Local and Community Support
My commitment extends beyond the digital world into the very neighborhoods of our communities. I am deeply determined to leverage technology for societal benefits, actively engaging in initiatives that foster substantial improvements in community well-being. Here’s how I have been involved:
Education for the Underprivileged
I facilitate technology access and education for those less fortunate, aiming to close the digital divide. I impart lessons to the underprivileged kids of my household staff and volunteer in NGOs to teach.
Sustainable Community Development
Building Better Villages
Spearheaded a transformative for the Jhajar district in Haryana. The initiative was designed to enhance local infrastructure using simple, scalable solutions like water filtration and biogas power generation. Focused on community empowerment, the project trained local residents, particularly women homemakers, in these technologies. This not only aimed to improve their living conditions but also equipped them with skills to foster self-sufficiency and employment opportunities, inspiring neighboring villages to adopt similar innovations for sustainable development to create a ripple effect.
The proposal was selected amongst the finalist presentations at IIIT-Delhi's "Building Better Villages" tech event.
GIS Framework for Environmental Monitoring
Developed a robust GIS-based web framework for real-time monitoring of river pollution under the advisory of Dr. Madhuri Kumari. By leveraging open-source tools, we enabled stakeholders, including environmental groups, to access critical data and insights. This accessibility has empowered researchers under Government of India to participate actively in decision-making processes and advocate effectively for sustainable practices such as improving water quality, underscoring the potential of technology to foster a more engaged and informed public.
Read Project Overview.
Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility
Rita pod - an AI rich community experience
Colaborated with a team having Kamily Staryga, CEO @ Rita Health, and Simran Kaur, an ex-Meta Product Manager to develop Rita-pod, a platform designed to transform women's fertility journey into a community-driven, supportive experience. Through the use of AI and medically validated assessments, Rita-pod connects women at similar stages of their fertility journeys, fostering a network of peer support enhanced with professional insights. This initiative not only corrects misinformation in real-time but also personalizes interactions with features like voice inputs and emotional recognition, all while nurturing a deeply supportive community atmosphere.
This project was developed at the SPC hackathon sponsored and co-hosted by South Park Commons SF and OpenAI.
Eye health assessment
Engaged in a research project at CCFIS to study the emulation of eye and ear charts on mobile devices. The focus was on determining whether mobile-friendly formats encourage more people to opt for vision and hearing tests. This initiative aimed to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility and engagement through technology, making it easier for individuals to take preliminary health assessments conveniently from their mobile devices.