Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship program of the Ministry of Education with the vision of transformational changes in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help and build the architecture of an inclusive India and to have a paradigm shift in academic and research programs of the country. This Scheme intends to link the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with a set of at least five villages. These HEIs can contribute to the social and economic betterment of the village communities by using their knowledge based under UBA. Under this scheme Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology has adapted five villages in Ernakulam District.

• Vengoor
• Vengoor West
• Kizhakumbhagam
• Thekkumbhagam
• Kombanad 

The UBA of our college engages the students to identify the development issues in rural areas and find sustainable solutions. Our students also have a strong connection with the rural public and want to create a virtuous cycle between society and an inclusive academic system by providing knowledge and practices for emerging professions. UBA also conducts various activities, such as hands on training, Swatch Bharat, tree plantation, Cleaning drive, etc to enhance the student’s promotional activities.

Objectives 

• To engage the faculty and students of Higher Educational Institutions in understanding rural realities.

• To identify & select existing innovative technologies, enable customisation of technologies, or devise implementation methods for innovative solutions, as per local needs.

• To leverage the knowledge base of the educational institutions for effective implementation of various government programmes.

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Report