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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.

 

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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

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