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HCLTech launches New Brand Positioning of Supercharging ProgressTM

HCLTech launches New Brand Positioning of Supercharging ProgressTM
HCLTech launches New Brand Positioning of Supercharging ProgressTM

Sept. , 2022: HCL Technologies (HCLTech), a leading global technology company, today launched its new brand identity and logo, underpinned by the distinct positioning of Supercharging ProgressTM that reflects its commitment to clients, its people, communities and the planet.

The company’s new ‘HCLTech’ brand and logo will be at the heart of its go-to-market strategy and represent its differentiated portfolio of services and products that supercharge digital transformation for enterprises at scale.        

As the company nears the $12 billion revenue mark, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech described the announcement as an evolution for HCLTech to embrace a distinct global brand identity while retaining connectivity with HCL Group. “For HCLTech, Supercharging Progress is about accelerating the digital transformation for our clients everyday as well as the ethos of the organization to advance the aspirations of our people, contribute to a sustainable planet and uplift local communities across our global footprint.”

C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech said, “Today, we are proud to share our purpose statement – to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress.  Our purpose accelerates our journey to be the digital partner of choice for global enterprises through differentiated services and products and being an employer of choice for top talent. It also underscores our responsibility to continue contributing toward inclusive growth of communities where we operate and a sustainable planet for the generations to come.” 

Elaborating on the rationale of the new brand positioning, C Vijayakumar added, “Supercharging Progress captures the essence of what we do today and our aspiration of what we want to do more of – at scale, at speed, for our clients, for our people, communities and planet.”

The company also launched its new employee value proposition (EVP) – ‘Find Your Spark’. Built on the broad tenets of opportunity, respect, and trusted employment, HCLTech’s EVP emphasizes its commitment to help both current and prospective employees maximize their career potential and ambitions. The company has also expanded its global CSR partnerships and volunteer-led initiatives to supercharge its efforts across core pillars of education and employment, health, wellbeing and basic needs, and environment. 

“Today marks a major milestone in HCLTech’s exciting journey as we carve out a distinct brand identity and purpose that will power us – at speed – on this next chapter of our journey,” said Jill Kouri, Chief Marketing Officer, HCLTech. “With such a rich heritage, world-class delivery and emphasis on client service, we will always embody a spirit of flexibility and commitment to being a true partner, in the trenches with our clients every step of the way.”

HCLTech worked with award-winning agency SomeOne to help create its new brand positioning and identity. Visit https://www.hcltech.com/supercharging-progress for more information. 

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 211,000+ people across 52 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2022 totaled $11.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

Maharashtra Government to recruit 20,000 police constables

Maharashtra Government to recruit 20,000 police constables
Maharashtra Government to recruit 20,000 police constables

The much-awaited decision on the recruitment of police personnel at the constable level is being fulfilled by the Maharashtra Government. The cabinet took a decision to recruit about 20,000 constables to the police force.

With the growing population and delay in recruiting police personnel, the police force was facing problems in maintaining law and order situation. Crime in the state has also increased.

The decision to recruit 20,000 constables would benefit the police force.

Development Boards: The cabinet on Tuesday also decided to reconstitute the Development Boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada and Rest of Maharashtra. The boards remained vacant for the last several years.

The most affected regions are stated to be Vidarbha and Marathwada. The backlog of the Vidarbha region, as calculated by the Kelkar Committee is difficult to be removed. But it is alleged that even efforts to reduce the backlog were not made. The demand for a separate Vidarbha is growing because of the continuous exploitation of resources from the region and giving nothing in return.

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2023 in India

DHL Express India launches Diwali festive offer
DHL Express India launches Diwali festive offer

September, 2022: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The average increase in India will be 7.9%, compared to 2022. 

“So far, 2022 has been another turbulent year with a volatile market environment challenging global trade. However, we have proven our ability to offer stable and reliable services to our customers globally,” said R.S Subramanian, SVP South Asia, DHL Express. “With the annual price adjustment, we are able to invest in our infrastructure and technology to ensure resilient, sustainable, and world-class customer solutions. It includes state-of-the-art aircraft and vehicles, expanding our hubs and gateways to meet increasing customer demand, and investing in green and more sustainable solutions, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel and electric vehicles.”

Prices are adjusted on an annual basis by DHL Express, taking into consideration inflation and currency dynamics as well as administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures. These measures are being regularly updated by national and international authorities in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. Depending on local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow. 

A limited number of optional services and surcharges will be adjusted as well and for more information, visit [https://www.dhl.com/in-en/home.html].

Iconic personalities Amitabh Bachchan, Anand Mahindra, Kajol, Karan Johar, Rana Daggubati, A. R. Rahman, Nandan Nilekani and Naina Lal Kidwai unveiled for new Warner Bros. Discovery series ‘The Journey Of India’

Iconic personalities Amitabh Bachchan, Anand Mahindra, Kajol, Karan Johar, Rana Daggubati, A. R. Rahman, Nandan Nilekani and Naina Lal Kidwai unveiled for new Warner Bros. Discovery series ‘The Journey Of India’
Iconic personalities Amitabh Bachchan, Anand Mahindra, Kajol, Karan Johar, Rana Daggubati, A. R. Rahman, Nandan Nilekani and Naina Lal Kidwai unveiled for new Warner Bros. Discovery series ‘The Journey Of India’

September 2022: – Warner Bros. Discovery, today revealed its stellar cast of
respected personalities featured in The Journey of India – a new six-part series to mark India’s 75 years of Independence. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, each episode will also feature a leading voice to showcase a key theme in India’s development as a nation. Putting a spotlight on the storytelling that revolutionised global filmmaking, actress Kajol transports viewers to Bollywood’s captivating legacy against the backdrop of an actual film set in action. Conservationist and Bahubali fame actor Rana Daggubati along with Indian author and wildlife conservationist, Latika Nath, recognize India’s successful initiatives in sustainability and conservation. Renowned Indian author Amish Tripathi pays homage to India’s diversity of religions, and Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna explores the palatability of Indian cuisine, paralleling his roots to its impact on global cuisine.

The Journey of India produced by Black Iris for Warner Bros. Discovery, also features
contributions from esteemed director S. S. Rajamouli, veteran actress Hema Malini, Oscar
award-winning composer A. R. Rahman, stalwart industrialist Anand Mahindra, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, female banking trailblazer Naina Lal Kidwai, climate change activist Vani Murthy, fashion designer Ritu Kumar and renowned dietician Rujuta Diwekar among others.

Expressing her excitement about the collaboration, Bollywood actress Kajol, said: “Bollywood is an enigma that magnificently amalgamates India's zealous spirit of creativity, innovation, and artistic sensibilities. I’m honoured to be the one presenting to the audiences a show that celebrates the rich history of Indian cinema, which has for ages catered to the tastes of a diverse range of viewers. Bollywood has been an inspiration to the global cinematic platform for its glorious cinematography, talented actors, timeless tunes, and unforgettable storylines among others and I am proud to be a part of this industry.”

Popular actor Rana Daggubati said: “The Journey of India demonstrates the rich fruit of India’s collective hard work and sheer willpower borne for this nation. Adopting sustainability and becoming consciously aware as a nation is admirable, especially at this crucial stage in the climate change crisis. The network's contributions to bringing conservation to the forefront and igniting the green agenda remain unparalleled. It's an honour for me to be a part of a show that brings these spellbinding achievements to light.”

The Journey of India premieres globally on streaming platform discovery+ in India, the U.S., U.K., and the Philippines. It will be showcased in more than 140 countries including India, Japan, Singapore, France, Switzerland, UAE, Egypt, Brazil, Iran, Kenya among others on Discovery Network of channels.

The Journey of India will premiere in India on Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery
Science, Discovery Turbo and DTamil on October, 10.

Tata Motors sets new benchmarks in pickups withYodha 2.0, Intra V20 bi-fuel and Intra V50

Tata Motors sets new benchmarks in pickups withYodha 2.0, Intra V20 bi-fuel and Intra V50
Tata Motors sets new benchmarks in pickups withYodha 2.0, Intra V20 bi-fuel and Intra V50

27th September 2022: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer,today set new benchmarks in India’s rapidly growing pickup segment with thelaunch of the Yodha 2.0, Intra V20 bi-fuel and Intra V50. These rugged and tough pickups come with bold new design and offer the highest load-carrying capacity, largest deck length, longest range and are equipped with several modern features essential for a safe and comfortable drive. Designed and engineered to cater to a wide variety of urban and rural applications, the new Yodha 2.0, Intra V20 bi-fuel and Intra V50 are ideal to service the diverse mobility needs of the fast-growingagriculture, poultry and dairy sectors as well as the expanding delivery requirements of FMCG,e-commerce and logistics sectors. Each of these pickups offer the lowest total cost of ownership in their category to enable our customers earn maximum profits.  Tata Motors commemorated the launch of India’s best pickups by delivering 750 of them to customers across the country.

Launching the new range of pickups, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Our small commercial vehicles are renowned for providing livelihoods to millionsof customersand enabling their success. As theirambitionfor business growth and a better life turns bolder, they will discover an ideal match in our new range of pickupsas these have been specially co-developed to address their evolving aspirations. Every aspect of these pickups has been meticulously engineered to efficiently service a wide variety of uses across urban, semi-urban and rural areas.They come with bold new design and offer the highest payload capacity to carry heavier cargo;largest deck length to carry voluminous loads; highest power to weight ratio, longest range to traverse maximum distance; and modern safety and comfort features for stress-free driving. With all-terrain access to reach the remotest locationsandthe backing of India’s largest dealer and service network, the holistic value proposition offered by our comprehensive range ofpickups is unbeatable.The introduction of these new-age pickupsreiterates our commitment to always empowerand equip thecustomers with best-in-class vehicles to deliver more progress and success.”

Yodha 2.0 offers highest 2000kg rated payload capacity with best-in-class off-road capability

With its rugged aggregates, the new Yodha 2.0 can tackle the toughest terrain with ease, ensuring seamless and faster cargo movement in remote parts of the country. The Yodha 2.0 also features an updated design with rugged looks, Tata signature ‘Trust Bar’ and a stylish grille amongst other functional upgrades. 

The Yodha is also available in 1200, 1500 and 1700kg rated payload options, comes with 4×4 and 4×2 configurations, and is available in single cab and crew cab options empowering the customers to choose their perfect model and cab type for their use.

Intra V50 smart pickup offers high 1500kg rated payload capacity and largest deck length

The new Intra V50 sets new paradigms in the segment with itshigh payload capacity, state-of-the-art cabin comfort, longest load deck and high ground clearance for worry-free all-terrain operations in urban and semi-urban areas.

Intra V20 is India’s first bi-fuel pickup with 1000kg payload andlongest range of 700km

Tata Motors showcased the Intra V20, the country’s first bi-fuel (CNG+petrol) commercial vehicle with payload of1000kg, that combines the robustness of the proven Intra V20capabilities with the lower operational cost of CNG to deliver more value.

The preferred pickup of over 1 lakh happy customers, the Intra is ideal for multiple applications. Built on Tata Motors’ successful ‘Premium Tough’ design philosophy, the Intra rangecomes equipped with modern features like walkthrough cabin, dash-mounted gear lever and also includes V10 and V30 specs making it the smart pickup choice for varied uses.

In addition, customers benefit from thebest-in-industry after-sales, easy availability of spares and value-added services offered under the Sampoorna Seva 2.0 programme, which includes:

  • Tata Zippy: Repair time assurance programmewith problem resolution within 48 hours*
  • Tata Alert:Road side assistance programme with assured problem resolution within 24 hours* for vehicles under warranty 
  • Tata Guru: 50,000+ trained technicians to provide roadside and workshop assistance for repairs and services across the country
  • Tata Bandhu: A unique app that brings all stakeholders –mechanics, drivers and fleet owners on a single platform for easy connect with Tata Gurus when needed

A 360-degree, national multimedia marketing campaign has been launched to engage audiences through emotive storytelling that brings to life the multiple facets and features of the newly introduced pickups. These campaigns effectively highlight key attributes of the various pickups along with the engineering prowess, service ecosystem and ease of access that Tata Motors brings to its customers.

vivo launches vivo Ignite Initiative for 8 – 12 grade students

vivo launches vivo Ignite Initiative for 8 - 12 grade students
vivo launches vivo Ignite Initiative for 8 - 12 grade students

26th Sept 2022, New Delhi – With a broad vision to promote a culture of innovation that has a positive impact on the society, vivo, the leading global smartphone brand, today launched a country wide initiative – vivo Ignite. The initiative is vivo’s commitment to take this vision ahead and empower students across India with a problem-solving approach and developing appropriate technologies, integrating, and applying scientific ideas best suited and required for addressing issues of the country. 

With the understanding that early child development lays the groundwork for lifelong learning, vivo intends to offer children a challenging opportunity through vivo Ignite initiative. The application is open to all Indian students of grades 8 to 12 and will be conducted in three stages from September 2022 to February 2023. In the final leg of the contest, vivo will organize Science and Innovation Awards which will recognize innovative thinkers and the top 10 winners with cash prizes worth 25+ lakhs. Registrations for the contest will end on 12th December. Students can click here to register – www.vivoignite.com

“At vivo, we are dedicated to bringing joy to the world through excellent yet straightforward products and experiences. Aligned with this thought, with vivo ignite our goal is to encourage problem solving approach of our aspiring young minds by providing them with a platform to present their technological and creative ideas that can address issues in countries like India. 

vivo Ignite is also a reflection of our commitment to India – a commitment of inspiring joy by empowering people. vivo Ignite will give a global platform to young innovators in starting their journey towards innovation early in their lives. We are excited to see the innovative and analytical thinking of our aspiring young minds.” said, Paigham Danish, Head, Business Strategy, vivo India. 

The initiative will target students in Grade 8 – 12 across India. Students can take part in the first stage called the Idea Submission Stage after successfully registering for the contest. All the registered participants will have to submit a 150-250 words synopsis of their project ideas and a poster depicting the same by the midnight of 12th December 2022. All the nominees will be facilitated with online participation certificates. 200 selected zonal winners (50 each from North, South, East and West) comprising concept and prototype nominees will be felicitated with trophies, certificates and exciting goodies. 

The Grand Finale that is scheduled for 10th February 2023 will see top 25 students battle it out at a physical event, wherein they will be asked to display their projects in-person. They will do so in presence of a panel comprising of eminent jury members. They will be judged on the basis of creative thinking, innovation, use of science and technology and potential for positive social impact. Top 10 out of 25 national finalists who present the most scientifically innovative and socially relevant projects will be declared national winners and will be conferred a medal and a certificate with cash prizes ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹5,00,000. The remaining 15 participants will be awarded with a medal and a certificate. 

For more information, please visit: www.vivoignite.com

Smart & Tech-savvy: Nitin Gadkari spins a new perspective for real estate development

Smart & Tech-savvy: Nitin Gadkari spins a new perspective for real estate development
Smart & Tech-savvy: Nitin Gadkari spins a new perspective for real estate development

NAGPUR 26 SEPTEMBER 2022: Real estate has been grappling with various challenges including high cost of finance and rising input costs. At the installation ceremony of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Vidarbha Chapter in Nagpur on 24 September, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari offered simple solutions which would help the industry deal with the challenges.

NAREDCO President Rajan Bandelkar and Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Vice Chairperson, NAREDCO had mentioned the challenges being faced by real estate, and on the auspicious occasion of installation of the new NAREDCO Vidarbha Chapter, the Hon’ble Minister suggested a change in mindset. First, the location of new projects need not be in locations where land cost was high; he suggested looking at project locations where low-cost housing for common citizens could be done.

Smart & Tech-savvy: Nitin Gadkari spins a new perspective for real estate development
Smart & Tech-savvy: Nitin Gadkari spins a new perspective for real estate development

Secondly, he suggested fiscal prudence – not to opt for finance at high rates of interest which would severely impact project viability. Third, he suggested implementing technology which would bring down costs while ensuring quality of construction. He gave the example of opting to use steel fiber instead of steel bars as also technology which enabled safe and secure construction at a much lower cost.

While giving the new NAREDCO Vidharbha Chapter his best wishes, the Hon’ble Minister spoke of the need for real estate to opt for new solutions – like using ethanol in place of diesel; of enhanced usage of Electric Vehicles for transporting material to construction sites – which would help reduce cost of construction.

Referring to new development opportunities from the government, the Hon’ble Minister mentioned 8 new multi modal logistics parks in Maharashtra, which he said real estate developers could play a major role in creating.

Taking a leaf from ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, he also spoke about infra projects opting for InVits for financing, opening up an investment opportunity for the common man, while ensuring freedom from foreign funding. Nagpur and the Vidarbha region offer some opportunities for developers in terms of infrastructure projects, and the Hon’ble Minister suggested that real estate developers could opt to participate in such projects, and play their role in building the nation.

Salaries In India Likely To Rise By 10.4% In 2023

Salaries In India Likely To Rise By 10.4% In 2023
Salaries In India Likely To Rise By 10.4% In 2023

A report by global professional services firm Aon says despite global macroeconomic conditions and rising inflation, salaries in India are likely to increase by 10.4 per cent on average in 2023, compared to an actual increase of 10.6 per cent to date in 2022.

Moreover, the pressure on salaries is being retained as the attrition rate for the first half of 2022 continued to be high at 20.3 per cent, only marginally lower than the 21 per cent recorded in 2021. Aon report says this trend is expected to continue for the next few months.

“Despite the global recessionary headwinds and volatile domestic inflation, salary increases projected in India for 2023 are in the double digits,” said Roopank Chaudhary, partner, Human Capital Solutions at Aon in India.

“Business leaders, however, must make decisions that ensure their workforce remains resilient today as well as into the future,” Chaudhary added.

As per the report, with an expected salary hike of 12.8 per cent, e-commerce leads sectors with the highest projected increase, followed by start ups at 12.7 per cent, hi-tech/information technology and information technology-enabled services at 11.3 per cent, and financial institutions at 10.7 per cent.

“As the broader economic circumstances impact the talent landscape, businesses must create holistic rewards strategies unique to their situation and sector to retain and attract the talent they need,” said Jang Bahadur Singh, director, Human Capital Solutions at Aon in India.

No Garba without ID proof, says Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad

No Garba without ID proof, says Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad
No Garba without ID proof, says Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad

As the festivities of Navratri begins, Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said that participants must carry identity proof in order to enter Garba pandals.

Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad said no one would be allowed to enter Garba pandals without ID cards This step has allegedly been taken to stop these pandals from becoming a hub for love jihads.

The president of the committee said that the organisers are on alert and will check the identity proof of the participants

In a bid to control ‘love jihads’ at the Garba pandals, the Nagpur Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said that all the participants must carry ID proof to Garba pandals.

Every year during Navratri, Garba and Dandiya functions are organised for the public at the Durga pandals. This year, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has demanded that all the participants must carry their Aadhar cards in order to enter the pandals.

Talking to India Today, president Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Vidarbha province, Govind Shende, said that the police administration and the organisers will make sure that no one without an Aadhar card could enter the Garba pandal.

He said that his organisation will also keep an eye on the pandals to control the rising cases of ‘love jihads’ during the Garba festival.

GARBA IS NOT JUST DANCE

Shende said that anti-social elements are constantly rising in the Garba pandals.

He said Garba must be respected and worshipped as it is not just a dance form but also a symbol of religious fervour and devotion.

NAREDCO Vidarbha Sets The Trend For Structured Real Estate Development

NAREDCO Vidarbha Sets The Trend For Structured Real Estate Development
NAREDCO Vidarbha Sets The Trend For Structured Real Estate Development

NAGPUR 24 SEPTEMBER 2022: Structured real estate development with a holistic perspective has been the thought process among stake holders in the Vidarbha region. In keeping with this thought process, the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Vidarbha chapter commenced activities with the aim of ensuring transparency and accountability in real estate development in the region.

The NAREDCO Vidarbha chapter was inaugurated at a glittering ceremony in Nagpur on 24 September. The event saw Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis laud the formation of the Vidarbha chapter of NAREDCO, saying it would lead to transparency, accountability and make things easier for the home buyer across the Vidarbha region, just as in other parts of the country where RERA has brought in an environment of safe and secure real estate transactions.

He mentioned how the Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde was in agreement on the need to create a positive environment for real estate growth, as it reflects upon the economic growth and development. “It should be the larger community which should be the focus of NAREDCO Vidarbha, and not just real estate as an industry,” he added. Mentioning that Vidarbha real estate would gain from the Samruddhi Mahamarg, with logistics and warehousing becoming the next big thing, with expressway linkages to Goa, Hyderabad and Delhi making Vidarbha and Nagpur the centre-point in India’s economic growth story. “Expressways like the Samruddhi Mahamarg open up vistas of real estate development, including townships as also ‘sunrise sectors’ including logistics and data centres,” he added.

Earlier, NAREDCO President Rajan Bandelkar spoke about the change which NAREDCO Maharashtra had brought about, and how Devendra Fadnavis had played an important role in the initial stages of setting up MahaRERA. Lauding the contribution of Gautam Chatterjee, the former MahaRERA head, the NAREDCO National President said he hoped the same process would be emulated by the Vidarbha chapter, leading to real estate playing its role in accelerating economic growth.

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Vice Chairperson, NAREDCO said Vidarbha was poised for economic growth, with real estate being the driver. He pointed out that various issues relating to real estate were faced different challenges, leading to delays, which needed resolution. Terming Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as the next frontier which would drive economic growth, Dr Hiranandani said Devendra Fadnavis had done much for Maharashtra’s development, he specifically mentioned how Nagpur’s youngest Mayor had done yeoman work during his tenure as chief minister. He added that there were high expectations from him, and that he hoped this time too, he would ‘work his magic’ leading to the state’s economic growth.

Shri Ghanshyam Dhokne who took over as the first President of the Vidarbha Unit said setting up of the NAREDCO Chapter had created high expectations from all stakeholders in Vidarbha, and he hoped the expectations would come true. “The aim of NAREDCO Vidarbha is to create a structured industry, which will result in economic growth of the region,” he concluded.

ABOUT NAREDCO: National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) was established as an autonomous self-regulatory body in 1998 under the aegis of Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India. It is in this year that the Government of India redrafted the National Housing & Habitat Policy, giving due importance to the Housing and Real Estate sector.On September 2013, a branch of NAREDCO was established in Mumbai, Maharashtra by the name NAREDCO WEST. The Vidarbha Chapter was inaugurated on 24 September 2022 in Nagpur.

The Indian housing and real estate sectors and the allied industries hailed the establishment of NAREDCO, as the apex national body for the real estate industry and visualized it as a single platform where Government, industry and public would discuss various problems and opportunities face to face which would result in speedy resolution of issues. It was formed with the mandate to induce transparency and ethics in real estate business and transform the unorganized Indian real estate sector into a matured and globally competitive business sector.

The National Real Estate Development Council strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices, valued by all stakeholders of real estate sector and viewed by them as crucial to their success.

Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal 2022

Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal 2022 | Our Nagpur
Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal 2022 | Our Nagpur

We, the members of Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal, have been successfully organizing the Navratri festival for the last 16 years with massive participation of citizens from the entire central India area. Every year, we organise a slew of socio-cultural programmes depicting issues like India’s freedom struggle, illiteracy, autism, and child labour among others.
This year, we’re coming up with a theme based pandal titled Swapnalok (Dreamland), which would be exquisitely crafted by artist Nihar Debnath and his big team of workers from Siliguri in West Bengal. The entire team has been camping here at our volleyball ground since the last couple of months for erecting the pandal. The pandal would be first of its kind in entire Maharashtra and would attract heavy crowds from entire central India. Even our beautiful idol is being brought from Kolkata and is crafted by the local artists there. The pandal would remain open for the public from September 26 to October 6.

Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal 2022 | Our Nagpur
Rani Laxmibai Durga Utsav Mandal 2022 | Our Nagpur


This year as well, we intend to organize a host of similar programmes like cultural events from children, folk dance, Ras Garba and others. However, the entry to all these events is through invitation only. It would not be open for the visitors. We would also be setting up 25 stalls that would serve various delicacies for the visitors right from juices, tea/coffee to Pav Bhaji, ice cream and other food items.

We will be setting up a pictorial gallery depicting the immense contribution of the city headquartered Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the country’s development, particularly in the inaccessible and inhospitable areas across the country. 


Titled ‘Rashtra Seve Cha Amrut Mohotsav’, the gallery would have rare pictures and videos of commendable work done by the Sangh in the last 75 years and its contribution to the nation’s development. An audio-visual gallery would be put up at the gallery.


The mandal also conducts a lot of social activities throughout the year like visiting ‘Matoshree Old Age Home’ near Adasa and helping them with medicines and food grains, and helping the children with books and study material, cleaning the Laxmi Nagar volleyball ground by members themselves where festival is organized under ‘Swach Bharat Abhiyan’ launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and setting up artificial tanks on Laxmi Nagar grounds for immersion of Ganesh Idols to save the precious water bodies from getting polluted every year.


Starting from scratch in 2006, this mandal has grown over the years to become only in entire Central India to host the Navratri Festival with a variety of socio-cultural programmes that had guaranteed footfalls of over 50,000 visitors per day. A dedicated team of about 50 youngsters and elders, which is a right combination of youthful exuberance and experience, work together round ‘o’ clock to make this event a mega success. News cutting in various newspapers speaks about our work. We take the distinction of being the first Mandal in Vidarbha to have its dedicated website – www.laxminagardurga.in.

This year as well, we would be hosting many socio-cultural programmes aimed at evoking feelings of patriotism among the masses during the nine-day event. We request you, sir, to join us in this purely noble and charitable cause and help us to make it successful by spreading the message of peace and brotherhood in the society.


Previously, a host of popular figures visited our mandal, including noted yesteryear actress Asha Parekh, union minister for road transport Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Rajya Sabha MPs Ajay Sancheti and Vijay Darda and others

PM Modi to launch 5G services on Oct 1

PM Modi Launches 5G Service in India
PM Modi Launches 5G Service in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services in India at an October 1 event, the government’s National Broadband Mission tweeted today.

“Taking India’s digital transformation & connectivity to new heights, Hon’ble PM, @narendramodi, will roll out 5G services in India; at India Mobile Congress; Asia’s largest technology exhibition,” it said.

India Mobile Congress (IMC), which claims to be the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia, is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).

Experts have said 5G technology will greatly benefit India. It is likely to benefit the Indian economy by Rs 36.4 trillion ($455 billion) between 2023 and 2040, a recent report by a global industry body representing mobile network operators estimated.

New technology transforming lives of those requiring knee replacement

New technology transforming lives of those requiring knee replacement
New technology transforming lives of those requiring knee replacement

September 22 : Use of Hi, did a minor change in the end. Rest is good to go. Artificial Intelligence, accuracy in implant positioning, customized planning according to requirements of individual patients , 3D visualisation before the procedure ensuring right implant fit, soft tissue balance and overall precision and unparalleled safety is ensuring far better outcomes for the patients. Pune’s Sai Shree hospital which had installed the first Cuvis Joint Robotic System for joint replacement procedures last year has completed a milestone of 500 joint replacement surgeries in a calendar year using this Advanced Automatic and Active Robotic System, a feat achieved for the first time in western India .

Dr. Neeraj Adkar, Managing Director and Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon at Sai Shree Hospital, Pune said that the advanced joint robotic system is a revolutionary technology with an ability to transform lives of patients who are struggling with joint pain. Before this technology came to the fore , the earlier navigation technique involved instruments which had to be hand held by the surgeon. But now with automation, artificial intelligence and lesser human intervention the procedures can be executed with precision. The 3D CT visualisation before the surgery ensures a customised plan for every patient including right implant fit, soft tissue balance, preparing the bone and a range of tasks. The other important benefits include minimum blood loss, reduced post-operative pain, reduced duration of hospital stay and quicker recovery.

What is important is better patient outcomes and improved quality of life post-surgery, which are possible with this new technology. The system helps in carrying out the most complex procedures with same precision and consistent results, added Dr. Adkar.

Dr.Adkar said that with an increase in life expectancy the number of people with knee / joints will rise significantly. The number will also be fuelled with increasing obesity amongst the youth, sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, poor posture as we have seen in the pandemic.Thus it is important to take care of your joints and bones for living independently at any age.

Finally, plans to develop Ajni Railway Station as world-class gain momentum

Finally, plans to develop Ajni Railway Station as world-class gain momentum
Finally, plans to develop Ajni Railway Station as world-class gain momentum

Tenders have been floated. The last date for submission of e-bids is September 27.

Nagpur: Finally, plans to develop Ajni Railway Station as world-class have gained momentum as the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory authority under the Ministry of Railways, has floated tenders for the project.

The last date for submission of e-bids is September 27. After opening of the tenders, the development work would begin. The work has to be finished 3 years and four months. The estimated cost of the redevelopment project to be done in engineering procurement and construction mode is over Rs 301 crore.

There has been a long-pending demand from passengers and politicians to redevelop Ajni Station into a world-class terminus.

Green building facilities:

The entire project will have green building facilities. The new features that will be part of the Ajni Station redevelopment include a modern entrance on the eastern side with sufficient parking and a circulating area. It will have a wide road connecting to Ajni Road from near Wanjari Nagar flyover. The works include an 18-metre-wide foot over bridge (FOB) connecting the east side entrance to platforms and concourse. Currently, there is no entrance on the eastern side and there is also no FOB to cross over. A G+3 building will be constructed on the east side and later developed into a 9-storey structure.

After the upgradation, the entire project shall have green building features with facilities for reduction in energy consumption during construction as well as operations and maintenance. These are designed with passive energy saving features, which promotes usage of local materials and reuse the existing materials to the extent possible, which generates renewable energy on the Site and which reduces requirement for resources such as water, processing of generated waste, rain water harvesting, etc.

According to the plan, there will be four additional platforms apart from the existing three to handle more trains. The new platforms will not be part of the redevelopment work but their work will be taken up simultaneously with ongoing yard remodelling works by the construction wing.

It is notable that Ajni Railway Station is in the vicinity of Nagpur Railway Station on the Delhi–Chennai line. It is situated at a distance of about 2.8 km from Nagpur Railway Station. Based on the growth rate analysis and the addition of four new platforms, it is envisaged that the daily footfall in the year 2060 will be approximately 50,000 passengers. Apart from the up-gradation of the railway station, a bus terminal catering to multi-modal transport connectivity is also envisaged to be developed in phased manner. The location of Ajni station and adjoining land is most suitable for the development of a multi-modal transport hub. A Metro station already exists adjacent to the west side entrance of the Ajni Railway Station.

JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”

JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”
JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”

23 September 2022: Johnson Lifts, India’s leading and largest manufacturer of lifts and escalators introduces an IoT-based wireless software device that senses, monitors, and alerts and have termed it as WATCH. This “WATCH” (Wireless Assessment to Troubleshoot Channelize & Host) is wireless software that connects your lifts to the data center through the IoT device in the lift. This new technology will enable real-time monitoring of lifts, sense and alert a team of highly skilled technicians to provide immediate assistance to customers and also maintain a trouble-free performance of lift thereby improving its reliability.

A vast amount of essential data is collected through the sensors installed in all the vital components of the lift. The behavior and condition of the lifts are continuously monitored and effectively measured thereby improving equipment performance and predicting possible defects and breakdowns.

JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”
JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”JOHNSON LIFTS LAUNCHES AN IOT BASED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE IN ITS LIFTS NAMED “WATCH”

The Johnson Lifts installed WATCH system ensures the transition to modern digital lifts ensuring seamless vertical transportation for customers. The major benefit of this technology is to analyze predictively the wear and tear of crucial components for timely replacement thereby improving the lift performance, also breakdown, Passenger Trap real-time alerts are sent to the Johnson Lifts’ service technician to immediately attend and analyze and ensure quick response.

Speaking at the launch of WATCH, Albert Dhiraviyam, Country Head- Marketing of Johnson Lifts said, “We at Johnson Lifts are happy to introduce the WATCH feature using IoT, which monitors the lifts’ behavior and condition and continues to improve the performance of lifts and predict possible defects. Our commitment to using advanced technology increases the reliability and safety of our customers. The experiences and analysis developed will naturally be applied to other JOHNSON lifts that are connected using IoT. This IoT-based service is here to stay and is the digital evolution of modern lifts of the future.”

In efficient troubleshooting, the data are transmitted to the server via the internet and the same will be displayed in the dashboard. All the data are stored in the server with time stamps so that the data history can be used for referral purposes in the future. The IoT ecosystem consists of web-enabled smart devices that use embedded systems like sensors or communication hardware to collect, send, or act on any data that they acquire from the environment. The devices do most of the work without any human intervention, although people can interact with the devices to give instructions or access the data.

Johnson Lifts aims at giving customers the best services using WATCH technology. It is committed to providing safety, excellent services, and consistent performance for its consumers.

Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 75 years of Independent India with exclusive new series – ‘The Journey of India’; Narrated by legendary personality Amitabh Bachchan

Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 75 years of Independent India with exclusive new series - ‘The Journey of India’; Narrated by legendary personality Amitabh Bachchan
Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 75 years of Independent India with exclusive new series - ‘The Journey of India’; Narrated by legendary personality Amitabh Bachchan
  • Six-part series premieres globally on streaming platform discovery+ in India, the U.S., U.K., and the Philippines
  • This special series will be showcased in more than 140 countries including India, Japan, Singapore, France, Switzerland, UAE, Egypt, Brazil, Iran, Kenya among others on Discovery Network of channels

As India celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on its 75th year of Independence, Warner Bros. Discovery is set to commemorate the country’s rich tapestry of heritage, innovation and contemporary marvels that have paved the way for this nation’s cutting-edge advancement with new series – The Journey of India premiering in India on October, 10. Narrated by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, also the face of Incredible India, the series weaves a tale of  India’s legacy with contributions from a range of esteemed personalities and leaders. 

Spanning a wide range of subjects, this one of a kind series provides an in-depth look at the nation’s progress, influences and accomplishments during the past 75 years; from advancements in science and technology and our ambitious and successful space missions to the world of cinema that not only entertains but also inspires. From fascinating stories of faith found across the length and breadth of the country to a diverse food culture that is adored around the world – India in the last 75 years, has slowly but steadily made its presence felt on the global stage. Featuring an extensive collection of historical footage, it also hears from a stellar line-up of respected personalities and subject matter experts.

Arjun Nohwar, General Manager- South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery said, “As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, this commemorative new series reflects Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to bringing to life unique stories that inspire. We are proud to work with the iconic Amitabh Bachchan to take the audience on a vibrant journey of India, capturing the ethos of the nation, its diverse culture and the spirit of its people.” 

More details on the series will be announced in coming weeks. 

The Journey of India will premiere in India on Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and DTamil  on October, 10. 

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India, beats Australia in thriller T20 Match in NAGPUR

India, beats Australia in thriller T20 Match in NAGPUR
India, beats Australia in thriller T20 Match in NAGPUR

Nagpur: India won and Nagpur cricket enthusiasts were overwhelmed after witnessing such a spectacular win.The teams played a very close match and it made fans even more excited. India rode on the heroics of captain Rohit Sharma and left-arm spinner Axar Patel to beat Australia by six wickets in a rain-marred 8-overs-per-side game in Nagpur.

Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front to help India gun down the 91-run target and beat Australia by 6 wickets in the rain-marred 8-overs-per-side game to level the three-match T20I series in Nagpur.

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade struck an unbeaten 43 to lead Australia to a daunting 90 for 5 against the hosts India in the second T2I, which was marred by rain, on Friday.

Australia began with positive intent with the captain Aaron Finch playing the aggressor role. A brilliant piece of fielding from Virat Kohli got rid of last game’s half-centurion, Cameron Green, and the decision to bowl out Axar Patel early proved to be a masterstroke as he claimed the wickets of Glenn Maxwell and Tim David to peg Australia back.

Aaron Finch motored along though and made a quickfire 31 before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah with a trademark yorker. Matthew Wade continued his good form and played some exquisite strokes en route to his 43 runs as he took Australia to the 90-run mark. Axar Patel was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets in his 2 overs and conceding just 13 runs.

The toss was postponed for over three hours due to a wet outfield at VCA Stadium. The game eventually began at 9:30 p.m. local time, 2 1/2 hours after the scheduled start of play. India made two changes as a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah replaced Umesh Yadav and Rishabh Pant replaced bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Australia too made two changes, as Daniel Sams and Sean Abbott came in for Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglish.

MPl Commissioner suspends 5 employees of Nehru Nagar zone

NMC initiates plastic-free city | Our Nagpur | NMC | News
NMC initiates plastic-free city | Our Nagpur | NMC | News

Radhakrishnan B, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator of Nagpur Municipal Corporation suspended five employees of Tax Department, Nehru Nagar zone, for negligence in collecting property taxes.

He made a surprise visit to the zone on Wednesday when Milind Meshram, Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), and Ashok Patil, Assistant Commissioner, were present. It is necessary for property Tax Department to provide effective services to the citizens during ongoing service fortnight but Radhakrishnan found the five employees were delaying for providing services. He expressed displeasure over not taking any action for recovering outstanding property taxes worth Rs 15.02 crore from 21,000 defaulters.

Therefore, Radhakrishnan directly suspended Jawahar Dhongde, Swapnil Patil and Hemant Chamat for not sorting out name transfer applications while Ashok Giri, Inspector, and Amit Damankar for remaining absent without permission. He also ordered to hold back one increment permanently of Anil Mahajan, Asstt Superintendent from the zone, for dereliction of duty while issued a show cause notice to Assistant Commissioner, Nehru Nagar zone, in this regard.

He had given order to the employees for fixation of tax, transfer of property and pending issues with 48 hours. He also asked the department to seize the property from 21,000 defaulters for not paying huge taxes.

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb
Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb

22 September 2022: International cricket icon Yuvraj Singh is becoming an Airbnb Host and offering an exclusive one-time-only stay for a group of six at his home in Goa, India. Perched on a hilltop with spectacular views of the sea beyond, Singh’s home pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Goa. Renowned for its pristine beaches, unique cuisine and warm hospitality, Goa is consistently one of the most sought after destinations for travelers in India and around the world.

Singh has delivered outstanding performances and career defining knocks throughout his career; he is now setting another milestone by becoming the first international cricketer from India to host on Airbnb. 

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb
Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb

Six guests will have insider access to the cricketer’s three-bedroom holiday home filled with special memories and meaningful keepsakes from his years on the pitch. Bookable on airbnb.com/yuvrajsingh, Singh’s home will be available for INR 1212* per night – Singh’s birthday and jersey number – for a two-night stay from October 14 – 16, 2022. 

Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb
Cricket Icon Yuvraj Singh is Hosting an Exclusive Stay at his Goa Home on Airbnb

“My Goa home has always been extremely special to me. While my work takes me across the world, this villa is where my wife and I come together to spend quality time with our friends and family. I am looking forward to being an Airbnb Host and opening the doors of my home to a lucky group of six,” shared Yuvraj Singh. 

Mother’s Recipe launches local favourite Spicy Red Chilli Thecha in Maharashtra

Mother’s Recipe launches local favourite Spicy Red Chilli Thecha in Maharashtra
Mother’s Recipe launches local favourite Spicy Red Chilli Thecha in Maharashtra

Nagpur -September 22, 2022: An authentic chutney of Maharashtrian meal Thecha, represents age-old food traditions. Red Chilli Thecha chutney is a staple on our thalis; it adds flavour and excitement to all our food. To cater to the Maharashtrian taste palate, Mother’s Recipe one of India’s leading Indian Food brands has launched its authentic and traditionally prepared Red Chilli Thecha Chutney in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, and Nagpur.

In Maharashtra Red Chilli Thecha is one of the primary accompaniments that is served with pithla, bhakri or roti, and dal vangi for a wholesome meal. You can also pair it with comfort meals like dal & rice or Khichdi. Mother’s Recipe Red Chilli Thecha chutney is prepared using red chilli, and garlic as the primary ingredient, along with oil, salt, lemon, and cumin.  This chutney adds a hot and spicy taste with a unique garlic flavour that taste best with all traditional Maharashtrian meals. Attractively packed in an easy-to-pour spout pack and hygienically made, Mother’s Recipe Red Chilli Thecha, will surely enhance the taste of everyday meals and it is always with you when you feel like having some. Once opened it can be stored in the fridge and ready to consume whenever you want.

Commenting on the recent launch of the Red Chilli Thecha Chutney Ms Sanjana Desai, Executive Director, Mother’s Recipe said “We at Mother’s Recipe are committed to creating and delivering products, which satisfy different taste palates and are appropriate for the Indian consumer. The recent launch of Red Chilli Thecha chutney is a product we are very proud of. Chutney is one category where we have witnessed consistent growth over the past few years and is a welcome extension to already popular chutneys like Tamarind date chutney, Bhelpuri chutney, Panipuri chutney & Dhania Pudina chutney.  This development is a result of demand from growing millennial consumers along with a rise in the working women’s population. Parallelly the demands of the FMCG sector are evolving and consumers are seeking convenience, hygiene, authenticity, and better-packaged products.”

The product is available in all local retail stores across Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, and Nagpur. Mother’s Recipe Red Chilli Thecha chutney is available in a spout pack at 200 gm at Rs.60 only.

IndianOil strengthens its commitment to protect Rhinos; Maharashtra State Office organizes awareness campaigns

IndianOil strengthens its commitment to protect Rhinos; Maharashtra State Office organizes awareness campaigns
IndianOil strengthens its commitment to protect Rhinos; Maharashtra State Office organizes awareness campaigns

22nd September 2022, Nagpur:Taking forward IndianOil’s Vision / Mission statement, ‘…to help enrich the quality of life of the community and preserve ecological balance and heritage through a strong environment conscience…’, IndianOil is undertaking several initiatives towards protecting the one-horned Rhino, categorized a ‘vulnerable’ as per Extinction Risk by WWF. To spread awareness about protecting the Rhinos, the Corporation organized talk shows, painting competitions, and various other informative campaigns as part of the World Rhino Day program. 

On the occasion, a public awareness campaign was organized at COCO BKC, Mumbai. A street play was organized highlighting the importance of Rhinos in the ecosystem. A selfie point was another attraction at COCO BKC. Mr. Anirban Ghosh, Executive Director and State Head of Maharashtra State Office, interacted with customers and spoke to them about Rhino and gifted them specially designed mugs. He was joined by Mr. Ajit P. Dhakras, Ch General Manager I/c(Regional Serv.), Western Region Office. Various offices under Maharashtra State, celebrated World Rhino day with customers. To educate young children about the importance of Rhinos, drawing competitions were organized in various schools.

IndianOil strengthens its commitment to protect Rhinos; Maharashtra State Office organizes awareness campaigns
IndianOil strengthens its commitment to protect Rhinos; Maharashtra State Office organizes awareness campaigns

Notably, IndianOil had adopted the one -horned rhino as its mascot, IndianOil Rhino, this month last year. The Great Indian One Horned Rhino is an exquisite combination of strength, power, and agility. More importantly, its identity is rooted in its Indianness, making it the perfect storyteller for brand IndianOil. This Rhino is also a critical cog in the ecology to which it belongs, and its continued well-being is crucial for the sustenance of the ecological chain. 

Building on IndianOil’s brand positioning as ‘Truly Indian’, the IndianOil Rhino – the brand mascot of IndianOil –is helping the organization build a lifelong bond with the billion-plus Indians and herald a new era of customer excellence for IndianOil.

On the occasion of World Rhino Day, Mr. SM Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil said, “IndianOil has successfully combined its responsibility towards environment & ecology, with its business offerings, meeting the energy needs of millions of people every day, across the country.We had launched the Rhino as our mascot in September last year that stands tall as IndianOil’s commitment to protecting India’s biodiversity. We are committed to raise awareness to protect this ecological jewel of India.” 

As one of the flagship public sector enterprises of India, the Corporation recognizes protection of environment as a core commitment of its business. More recently, IndianOil has collaborated with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for the transcontinental relocation of ‘Cheetah’ in its historical range in India. The Corporation will contribute Rs.50.22 crore over five years for the project components, including Cheetah Introduction, Habitat Management & Protection, Eco Development, Staff Training and Veterinary Healthcare.The first Cheetahs, flown in from Namibia, were released in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th September 2022. 

Majhi Metro to run additional trains for Ind-Aus T20I match for Nagpur fans

Majhi Metro to run additional trains for Ind-Aus T20I match for Nagpur fans
Majhi Metro to run additional trains for Ind-Aus T20I match for Nagpur fans

City police make special arrangements for smooth traffic, parking of vehicles

Nagpur: As a special gesture for the convenience of fans, Maha Metro authorities, on VCA’s request, have agreed to ply additional Metro trains from various stations in Nagpur till Chinchbhavan Metro Station (New Airport Station) and back to those stations after the match is over. The Second T20 between India and Australia will be played at VCA Jamtha Stadium on Friday, September 23.

After the match is over, while returning from New Airport Station to all other operational stations, additional trains will be available till 1:00 am. Normal metro revenue services from all operational stations of Orange and Aqua lines to New Airport Metro Station will be available till 10.00 pm.

Maha Metro authorities have urged the spectators to buy return journey tickets initially from the boarding station to minimise travel time and to ease the flow of traffic to Jamtha. TheVCA has also made arrangements to deploy 60 buses to ferry spectators from New Airport Metro Station to Jamtha before the start of the match and from Jamtha to New Airport Metro Station after the match.

The buses will ply between 1 pm on September 23 to 2 am on September 24 from Airport Metro Station to VCA Jamtha Stadium as well as to various parking areas like Sharirik Shikshan Ground etc continuously. The buses will drop/pick-up spectators (before and after the match) at convenient points near the stadium as the adjacent parking areas have been rendered slushy by incessant rains over the past week.

Special traffic arrangement for T-20 cricket match:
To ensure smooth flow of traffic during India vs Australia T-20 cricket, Nagpur police have made special arrangements. As per the plan, entry to heavy vehicles in the city will be prohibited on Friday from 12 noon to late night. The police appealed match viewers to avoid journey to the stadium by four-wheelers and use public transport and metro rail. Free buses will be available from Khapri Metro Station to Jamtha station, police said.

The metro services will remain in operation even after the match is over. Four-wheeler parking will be available at Jamtha Stadium, VIP parking, Jamtha T-Point, Physical Education College ground, Palloti Engineering College Ground, VCA members parking Gate No. 12, 13, Rani Kothi Palace, Anvita Farm and Brahmakumari Parking.

Two-wheeler parking will be available near Jamtha Stadium. ‘Gree Corridor’ will be operational from Jamtha Stadium to Rahate Colony Square on Friday from 9.30 pm. The police will initiate action against traffic rule violators through CCTV cameras. The police urged two-wheeler riders to use helmets and avoid triple seat riding. Vehicles parked on the main roads will be towed by toying vans. Helmets will not be allowed inside the stadium. Therefore, two-wheeler users should lock their helmet with their vehicles, police stated.

The police will also conduct a breath analyser test at the entrance gate of the stadium and prohibit entry to drunkards. The orders were issued by DCP Traffic Sarang Awad.

Samco Mutual Fund introduces “TimerSTP” with an endeavour to scientifically time the markets and thus generate high alpha over benchmark returns for investors

Samco Mutual Fund introduces "TimerSTP” with an endeavour to scientifically time the markets and thus generate high alpha over benchmark returns for investors
Samco Mutual Fund introduces "TimerSTP” with an endeavour to scientifically time the markets and thus generate high alpha over benchmark returns for investors

For the first time, Samco Asset Management Pvt Ltd (SAMCO AMC) introduces Timer-STP

  • To scientifically not get the timing WRONG for the investors in the markets by using its proprietary Equity Margin of Safety Index (EMOSI) indicator which determines the right time to invest more and the time to invest less in equities.  
  • To be the first AMC in India to transparently disclose EMOSI daily, which endeavors to scientifically use the margin of safety principle with TimerSTP.

Samco Mutual Fund introduces “TimerSTP”: TimerSTP is a tool that determines the right time to invest more and the time to invest less in equities with the help of Samco’s proprietary Equity Margin of Safety Index (EMOSI) indicator which is based on the margin of safety investing principle. Therefore, when markets are high, EMOSI signals to invest cautiously, and when markets are low, allows to invest aggressively ensuring maximum equity exposure to the investors. This enables investment in the markets without any emotional bias, removes the stress of tracking the markets constantly and endeavors to offer a higher reward/risk ratio. 

The premise of TimerSTP lies in 2 common mistakes an average investor makes. Firstly, an average investor inadvertently buys equities at the top of the cycle by following herd mentality or chasing the FOMO rally. Second, an average investor exits after equities, or a particular stock has already fallen down substantially because of the fear and peer pressure of making higher losses. But the secret to avoiding such mistakes is by not getting the timing wrong in the markets. It isn’t important to catch the exact top or the exact bottom, it is more important to avoid entering late when markets have already run up and avoid exiting even later when markets have already seen a large draw down from the peak. Managing the timing in investing is an essential part of generating a higher alpha over the benchmark whilst managing drawdowns efficiently. 

SAMCO’s Overnight Fund is designed to incorporate the additional benefits of TimerSTP to make aggressive investments from the source scheme to the target scheme during panics but sits out and wait during euphoric times so as to avoid mistiming the market cycles.

For the first time in India, SAMCO AMC to disclose daily EMOSI of the benchmark index.

One of the primary reasons that an average investor underperforms benchmark index is that he/she gets sucked by emotions and faces behavioral biases. To get detached from these emotions, a scientific approach is required to indicate when to invest and when to avoid investing in equities. EMOSI is designed to act inversely proportional to the broad-based market indices because whenever markets are attractive EMOSI goes up and when markets are expensive EMOSI comes down. This enables an average investor to invest in equities to generate a potential alpha without making dramatic drawdowns.

SAMCO Mutual Fund will transparently disclose the EMOSI indicator of the benchmark index daily on its website. 

EMOSI is represented by a range of values between 1-200 where 1 denotes the lowest margin of safety and 200 denotes the highest. EMOSI allows TimerSTP to transfer variable amounts ranging from 0.01X to 6X of base instalment via Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) approach from the source scheme to the target scheme depending upon the market levels and margin of safety. It is built by collaborating a number of principles and concepts from both technical and fundamental analysis such as price to equity, Market cap to GDP, interest rate spreads, bond yields, moving averages, market breadth indicators, standard deviation, put call ratios and volumes. A mix of all the necessary moving parts in the investing universe have given rise to Samco’s very own EMOSI indicator.

Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani, Fund Manager, Samco Mutual Fund said “SAMCO Mutual Fund’s endeavor is to empower retail investors and provide solutions that allow them to make smarter decisions in their investment journey. With TimerSTP we are enabling an average investor to avoid entering the markets at the wrong time and sail through the market cycles efficiently. We build strategies by incorporating core investing principles and leveraging technology so that all investors, big or small, can benefit by making higher risk adjusted returns in the long term.” 

Saumitra Bhalekar, Zonal Head – Maharashtra Samco  Mutual Fund said “We are excited to expand our business in Nagpur and launch the Overnight Fund with our proprietary TimerSTP. Based on our back tested results, our EMOSI acted as a perfect lumpsum indicator because as EMOSI goes up, the average 3/5 year returns also go up and vice versa.” 

Samco Asset Management Pvt Ltd  https://www.samcomf.com/ is the asset manager to the Samco Mutual Fund having SEBI registration No MF-077/21/03 having its registered office at 1003-A, 10th Floor, Naman Midtown, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi(W), Mumbai 4000013.

Details about the Sponsor, SAMCO Securities Limited, https://www.samco.in/ is a wealth-tech start-up headquartered in Mumbai, which is one of India’s fastest growing companies in the Discount Broking Industry with over 250000 customers.  The company aims to solve problems and at an extremely affordable cost for its customers who actively trade or invest in the Indian capital markets with the use of algorithms, data science and artificial intelligence.

Details about the Trustee Company, Samco Trustee Pvt Ltd is the trustee to Samco Mutual Fund having its registered office at 1003-A, 10th Floor, Naman Midtown, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi(W), Mumbai 4000013.

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

NAREDCO MAHARASHTRA IS SET TO HOST INDIA’S FIRST & LARGEST REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXPO, ‘HOMETHON’ AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE IN BKC, MUMBAI

NAREDCO MAHARASHTRA IS SET TO HOST INDIA’S FIRST & LARGEST REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXPO, ‘HOMETHON’ AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE IN BKC, MUMBAI
NAREDCO MAHARASHTRA IS SET TO HOST INDIA’S FIRST & LARGEST REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXPO, ‘HOMETHON’ AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE IN BKC, MUMBAI
  • 100+Developers gear up to keep up the momentum
  • Top developers and leading housing finance companies from Maharashtra will be gathered under one roof for first time at this real estate exhibition
NAREDCO MAHARASHTRA IS SET TO HOST INDIA’S FIRST & LARGEST REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXPO, ‘HOMETHON’ AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE IN BKC, MUMBAI
NAREDCO MAHARASHTRA IS SET TO HOST INDIA’S FIRST & LARGEST REAL ESTATE PROPERTY EXPO, ‘HOMETHON’ AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE IN BKC, MUMBAI

21st September 2022, MUMBAI: National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Maharashtra organizes the first ever real estate exhibition ‘Homethon Property Expo 2022’ bringing over 100+ developers along with housing finance companies under one roof.

The 3 day exhibition from 30th September to 2nd October is the first ever post-pandemic real estate exhibition to open at a massive scale and witness a thunderous confluence of leading developers, consumers, and big-ticket projects from around the country.

The ambitiously designed property expo will be held at the Jio Convention Center, one of the country’s largest and most prestigious multi-faceted destinations spread across 1 Lac sq.ft., located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The event is anticipated to host around 50,000 home buyers across Maharashtra.

The 3-day event is going to be an ideal destination for every real estate stakeholder as it brings together over 50,000 home buyers, 100+ developers exhibiting over 10,000 developments ranging across luxury to premium to affordable categories, from multiple locations in all over Mumbai and the MMR, including Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Raigad, Mira Road, Vasai & Virar, and other important locations. Besides, there will be special attractions on properties from Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur too.

There will also be Second Home Projects and plotted schemes on showcase. It will also exhibit prominent housing finance companies, giving prospective homebuyers from across the state a complete home-buying experience. 

The added advantage is the pavilion of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) that will add value to the discerning home-buyers to conduct the timely due diligence of the developer’s project registration details.

Acknowledging the high demand, the developers have come up with various offers to their individual projects such as better pricing, Best Deals, No stamp Duty, No Registration Charges, No GST, No processing fee & special home loan offers, Spot Benefits, No cancellation fee, and a plethora of other festive offers. The participants stand a chance of winning various lucky draw offers at Exhibition from Car, Phone, Gold and many more. Keeping their convenience in mind, transportation has been arranged from important locations in Mumbai. In addition to the above, there are Special Incentives for Channel Partners also for closing deals at the Exhibition. 

Commenting on the property exhibition, Shri Sandeep Runwal, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra, says, “We are proud to present the first home buying expo at the Jio Convention Center bringing in 100+ developers under one roof. Following a two-year pandemic in which everything was limited to digital, customers will be able to see what Maharashtra’s top developers have to offer in real-time. The upcoming festive property expo is an excellent opportunity for fence-sitters to convert into actual home-buyers as the property market is on an upward trend.

He added, “With the Jio Convention Centre, we have selected one of the best and glorious event venues for the exhibition. It serves as a perfect backdrop for an event of this magnitude and provides 1 Lakh Square Feet of pavilion space for the top real estate developers to showcase the best and most premium real estate projects in the state. As a result, it’s a win-win situation for both participants and consumers.”

Shri Niranjan Hiranandani, Vice Chairman of NAREDCO, says, “The end user-driven property market is experiencing a home buying rally in the past few quarters. With an increase in disposable income, savings, and job stability, today’s homebuyers are more confident than ever in their purchasing decisions. As all these factors come together during the festive season, the market condition is expected to be more positive. At the Homethon Property Expo, homebuyers will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to choose from an array of offerings from various developers further enabling them to buy their dream home.”

Shri Rajan Bandelkar, President, NAREDCO National, says, “Homethon Property Expo 2022 is geared towards the customer, particularly first-time home-buyers. It is also timely because it corresponds to the real-estate market’s rapid growth since it began in 2021. For the first time in India, this expo brings together top developers, finance firms, and homebuyers under one roof.”

Shri Abhay Chandak, Secretary, NAREDCO Maharashtra says, “There will be special incentives for channel partners for the deals closed during the exhibition which will be announced soon. All the channel partners will have special incentives for closing deals during the exhibition. This Homethon Property expo will be a golden opportunity for channel partners. Likewise, homebuyers will be able to purchase their dream homes more easily and conveniently.”

The expo, which is expected to be the country’s largest, will also include a business lounge and networking centres where attendees can interact with industry veterans and stalwarts. To ease the commute, transportation from key locations in Mumbai to the exhibition venue will be made available. For the visitors, there will be no parking charges and will get ample of opportunities to win lucky draw prizes

Prominent developers who are slated to participate in this event include Hiranandani Group, Godrej Properties, K Raheja Corp, Runwal Group, Piramal Realty, Puravankara, L&T Realty, Chandak Group, TATA Realty, Birla Estates, Shapoorji Pallonji, Nahar Group, The Wadhwa Group, Raunak Group, Kanakia Group, Man Infra, Labdhi Lifestyle, Sugee Group, YM Infra, Paradise Group, Dynamix Group, JP Infra, Akasa Group, Tribeca Trump Towers, Bhumi World, Goel Ganga, Transcon Developers, Prescon Realtors, Arkade Group, Sheth Creators, Paradigm Realty, Siddha Group, Happy Homes, GHP Corp, Suraj Estate, Ground Holding, Antariksh Realtors, Sayba Group, Vihang Group, Pashmina Developers, Atharv Realty, Roha Realty, STG Realty, VKG Group and many others. Housing Finance Companies like ICICI Bank, Central Bank of India, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Aditya Birla Housing Finance, TATA Capital and LIC Housing Finance among others, to help facilitate home loans at the event.

NIT Names Futala Musical Fountain Bharat Ratan Lata Mangeshkar

A special Futala Music Fountain show is organized for Chief Minister and his cabinet today
A special Futala Music Fountain show is organized for Chief Minister and his cabinet today

Nagpur: The world class musical fountain at Futala has been named after India’s Nightingale Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) Trustees decided this at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chairman Manoj Kumar Suryavanshi on Tuesday.

The NIT meeting was attended among others by West Nagpur MLA Vikas Thakre, Municipal Commissioner Radhakrishnan B, District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar, Sandeep Itkelwar, and Joint Director, Urban Planning Department Surpriya Thul.

The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during a trial run of the show had proposed to name the Futala musical fountain after Lata Mangeshkar. The Minister had said he had discussed the proposal to name the city’s newest attraction after Lata Mangeshkar with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and he also agreed. The fountains would display Lata Mangeshkar’s image while playing her memorable songs during the show. Earlier, the trial shows of the musical fountains were held in the past few days.

Notice to Project Contractor:
A notice has been issued to Studio One Khalatkar Construction Consortium – who is the contractor appointed by NIT for the Futala Lake Project – for organising the trial show of the fountain on September 15 without the permission of NIT. The contractor also sent invites without mentioning names of Chief Minister, Union Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and MLAs. The NIT Trustees expressed their displeasure and issued a notice and asked for a clarification in the next meeting. Further action will be taken after receiving the response.

New Cricketing Rules from October 1

New cricketing rules from October 1 | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News
New cricketing rules from October 1 | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought changes to several rules of the game. The changed rules will come into effect from October 1. The rules have been changed after the Chief Executives Committee (CEC) ratified the recommendations of the Sourav Ganguly-led Men’s Cricket Committee.

According to new rules, the new batter will bat, even when the batsmen change ends and is caught out. As per old rules, the incoming batter was allowed to take the non-striker end if the batters crossed over before the catch was taken.

The ICC has imposed a permanent ban on the use of saliva to polish the ball. This ban was temporarily imposed in international cricket for more than two years due to Covid. A batter coming to bat will now have to be ready to take a strike within two minutes in Tests and ODIs, while the current limit of ninety seconds has been retained in T20 International cricket.

Under the new rule the batter will be allowed to play a shot on the ball outside the pitch. But the batter’s bat or part of his body remains inside the pitch. If he overtakes it, the umpire will call it a dead ball. Any ball on which the batter is forced to leave the pitch and play a shot will be declared a no-ball.

If a player, who is fielding makes a wrong movement, then the ball delivered will be declared a dead ball, and the batter’s shot is cancelled. If this movement is done intentionally by the player, then five runs will be given as a penalty to the batter.

In T20 Internationals in if the fielding team fails to bowl its overs within the stipulated time, an additional fielder is assigned to the fielding circle for the remaining over. This rule will now be adopted in ODIs after the completion of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. It was also decided that the conditions of play for all men’s and women’s ODI and T20 matches would be amended so that hybrid pitches could be used if agreed by both teams. Currently, hybrid pitches can only be used in Women’s T20 Internationals.

Ind Vs Aus: Are Nagpurians allowed to watch the practise session?

Ind Vs Aus: Are Nagpurians allowed to watch the practise session?
Ind Vs Aus: Are Nagpurians allowed to watch the practise session?

Nagpur: As the day comes closer, the excitement of Nagpurians seems to get higher. All eyes are on the India Vs Australia match, set to be held at VCA Jamtha on September 23.

While the majority of the population couldn’t get their hands on the tickets, they are now eyeing to watch the practice session of team India. Both the teams–India and Australia are set to arrive in Nagpur on September 22 and will be practising at Jamtha stadium at different timings.

Team Australia would practise from 1pm to 4pm while team India will be practising from 5pm to 8pm. But the main question Nagpurians have is– are they allowed to watch the practice session?

VCA CEO Farokh Dastur told Nagpur Today that one is not allowed to visit Jamtha to watch the practice session. “The teams are set to arrive tomorrow (September 22) but the public cannot visit the stadium to watch the practice session. High security will be deployed in and around the stadium for the same,” he said.

Comedian Raju Shrivastav no more

Comedian Raju Shrivastav no more | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News
Comedian Raju Shrivastav no more | Our Nagpur | Nagpur News

Well-known comedian Raju Shrivastava passed after about 42 days of hospitalisation at the age of 58. After having a heart attack on August 10, Srivastava was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Mumbai. The 58-year-old stand-up comedian underwent angioplasty but was still in critical condition.

During a workout in Delhi on August 10 he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed. He was taken to AIIMS for treatment. He was on ventilator and went into coma. He breathed his last on Wednesday.

Known for his satirical and mimicry items across the nation, Raju was very popular in film industry. He also acted in a few Hindi movies.

NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION

NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION
NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION
  • Exclusive edition: Defender is marking 75 years of Land Rover with the new Defender 75th Limited Edition 
  • Heritage detailing: Grasmere Green introduced to the exterior and interior with unique 75 Years graphic – available in 90 and 110 body designs
  • Still innovating: Equipped with the latest technology including 3D Surround Camera, Matrix LED headlights and Configurable Terrain Response 
  • Electric performance: 75th Limited Edition available as P400e Electric Hybrid, in addition to P400 and D300 with advanced mild hybrid technology
  • Exclusively yours: New Defender 75th Limited Edition is available to configure now at www.landrover.in or visit your local Retailer to secure your order 

September , 2022, Mumbai – In 1948 the Series I was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show. Land Rover is marking the anniversary with the Defender 75th Limited Edition.

Available in 90 or 110 body designs, the Defender 75th Limited Edition has an exclusive exterior design theme with unique detailing, finished in iconic Grasmere Green paint with complementing wheels and interior finishes. 

NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION
NEW DEFENDER HONOURS ITS LINEAGE WITH 75TH LIMITED EDITION

The exterior finish introduces Grasmere Green to the Defender line-up for the first time – a hue reserved exclusively for the 75th Limited Edition – with 50.8 cm (20) alloy wheels also in Grasmere Green with matching centre caps. Completing the exterior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic and Ceres Silver bumpers. 

Defender’s durable and versatile interior has received similar treatment, with the Cross Car Beam finished in brushed Grasmere Green Powder Coat and laser-etched detailing on Cross Car Beam end caps. The seats are finished in Resist Ebony, with the hockey stick on the centre console featuring Robustec material – the most robust fabric available on Defender.

Stuart Frith, Lifecycle Chief Engineer Defender, said: “Since revealing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains extremely strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years, with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innovative new technology such as Hybrid Electric power, Configurable Terrain Response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all-terrain capability.”

The Limited Edition is based on the high-specification HSE, with comprehensive standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D Surround Camera, Configurable Terrain Response, Meridian Sound System, Matrix LED front lighting, 28.95 cm (11.4) Pivi Pro infotainment system, Head-Up Display and Wireless Device Charger. 

All 75th Limited Edition models also feature a Folding Fabric Roof or the option of a Sliding Panoramic Roof, while superior comfort is provided by 14-way driver and passenger heated electric memory seats, heated steering wheel and Three Zone Climate Control. An Electrically Deployable Tow Bar and All-Season tyres can be added as options for enhanced capability. 

Powertrain choices include the powerful and efficient P400e plug-in Electric Hybrid (PHEV) on 110 models, in addition to P400 and D300 Ingenium petrol and diesel options, both utilising Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology to optimise power delivery and fuel economy by harnessing energy normally lost under deceleration and braking.

Defender has won more than 50 global awards, including Top Gear’s 2020 Car of the Year, MotorTrend’s 2021 SUV of the Year and Autocar’s Best SUV 2020 as well as a 5 Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating. 

Land Rover was born with the launch of a single vehicle. Today our family of SUVs is testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation that has characterised Land Rover for more than seven decades. Our Defender, Discovery and Range Rover brand families provide unrivalled capability, versatility and luxury – the perfect foundation for another 75 years of success.

JSW Foundation to positively impact more than 14 lakh under privileged children in Maharashtra through formal & informal education

JSW Foundation to positively impact more than 14 lakh under privileged children in Maharashtra through formal & informal education
JSW Foundation to positively impact more than 14 lakh under privileged children in Maharashtra through formal & informal education

SEPTEMBER , 2022: JSW Foundation, the social development arm of US$ 22 billion JSW Group, is implementing various formal & informal academic interventions to ensure inclusive and equitable access to quality education for more than 14 lakh children across Maharashtra. To achieve this goal, JSW Foundation has launched two holistic programmes in the State:

  1. ASPIRE Adolescent Student’s program to implement formal academic interventions 
  2. Project Smartshala project for informal interventions

Commenting on JSW Foundation’s focus to provide the underprivileged students equitable access to education, Ms. Tanvi Jindal Shete, Managing Trustee of the Jindal Education Trust said,“Equitable access to quality education is a critical need of the hour for enabling our younger generation to reach their potential as human beings and contributing members of our society. In order to achieve such a holistic development of our school children, it is important that we assign equal importance to formal and informal education. This is the main goal behind developing & launching these two academic programs. While these programmes will address the access problem in quality education, we are also ensuring that these efforts are sustainable in the long term through community ownership of these programme. The world is changing rapidly and it is essential that the teaching techniques today align with the learning outcomes for the future.” 

JSW Foundation to positively impact more than 14 lakh under privileged children in Maharashtra through formal & informal education
JSW Foundation to positively impact more than 14 lakh under privileged children in Maharashtra through formal & informal education

SMARTSHALA INITIATIVE FOR FORMAL EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION

For formal education intervention, JSW Foundation has partnered with Sampark Foundation and the Govt. of Maharashtra to launch Project Smartshala. This is a four-year project that is expected to benefit more than 14 lakh children from 1st to 3rd grade.  It is implemented in Raigad, Palghar, Nagpur, Thane, Pune and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra. This Project is developed with a goal to make formal education, specifically Mathematics and English interesting and effective for underprivileged children during the early stages of their lives. As part of the implementation plan, around more than 14,000 primary government schools have been equipped with Teaching/Learning Materials including sound box, board games and other tools to help teachers leverage technology in their classroom teaching and learning process. Over 28000 teachers across multiple schools will be trained to use the Smartshala App. 

ASPIRE PROGRAMME FOR INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION

ASPIRE, Adolescent School Programme to Inspire, Relate, and Enrich, is part of the informal education interventions launched by JSW Foundation. It is being implemented for students from Std VI to Std VIII through JSW’s strategic collaboration with Magic Bus India Foundation. This programme is implemented across 77 schools in Dolvi, Vasind, Kalmeshwar, Palghar and Salav with a target of positively impacting 8107 students by March 2026.  So far more than 8107 students have benefited from this programme across these districts in Maharashtra. The Aspire Adolescent Student’s Program has been developed to enable adolescents from underprivileged households to complete their formal education but more importantly, to help them develop skills to concentrate, participate and engage in school activities with increased perceived self-efficacy and resilience. It promotes physical activity through sessions, camps, tournaments and events that help develop teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. Through this program, JSW Foundation engages with parents, schools, government officials, and School Management Committees through orientations, community connect events, home visits and parent sessions to ensure they provide appropriate opportunities and support to the children participating in the program and over a period of time there is complete community ownership of the program. Around 46 Community Learning Centers have been set up across Maharashtra where close to 21014 (LSs) & 23156 (CLCs) sessions have been conducted for the participating students.

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