Introduction
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India launched the program of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) (http://unnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in). CHRIST became a participating institution (PI) from 1st August 2017 in this initiative because our mission and vision aligned with UBA’s. It was also an opportunity for the University to involve its students and faculty in India’s sustainable development.
The aim of UBA
- Bring transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions
- Help build the architecture of an Inclusive India
- Create a virtuous cycle between society and an inclusive academic system by providing knowledge and practices for emerging professions
- Upgrade the capabilities of both the public and the private sectors in responding to the development needs of rural India.
The mission is to
- Enable higher educational institutions to work with the people of rural India
- Identifying development challenges and evolving appropriate solutions for accelerating sustainable growth.
Organic Farming
Convergence
Renewable Energy
Artians, Industries and Livelihood
Water Management
Basic Amenities
The conceptualization of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan program started with the initiative of a group of dedicated faculty members of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi working for a long time in the area of rural development and appropriate technology. The concept was nurtured through wide consultation with the representatives of a number of technical institutions, Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) coordinators, voluntary organizations, and government agencies. They have been actively involved in rural development work, during a National workshop held at IIT Delhi in September 2014. The program was formally launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in presence of The President of India on 11th November 2014.
Adopted Villeges in Benguluru Rural Distict, Hoskote Taluk
- Appasandra
- Doddathaggali
- Gonakanahalli
- Govindapura
- Thaggali Hosahalli
- Yelachammanahalli
Key Highlights
Women’s Cooperative Bank
The Women’s Cooperative Bank was set up by Chethana Women and Community Development Multipurpose Cooperative Society
Modification of Drinking Water Borewell Recharge Pit in Yelachammanahalli
This intervention carried out in February 2019 is helping 40 families in the village to get potable water. The bore-well was the only source
De-silting of Check Dam in Yelachammanahalli
In the same village, a Check Dam was de silted in March 2019. This will help in recharging the ground and surface water.
Construction of a Drinking Water Borewell Recharge Pit in Thaggali Hosahalli
In Thaggali Hosahalli village, the drinking water bore well recharge pit, which was constructed in March 2019 is catering to 50 families.
Solar cum Electricpowered ‘Fan Gasifier Smokeless Chullah Production Unit
The unit began its operation in July 2017 and is in Halasakaipura village in Hoskote Taluk.
Women’s Cooperative Bank
The Women’s Cooperative Bank was set up by Chethana Women and Community Development Multipurpose Cooperative Society
Modification of Drinking Water Borewell Recharge Pit in Yelachammanahalli
This intervention carried out in February 2019 is helping 40 families in the village to get potable water. The bore-well was the only source
De-silting of Check Dam in Yelachammanahalli
In the same village, a Check Dam was de silted in March 2019. This will help in recharging the ground and surface water.
Construction of a Drinking Water Borewell Recharge Pit in Thaggali Hosahalli
In Thaggali Hosahalli village, the drinking water bore well recharge pit, which was constructed in March 2019 is catering to 50 families.
Solar cum Electricpowered ‘Fan Gasifier Smokeless Chullah Production Unit
The unit began its operation in July 2017 and is in Halasakaipura village in Hoskote Taluk.
Major Activities Carried by the University in Uba Adopted Villages
