Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Indra Ganesan College of Engineering
“Education with Social Responsibility for Rural Transformation”
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at transforming rural development through higher educational institutions. The mission encourages colleges and universities to work closely with rural communities and provide sustainable solutions for development challenges.
By leveraging the technical expertise and resource base of academic institutions, UBA aims to nurture professional development while building capacity in rural areas to improve the quality of life.
Established in 2008, Indra Ganesan College of Engineering is an autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. The college is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community service through various outreach programs including the UBA Cell.
“To create an inclusive India by connecting educational institutions with rural communities and enabling sustainable rural development.”
- Promote rural development through technology and innovation
- Improve awareness on health, sanitation, education, and environment
- Encourage student participation in community service
- Build strong partnerships between villages and educational institutions
Adopted Villages under UBA
The following villages are associated with IGCE under the UBA initiative for community development:
Manikandam
Village 01Sholanganallur
Village 02Somarasampettai
Village 03Thayanur
Village 04Thirumalaisamudram
Village 05UBA Activities Conducted
Explore the range of activities organized by our volunteers and faculty members
Environmental Awareness
Preserving natural resources, fighting pollution, and restoring local green covers in our adopted villages.
- Tree plantation drives in schools, public areas, and along roadsides.
- Plastic-free village campaigns highlighting plastic hazards and introducing cloth bag alternatives.
- Clean village initiatives promoting Swachh Bharat principles.
Health & Hygiene Programs
Bringing critical healthcare expertise, basic consultations, and healthy lifestyle guidance directly to village doorsteps.
- Free medical check-up camps in association with reputed local hospitals.
- Awareness sessions focused on clean sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional diets.
- First-aid and health education workshops for school children and parents.
Educational Support
Empowering the younger generation through supplemental classes, career guidance, and IT basic training.
- Evening tuition programs for primary and high school students.
- Digital literacy training covering computers, smart devices, and internet basics.
- Career guidance and awareness about higher educational opportunities.
Sustainable Development
Applying engineering knowledge to promote water harvesting, clean energy use, and conservation.
- Water conservation awareness and village pond restoration planning.
- Rainwater harvesting guidance for households and public buildings.
- Energy-saving campaigns educating on LED replacement and solar benefits.
Community Interaction
Building strong social ties, collecting household data, and active engagement with village administrative setups.
- Gram Sabha participation to discuss village problems with local authorities.
- Village surveys & need analysis via baseline household surveys.
- Awareness rallies with banners, street theatre, and student volunteers.
Student Participation
The college encourages holistic development by integrating social responsibility into technical and management education.
Students from various departments actively participated in:
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UBA Field Visits
Field studies by staff and student volunteers to identify local infrastructural needs.
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Social Awareness Campaigns
Volunteering for environment, sanitation, child education, and small business management awareness.
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Rural Development Surveys
Running household data surveys, social media campaigns, local infra projects, and voter drives.
Objectives of IGCE UBA Cell
Establishing links between urban technology advances and rural community growth.
Bridging the socio-economic gap and facilitating knowledge transfer.
Providing practical, hands-on community learning experiences for students.
Leveraging technology to resolve village water, power, sanitation, and health problems.
Nurturing empathy, leadership, and a sense of social responsibility in students.
UBA Cell Organization
Faculty coordinators and student members leading the rural developmental projects
Dr. M. Anusuya
Prof / Physics / IGCE & Registrar
Indra Ganesan Institutions
Faculty Coordinators
Dr. M. Joseph Salethraj
AP / Physics / IGCE
Prof. S. Charles Jebalan
AP / English / IGCE
Dr. Suresh Dharmalingam
AP / Mech / IGCE
Prof. S. Dhanalakshmi
AP / English / IGCE
Student Members
K. Thirupugazh
II Year CSE / IGCE
M. Kirubakaran
II Year IT / IGCE
S. Vageesha Vishadi
II Year CSE / IGCE
A. Siva Sandhiya
II Year ECE / IGCE
M. Abdul Jameel
II Year EEE / IGCE
UBA Activity Gallery
Capturing moments of student initiatives, awareness campaigns, and field visits
“Meendum Manjappai”
Environmental awareness programme emphasizing plastic-free villages and distributing traditional yellow cloth bags.
UBA Seminar
Interactive seminar session focused on strategies for rural development and student opportunities in UBA.
Baseline Survey
Completion report and data collection for baseline household survey on 20.09.25 in Manikandam Village.
“IGthan Mole 2.0”
An innovative ideas competition encouraging students to draft technical and business solutions for rural needs.
Republic Day
UBA cell hosting Independence & Republic Day events and awareness dramas in adopted villages.
National Voters Day
Awareness drives and rallies reminding rural citizens of voter registrations and democratic values.
Solar Street Light
Technological implementation programme installing solar-powered street lighting systems in village squares.
“Oru Kaipidi Arisi”
“A Handful of Rice” - a World Record Attempt collecting grains to donate to underprivileged village families.
Arisi Distribution
Outreach campaigns distributing the grains collected in the “Oru Kaipidi Arisi” world record attempt.
Grama Sabha Meeting
UBA coordinators and volunteers participating in the local governance meet to understand and register village complaints.