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.
Institute has conducted a detailed household and village survey for all these 5 villages to analyse the need in these villages.
Under the Central Governments flagshiP program “Unnat Bharat Abhiyan”,IIMU conducted various activities. Faculty and Staff volunteer towards susatinabilty, environmental friendly projects, skill development of rural communities, fostering inclusive growth and reducing the urban- rural divide by promoting rural development and empowerment and ultimately fostering social responsibility among the community members.
Objective - Celebrating “Swachhata Pakhwada” with the objective of bringing a fortnight of intense focus on the issues and practices of Swachhata by engaging various ministries/departments of the Government of India. This is one of the key initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Details - Team Prayatna, along with the CSR Department of the institute, visited “Government Senior Secondary School, Balicha” and engaged with the children. By building a close bond with them, the team tried to instill the importance of cleanliness as a discipline and guide them on how to bring it into their routine. The event was a part of the “Swachhta Pakhwada” and witnessed an audience of around 300 students. The event started with an address from the Sarpanch of the village, followed by inspirational words from Ms Shanu Lodha Ma’am (Sr.Administrative Officer – CSR Department).
The students were later encouraged to participate in cleaning the campus. In response, along with the Prayatna Team majority of the students participated. The students not only learned about cleanliness but also about teamwork and coordination.
At the end of the event, we built a strong relationship with the students, and we all realized that cleaning could also be a fun activity.
Date - 10th September 2022
Location - Balicha School
Objective - The primary objective is Public understanding of the importance of water conservation. To bring in community engagement by fostering a sense of collective responsibility by involving communities in local water conservation
Details -
Time - May to July 2022
Location - Balicha Village
Objective - The primary objective of the drive is to spread the education culture among the students in need.
Time - March 2023
Objective - To spread the need of giving among the IIMU community members.
Details - IIMU community members donated new sweaters to underprivildged school going children of Government school.
Venue - Balicha Panchayat
Date - 17th January 2023
Details - The members of the Prayatna club along with 32 students from the IIMU community visited Greh Jeewan Jyoti Adivasi Chatrawas, Sukher, Udaipur. There were 68 boys in the orphanage. Sweets, chips, and other stationery items were distributed to them. Fun activities, dance, one minute games, cricket etc. was the point of attraction for orphanage students.
Date - 6th February, 2023
Time - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Objective - The objective of plastic ban Campaign are multifaceted and aim to address various environmental , social and economic issues associated with plastic usage.
Details - IIMU's CSR Department along with the staff members visited the market area in sukhdaiya circle and explained the importance of plastic ban among the various stalls in portable street market. Eco-friendly straws and paper plates were distributed to various “Cart Vendors”. Under the initiative of CSR Department headed by Sr. Administartive officer (Ms Shanu Lodha) the event was supported by staff members including Mr. Gajendra Ranawat, Mr. Ramu, Mr. Indraj, Mr. Akshay, Ms Bhavika, Mr. Arvind,Mr. Kushal. They inspired individuals to adopt plastic free lifestyles, promote responsible consumption patterns and waste reduction practices. To involve communities in plastic ban initiatives.
Location - Sukhadiya Circle Market area
Occasion - Teacher's Day
Objective - The objective of the drive is to encourage individuals to adopt and care for plants.To create an awareness that each individual should have a responsibility towards the nature around and to supporting local ecosystem and sustainability.To promote greenery, Improve air quality, reduction carbon diaoxide,and encouraging sustainable practices by reusing and nurturing plants.
Details - Plant Adoption was conducted wherein IIMU community members including faculty, staff and students planted and adopted the plants.
Venue - Inside campus
Date - 5th September 2023
Objective - The primary Objective of celebrating Labor Day is to recognize the contributions and acknowledging the dedication and hard work of labors inside campus and outside. Fostering a sense of solidarity among workers and labors. To collectively address common challenges, empower the workforce and appreciate their achievements.
Details - Staff members, students, faculty, and faculty spouses joined together for this campaign and visited the labor colonies in and around campus to meet them and celebrated this day with various activities for everyone to participate in.
Date - 2nd September
Location - Inside and outside campus
Objective - The primary objective of the drive is to create awareness among the IIMU community members about the importance of regular donation of blood. Blood donation remains crucial during the time of the coronavirus pandemic for several reasons.
Details - Students, staff and faculty joined together for this campaign and donated approx. 200 units of blood . At the time of corona, stable blood supply was required in various hospitals across the country. Moreover, IIMU and the associate blood bank gave an exchange card to individuals who gave blood. This card can be used to get blood whenever in need for their family members.
Date - 7th February 2023
Objective - The primary objective of the drive was to improve personality and assist them in better and useful techniques of working.
Details - Skill development and training session was conducted for inhouse housekeeping, security and technical staff of IIMU community. Special guests were invited for this . General Manager of Leela Group of hotels and Housekeeping Manager of Aurika hotels Udaipur were invited for the same.
Date - 8th February 2023
Objective - Primary object is to create awareness among the girl child about health, education, mental wellness and self defence techniques.
Theme - Our time is now - Our rights our future 2023.
Details - Female students of IIMU alongwith Sr. administrative officerMs Shanu Lodha visited the school and taught self defence techniques and mentl hygine awareness session on this occasion to spread educationa and develop self confidence among the underpriviledged girl child.
Venue - Balicha Sr. Sec. School
Date - 11 October 2022
Objective - The major objective of this healthcare camp is to improve health literacy and identify individuals with health issues that require further medical attention and facilitate their referral to appropriate healthcare facilities for comprehensive care. Also to encourage and facilitate preventive healthcare measures.
Details - A free Medical health check up was conducted as a life saving program that provided initial check up and care to rural school children under its CSR initaives.
In association - Paras Hospitals, Udaipur
