to use pesticides, as no one would prefer famine
and communicable diseases like malaria. It may thus be expedient to accept a reasonable
degree of risk. Our approach to the use of pesticides should be pragmatic. In other words, all
activities concerning pesticides should be based on scientific judgement and not on
commercial considerations. There are some inherent difficulties in fully evaluating the risks
to human health due to pesticides. For example there is a large number of human variables
such as age, sex, race, socio-economic status, diet, state of health, etc. – all of which affect
human exposure to pesticides. But practically little is known about the effects of these
variables. The long-term effects of lowlevel exposure to one pesticide are greatly influenced
by concomitant exposure to other pesticides as well as to pollutants present in air, water,
food and drugs.
Student Self-Evaluation for the Community Service Project
Student Name: Gopi reddy Keerthi reddy

Registration No: 22F41A0429

Period of CSP: From:13-05-24 to 22-06-24

Date of Evaluation :

Name of the Person in-charge:

Address with mobile number :

Please rate your performance in the following areas:

Rating Scale: 1 is lowest and 5 is highest rank
1) Oral communication 1 2 3 4 5

2) Written communication 1 2 3 4 5

3) Proactiveness 1 2 3 4 5

4) Interaction ability with community 1 2 3 4 5

5) Positive Attitude 1 2 3 4 5

6) Self-confidence 1 2 3 4 5

7) Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5

8) Work Plan and organization 1 2 3 4 5

9) Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

10) Creativity 1 2 3 4 5

11) Quality of work done 1 2 3 4 5

12) Time Management 1 2 3 4 5

13) Understanding the Community 1 2 3 4 5

14) Achievement of Desired Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5

15) OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Date: Signature of the

Student