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aims to find solutions that gain genuine acceptance and resonate with exist­

ing practices and knowledge systems. Beyond simply providing technology, her

work equips farmers with the necessary “digital skill set” and provides them

with a “go-to-market strategy”. This acknowledges the initial capacity gap farm­

ers “might not have initially” when “something technical is introduced,” thereby

transforming potential resistance into active participation and self-reliance.

Ultimately, this detailed, co-creative engagement at the farm level demonstrates

how genuine solutions are “rooted in real impact”. Srishti’s is about technology

and transformation. By creating an environment where “the measurement also

includes the very people who are working on impacting”, Srishti bridges a critical

gap between abstract data and lived reality. This strategic design ensures that

digital infrastructure becomes a powerful lever for local decision-making, direct­

ly tackling climate challenges while fostering long-term resilience at the most

fundamental level of agricultural practice. Her work exemplifies that embedding

human participation is an ethical choice and a practical imperative for technolo­

gy to be truly transformative and achieve its intended effect. It’s a testament to

the power of human-centered design and the potential for technology to make

a real difference in people’s lives.