UBA

The conceptualization of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan started with the initiative of a group of dedicated faculty members of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi working for long 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, actively involved in rural development work, during a National workshop held at IIT Delhi in September, 2014. The workshop was sponsored by Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART), Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. The program was formally launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE) (formerly Ministry Human Resource Development (MHRD)) in presence of The President of India on 11th November, 2014.

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is inspired by the vision of transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the architecture of an Inclusive India.

The Mission of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is to enable higher educational institutions to work with the people of rural India in identifying development challenges and evolving appropriate solutions for accelerating sustainable growth. It also aims to create a virtuous cycle between society and an inclusive academic system by providing knowledge and practices for emerging professions and to upgrade the capabilities of both the public and the private sectors in responding to the development needs of rural India.

Adopted 5 Villages

• Vazhoor
• Changanassery
• Madapally
• Thrickodithanam
• Paippad

Activity I : Orientation Programme on UBA

The orientation programme on UBA was held on 30th January 2024.The programme started at 12:00 pm, via Google Meet. Mr Akhil G.S, Project Coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur was the speaker of the programme. The speaker described about the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA) programme and the methods to proceed in it.28 first year volunteers and four faculties were present for the meeting. We also came to know about how an institution can be part of it. Using seed money we can complete household and village survey and the activities can be reported on UBA portal. Through continuous assessment of the activities to be adopted in a particular area ,organize training for the rural population by using the technologies developed from the institution.

Activity II : HOUSEHOLD SURVEY INAUGURATION Madappally Gramapanchayath

The first survey of UBA(Unnat Bharat Abhiyan) was held on 5th March 2024. Out of assigned five places we started the survey from Madappally. The inauguration was on 10:00 am at Madappally Panchayath. 11th ward of Madappally Panchayath was on chosen for survey. The speaker of UBA inaugration was Ms. Maniamma Rajappan who is the president of Madappally grama panchayath and ward member of 11 th ward.Principal Rev. Dr Joshy Cheeramkuzhy CMI addressed during UBA inauguration and he instructed how to conduct the household survey. Dr Anu Antony IQAC Coordinator gave a felicitation.By 11 am survey has been started by student coordinators.

Activity III : HOUSEHOLD SURVEY INAUGURATION Thrickodithanam Gramapanchayath

UBA household survey inauguration was held at Thrickodithanam gramapanchayat on behalf of Gramapanchayat president and ward member, Mrs. K.N Suvarnakumari and Mrs. Princy Rajesh on 12th March 2024. Household survey was inaugurated by Panchayat President Mrs. K.N Suvarnakumari and she also delivered the inaugural address. Felicitation was delivered by the ward member Mrs. Princy Rajesh. Mrs. Sanila P.S the development standing committee chairperson of Thrickodithanam gramapanchayat was also present. The UBA staff coordinators of kristu Jyoti College was also part of the inaugural ceremony/ Diya N.R a student volunteer delivered the words of gratitude. After the inaugural ceremony, student volunteers started their survey by visiting every houses in Thrickodithanam Gramapanchayth.

Activity IV : SNEHA JYOTHI – Distribution of Diapers to differently abled children of BRC, Madappally, Changanacherry

On the 3rd of April 2024, the UBA volunteers of Kristu Jyoti College visited Block Resource Centre(BRC) Madapally to distrubute diapers to differently abled students. The inauguration ceremony took place at 11:00 AM at Block Resource Centre Madapally, where Mr. K.J Prasad , the DPC, SSK of Kottayam, delivered a speech. Additionally, Principal Rev. Dr Joshy Cheeramkuzhy CMI addressed the gathering and Mr. Binu Abraham,DPO,SSK of Kottayam distributed diapers to the differently abled Students. Rev. Dr. Joshy Cheeramkuzhy CMI gave an introduction about the UBA activities of Kristu Jyoti College. 6 differently abled students and their parents were present for the meeting. Diapers and medical aids were distributed to the children.

Activity V : SNEHA JYOTHI – Distribution of grocery kits in Nakral – Changancherry part of Thrickodithanam Gramapanchayath

On the 27th of March 2024, we visited Paippad Grama Panchayat to provide grocery kits based on the needs of the local residents. The inauguration ceremony took place at 2:00 PM at Nakral, Changanacherry part of Paippad Grama Panchayath, where Shainy Jojo, the Vice President of the Panchayath, delivered a speech. Our College Principal Rev. Dr. Joshy Cheeramkuzhy CMI addressed the gathering and distributed 37 grocery kits to the residents of the 15th ward. Following the ceremony, the student coordinators began the survey at 3:00 PM. After the survey coordinators had the opportunity to enjoy a beaked boat ride.