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UTTHAN: The Inspiration

Empowering communities through education and sustainable development since 1996

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UTTHAN

About UTTHAN

Founded in 1996, UTTHAN works for poverty alleviation through sustainable development.

Founded in 1996, UTTHAN works for poverty alleviation through sustainable development. It operates in surface soil mined areas around cities, degraded forest lands, dry lands and wastelands. It was started by a great visionary Dr. D. N. Tewari, former Member of Planning Commission, Government of India, and Vice-chairman State Planning Board, Chhattisgarh. UTTHAN has been working in the field of Environment, Health and Education in various areas of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for last twenty years.

We operate in surface soil mined areas around cities, degraded forest lands, dry lands, and wastelands.

Our projects cover distressed migration areas; backward and inaccessible areas with poor community and communication; and areas with deficits in food, nutrition, and health support.

About UTTHAN

Our Core Values

UTTHAN is committed to sustainable development through these core principles that guide all our initiatives

Sustainability

Implementing solutions that meet present needs without compromising future generations

Community Focus

Empowering local communities to be active participants in their own development

Education

Providing quality education as the foundation for sustainable development

Key Activities

UTTHAN Promotes Human Development with Sustainability and Equity

Health Initiatives

  • Mother NGO for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
  • Unani Hospital providing free treatment
  • Medical mobile-van serving rural communities
  • Regular health camps on child mortality and vaccination
  • 300 bed multispeciality hospital established in 2021

Watershed Management

Developing technology for sustainable water resource management in degraded lands:

  • Rainwater harvesting and ground water recharge
  • Reclaiming degraded land through watershed development
  • Innovative "Theme Park" for rainwater harvesting education

Environmental Programs

  • Specialization in Bamboo, Jatropha and Medicinal plants
  • Agro forestry models for different ecosystems
  • Technology for Jatropha cultivation in degraded lands
  • Multiple prestigious awards for environmental work

Education Programs

Committed to providing quality education through our institutions:

  • Shambhunath Institute of Engineering & Technology
  • Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy
  • Shambhunath Institute of Management
  • Shambhunath College of Education
  • Shambhunath Institute of Law
  • Shambhunath Research Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital

Our Leadership

Guiding UTTHAN towards sustainable development

Dr. D. K. Tewari

Dr. D. K. Tewari

President - UTTHAN

Visionary leader with decades of experience in sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

Dr. K. K. Tewari

Dr. K. K. Tewari

Secretary - UTTHAN

Dedicated to implementing innovative solutions for community development and education.

Founder

About Our Founder

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. At Shambhunath Institutions, we are committed to providing quality education that empowers individuals and transforms communities."

Late. Dr. D. N. Tewari

Founder, UTTHAN

Former Member of Planning Commission, Government of India, and Vice-chairman State Planning Board, Chhattisgarh. A visionary who established UTTHAN in 1996 to work for poverty alleviation through sustainable development.

Our Journey

Milestones in our path of sustainable development

1996 - Foundation

  • Establishment of "UTTHAN" for poverty alleviation through sustainable development.

1999 - Himalayan Society Award

  • Received for Rehabilitation of Musoori-Dehradun Phosphorite Mines

2000 - Brands Prize

  • UTTHAN gets "Brands Prize" for developing forest villages & shifting cultivators

2001 - Schilch Prize

  • UTTHAN gets "Schilch Prize" for sustained livelihood to Primitive Tribes of India

2003 - Achievements

  • UTTHAN gets "WHO Award" for promoting herbal products for health and nutrition
  • UTTHAN gets "President of India Appreciation letter" for developing Jatropha & Biofuel production
  • UTTHAN gets "Global Ratna Award" for Environmental Sustainability

2004 - Engineering Institute

  • Shambhunath Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET) started with four disciplines

2006 - Expansions

  • Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy was established
  • Mechanical Engineering branch started

2007 - Milestones

  • UTTHAN gets "Alcan Prize" for Sustainability of US$ one million
  • MBA program started

2008 - Achievements

  • UTTHAN gets Sir JRD Tata Award for "Best Agronomist of Jatropha"
  • The first batch of Engineering passed out

2009 - First MBA Graduates

  • The first batch of MBA passed out

2010 - Milestones

  • Shambhunath Institute of Management started
  • UTTHAN gets Sitaram Jindal Prize for Rural Development

2012 - Expansions

  • Civil Engineering was started
  • M.Tech and M.Pharm courses introduced

2013 - New Engineering Program

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering introduced

2014 - Theme Park Innovation

  • UTTHAN developed a "Theme Park" for rain water harvesting

2015 - Education College

  • UTTHAN started Shambhunath College of Education

2017 - Law Institute

  • UTTHAN started Shambhunath Institute of Law

2018 - Pharmacy Expansion

  • Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy started D.Pharm Course

2020 - New Programs

  • Shambhunath College of Education started BBA & BCA

2021 - Medical Institute

  • Started 300 bedded multi-specialty hospital offering medical and nursing courses

2022 - Pharmacy Advancements

  • Started Pharma.D and M.Pharm courses

2023 - Nursing Expansion

  • Increased seats for Nursing programs

2024 - Recent Achievements

  • B.Sc. Nursing & GNM seats increased
  • Starting of Computer Science Engineering (AI & ML)
  • SIP Accredited with NBA