Programs
- M. Tech. in Automotive Engineering -
- Fellowship in Infectious Diseases Adult & Pediatric ID - Fellowship
Overview: The project envisioned building digitally empowered coastal fishing communities by seamlessly connecting them to the wider world and their businesses booming. This vision directs us to device technology and participatory approaches to tackle the digital divide. The project goes beyond just providing internet access to the ocean. It also envisioned integrated technology platforms that empower coastal communities by providing a digital ecosystem connecting them to essential communication tools, valuable market information, exciting business opportunities, and collaboration.
Project Description: Projects envisioned to bridge the gap in the digital divide exist in the coastal fisher community and the mainstream community by providing integrated technology platforms for communication and business. The project aims to build an ecosystem for the fishing community to flourish in their livelihood and business by utilising the IoT and other ICT subsystems. Along with technology, the project focuses on the essence of coastal community collaboration for enhanced well-being, focusing on economic prosperity, education, and disaster preparedness. Communication with the coastal fishing community, learning from them and collaborating with them on various ecosystem-building initiatives. Studying their problems, challenges during fishing, and challenges the family and the community face. Devising holistic solutions encompassing technology and social aspects for improving well-being by putting stepping stones and guidance on building technological solutions. In short, coastal community collaboration for enhanced well-being through technology, community participation and policy generation. Integrating coastal communities into the mainstream, everyone benefits.
Technology and Community Engagement
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