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 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Conducted Community Health Event to Promote TB Awareness and Nutrition in Kanti Village

On December 25, 2023, a community health event was held at the Amrita Library in Kanti village, Haryana, under the Community Covid Resilience Resource Center (CCRRC) project funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The program featured a tuberculosis (TB) awareness session and a survey to identify symptomatic cases, along with guidance on maintaining a balanced diet for better health.

AMMACHI Labs Promotes Technology-Driven Education and Hygiene Awareness in Bihali, Haryana

On December 13, 2023, AMMACHI Labs, Amrita School of Social and Behavioural Sciences’ Research Centre, continued its educational outreach in Bihali, Haryana, enhancing rural education and hygiene awareness through technology-driven initiatives. The team, joined by students from the University of Twente, assessed how digital tools can improve learning outcomes and promote sustainable health practices.

Training of Trainers Program – Sarai Village

On July 13, 2024, a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program concluded successfully in Sarai Village, Uttar Pradesh, as part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s community educational outreach initiatives beyond the campus.

The program aimed to empower local women through skill development and livelihood training. As a direct outcome, 27 women registered for the upcoming Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. Participants expressed interest in pursuing courses such as Jewelry Making, Small-scale Plate Manufacturing, and the Production of Candles, Incense Sticks, and Agarbatti, reflecting strong engagement and enthusiasm for sustainable income generation through vocational learning.
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Outreach in schools: Empowering Metacognition of students with Digital Ed-Tech Tools & Generative AI

On January 16 to 27, 2024, a workshop on “Empowering Metacognition of Students with Digital Ed-Tech Tools and Generative AI” was held at Mahanth Keshav Das +2 High School, Bharthu, Jehanabad, Bihar. Organized by AMMACHI Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and funded by IHFC – Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, the program introduced Digital Ed-Tech tools and the responsible use of Generative AI such as ChatGPT and DALL·E. About 200 students from grades 9 and 11 participated in hands-on sessions that encouraged motivation, self-regulation, and planning. They showed great enthusiasm, noting how the workshop enhanced their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Mental Health workshop for Amrita Vidyalayam students – Ettimadai

A two-week workshop titled “AAIR: Building Inner Strength” was conducted from December 4–16, 2023, at Amrita Vidyalayam, Ettimadai, for 9th and 11th standard students. The initiative was led by the Mental Health team, comprising members from AMMACHI Labs, the Amrita School of Social & Behavioural Sciences, and the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality (CWEGE).

Around 125 students participated, learning to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The workshop emphasized recognizing and transforming negative thought patterns into positive ones and integrating spiritual principles like awareness, acceptance, gratitude, compassion, discernment, and optimism into daily life.

Delivered in a fun and interactive manner, the workshop received an overwhelmingly positive response from students and faculty alike.

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Wave of Change: Educational Outreach for Water Sustainability

On the occasion of World Water Day 2024, on March 22nd 2024, the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development, launched Wave of Change: Water for a Sustainable Future—a month-long community outreach initiative promoting water sustainability.

The program was inaugurated in Kallikkadu, Alappuzha, Kerala, by Vice President of Alappuzha Municipality, Sheeb Mansoor. Around 150 women residents participated in sessions on rainwater harvesting, reuse of water resources, and household water management, led by faculty and scholars from Amrita.

A key outcome was the identification and training of local “water champions” to lead awareness and action in their communities. The initiative aims to create a ripple effect of sustainable water practices across 108 communities in India. A distinguished lecture series featuring global experts, including Dr. Miroslav Cernik from the Technical University of Liberec, was also launched as part of the program.

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