UTTHAN: The Inspiration
Empowering communities through education and sustainable development since 1996
About UTTHAN
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 the visionary Late Dr. D. N. Tewari — former Member of Planning Commission, Government of India — and has worked across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for two decades.
Our projects cover distressed migration areas; backward and inaccessible regions with communication challenges; and areas with deficits in food, nutrition, and health support.
Our Core Values
UTTHAN is committed to sustainable development through 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 Chhattisgarh
- Unani Hospital providing free treatment
- Mobile medical van serving rural communities
- Regular health camps on child mortality and vaccination
- 300-bed multi-speciality hospital established in 2021
Watershed Management
Developing technology for sustainable water resource management in degraded lands:
- Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge
- Reclaiming degraded land through watershed development
- Innovative "Theme Park" for rainwater harvesting education
Environmental Programs
- Specialization in Bamboo, Jatropha and Medicinal plants
- Agroforestry 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
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
- WHO Award for promoting herbal products
- President of India Appreciation letter for Jatropha & Biofuel
- Global Ratna Award for Environmental Sustainability
2004 - Engineering Institute
- SIET started with four disciplines
2006 - Expansions
- Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy established
- Mechanical Engineering branch started
2007 - Milestones
- Alcan Prize for Sustainability
- MBA program started
2008 - Achievements
- Sir JRD Tata Award for 'Best Agronomist of Jatropha'
- First batch of Engineering passed out
2009 - First MBA Graduates
- First batch of MBA passed out
2010 - Milestones
- Shambhunath Institute of Management started
- Sitaram Jindal Prize for Rural Development
2012 - Expansions
- Civil Engineering started
- M.Tech & M.Pharm courses introduced
2013 - New Engineering Program
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering introduced
2014 - Theme Park Innovation
- Developed 'Theme Park' for rain water harvesting
2015 - Education College
- Shambhunath College of Education started
2017 - Law Institute
- Shambhunath Institute of Law started
2018 - Pharmacy Expansion
- Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy started D.Pharm Course
2020 - New Programs
- BBA & BCA started at Shambhunath College of Education
2021 - Medical Institute
- 300 bedded multi-specialty hospital started offering medical & 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
- Computer Science Engineering (AI & ML) started
- SIP Accredited with NBA