PRANAM — Protecting and Recognising Ageing Needs Against Climate
India’s first ward-level climate-ageing vulnerability programme — 483 older adults surveyed across 72 variables in Kochi — producing the Kochi Declaration, Elder Care Cards, and a WHO-GNAFCC presentation at the 3rd World Congress in San Sebastián, Spain, June 2026.
Madhuram Jeevitham — AI-Enabled NCD Complication Screening
A mobile, AI-enabled community screening initiative detecting early complications of diabetes and hypertension — including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cardiac risk — piloted across 12 Kochi locations with 400+ screened and 80+ early cases detected.
Project Aanandam — Building Happy Schools to Prevent Substance Abuse
A school-based happiness and preventive mental health initiative training Happiness Ambassadors, building emotionally secure schools, and preventing adolescent substance abuse through resilience, peer support, and joyful learning environments.
GrandCraft: The Blessing Trail — Intergenerational Reality Game
An intergenerational, value-based reality game by CEDAC that brings students and elders together through storytelling, skill exchange, kindness quests, and creative challenges — turning respect for elders into a joyful, measurable school experience.
Smart Seniors — Digital Literacy Programme, Kochi
A weekly digital literacy programme for older adults running every Wednesday at CEDAC’s Pullepady centre — equipping seniors with smartphone, internet, and digital service skills to enhance independence, connectivity, and quality of life.