Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is inspired by the vision of transformational change in
rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the
architecture of an Inclusive India. On the recommendation of the MHRD, Central
University of Tamil Nadu (hereafter, CUTN) is committed to participate in this
national movement. In this regard, the university has adopted five villages namely
Aadhamangalam in Nagakudi Gram Panchayat; Chakkaramangalam in Nagakudi
Gram Panchayat; Karunakaranallur in Perumpukalur Gram Panchayat; Neelakkudi
in Perumpukalur Gram Panchayat and Thiyagarajapuram in Perumpugalur Gram
Panchayat. All these villages are under Koradacherry Block of Thiruvarur district.
Dr.Velmurugan, P.S, Former Dean, School of Commerce and Business Management
of CUTN was appointed as Nodal officer for UBA-CUTN during January 2018 and he
has attended four UBA orientation workshops organized by IIT Delhi. With the
valuable guidance of the National Coordinating agency IITD and the Regional
Coordinating institution TNAU, CUTNs Unnat Bharat Abhiyan programme has
become a wonderful flagship scheme which connects higher education institutions
with the rural adopted villages. UBA is making a silent revolution in providing
Livelihood opportunities and better Standard of Living for the people living in the 6
adopted villages by providing facilities such as potable drinking water, solar street
lights, smart classrooms for village schools, livelihood enriching skill development
programs etc.,