What is REEAPS?
REEAPS is a research project funded by Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. This is envisaged as a dynamic and organic environmental science communication project covering farmers' stories across India, whose farming practices and wisdom are rooted in traditional/indigenous knowledge. A website named “REEAPS” is the brainchild of this project where the objective of documentation of traditional indigenous Knowledge in the form of stories with reference to sugarcane farming in Maharashtra and Karnataka. It also aims to leverage resources and build a science communication ecosystem consisting of farmers, research faculty, and students. The role of facilitating outreach opportunities for students to appreciate traditional knowledge and create awareness of agriculture, sustainability, and climate action is the thrust focus for the project through a website and other communication methods.

DR. SARANYA THALOOR
PI, REEAPS
Our Team.
Dr. Saranya Thaloor
Principal Investigator
Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication, SSHSS SVU
Dr. Parvathi JR
Co-Investigator
Assistant Director, SIRAC
Dr. Daly Davis
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor, SK Somaiya College, SVU
Current Team Members
Ms. Uttara Unnikrishnan
Writer
Ms. Sakshi Jadhav
Writer
Ms. Vaidehi Iyengar
Website Designer & Manager
Previous Contributors
Ms. Priyanka Gajare
Website Manager & Writer (2023–2024)
Ms. Geethalakshmi K
Writer (2023–2025)
Ms. Isha Popat
Writer (2023–2024)
Ms. Krusha Shah
Writer (2023–2024)
Core Research Team

WANT TO CONNECT?
Email us at: letsreeaps@gmail.com