Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
About Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)
Transforming Rural India Through Education and Engagement
Introduction
The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) is a flagship outreach initiative launched in 2021 as part of a nationwide effort to link higher education institutions with rural development. GGV has adopted four Gram Panchayats covering nine villages in the Kota Block of Bilaspur, predominantly inhabited by tribal communities.
The scheme gained momentum after students visiting one of the adopted villages discovered a young boy walking five kilometers to attend a non-functional school. Moved by this, the UBA team restored the school and mobilized the village youth, demonstrating the power of education and empathy to drive structural change.
“Building Rural Resilience Through Knowledge and Collaboration.”
Objectives
- Foster sustainable development in rural areas.
- Engage higher education institutions in addressing rural challenges.
- Promote participatory development and inclusivity.
- Provide skill-based education and improve quality of life.
Services Offered
- Education: Tutoring, adult literacy, and scholarships.
- Health: Awareness camps and maternal-child health support.
- Agriculture: Sustainable farming practices and inputs.
- Sanitation: Education and ODF campaign initiatives.
- Technology: Computer training and digital literacy.
Key Activities and Outreach
- Weekly village visits and public consultations.
- NSS camps for health, hygiene, and pond cleaning.
- Bio-pesticide and mushroom cultivation workshops.
- Construction of toilets and drinking water projects.
- COVID-19 awareness campaigns and distribution of PPE kits.
- Financial literacy and government scheme sensitization.
UBA Impact Metrics
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Villages Covered | 9 |
| Population Benefited | 10,000+ |
| Student Volunteers Engaged | 1000+ |
| Development Projects Implemented | 10+ |
| Collaborating Institutions | 5+ |
Impact and Outcomes
- Higher literacy rates and better school attendance.
- Increased health awareness and access to medical care.
- Rise in sustainable farming practices and income.
- Empowerment of women and marginalized communities.
- Strengthened university-village partnerships.
NEP 2020 Alignment
- Section 11.1: Institutions should promote community engagement and experiential learning.
- Section 20.3: Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and social needs.
Contact Person
Dr. Ramesh Gohe
Programme Coordinator, UBA
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91-9425629955
“Empowering Villages, Enriching Education.”
