Waste Management
Arabhyate
Sanitation drive launched in Garampeta village featuring regional flashcards, street plays (Nukkad Natak), and household waste dustbin distribution.
Outreach & Social Upliftment Club
Empowering Villages,
Transforming Lives.
The Village Development and Activities Club (V-DAC) mobilizes student passion for social upliftment, scientific curiosity, and humanitarian welfare across rural schools and villages around IISER Berhampur.
Grassroots Impact
Publication & Outreach Council (POC)
"Direct student engagement bringing real, sustained change to neighboring schools and village communities."
#SwachhBharat
#ScienceForSociety
Driven by Purpose
Humanitarian & Educational Outreach
Our Vision
Bridging Societal Gaps Through Sustained Action
V-DAC is a student-led outreach club operating under the Publication & Outreach Council (POC) at IISER Berhampur. We believe scientific thinking and technical education achieve true purpose when focused on the social upliftment of people around our campus.
With a strong commitment to humanitarian causes, V-DAC conducts regular, hands-on activities with local schools, village elders, and rural youth—empowering every student volunteer to drive measurable progress.
Key Outreaches
Our Featured Field Initiatives
Explore V-DAC's flagship programs spanning village sanitation, emergency safety, menstrual dignity, and science education.
Waste Management
First Aid & Safety
Suraksha Sankalp
Emergency preparedness in Markandi village covering snake bites, fire safety, and mass distribution of 100+ rural First-Aid kits.
Women's Welfare
Menstrual Hygiene Drive
3 major events conducted till date. Breaking menstruation taboos and establishing permanent rural Pad-Banks across local high schools.
IISER Berhampur
Host Institute
Publication & Outreach Council
Advisory Committee (POC)
V-DAC Club
Student Outreach Wing