Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATRA: Dr. Bharat Bhushan Jindal, Coordinator, UBA Cell, and Dr. Sunny Kumar Sharma, Member,UBA Cell, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), participated in a one-day ReviewWorkshop on Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) organized by IIT Jammu, the RegionalCoordinating Institute (RCI).
The workshop aimed to facilitate knowledge sharing, provideupdates on UBA activities, and review the progress of Participating Institutions (PIs).During the session on Achievements and Experiences of Participating Institutes, Dr. BharatBhushan Jindal presented a detailed report on the initiatives undertaken by the SMVDU UBACell in its adopted villages.
The presentation emphasized community outreach, capacity-building programs, and developmental activities aligned with UBA objectives.Dr. Jindal highlighted the introduction of a Value-Added Subject on Community Engagementand Social Responsibility, through which undergraduate students gain exposure to village lifeand understand the challenges faced by rural residents.
This initiative is in line with the ethosof the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He also showcased both in-house and off-campus activities, with special mention of the Universityās efforts to highlight UBAinitiatives under its extension activities on the institutional website. The presentation was widely appreciated by participants from other institutions, who described it as an eye-opener.
The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session, and the participation of SMVDUfaculty members reflected the Universityās strong commitment to contributing meaningfullyto rural development and nation-building through UBA.
