Participation in UBA

We invite you to engage in Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in accordance with your current status, competence, and interests. You can contribute in any of the following capacities:

• As a prospective Mentoring Institute
• As a Participating Institute
• As a Subject Expert
• As a Voluntary Organization
• As a Developmental Agency
• As a Philanthropist or CSR Promoter
• As an NSS Member
• As an Enthusiastic Volunteer.

Feel free to choose a role that aligns with your skills and passion.

Ethos of UBA

1. Knowledge Sharing: Science and Technology Intervention and Reorientation of R&D Design
   • Science and Technology Intervention: UBA is grounded in the application of cutting-edge science and technology to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities. It seeks to integrate innovative solutions and technological advancements into rural development projects, fostering sustainable and impactful outcomes.
   • Reorientation of R&D Design: UBA encourages a paradigm shift in Research and Development (R&D) methodologies. It emphasizes research designs that are contextually relevant to rural settings, ensuring that the outcomes are not only scientifically robust but also directly applicable to the specific needs of the communities.
2. Participatory Approach: Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring
   • Planning: UBA adopts a participatory planning approach, involving the active engagement of local communities in the decision-making process. This ensures that development initiatives are reflective of the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to benefit.
   • Implementation: The participatory ethos extends to the implementation phase, where collaborative efforts between educational institutions and rural communities play a central role. This approach fosters a sense of ownership and shared responsibility, promoting the successful execution of projects.
   • Monitoring: UBA places significance on continuous monitoring of projects, involving regular feedback loops and assessments. This participatory monitoring approach ensures that the initiatives remain aligned with the evolving needs of the community, leading to adaptive and effective interventions.
3. Convergence: Funds, Knowledge, and Stakeholders
   • Funds: UBA advocates for the convergence of financial resources from various sources, facilitating a pooling of funds to support comprehensive and sustainable rural development projects. This approach ensures that financial support is maximized and allocated judiciously to address multifaceted challenges.
   • Knowledge: The ethos of knowledge convergence emphasizes the sharing and integration of diverse knowledge sources. UBA seeks to bring together academic expertise, traditional wisdom, and local insights, fostering a holistic understanding that can drive impactful solutions.
   • Stakeholders: UBA believes in the convergence of stakeholders, creating partnerships between educational institutions, government bodies, NGOs, and local communities. This collaborative network ensures a collective effort towards the common goal of rural development, harnessing the strengths of each stakeholder group.

In summary, the ethos of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan embodies a commitment to knowledge sharing, participatory approaches, and convergence of resources, reflecting a holistic and inclusive vision for the sustainable development of rural India.