A Study on Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) via Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), with Particular Emphasis on Chennai's Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology and its Engagement with Sethupattu Village in Kancheepuram District.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the promotion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) program, specifically focusing on the initiatives undertaken by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology, Chennai, in Sethupattu Village, Kancheepuram District. The research explores how a higher educational institution contributes to rural development by addressing local challenges in areas such as health, identification, and disaster preparedness, aligning with global sustainability targets. It details the nature of community engagement, including free medical camps, eye care services, PAN and Aadhaar card drives, and disaster management training for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and students. The study aims to provide insights into the practical implications and effectiveness of UBA in translating global SDGs into tangible local impacts, offering a real-world case study of academic-community collaboration
Institution: Sri Sairam Engineering College
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413195642