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GIDR Partners with WHEELS Global Foundation to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Development

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GIDR Partners with WHEELS Global Foundation to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Development

The Gujarat Institute of Development Research (GIDR), Ahmedabad, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the WHEELS Global Foundation (WGF) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering academic and research collaboration in critical development areas.This collaboration will focus on addressing societal challenges through research and innovative solutions, particularly in:
  • Water management
  • Healthcare, including mental health, maternity health, and women’s health
  • Energy and education
  • Livelihood enhancement
  • Telehealth
  • Sustainability of tribal populations

Transformative Goals

The MoU reflects a shared commitment to improving the quality of life for underserved and tribal populations. By leveraging cost-effective, evidence-based, and scalable technology-enabled solutions, the partnership seeks to combat pressing issues such as infant mortality while promoting community development.

Key Areas of Collaboration

  • Research Initiatives: Joint efforts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions in the above fields.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Exchange of faculty, experts, and resource persons to enhance skills and expertise.
  • Capacity Building: Organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions to empower stakeholders.
  • Community Impact: Implementation of sustainable programs to uplift marginalized communities.

A Vision for Sustainable Development

The partnership between GIDR and WGF marks a significant step toward bridging academic research and practical solutions for global challenges. Together, the two organizations aim to create scalable models for sustainable development, ensuring long-term impact and inclusivity.


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