Empowering Rural India
Indira College of Engineering and Management (ICEM) is proud to be part of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA ICEM), dedicated to bringing positive change to adopted villages through technological solutions and student participation.
UBA Cell – Student Interview Notice
As per the responses submitted for joining the UBA Cell, we are conducting an interaction / interview round to finalize the student team for 2026.
Our Philosophy & Mission
At ICEM Pune, we believe that the soul of India lives in its villages. Our Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) cell is designed to bridge the gap between technical education and rural reality. By adopting five key village clusters in the Maval Taluka region of Pune, we commit our institutional expertise to solving real-world challenges in agriculture, sanitation, and digital education.
Our mission aligns with the national vision of UBA 2.0, leveraging the intellectual capital of our faculty and the energy of our student volunteers to create sustainable, inclusive growth models that can be replicated across the nation.
Strategic Focus
- Inclusive Development: Ensuring government schemes reach the last mile.
- Technical Innovation: Applying engineering solutions to agricultural needs.
- Community Empowerment: Strengthening Gram Sabhas through participatory planning.
Our Objectives
Rural Development
Promote sustainable rural development by identifying local needs and providing practical solutions.
Student Participation
Encourage active involvement of students in addressing rural challenges, building leadership skills.
Create Awareness
Generate awareness about health, digital literacy, and government schemes among villagers.
Our Adopted Villages
Adhe Khurd (अधे खुर्द)
Adhe Khurd is a vibrant village in Mawal Taluka, Maharashtra, part of the Oundhe Kh. Gram Panchayat. It is known for its strong community life and educational priority.
Bedse (बेडसे)
Bedse is a small village in Maval Taluka, known for its scenic location 616m above sea level, situated 46 KM west of Pune.
Ajivali / Ajiwali (अजीवली)
Ajivali is a village in Maval Taluka situated 47 KM west of Pune city at an elevation of 616 meters.
Jovan / Jowan (जावं)
Jowan is a panchayat village in Maval Taluka located 48 KM west of Pune city at an elevation of 616 meters.
Sadavali (सडवली)
Sadawali is a high-altitude village in Maval Taluka, approximately 44 KM from District HQ. It is known for its extensive arable land (820+ Acres) and robust road connectivity under HUDCO schemes.