Community Empowerment through Technology

Title

Community Empowerment through Technology

Creator

Kaje, Benjamin Kodai; Gangmei, Ningchuiliu; Krelo Peter Kajeo, K.

Description

A UN report estimated that 10% of people on the planet will experience chronic hunger by 2022, with a large share of those people coming from rural origins. In Manipur, a Northeastern state of India characterized by hilly terrain and sparse population, predominantly inhabited by Nagas and Kukis tribes, urban migration threatens to exacerbate poverty. Although hunger is not frequent among Nagas at the moment, one cannot rule it out in future. When smart technologies ably support agriculture, it increases production in a sustainable way, thereby reducing hunger among the tribal populace. For this, the government must assist farmers in discouraging environmentally damaging activities like Jhum cultivation and cultivating poppies. For now, tribals have food to eat; nevertheless, future hunger problems could result from a lack of assistance. This research imagines a future where environmental sustainability is maintained while supplying for the requirements of the people of Manipur by giving technology-assisted farming prime importance. By using a participatory observation approach, the authors highlight how urgent it is to stop more ecological deterioration and protect the biodiversity of the area. Ultimately, a balanced ecological future for Manipurs rural and urban inhabitants depends on the adoption of sustainable smart agriculture. 2025 A. Jose Anand and Saravanan Krishnan.

Source

Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger;pp.179-194

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

CRC Press

Coverage

Kaje B.K., School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Gangmei N., School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Krelo Peter Kajeo K., Department of Political Science, Hill College Tadubi, Senapati District, Manipur, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-104037071-1; 978-103288267-3;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105002518356?origin=resultslist