MITE survey Tuophema village households in UBA outreach drive

Kohima, October 24 (MExN): The Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima, conducted a comprehensive extension-cum-outreach activity at Tuophema village on Saturday under the aegis of its Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Cell.During the event, the B.Ed. third-semester student-teachers conducting an extensive Baseline Household Survey, working directly with residents to gather critical data across several socio-economic parameters, a press release said. These included general household and family member information, including migration status; access to water sources, energy and power; landholding details, agricultural inputs, annual produce and livestock numbers; and the current reach and utilisation of various government schemes.Beyond data collection, the outreach served as an educational bridge, with student-teachers clarifying doubts regarding various government schemes and explaining eligibility and the tangible benefits available to villagers. The interaction aimed to ensure the community is better equipped to access state and central resources.The programme was structured by the UBA Cell of MITE, with UBA Coordinator Zuchano M. Patton providing a detailed orientation to the student-teachers to ensure the activity remained strictly aligned with the national objectives of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, enriching rural India through professional institutional support.The Principal and faculty members of MITE participated actively throughout the day, supervising the survey process and engaging with Tuophema village council members, student union members and youth organisation members to identify the major problems currently facing the village.