| Project Title | Investigating ways to improve social media usage in disaster preparedness phase: A study on Delhi based NGOs |
| Project Investigator/s at JGU | Prof. Mayank Dhaundiyal (JGBS) and Dr. Gaurav Kabra (JGBS) |
| Funding Agency | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Govt. of India, New Delhi |
| Duration | 2021-22 |
| Project Status | Completed |
| Description | Social media has been used spontaneously by citizens to enhance resilience and solidarity in affected communities. The present citizen-led efforts may be modified to improve collective intelligence in catastrophes and ensure that the data supplied is as accurate as feasible. It can also create opportunities for two-way dialogue and interaction among organizations, the public, and individuals. The project titled “Investigating ways to improve social media usage in disaster preparedness phase: A study on Delhi based NGOs” will investigate the different ways to improve the usage of social media for disasters and emergencies. |