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.
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.
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).
Stakeholder engagement using AI and big data analytics towards smart
communities.
Designing IOT, AI-enhanced smart agriculture products
Smart collaborative AI multistake holder governance for empowered
participation.
Empowerment of local communities towards a sustainable tourism
ecosystem through advanced smart technologies.
Deep fake digital scam guard using data smart governance and
accessible and affordable smart technologies
Addressing the social exclusion of gender minorities by enhancing their positive digital media / social media footprint
HAI-RISE – Healthcare and AI for Rural India: a Social Entrepreneurship model.
Enhancing stakeholder engagement utilizing AI for smart climate financing
Systems approach for an innovative technology-embedded community
wellness centre for women’s empowerment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.