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Amrita Center for Humanitarian Operations and Management (ACHOM)

Humanitarian operations and disaster management have been increasingly challenging in recent years because of increased severity and frequency of natural disasters. Four most devastating natural disasters (i.e., the Asian tsunami, the Haitian earthquake, the Japanese earthquake, the Uttarakhand landslide) in the last 100 years occurred during the last decade. Despite the best efforts by several governmental and voluntary institutions, these disasters have caused significant loss of life and material resources
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The Amrita Center for Humanitarian Operations & Management under the Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham aims to study the organizational, managerial and behavioral issues pertaining to preparedness, response, relief, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction to better understand the operational intricacies and build humanitarian operations body of knowledge.

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Inside the Center

Education must attempt to nurture the holistic development of human beings.

People
People

The Center for Humanitarian Operations and Management (ACHOM) invites scholars, government officials, company executives and experts…..

Collaborations
Collaborations

The Center for Humanitarian Operations and Management (ACHOM) has collaborations with government organizations, international…..

Activities
Activities

Apart from scholarly research, the center would serve as a think tank, advisory body, training/education center for organizations/professionals….

Project

Wireless Networks and Techniques with Applications to Societal Needs

Wireless Networks and Techniques with Applications to Societal Needs

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Advanced Integrated Wireless Sensor Networks for Real Time Monitoring and Detection of Disasters

Advanced Integrated Wireless Sensor Networks for Real Time Monitoring and Detection of Disasters

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SANSKAR - An Android App that Promotes Harmony Through Acceptance

SANSKAR – An Android App that Promotes Harmony Through Acceptance

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Latest News

The AAA Humanitarian Operations: Learning from MA Math’s Experience
12 May 2015
The AAA Humanitarian Operations: Learning from MA Math’s Experience
AmritaWNA Receives U.S. Patent for Wireless Landslide Detection System
21 Jun 2014
AmritaWNA Receives U.S. Patent for Wireless Landslide Detection System
03 Apr 2014
AmritaWNA participates in International Workshop on Small Satellite & Sensor Technology for Disaster Management
08 Mar 2014
Photography and Short film Series @ Amrita
20 Dec 2011
ACWR 2011 Delegates Meet Chancellor Amma
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Testimonials

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has a major role to play in transforming our society into a knowledge society through its unique value-added education system

Dr. Lee Hartwell
Nobel Laureate

What makes Amrita students special? Western science leads to knowledge. Eastern sceince leads to understanding. Amrita has both Western and Eastern traditions in education.

Contact Us

Amrita Center for Humanitarian Operations and Management (ACHOM)
Amritapuri Campus, Clappanna P.O.
Kollam, Kerala- 690525

Phone: +91 476 2801280, +91 476 2804109

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