In Chhattisgarh’s tribal region, the village of Deurbael had long struggled with agricultural uncertainty.
Live-in-Labs® is a multidisciplinary experiential learning program that breaks classroom and lab barriers by applying learned theory in real-world settings. This credit-based academic program draws on principles of lean research for the development and deployment of sustainable solutions for current challenges faced by rural communities in India. By directly living in rural communities (labs) and co-designing sustainable solutions program participants gain first-hand knowledge along with the know-how of identifying and assessing community needs. Subsequently viable solutions are developed and implemented through various participatory methods.
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With over 300 projects in 25 states across India, Live-in-Labs participants have touched the lives of approximately 1 million rural residents during the past several years. With participation from over 30 institutions around the world and nearly 50 departments, schools, and centers at Amrita, students and faculty have clocked in a monumental 400,000+ hours in the field working towards sustainable development in rural communities.
Our 7 thematic areas are integral on the path to developing sustainable and self-reliant communities
From Jammu and Leh in the North to Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the South, to Rajasthan and Gujarat in the West to West Bengal and Sikkim in the East, the Live-in-Labs® program has implemented projects in various thematic areas.
Amrita Live-in-Labs® Wins ‘Innovation by Private University’ Award at 14th World Education Summit
The Amrita Live-in-Labs® program has won the “Innovation by Private University’ award…
August 12, 2019
Construction blocks from plastic waste: Team Amrita wins Swacch Technology Challenge
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has created an eco-friendly innovation that uses plastic waste…
May 20, 2022
The United Nations awarded Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham its second …
July 12, 2020
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has a major role to play in transforming our society into a knowledge society through its unique value-added education system
What makes Amrita students special? Western science leads to knowledge. Eastern sceince leads to understanding. Amrita has both Western and Eastern traditions in education.