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What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
- A.Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organisations and government’s education system and local communities.
- B.Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
- C.Strengthening India’s scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
- D.Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor and organising skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Education. It aims to link higher education institutions with local communities to identify developmental issues and provide them with suitable technological solutions. This fosters a sense of community engagement and rural development by leveraging academic expertise and resources.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017