Swathi Kalyani

Swathi Kalyani, a marine pollution expert from the Takshashila Institution, joins to discuss pressing oil spill incidents off Kerala's coast. She delves into the challenges of current oil spill management strategies and the critical need for improved coordination among response agencies. The conversation highlights the role of technology, advocating for advanced satellites and drones to enhance monitoring. Swathi also emphasizes the importance of updating India's oil spill disaster contingency plan to protect marine biodiversity and coastal communities from future threats.

Swathi Kalyani, a research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, dives into the revolutionary 10-digit DigiPIN introduced by India Post. This innovative system transforms geolocation by creating unique addresses, facilitating e-commerce and emergency services, especially in remote areas. Swathi discusses challenges such as privacy concerns and the need for community education around this new technology. She highlights the potential of DigiPIN to enhance land management and tourism, ultimately improving various sectors across rural India.