Summary
In a bid to promote amateur radio and raise awareness about its practical applications, OSCAR India, in collaboration with Sister Nivedita University (SNU), hosted an insightful seminar on September 30, 2024.
Held at the university's premises, the event aimed to introduce students to the evolving world of amateur radio, covering traditional techniques and advanced innovations such as Voice over IP (VoIP) communication.
In a bid to promote amateur radio and raise awareness about its practical applications, OSCAR India, in collaboration with Sister Nivedita University (SNU), hosted an insightful seminar on September 30, 2024. Held at the university's premises, the event aimed to introduce students to the evolving world of amateur radio, covering traditional techniques and advanced innovations such as Voice over IP (VoIP) communication. This seminar was particularly geared toward highlighting the role of radio communication in women’s security, presenting a unique angle on the critical importance of radio technology in modern society.
Spearheading the event was Mr. Nilkantha Chatterjee, Convener of OSCAR India, who took the students through an in-depth introduction to radio equipment and operations. OSCAR India
The seminar attracted students from SNU’s Mass Communication and Engineering departments, offering them a rare glimpse into the history and future of radio communication. Led by OSCAR India Convener Nilkantha Chatterjee, the seminar gave students hands-on experience with radio equipment, crucial for use during emergencies when conventional communication channels might fail.
During the interactive session, students got hands-on experience with radio equipment, learning Morse code, traditional radio techniques, and VoIP-based communication. OSCAR India
In an era where digital communication dominates, the seminar sought to revive interest in amateur radio as a reliable, resilient mode of communication. During the interactive session, students got hands-on experience with radio equipment, learning Morse code, traditional radio techniques, and VoIP-based communication. These skills, they were told, could be crucial during disasters or emergencies, making amateur radio operators valuable in crisis scenarios.
A key highlight of the seminar was OSCAR India's initiative to increase female participation in STEM fields, particularly in amateur radio. The organisation, a nationwide initiative under the All India School of Management and Information Technology (AISMIT), has trained over 2,400 students across 20 states in the last eight years. Through dedicated programs for young women (YLs), OSCAR India is empowering women to explore radio communication as a vital tool for security and technology advancement.
Through this seminar, students not only gained technical knowledge but also a renewed understanding of the role of amateur radio in enhancing societal well-being. OSCAR India
This collaboration with Sister Nivedita University is just one example of OSCAR India's broader mission to educate and inspire the next generation of amateur radio operators. Through this seminar, students not only gained technical knowledge but also a renewed understanding of the role of amateur radio in enhancing societal well-being.
As amateur radio continues to grow in importance, particularly in the context of emergency preparedness and women's empowerment, events like these highlight the value of fostering awareness among young students.
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Last updated on 03 Oct 2024
