FEATURE : MOBILE at large , addressing the overarching challenge of the ‘ digital divide ’ in the region .
The United Nations declared 2023 as the ‘ International Year of Millets ’. Subsequently the national and global millet value chain has seen significant increases in productivity and momentum .
However , several marginalized farmers who run smaller , independent operations in pockets across India have not been able to leverage the benefits due to lack of awareness , lack of skill sets , limited market linkages and inaccessibility to the latest agri-tech .
To bridge this gap , Lenovo employees and student volunteers will collaborate with partners to run an in-depth analysis of the local millet food system and prototype a model to help farmers cultivate millet through sustainable farming practices .
By the end of the initiative , the students at the IHRD College will be trained to continue this work and help ensure that insights are correctly used – with positive changes long-lasting .
Lenovo ’ s global research on the link between technology and humanity recognizes that technology is instrumental in fulfilling modern employees ’ desires to work remotely in a location that also offers them the opportunity to give back .
The creation of the ‘ Work-from-Anywhere ’ model is essential as many Gen Z employees in the workforce believe philanthropy and making a positive impact within communities is important .
Lenovo ’ s research highlighted that a third of respondents in India would use their spare time while ‘ working from anywhere ’ to volunteer and give back to the local community . At Lenovo , this belief is captured in the Work For Humankind initiative .
Kanth Mohandas , Kanthalloor Gram Panchayat President , said : “ We must revive our traditional farming practices with the help of modern interventions . Technology , accessibility and market avenues are necessary to create a profitable model for millet farming . We look forward to seeing our farming community thrive .” p
BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE RIGHT EXPERTISE
AND LENOVO ’ S CUTTING- EDGE TECH DEVICES ,
SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES , WE AIM TO MOBILIZE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND MAKE MILLET FARMING MORE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE .
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