The IswarBhai Patel Committee in 1977 recommended introducing "socially useful productive work" (SUPW) in schools to strengthen the link between education and productivity. SUPW involves purposive manual work by students that results in goods or services useful to the community. It aims to develop students' skills, values, and self-reliance to promote national development. The committee suggested making SUPW an integral part of the curriculum at all school stages through activities appropriate to students' developmental levels. Examples include gardening, crafts, and community services. SUPW seeks to inculcate respect for labor, cooperation, and problem-solving skills to benefit both students and society.