Gopal Debnath
GRS News india : kolkata, 19th September 2024. Loreto College, Kolkata, and RIKA Institute ink MoU to promote research, and innovation in Disaster Risk Management.
The frequency and severity of natural hazards are increasing. This year India has faced floods, cyclones, heat waves, and landslides in multiple states impacting lives and livelihoods. Considering research, innovation, and capacity building as crucial factors to mitigate the future risk of natural hazards, Loreto College Kolkata, a premier women’s institution renowned for its inclusive education, will be signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday 20th September 2024 with RIKA Institute Foundation, a not-for-profit organization to work on research, innovation and capacity building for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. The foundation derives its name from the Japanese word ‘Rika’, meaning science, and is committed to provide learners with the essential skills for addressing disaster risks. This collaboration marks a significant step towards integrating disaster management into the academic frameworks as suggested by the New Education Policy (NEP).
The MoU is expected to initiate several collaborative projects, including, the development of educational courses and training programs focused on disaster resilience, research and evaluation studies in key thematic areas of disaster risk management, conducting joint field studies to assess disaster responses and recovery efforts, collaborative publication and providing training to faculties, government officials and other stakeholders.
Under the aegis of this MoU, an announcement was made for the launch of a Certificate Course on “Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Data Analytics: Theory into Practice in Disaster Management”. This course is designed to equip students with knowledge of applying AI and data analytics to real-world disaster management scenarios. Through this, students will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, gain practical insights to excel in their chosen fields, and meet the evolving needs of employers.
