IIMT University Secures Approval for Two Major Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Projects

Driving Rural Change Through Research, Innovation, and Community Action

IIMT University proudly announces the approval of two transformative Unnat Bharat Abhiyan projects, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to bridge the gap between higher education and rural development. These projects, approved under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)—an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, coordinated by IIT Kanpur—highlight IIMT’s commitment to sustainability, rural upliftment, and community-driven solutions.

The projects are being led by Dr. Shubha Dwivedi, UBA PI Coordinator at IIMT University, whose vision and leadership continue to drive impactful research aligned with national priorities.

🧭 What is Unnat Bharat Abhiyan?

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a nationwide program aimed at connecting institutes of higher education with rural India to identify and solve local problems through participatory development models. Universities adopt villages, carry out field research, and implement low-cost, high-impact solutions rooted in academic expertise.

✅ Two IIMT University Projects Approved Under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Shubha Dwivedi, the following two projects have received formal approval under UBA:

1. Economical Water Purification Techniques for Rural Areas

Project Title: Identification of Economical Techniques for the Purification of Water in Rural Areas

• UBA Category: Water Resource Management

• UBA PI Coordinator: Dr. Shubha Dwivedi

• Department: Biotechnology, IIMT University

This Unnat Bharat Abhiyan project focuses on identifying, testing, and deploying affordable and eco-friendly water purification solutions in rural settings. The goal is to combat the widespread problem of contaminated drinking water in villages through techniques like:

• Biosand filtration

• Ceramic filters

• Solar disinfection (SODIS)

• Moringa-based coagulants

Pilot systems will be installed in UBA-adopted villages, backed by community training and ownership models to ensure long-term sustainability.

2. AI-Driven Air Pollution Impact Analysis for Rural Health and Agriculture

Project Title: Development of Artificial Neural Network Using Measured Value of Ambient Air Pollution for Human Health and Agricultural Applications

• UBA Category: Environment & Sustainable Resource Management

• UBA PI Coordinator: Dr. Shubha Dwivedi

• Department: Biotechnology, IIMT University

This innovative Unnat Bharat Abhiyan project leverages Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to assess how ambient air pollution affects human health and crop productivity in rural regions. The outcome will be a predictive model that aids in:

• Public health advisories

• Smart agricultural planning

• Environmental sustainability strategies

🌿 The Mission Behind the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Projects

Both UBA-approved projects represent IIMT University’s strategic commitment to:

• Empowering rural communities through science and innovation

• Bridging the urban-rural development gap

• Delivering tangible results with real-world applicability

• Creating replicable models for other academic institutions and villages

These projects are not limited to research papers—they are designed to implement change on the ground, transforming knowledge into sustainable, community-led impact.

👩‍🔬 Dr. Shubha Dwivedi: UBA PI Coordinator and Project Leader

As the UBA PI Coordinator at IIMT University, Dr. Shubha Dwivedi is a seasoned researcher in biotechnology, sustainability, and public health. Her hands-on approach to interdisciplinary rural research has made her a key driver of the university’s community engagement efforts.

Dr. Dwivedi has led multiple high-impact initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially:

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

• SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

• SDG 13 – Climate Action

Under her leadership, IIMT’s UBA initiatives have moved from the lab to the land, placing communities at the heart of the innovation process.

🧩 Role of IIMT University in National Rural Innovation

By participating in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan projects, IIMT University reinforces its role as a national center for rural innovation and technology dissemination. The university has already:

• Adopted multiple villages under UBA

• Conducted sanitation and health awareness drives

• Trained farmers in organic and sustainable practices

• Engaged students in grassroots research and service-learning

These two new UBA projects are a natural extension of the university’s mission to serve, innovate, and uplift.

🌎 Creating Scalable, Sustainable Rural Solutions

IIMT University’s UBA projects are designed to be:

• Cost-effective – utilizing local materials and simple processes

• Community-centered – training villagers to operate and maintain systems

• Replicable – models that can be adopted in villages across India

• Data-driven – backed by surveys, GIS mapping, and real-time environmental monitoring

🤝 Call to Collaborate for a Better Tomorrow

IIMT University invites:

• CSR Foundations

• NGOs

• Government Departments

• Academic Institutions

• Technology Innovators

to collaborate in scaling the impact of these Unnat Bharat Abhiyan projects. Together, we can empower more communities, drive inclusive development, and shape a more sustainable and equitable future.

Building Bharat, the Smart Way

IIMT University’s dual approval under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Projects is more than a recognition—it’s a call to action. These initiatives exemplify how academic research, technological innovation, and community participation can together rewrite the story of rural India.

With a vision rooted in impact, inclusion, and innovation, IIMT continues its journey of educating minds and empowering villages.