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Empowered Citizens &
Organizations

Sustainable Livelihood: Skills, Policy,
Governance, Social Change

Sustainable Livelihood: Skills, Policy,
Governance, Social Change

Amrita’s research in this area will focus on promoting
sustainable livelihoods, encompassing skill development
initiatives, policy research for inclusive growth, effective
governance models, and strategies for social change towards a
more equitable future.

Key Research
Objectives

Assess the impact of skills development programs on sustainable livelihoods.
Analyze policy frameworks and governance structures influencing sustainable livelihood initiatives.
Investigate the role of social change in promoting sustainable livelihood practices.

Research
Impacts

Enhanced understanding of skills training effectiveness on livelihood sustainability.
Policy recommendations for fostering sustainable livelihoods at regional and national levels.
Insights into social dynamics that drive or hinder sustainable livelihood initiatives.

Multidisciplinary
Domains

Alignment with
National Mission:

Research in Sustainable Livelihood: Skills, Policy, Governance, Social Change aligns closely with India’s national missions by empowering citizens and organizations for sustainable development. It contributes to Skill India by enhancing skills and entrepreneurship. It also supports policy reform and governance enhancement for inclusive growth and social empowerment, fostering positive change and contributing to India’s development agenda.

Alignment with
UN SDGs:

This research area aligns with several UN SDGs by promoting empowerment, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. It contributes to reducing poverty (SDG 1) through skill development and inclusive policies, fosters decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) by promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods, reduces inequalities (SDG 10) through inclusive governance, and advocates for transparent and accountable governance practices, fostering social change for a more sustainable future (SDG 16).

Integrated Research
Pathways

#1

AI for Smart Community Engagement

Stakeholder engagement using AI and big data analytics towards smart
communities.

#2

IoT-AI Solutions for Smart Agriculture

Designing IOT, AI-enhanced smart agriculture products

#3

Empowered Participation: AI Governance

Smart collaborative AI multistake holder governance for empowered
participation.

#4

Sustainable Tourism: Local Empowerment with Tech

Empowerment of local communities towards a sustainable tourism
ecosystem through advanced smart technologies.

#5

Guarding Against Deep Fake Scams

Deep fake digital scam guard using data smart governance and
accessible and affordable smart technologies

#6

Empowering Gender Minorities in Digital Media

Addressing the social exclusion of gender minorities by enhancing their positive digital media / social media footprint

#7

AI-Powered Healthcare for Rural India

HAI-RISE – Healthcare and AI for Rural India: a Social Entrepreneurship model.

#8

AI-driven Smart Climate Financing Engagement

Enhancing stakeholder engagement utilizing AI for smart climate financing

#9

Innovative Women’s Wellness Community Center

Systems approach for an innovative technology-embedded community
wellness centre for women’s empowerment

Empowered Citizens &
Organizations

Responsible Leadership, Innovative Partnerships
and Empowered Organizational Systems

Responsible Leadership, Innovative Partnerships and Empowered Organizational Systems

Emphasizing responsible leadership practices and fostering innovative partnerships between academia, industry, and government, Amrita will research best practices for organizational development and empower organizational systems for more significant societal impact.

Key Research
Objectives

Evaluate the impact of responsible leadership on organizational performance and sustainability
Analyze the effectiveness of innovative partnerships in addressing societal challenges.
Investigate strategies for empowering organizational systems to foster inclusivity & sustainability.

Research
Impacts

Improved understanding of the role of responsible leadership in organizational success.
Identification of best practices for forming and managing innovative partnerships.
Development of frameworks for creating empowered and inclusive organizational systems.

Multidisciplinary
Domains

Alignment with
National Mission:

Research in Responsible Leadership, Innovative Partnerships, and Empowered Organizational Systems aligns with national missions like Science and Technology Innovation Policy, National Education Policy, and Digital India. It promotes ethical leadership, fosters partnerships, and empowers organizations for inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Alignment with
UN SDGs:

Research in Responsible Leadership, Innovative Partnerships, and Empowered Organizational Systems aligns closely with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By fostering responsible leadership, the research contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by promoting transparent and accountable governance practices. Additionally, through innovative partnerships, it supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by encouraging collaborative efforts for sustainable development. Furthermore, the focus on empowered organizational systems aligns with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by fostering inclusive and productive workplaces. Overall, this research pathway plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable development and contributing to the achievement of multiple SDGs through responsible leadership, innovative partnerships, and empowered organizational systems.

Integrated Research
Pathways

#1

Local PPPs for Inclusivity

Addressing unequal access to resources, capital, and information through local Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) involving NGOs, local government, and industry, facilitated by a local language app enabling multi-directional communication between citizens, local government, civil
society, and industry, with a focus on social and financial inclusivity.

#2

Trust-Building for Pro-Social Organizations

Fostering a pro-social orientation within organizations through trustbuilding initiatives, facilitated by systems design and continuous learning practices, supported by AI and ML-driven systems, with digital monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in place.

#3

Leveraging AI for Gender Equality

Address gender inequality in organizations by leveraging AI-driven technology, including big data analytics and generative AI, to inform decision-making processes and promote gender equality.

#4

Empowering Pro-Social Leadership Models

Address the absence of strategic pro-social leadership by developing
mental models that sensitize and empower leadership, integrating
quantum communication with cyber-physical systems to foster effective
and compassionate leadership.

#5

Transforming Healthcare with Digital Innovations

Enhance affordable healthcare through the integration of social and
behavior change communication (SBCC) and digital governance, employing AI, ML, IoT, app development, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) technologies to create digital personalized health solutions and AI-based social security systems.

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