Regional Coordinating Institutions (RCIs) are key to the success of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a national initiative aimed at improving rural development through innovation and technology. RCIs act as nodal centres for UBA in their respective regions or states, providing guidance, mentoring, and facilitating coordination among Participating Institutions (PIs).

Roles and Responsibilities of RCIs:

• Identification of Regional Challenges: RCIs collaborate with regional authorities and PIs to identify urgent issues in rural areas and support the development of innovative solutions.
• Mentorship and Capacity Building: They guide PIs, enhancing their capabilities to implement effective rural development projects.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: RCIs oversee the progress of activities, ensuring goals are met and maintaining accountability through regular evaluations and geo-tagging of activities.
• Community Engagement: Through initiatives like Gram Sabhas, RCIs foster direct community participation in identifying and solving local challenges.
• Organizing Development Initiatives: RCIs organize events such as workshops, summits, and skill development programs to promote sustainable development.

Each RCI receives financial support to facilitate these activities and plays a key role in shaping the implementation of UBA in their regions.

RCI, IIT Jodhpur

Regional Coordinating Institute (RCI) under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), IIT Jodhpur collaborates with Participating Institutes (PIs) to foster sustainable and inclusive growth in rural areas.

Key initiatives include:

• Tech4Seva Summit: Organizing a regional summit to drive technology-based solutions for village development.
• Faculty Development Programs: Enhancing educators' capacity to contribute to rural progress and innovation.
• SDG Workshops: Hosting brainstorming sessions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with UNICEF and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).
• Skill Development Programs: Tailored training programs to empower local communities.
• Innovative Mathematics Education: Promoting the "learning by doing" approach for better understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Gram Sabha Initiatives: Launching Gram Sabhas on 26th January and 2nd October to identify village challenges and integrate credit-based problem-solving programs in colleges.
• Plantation Drives: Undertaking large-scale afforestation efforts with the active involvement of all PIs.