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IQAC UBI-Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Initiatives

UBI-Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Initiatives

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at leveraging the knowledge and resources of higher educational institutions for the holistic development of rural communities. Under this initiative, RDI-SRHU actively engages with adopted villages to address key challenges related to health, sanitation, environment, awareness, and community empowerment through a participatory and sustainable approach.
The following are the key highlights of activities undertaken under UBA.

Adoption of Villages

Adopted five villages in Doiwala Block—Markham Grant, Dudhali, Raiwala, Pratit Nagar, and Gohri Mafi. Baseline surveys and field assessments were conducted to identify socio-economic, health, sanitation, and gender-related challenges.

Community-Centric Planning

Regular meetings and consultations were held with Gram Pradhans, ASHA facilitators, and ASHA workers to ensure participatory planning aligned with local needs and priorities.

Community Health Interventions

Health camps were organized focusing on preventive healthcare, basic medical check-ups, early diagnosis, and medical counselling for community members. : Active participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups was ensured, fostering community ownership and trust in institutional intervention.

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)

Menstrual Hygiene Management training programmes were conducted for women and adolescent girls to promote hygienic practices, safe usage and disposal of sanitary materials, and reduction of social stigma.

Sanitation & Environmental Sustainability

Community-led initiatives were undertaken to promote cleanliness, plastic waste management, waste segregation, water conservation, and tree plantation.

Student & Faculty Involvement

Students and faculty members actively participated in surveys, field visits, awareness programmes, and solution-oriented activities, strengthening experiential learning.

Outcomes & Impact

The initiatives resulted in improved health awareness, better sanitation practices, enhanced community participation, and stronger academic–community linkages.

Alignment with National Vision

All activities were aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, contributing to inclusive, sustainable, and participatory rural development.

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Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at leveraging the knowledge and resources of higher educational institutions for the holistic development of rural communities. Under this initiative, RDI-SRHU actively engages with adopted villages to address key challenges related to health, sanitation, environment, awareness, and community empowerment through a participatory and sustainable approach.
The following are the key highlights of activities undertaken under UBA.

Adoption of Villages

Adopted five villages in Doiwala Block—Markham Grant, Dudhali, Raiwala, Pratit Nagar, and Gohri Mafi. Baseline surveys and field assessments were conducted to identify socio-economic, health, sanitation, and gender-related challenges.

Community-Centric Planning

Regular meetings and consultations were held with Gram Pradhans, ASHA facilitators, and ASHA workers to ensure participatory planning aligned with local needs and priorities.

Community Health Interventions

Health camps were organized focusing on preventive healthcare, basic medical check-ups, early diagnosis, and medical counselling for community members. : Active participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups was ensured, fostering community ownership and trust in institutional intervention.

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)

Menstrual Hygiene Management training programmes were conducted for women and adolescent girls to promote hygienic practices, safe usage and disposal of sanitary materials, and reduction of social stigma.

Sanitation & Environmental Sustainability

Community-led initiatives were undertaken to promote cleanliness, plastic waste management, waste segregation, water conservation, and tree plantation.

Student & Faculty Involvement

Students and faculty members actively participated in surveys, field visits, awareness programmes, and solution-oriented activities, strengthening experiential learning.

Outcomes & Impact

The initiatives resulted in improved health awareness, better sanitation practices, enhanced community participation, and stronger academic–community linkages.

Alignment with National Vision

All activities were aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, contributing to inclusive, sustainable, and participatory rural development.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.