{"id":8616,"date":"2026-06-17T09:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T09:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/?page_id=8616"},"modified":"2026-06-18T07:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:20:39","slug":"academic-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/academic-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:var(--awb-color2);border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><strong>K-DISC Academic Collaborations<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Kerala Development &amp; Innovation Strategic Council<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>Where Innovation Meets Academia \u2014 A Living Collaboration<\/strong><br \/>\nK-DISC partners with universities, engineering colleges, and research institutions to embed real-world problem-solving into formal academic curricula \u2014 transforming the education ecosystem from knowledge transmission to collaborative innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">9,000+<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Institutions Engaged<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">12.57L<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">YIP Participants<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2.08L<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Job-seekers Trained<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">University MoUs<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Collaborative Programmes<\/p>\n<h2>Four Flagship Programmes, One Ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p>Each programme connects a distinct layer of society with academia and research institutions, using Design Thinking as the shared methodology for contextual problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Local Government One Idea (OLOI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>KTU \u00b7 Kannur<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>OLOI positions Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) as innovation actors, not merely administrative units. Local governments bring wicked problems \u2014 complex, multi-dimensional challenges beyond conventional administrative resolution \u2014 and co-develop solutions with academic and research institutions using the Quadruple Helix framework (Government + Academia + Industry + Civil Society). Formally linked to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kannur University through MoUs integrating OLOI methodology into their curricula.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">21<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Block Innovation Clusters<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">14<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Districts Covered<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20PX 0px 20PX 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">35+<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pilot Projects<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20PX !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20PX !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><h2>CRWPS-KKEM \u2014 Collaborative Real-World Problem Solving &amp; Employment<\/h2>\n<p><strong>KTU Integrated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Embedded in the KTU BTech 2024 Curriculum, CRWPS operationalises the Problem Shelf as the source of Mini and Major Projects for engineering students. KKEM (Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission \/ Vijnana Keralam) provides the employment pipeline: job-seekers are trained in English, personality development, work readiness, domain skill refreshment, LinkedIn and Coursera with mentor support, and deployed through RTD (Recruit\u2013Train\u2013Deploy) mode with employers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2,08,502<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Job-seekers Trained<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">40.8L+<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jobs Mobilised<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2,52,101<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Placements<\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><h2>Young Innovators Programme (YIP)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>KTU Activity Points<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kerala&#8217;s largest student innovation programme, spanning high school to university level. Students begin with Voice of Stakeholder (VoS) methodology, develop Problem Canvases with Root Cause Analysis, proceed through Foundation Training, multi-tier evaluations, Immersion Training, Maker Camps, and connect with domain institutions to evolve ideas into products, processes, or research outputs. Embedded in KTU&#8217;s degree-mandatory Activity Points framework \u2014 participants can earn up to 45 of the required 120 Activity Points through YIP alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">12.57L<br \/>\nParticipants<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-13{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-13{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">8,658<br \/>\nInstitutions<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-14{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-14{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">7 Patents<br \/>\nFiled by Students<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Filed by Students<\/p>\n<h2>One District One Idea (ODOI)<\/h2>\n<p>EDII Validated<\/p>\n<p>ODOI bridges academic institutions and the district-level MSME cluster economy. Teachers and students apply Blue Ocean Strategy to evaluate MSME clusters and prepare development strategies. Strategies are reviewed by EDII (Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India) and converted into Detailed Project Reports \u2014 turning teachers and students into development analysts and industries into living laboratories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-15{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-15{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">66<br \/>\nMSME Clusters<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-16{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-16{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">61<br \/>\nInstitutions Connected<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ccf9fe;padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-17{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:-8px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-17{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:42px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:-8px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;font-weight:700;margin:0;font-size:1em;color:#aa5a15;--fontSize:42;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">27 DPRs<br \/>\nPrepared<\/h2><\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Formal University Partnerships<\/p>\n<h2>Institutional Integration through MoUs<\/h2>\n<p>K-DISC&#8217;s innovation methodology is formally embedded into university curricula through signed Memoranda of Understanding \u2014 ensuring participation is a degree requirement, not an optional activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>KTU<\/p>\n<h2>APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University<\/h2>\n<p>Engineering University \u00b7 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala<\/p>\n<p><strong>MoU Signed \u2014 22 October 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CRWPS framework embedded in BTech 2024 Curriculum for all KTU affiliated engineering colleges<\/li>\n<li>Industry-linked Minor and Elective Courses designed by K-DISC with industry professionals<\/li>\n<li>Mini and Major Projects sourced from the K-DISC Problem Shelf<\/li>\n<li>Long-term Internships facilitated via KKEM DWMS portal<\/li>\n<li>Course-Integrated RTD (Recruit\u2013Train\u2013Deploy) Scheme connecting academics, problem-solving, and employment as a continuum<\/li>\n<li>Degree-mandatory Activity Points: YIP (35 pts), Problem Shelf Projects [Social Innovation through Real world social problems] (40 pts), STRIDE (35 pts) \u2014 up to 110 of 120 required points through K-DISC<\/li>\n<li>Coursera courses accessible to students with KTU IDs via K-DISC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>KU<\/p>\n<h2>Kannur University<\/h2>\n<p>State University \u00b7 Kannur, Kerala<br \/>\nMoU Signed \u2014 19 January 2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formal linkage between Kannur University curricula and K-DISC&#8217;s OLOI programme<\/li>\n<li>Students and teachers engage with Local Government wicked problems as part of academic requirements<\/li>\n<li>Quadruple Helix methodology integrated into curriculum design<\/li>\n<li>Faculty development in contextual problem-solving pedagogy and community-linked research<\/li>\n<li>Community engagement built into academic credit structure<\/li>\n<li>Research outputs from OLOI engagements feed into university research repositories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Faculty<\/p>\n<h2>K-DISC Programme Faculty<\/h2>\n<p>Faculty members who deliver, facilitate, and design K-DISC&#8217;s collaborative academic programmes across universities, colleges, and local government institutions.<br \/>\nK-DISC&#8217;s faculty network spans Innovation Facilitators, Design Thinking mentors, domain experts, and programme coordinators who bridge university curricula with real-world problem-solving. Faculty contribute to YIP Foundation Training, OLOI Quadruple Helix workshops, CRWPS Mini Project guidance, Manchadi and Mazhavillu pedagogy training, and ODOI Blue Ocean Strategy engagements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>K-DISC Core Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>#1<br \/>\nPVU<br \/>\n<strong>Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan<\/strong><br \/>\nMember Secretary<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nOverall ArchitectureMoU SignatoryInnovation Policy<\/p>\n<p>#2<br \/>\nDG<br \/>\n<strong>Deepa Gopinath<\/strong><br \/>\nProgramme Lead<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nProblem CanvasVoice of StakeholderYIP Evaluation<\/p>\n<p>#3<br \/>\nSC<br \/>\n<strong>Srikumar Chatterjee<\/strong><br \/>\nProgramme Specialist<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nOLOIBICCRWPS<\/p>\n<p>#4<br \/>\nBT<br \/>\n<strong>Binish Thomas<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nDesign ThinkingYIP Orientation<\/p>\n<p>#5<br \/>\nSR<br \/>\n<strong>Shaghna Nath R.U.<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nOLOIBIC Capacity Building<\/p>\n<p>#6<br \/>\nBP<br \/>\n<strong>Biju Parameswaran<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nProblem ShelfProject Lifecycle<\/p>\n<p>#7<br \/>\nVV<br \/>\n<strong>Vipin V.C.<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nYIP EvaluationMaker Camps<\/p>\n<p>#8<br \/>\nEA<br \/>\n<strong>Elizabeth Alexander<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nOLOI CommunityStakeholder Engagement<\/p>\n<p>#9<br \/>\nAA<br \/>\n<strong>Asok Kumar A.<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nDomain ConnectODOIResearch<\/p>\n<p>#10<br \/>\nSS<br \/>\n<strong>Sherin Sam Jose<\/strong><br \/>\nInnovation Facilitator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nYIP Faculty OrientationProblem Shelf<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>Academic Co-ordination<\/p>\n<h2>K-DISC Academic Co-ordinators<\/h2>\n<p>Academic co-ordinators from K-DISC who manage university partnerships, curriculum integration, and programme implementation across institutions.<\/p>\n<p>DG<br \/>\n<strong>Deepa Gopinath<\/strong><br \/>\nAcademic Co-ordinator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<br \/>\nYIPOLOIKTU Liaison<\/p>\n<p>SC<br \/>\n<strong>Srikumar Chatterjee<\/strong><br \/>\nAcademic Co-ordinator<br \/>\nK-DISC, Government of Kerala<\/p>\n<p>CRWPSKKEMIndustry Links<\/p>\n<p>* Additional co-ordinators may be listed as programme teams are confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p>The K-DISC Model<\/p>\n<h2>Innovation as a Pedagogy<\/h2>\n<p>K-DISC is not a teaching institution. It is an innovation ecosystem \u2014 one that uses the act of solving real problems as the vehicle for building capacities no classroom can confer.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>From 3R to Design Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conventional education operates on a Read\u2013Recollect\u2013Reproduce (3R) model: content is transmitted, memorised, and assessed. K-DISC&#8217;s model replaces this with a Design Thinking\u2013led cycle: Empathise with stakeholders \u2192 Define the real problem \u2192 Ideate with domain experts \u2192 Prototype and test \u2192 Reflect and iterate. Every learner \u2014 student, local government officer, or job-seeker \u2014 is both a learner and a problem-solver.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>Three Innovation Centres<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Centre of Innovation \u2014 scouting ideas and nurturing innovators from grassroots communities<\/li>\n<li>Centre of Competence \u2014 incubating and maturing ideas through domain connect, mentorship, and prototyping<\/li>\n<li>Centre of Problem Solving and Technology De-risking \u2014 converting validated concepts into products, processes, or research outputs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>The Problem Shelf<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A centralised digital repository of 1,972 real-world challenges sourced from government departments, panchayats, industries, MSMEs, farmers, and NGOs. Students select from the shelf and execute through a seven-phase Design Thinking lifecycle: Problem Exploration \u2192 Empathy Phase \u2192 Define \u2192 Ideate \u2192 Proof of Concept \u2192 Presentation \u2192 Portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>Inclusive Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>62.28% female participation in YIP 8.0<\/li>\n<li>16.52% representation from SC\/ST and marginalised communities<\/li>\n<li>I-YwD (Innovation by Youth with Disabilities) \u2014 a global first in inclusive innovation<\/li>\n<li>STRIDE: Social Technology Research for Inclusive Design Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"text-align:justify;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;color:#000000;font-family:&quot;Arimo&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:2%;\"><p><strong>Teacher Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manchadi (Teach Maths for Kerala) \u2014 1,400 schools, Contextualised Realist Maths with Social Constructivist pedagogy<\/li>\n<li>Mazhavillu (Teach Science for Kerala) \u2014 Enquiry-Based Integrated science teaching, winner of Best Oral Presentation at Kerala Science Congress 37<\/li>\n<li>2,000+ teachers reached through pedagogical transformation programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;margin-top : 100px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8616"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8616"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8625,"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8616\/revisions\/8625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kdisc.kerala.gov.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}