I. Title of the Practice: A Strategic Initiative to Enhance Students' Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being at MLRITM

The Context

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management (MLRITM), Hyderabad, set up in 2009, is committed to holistic student development. Students can find the shift to engineering education most challenging, usually resulting in stress, mental exhaustion, and physical overload. To promote their well-being, MLRITM has incorporated yoga and mindfulness activities into its co-curricular and well-being programs.

Goals of the Student Yoga Initiative

• Practice standardized yoga and mindfulness activities to create a culture of wellness.
• Increase physical fitness, cognitive function, and emotional robustness.
• Enhance academic achievement through stress mitigation and mindfulness.
• Establish discipline, balance, and healthy habits for long-term success.

Attendance in Yoga and Meditation Sessions

• Compulsory Attendance: Weekly yoga sessions are aligned with academic schedules.
• Active Participation: Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, and Mindfulness exercises.
• Punctuality: Students must report on time in comfortable attire.

Participation in Wellness Activities

• Orientation yoga camps during first-year induction.
• Health awareness sessions on nutrition and posture.
• Group yoga sessions to build community and enthusiasm.

Outcomes

• Improved well-being and academic performance.
• Positive community engagement and teamwork.
• Lifelong habits of health and mindfulness.

II. Title of the Practice: Strategic Initiative for Global Competence Development among Students of MLRITM

The Context

MLRITM integrates foreign language courses into its co-curricular structure to foster global competence, cultural awareness, and communication skills. The initiative prepares students to excel in international academic and professional settings.

Objectives

• Integrate foreign language learning into the freshman curriculum.
• Improve communication, cultural flexibility, and global readiness.
• Foster intellectual excellence and critical thinking.
• Encourage lifelong learning for success in a global environment.

Foreign Language Sessions

• Mandatory weekly sessions for all B. Tech students.
• Interactive activities — cultural seminars, role-plays, and multimedia exercises.
• Focus on foundational proficiency and practical applications.

Outcomes

• Enhanced global competence and flexibility.
• Improved academic performance and critical thinking.
• Stronger intercultural networks and lifelong adaptability.

III. Title of the Practice: Digital Synergy for Enhancing Institutional Student Learning Quality and Impact

Enhancing Academic Rigor and Placement Success

Objectives

To enhance programming skills through a structured, scenario-based, test-driven lab ecosystem using Moodle LMS integrated with CodeRunner for academic and placement excellence.

The Context

• Moodle LMS with CodeRunner enables real-time coding assessment.
• Curriculum aligned with industry-standard problem-solving methods.
• Weekly coding challenges and vivas promote academic rigor.

The Practice

• Development of higher-order thinking skills.
• Improved placement readiness through coding practice.
• Automated evaluation ensures transparency and accuracy.

Outcomes

• Improved understanding of programming concepts.
• Enhanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Boosted confidence and readiness for real-world programming.