Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, inspired by the vision of transformational change in rural development through higher educational institutions. The mission of UBA is to enable higher education institutions to work with rural communities to identify development challenges and evolve sustainable solutions using knowledge, innovation, and people’s participation.
Jigyasa University is proud to be registered as a Participating Institution (PI) under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive growth. Through this initiative, the University actively engages with nearby villages to contribute towards holistic development in areas such as education, health, sanitation, livelihood, environmental sustainability, and digital empowerment.
To formally launch and orient stakeholders towards the objectives of UBA, Jigyasa University organized an Orientation Program on 11th November 2025, coinciding with the University’s Foundation Day. The program aimed to sensitize faculty members, students, and administrative staff about the goals, structure, and implementation strategies of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, and to encourage active participation in village development activities.
The orientation program highlighted the role of students and faculty as change agents, promoting experiential learning while addressing real-life societal challenges. It also emphasized building strong partnerships with village communities to co-create sustainable and scalable development models.
Through Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Jigyasa University envisions nurturing socially responsible graduates while contributing meaningfully to the nation’s mission of building self-reliant, empowered, and resilient rural communities.
Introduction
Our Vision
To be a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable rural transformation by integrating academic excellence with community engagement, empowering villages through knowledge-driven, scalable, and participatory development models, and nurturing socially responsible citizens committed to nation building.
Our Mission
To co-create and implement sustainable solutions in adopted villages through regular need-based surveys, student–faculty projects, and community partnerships, with measurable improvements in livelihoods, education, health, and environmental practices.
To empower marginalized groups, especially women and children, through capacity-building programs in education, skills, and entrepreneurship, ensuring increased participation, income opportunities, and social inclusion at the village level.
Objectives
- To identify and address priority development needs of adopted villages through systematic surveys, participatory planning, and implementation of student–faculty led, community-driven interventions.
- To promote sustainable livelihoods and rural innovation by introducing resource- efficient practices, skill development programs, and scalable, low-cost technological solutions in collaboration with local stakeholders.
- To empower women, children, and marginalized groups through focused initiatives in education, health, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship, fostering inclusive growth and long- term community resilience.
Functions of the UBA Cell
- Village adoption and need assessment
- Planning and execution of development interventions
- Student project integration and internships
- Coordination with government agencies and NGOs
- Monitoring, documentation, and impact assessment
- Reporting to UBA National & Regional Coordinating Institute (NCI, RCI)
UBA Team @JU
Dr. Meenakshi Harraw Verma, Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Co-ordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Project at Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Email : dean.seh@jigyasauniversity.edu.in
Contact : 7351106333
Dr. Mohammad Faisal
Head, School of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
Co-cordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Project at Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Email : mohammad.faisal@jigyasauniversity.edu.in
Contact : 9711170618
Dr. Amandeep Singh
Principal, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Co-coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Project at Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Email : principal.pharmacy@jigyasauniversity.edu.in
Contact : 9557912979