Unnati
Unnati is an IITB's student initiative to recognize, bring together & further invigorate the urge in student community to contribute positively to the society. It is an activity conglomerate with an objective to group the myriad faculties of human creativity & Endeavour towards realizing the cherished goal of common good.
Vision :
Most people in IITB thought that the poor are really lack facilities to study. They also feel that small contributions will make big effect and works for wiping away darkness form the rural poor and urban slums and lead them to light. Given opportunity and proper motivation they will also cherish. There by they are working towards that cherished goal of mankind which is manifested beautifully in the words "Tamso ma Jyotirgamaya".
Goals:
- To develop and nurture the talent in the underprivileged sections of the society by conducting several teaching and vocational training programs; through self development courses and creating awareness through cultural activities.
- To form meaningful associations with other organizations working for the common cause and use their expertise and cooperation to contribute in the most efficient manner.
- To create and provide a platform where people from different walks of life can contribute to the welfare of society in their own possible ways.
Activities:
- Salvation Campaign: mainly aims to make an interface between the people who are willing to help and the needy
- Career cell: Acts as an Interface between the poor and the industry and dissiminates the information to the needy there by facilating them to get a job.
- "Navchetna Shibirs" and Youth Programs: Aims at building health and quality of life by conducting some shibirs which are workshops on breathing exercises and meditation.
- Teaching Activities: Aims at generating and extending resources towards assisting and encouraging any related activity being run in the campus. It provides all possible infrastructure, logistics and material support to this end.
- Fund raising activity: Aims at gathering funds by organizing charity shows.
Events:
- They encourage students to get involved in informal activities like folk dances, many games, picnics etc
website: Unnati Home Page