Overview

The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) club at GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) was established following central government guidelines aimed at fostering rural development. Under the UBA scheme, five villages Panasalavalasa, Paramapeta, Balakavivalasa, Ramanujulupeta, Guyyanavalas were selected for developmental activities. The GMR College management has strongly encouraged this initiative. Additionally, the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), well-known for its community service in the Rajam area, supports the societal growth by conducting various activities. Through UBA, students are actively involved in this mission, furthering development in these villages.

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 the local needs.

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

To create a virtuous cycle benefitting the society, government, and higher education system.

Village Adhyan with Situation Analysis, Need Assessment of the adopted village with objective to study, assess and identify area of intervention / initiatives on different subjects broadly categorized.

Capacity enhancement of Higher Education Institutions in research and training activities relevant to national needs, especially those of rural India.

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

Faculty Coordinators:

Name: Dr. D. Tejeswara Rao, BS&H

Mail: tejeswararao.d@gmrit.edu.in

Mobile: 9000246424

Student Coordinators

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