Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Pro Vice Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Women’s International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Excellence Award, recognising her pioneering contributions to disaster risk reduction and technology-driven early warning systems.
With nearly 200 nominations from 23 countries across Asia and the Pacific, the 2026 WIN DRR Awards celebrate leaders advancing inclusive and gender-responsive approaches to disaster risk reduction. Dr. Maneesha’s recognition highlights her commitment to translating scientific innovation into practical solutions that help protect communities and save lives.
At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Dr. Maneesha has played a key role in advancing technology-enabled disaster preparedness. Her contributions include pioneering the world’s first AI-integrated, Internet of Things (IoT)-based system for real-time landslide early warning. By combining artificial intelligence, connected sensors, and real-time monitoring, such innovations help strengthen disaster preparedness and support timely warnings for vulnerable communities.
The 2026 WIN DRR Awards ceremony was held on 13 October 2026, coinciding with the United Nations International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The ceremony recognised nine finalists working to advance gender-responsive and inclusive disaster risk reduction across the Asia-Pacific region.
The WIN DRR Leadership Awards are part of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)’s flagship initiative to promote women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction. The initiative is supported by the Government of Australia and SM Prime Holdings, with the WIN DRR Excellence Award sponsored by SM Prime Holdings.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham congratulates Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh on this recognition and celebrates her continued efforts to harness science and technology for disaster resilience and the protection of communities.
