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AMMACHI Labs Marks World Fisheries Day with Community-Focused Ocean Sustainability Activities in Tamil Nadu
Field Activities – November 21st, 2025, Tamil Nadu: To commemorate World Fisheries Day, observed globally to promote sustainable fisheries and safeguard marine ecosystems, members of the AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming team

Field Visit Report: AMMACHI Labs Advances Women-Led Ocean Farming in Uttara Kannada
November 13–15, 2025,Uttara Kannada: AMMACHI Labs’ Ocean Farming team conducted a series of field assessments across Kumta, Ankola, and Karwar, identifying potential locations to introduce women-led seaweed cultivation and ocean-based

AMMACHI Labs Launches Field Assessments to Scale Ocean Farming and Seaweed Cultivation in Uttara Kannada
November 9–12, 2025: Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, AMMACHI Labs has initiated a series of field assessments across Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, marking a significant step toward expanding its proven ocean farming and

AMMACHI Labs Expands Holistic Goat Rearing Programme Across Hindol BlockEmpowering 100 Families With Sustainable Livelihoods
Hindol Block, November 11, 2025: AMMACHI Labs is strengthening its commitment to sustainable, climate-resilient livelihoods with the expansion of its holistic Goat Rearing Programme across multiple villages in Odisha’s Hindol

Strengthening Market Linkages for Women Seaweed Farmers in Olakkuda, Tamil Nadu
November 11, 2025,Olakkuda Village, Tamil Nadu, In a significant step toward expanding market opportunities for coastal women involved in sustainable ocean farming, scientists Dr. Purnit and Dr. Milan from Climacrew

Blue is the New Pink Initiative Expands to Konaseema: AMMACHI Labs Engages 200+ Participants in Seaweed Livelihood Training
Vasalathippa & Chirrayanam Villages, Konaseema District, November 3–4, 2025: As part of scaling the “Blue is the New Pink” initiative, the AMMACHI Labs team conducted a two-day field engagement in

Exploring Innovation in Aquaculture at Mulapolam, Srikakulam District
November 1, 2025, Damodarapuram, Andhra Pradesh. As part of their ongoing field visit to Andhra Pradesh, the AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming Team explored the NFDB-supported aquaculture site at Mulapolam Village,

Empowering Coastal Women through Sustainable Aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh
Budagatlapalem & Echirela Villages, AndhraPradesh October 31, 2025: The AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming Team continued their #BlueIsTheNewPink journey with two impactful engagements in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh — focusing on women’s

Exploring Blue Horizons in Srikakulam: Empowering Women Through Ocean Farming
DRDA Office & Budagatlapalem Village, Andhra Pradesh, October 30, 2024: The AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming Team from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham continued its “Blue is the New Pink” outreach in Andhra

Waves of Change Begin in Andhra Pradesh: Empowering Coastal Women Through Ocean Farming
Anakapalli | Konaseema | Srikakulam Districts, Andhra Pradesh — October 27–29, 2025, The AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming Team from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has officially launched its first outreach program in

Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship Workshop Empowers Faculty at Amrita University
Amritapuri, Kerala — November 5, 2025: The2ndFoundation recently organized a Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship Workshop from October 30th to November 3rd, 2025, for the Corporate & industry Relations (CIR) Department faculty

Amrita’s Rural Technology Team Expands AI-Based Elephant Detection System to Odisha Villages
Tantichira village in Rasol, Hindol block, Dhenkanal District on 4th Nov and Gobardhanpur village in Rasol, Hindol block, Dhenkanal District on 3rd Nov, Odisha: The Rural Technology Team at AMMACHI

Honoring the Memory of Shri Pitabasa Behera: A Pillar of the Asanabania Wadi Community
We deeply mourn the passing of Shri Pitabasa Behera, a devoted Community Resource Person from Asanabania Wadi Village, Hindol Block, Dhenkanal District, Odisha, who left us on October 29th, 2025.

AMMACHI Labs Researchers Attend Intensive EEG Workshop at IIT Madras: Bridging Neuroscience and AI
From October 31 – November 2, 2025, AMMACHI Labs researchers Gayathri Manikutty, along with MSc. Cognitive Science, Learning & Technology students Arjun Venugopal, Ajeetha Rajan (Intern, AMMACHI Labs), and Varnika

Empowering Young Innovators: AI & ML Workshop at Amrita Vidyalayam, Perumbavoor
Perumbavoor, October 22–23, 2025, Amrita Vidyalayam, Perumbavoor, hosted an engaging “Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning” Workshop on October 22nd and 23rd, 2025, marking yet another step toward empowering students with

SSBS Faculty Receives Prestigious ICSSR – Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Grant
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nimita Pandey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Policy at the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SSBS), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad

Empowering Women Artisans for Gender Equality Through Design and Skill Development
For over a year, Muskan Chhatwal, a designer from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), has been mentoring women artisans at The WE Project Store, helping them develop both

Kolar District Holds Strategic Meeting to Strengthen Multi-Sectoral Response to Gender-Based Violence
Kolar, October 8, 2025 — A strategic meeting was held in Kolar District on October 8, 2025, bringing together key government departments and stakeholders to develop a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach

AMMACHI Labs Hosts RVSM HSS Students at Women Empowerment Exhibition Stall
October 8th, 2025, Amritapuri – AMMACHI Labs, in collaboration with the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality (CWEGE), warmly welcomed students from Rama Varma Shashtyabda Poorthi Memorial Higher Secondary

Workshop on Building Gender Harmony & Inner Confidence through Indic Frameworks – Advancing Quality Education
AIMS Kochi | October 13, 2025: As part of the Deeksharambh 2025 orientation program for first-year BDS students, the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, hosted an engaging workshop

Over 3,500 Teachers and Students Experience the Grand Amritavarsham 72 Exhibit: A Celebration of Innovation, Compassion, and Sustainability
In just 10 days, more than 3,500 teachers and students from 37 schools across Kerala immersed themselves in the Amritavarsham 72 Exhibit — a vibrant showcase of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s

Education for Life and Living: Nurturing Compassion and Sustainable Change
October 6–7 in New Delhi, At the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025, held on October 6–7 in New Delhi, global education leaders and policymakers came together under the theme “Higher

SSBS Faculty Secure Prestigious ICSSR Grant for Research on Women’s Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is proud to announce that its faculty members have been awarded the ICSSR – Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar

Empowering Coastal Women Through Seaweed Culinary Innovation: Chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club Visits Rameswaram
October 3–5, 2025 |Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu :Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham recently hosted renowned chef Harsh Dixit from The Private Chefs Club and culinary expert Kanika Shetty for a three-day visit to

3D Ideas Take Flight at Amrita Vidyalayam’s 3D Modeling & Design Workshop
Kochi, September 18–19, 2025 – Creativity and innovation were in full swing as students at Amrita Vidyalayam explored the exciting world of 3D design at the 3D Modeling & Design

WE Project Store Celebrates Women’s Empowerment at Amma’s Birthday Event
Amritapuri, Kerala | September 2025 — This year, the WE Project Store proudly celebrated the spirit of women’s empowerment envisioned by our beloved Chancellor, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma). The

Empowering Coastal Women Through Seaweed Value Addition Training
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu | September 17–19, 2025 — The AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming team recently conducted a series of Value-Added Product Training sessions for women involved in the Seaweed Cultivation

Building Business Skills in Sarai, UP: Women Take the Lead
Date: 8 July – 15 July 2024: The Centre for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (CWEGE) organised a 5-day Training of Trainers (TOT) program in Sarai Nooruddinpur, Uttar Pradesh in

Clean Hands, Healthy Habits: Spreading Hygiene Awareness in Punjab Schools
February – April 2024: Simple habits can go a long way in protecting children from everyday illnesses and one of the most powerful is handwashing. As part of the Centre

CWEGE Conducts Life Enrichment Education Session at VKR Public School, Punalur
On September 30th, 2025, the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality (CWEGE), in collaboration with the Vishwakarma Navothan Foundation, conducted a Life Enrichment Education (LEE) session at VKR Public

AMMACHI Labs and CWEGE Showcase Innovations at Amma’s 72nd Birthday Celebrations
On September 27th, as the world came together to celebrate Amma—our beloved Chancellor and guiding light—AMMACHI Labs and the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality (CWEGE) had the privilege

Amrita SeRVe Villages Celebrate Amma’s Birthday with Devotion and Community Service
Amrita SeRVe villages across India marked Amma’s birthday with heartfelt devotion, vibrant cultural programs, and meaningful acts of service that united the entire community. In Sarai Village, Uttar Pradesh, children

Visit to Eco Kaari Unit Strengthens Upcycling Initiatives
Pune, October 1, 2025: Shweta Lanke Kane visited the Eco Kaari unit in Pune, an organization renowned for its innovative approach to sustainability through upcycling. Eco Kaari transforms discarded plastic

Life Skills Education on Personal Hygiene for VKR Public School Students in Punalur
Kollam, Kerala – September 30, 2025: The Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (CWEGE), Amritapuri, in collaboration with the Vishwakarma Navothan Foundation, conducted a Life Skills Education (LEE) session
Shweta Lanke Kane Explores Plastic Upcycling and Recycling at Shakti Plastics
On 29th September 2025, Shweta Lanke Kane visited Shakti Plastics, a leading facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to gain insights into the upcycling and recycling of plastic waste. The visit focused

Amrita Eye Care Champions Project Launched at MMUST to Combat Preventable Blindness
Kakamega, Kenya — September 27, 2025: The Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality (CWEGE), in collaboration with Amrita Centre Kenya and Vision Without Borders, officially launched the Amrita Eye

Skill and Sustainability Shine at Amma’s Birthday Celebrations
Vallikavu, Kollam – 27th September 2025: The Amma’s birthday celebrations witnessed a vibrant display of creativity, sustainability, and empowerment as various groups showcased their talents at the event stalls. The

Inspiring Innovation and Quality Education: Amrita Vidyalayam Students at Atal Tinkering Labs Exhibition
September 27, Amritapuri: The Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), an initiative by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, are creative workspaces designed to nurture innovation, curiosity, and STEM learning among

Sustainability and Skill Empowerment on Display at Amma’s Birthday Celebrations
Vallikavu, Kollam – 26th September 2025: The Kattilkadav team celebrated Amma’s birthday with a creative sustainability initiative by producing plastic bags made from waste plastic materials, demonstrating their commitment to

SRISHTI 2025: Kerala’s First-Ever Live Makeathon for Schools Concludes at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
September 22, 2025 – Kochi, Kerala: AMMACHI Labs and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, Samagra Shiksha Kerala, IEEE, and

Mass Beach Clean-Up in Rameswaram Unites Navy, Community, and Civil Society
September 20, 2025 – Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu In a powerful demonstration of unity and environmental responsibility, the AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming Team, together with the Indian Navy (Rameswaram Base), the