MapmyIndia Maps Elevates In-Car Navigation and Vehicle Tracking Experience in Maruti Suzuki Cars

The Largest Vehicle Manufacturer in India Provides MapmyIndia Location Services Via Its Suzuki Smartplay Studio Infotainment System and Connect Mobile App

New Delhi,30 June 2022: Mappls (MapmyIndia, “C.E. Infosystems”), India’s leading digital mapping, geospatial software and location-based IoT deep-tech company, location services is being used in Maruti Suzuki cars to deliver precise and hassle-free in-car navigational experience to drivers all over India.

Maruti Suzuki, the largest vehicle manufacturer, has incorporated NaviMaps—powered by Mappls—into its Smartplay Studio infotainment system. NaviMaps delivers a better, safer and innovative approach to in-car navigation with advanced routing algorithms that are integrated with accurate and high-precision 3D maps. Users get access to features that allows them to browse a map on the dashboard screen; search for places by house number, pin code, Mappls Pin (6-digital short code); quickly browse through a preset list of points of interest (POI) in the vicinity; get speed alerts, traffic signs and junction views; and get up to three alternative routes to the destination.

Vehicle owners also get 5 years of free map updates, live traffic information, ability to update over-the-air (OTA), and free activation of premium NaviMaps features.

Connect, an Android/iOS smartphone app for Maruti Suzuki ‘smart’ cars, lets owners track their four-wheelers remotely. This app is also powered by Mappls, enabling users to view vehicle location, receive alerts when a car enters or leaves a pre-defined area (geo-fencing), and intuitively share trip statistics with contacts. With Connect, users are better informed about their vehicle whereabouts, get driving analytics reports, roadside assistance, and even access features via a smartwatch.

Caption (L-R): NaviMaps by Mappls in Maruti Suzuki’s Smartplay Studio; The Suzuki Connect app, also powered by Mappls, displays detailed car stats remotely

Mappls’ solutions for Smartplay Studio and Connect provides convenience, connectivity, time-saving navigation experience and security features for peace of mind.

About Mappls (C.E. Info Systems Ltd)

Mappls (C.E. Info Systems Ltd | NSE: MAPMYINDIA | BSE: 543425) is India’s leading digital mapping, geospatial software and location-based IoT deep-tech company, offering proprietary digital maps as a service ("MaaS"), software as a service ("SaaS") and platform as a service ("PaaS"). The company has pioneered digital mapping in India since 1995 and has served more than 2,000 enterprise customers since inception, providing digital maps, software products, platforms, application programming interfaces (“APIs”), IoT and solutions to new-age tech companies, large businesses, automotive OEMs, government organisations, developers, and consumers, in the Indian market under the MapmyIndia brand, and in the global market under the Mappls brand.

For more information, visit: www.mappls.com

GIM Students Bring Home The Flourish Prize For the Second Consecutive Year

Mumbai, June 2022: A team of five students from the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) have brought home laurels on a Global platform by winning the prestigious 2022 Flourish prize out of a total of 685 entries from all over the world.

Explained Divya Singhal, Professor of General Management and Economics at GIM. "AIM2Flourish is a project of the Fowler Centre for Business as an Agent of Global Benefit at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Students from GIM conducted research, identified a business innovation, interviewed a business leader, and then submitted their stories with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mapping their path. The stories that have passed the review process are then published on the AIM2Flourish platform."

A total of 17 winners are announced every year pertaining to each of the 17 Global Goals set by the UN and students from a plethora of institutions from various countries submit their stories to the AIM2Flourish website.

This year, the winning story named “Every Drop Counts”  features ‘Absolute Water Pvt Limited’ which was counted under  the Global Goal  #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. The students Jatin Tripathi, Kushagra Bansal, Akash Ghosh, Srikaran Shenvi Sursure and Anushkar Chauhan were the authors of this project who were guided and mentored by Divya Singhal, Professor of General Management and Economics at GIM.

“As a facilitator myself, it is fulfilling to come across such interesting innovations every year when we work on our stories. To me, every story is a winning story but it is really great to see our hard work pay off in such a way. AIM2Flourish publications also highlight how businesses are slowly leaning towards environmental protection and preservation and social upliftment which is undoubtedly the need of the hour. The students and the faculty of GIM are proud and thrilled about the results of the Flourish Prize.” expressed Divya Singhal.

The aim of this story was to bring to light Indian business innovations which have contributed significantly towards defeating the global issue of polluted water unfit for human consumption. ‘Absolute Water’ , spoken about in the winning story, is a green tech water company based in Delhi. It has installed the country’s first 100% Green Water Recovery plant. The company works towards converting sewage water into drinking water with a quality approved by WHO. As of recent times, they have also used Ozonation as an advanced disinfection treatment in their plants, which has been proven worldwide to kill/remove viruses such as SARS.

When asked about his experience, Akash Ghond, a student who worked on the project, said “Absolute Water is a company that functions very differently from others. It was extremely interesting to take a deep dive into how they are contributing to the environment through their water management practices.. It was a truly enlightening process as a student, especially under the guidance of Professor Singhal. The team and I are really glad that we were given this opportunity by GIM and we hope our story helps contribute to the betterment of the environment for the future generations.”

Added Ajit Parulekar, Director of GIM, “We at GIM are overjoyed that our students bagged winning place in the prestigious 2022 Flourish Prizes once again. GIM has done a lot of work in the field of sustainable development. We extensively encourage our students to learn more about the environment and work hard to preserve it as well. At GIM, we aim to create socially responsible business leaders of tomorrow. Our institutional values have been built around ethics, values, and corporate governance."

A total of 4 teams from GIM were selected as finalists out of 685 entries from across countries. Last year too, another team from the B-school worked on “Jaipur Rugs”, a story regarding the artisans’ livelihood in Jaipur which won the Flourish prize for SDG 8.

FC Goa sign goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh

~ The shot-stopper recorded the highest number of saves by a ‘keeper during the 2020-21 ISL season ~

Mumbai, June 30, 2022: FC Goa have completed the signing of Arshdeep Singh, the club can confirm. The goalkeeper has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract with the Gaurs, which will see him remain a part of the club till the summer of 2024.

 

“This is a dream come true for me. I’ve always wanted to play for FC Goa, so when I was presented with the opportunity this summer, I didn’t have to think twice before agreeing terms,” Singh said to fcgoa.in after signing on the dotted line.

“Their footballing style is something that I have admired for a long time. However, I have been on the wrong side of some really marvelous attacking performances by Goa. 

“Even though I am a ‘keeper, I love playing with my feet, am comfortable with it and I feel that would be something that I will bring to the Club. I can’t wait to develop my game further and take the next step forward.

"The Club has produced several names in the recent past who have gone on to shine for the Indian national team, and my aim is to join them. All that starts with starting games, winning matches and trophies for FC Goa,” the 24-year-old further added.

Ravi Puskur, FC Goa’s Director of Football also expressed his thoughts on Arshdeep Singh’s signing.

“We’re pleased to bring Arshdeep on board. He’s a keeper who is well accustomed to the league now and beyond his obvious shot stopping ability, has fantastic distribution as well, which is a must for us in our style of football. I’m sure he’ll adapt to our style and system in no time and will be an integral part of the First Team for years to come.”

Ample experience in Indian top-flight

Arshdeep Singh started his career with the AIFF Elite Academy. Ahead of the 2015-16 season, he was roped in by Minerva Punjab FC and his performances since then got noticed across the country.

At the Punjab-based outfit, the goalkeeper featured in 29 matches including their title-winning I-League campaign in 2017-18 and the 2019 AFC Cup. During this stint, he kept seven clean-sheets.

Just ahead of the ISL 2019-20 season, Odisha FC signed the youngster who went on to make 33 appearances for them across three seasons. ISL 2020-21 is considered to be arguably one of his best league campaigns to-date, as he registered 64 saves - the most among all shot-stoppers that season (and the second highest ever in an ISL season) - in just 16 matches (average of 4 saves a match, an ISL record by an Indian keeper with at least 10 appearances made in a season).

Overall, Singh has made a total of 116 saves in the ISL at an average of 3.52 saves per game, which is the best among shot-stoppers who have played at least 25 matches in the Indian top-flight.

About FC Goa

FC Goa is a professional football club based out of Goa that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL) and is the current holder of the Super Cup.  Nicknamed the Gaurs, FC Goa has been one of the most consistently successful teams in the ISL - reaching 4 semi-finals and 2 finals in 8 seasons.

 

In Season 2019-20, the club won the ISL League Winners Shield by finishing top of the table in the league stages and also became the first-ever club from India to play in the group stages of the AFC Champions League in April 2021.

 

Co-owned by Mr Jaydev Mody, Mr Akshay Tandon and Mr Virat Kohli, FC Goa is one of the few Indian Clubs to have a complete youth development ecosystem. Its U14, U16, U18 and Developmental Teams compete at the highest levels in Goa and India. The system has produced recognizable talents like Liston Colaco, Saviour Gama, Princeton Rebello and many more.

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Increasing momentum of EV Adoption and Visible Shift to Electric Vehicles from ICEs

With the challenges of Climate Change, globally the respective Governments’ administrative machineries are working towards measures to minimise the use of causative agents of pollution and adopt alternate means of environment conservation. Keeping in view the commitments of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the 26th Conference of Parties meeting (CoP 26) in the United Nations by respective countries, the automotive industry is switching to less energy-intensive options of mobility to reduce the environmental impact. 

There is growing consciousness of the alarming situation, and collectively the Indian Government and citizens are playing their part to control the concerns of Climate Change. To achieve any visible change, introducing alternate means to travel in the transport sector is crucial. There is gradual shift to Electric Vehicles from ICEs being observed owing to increasing awareness of the impact of high pollution levels.  

The Preferred Choice

The increasing monthly budgetary expenses of households and the issue further compounded by fossil fuel prices touching the skies, a large section of the middle-class is on the lookout to economize. The move to Electric Vehicles is most visible among 'Morris Garages' (MG Motor) cars' owners. MG Motor offers the most value-for-money electric vehicle – MG ZS EV, based on the global popular platform from their home country, the UK. MG Motor’s commitment towards clean technologies & green mobility can be seen with the brand’s innovations and comprehensive ecosystem approach around the growing footprint of the ZS EV, now in its new avatar.

Environment-friendly vehicles: The quest for environment-friendly vehicles is gaining traction. People are looking for electric vehicles (EVs) to minimize their carbon footprint. MG Motor India’s all-new ZS EV now comes with the largest in-segment 50.3 kWh battery, armed with advanced technology, offering a 461 km certified range in a single charge.

MGs driving the Shift:

MG cars come as value for money machines, as their owners have known to get industry best exchange & resale values ranging from 80% to 100% for their SUVs.

Nitin Agarwal from Pune, an owner of Hector Smart Diesel realized 101% resale value for his car when upgrading to an MG ZS EV. The customer exchanged his old Hector at a staggering Rs. 16.5 lakhs and paid just Rs. 7.95 lakhs to take home the new MG ZS EV, Exclusive variant. Another customer, Deepak Singh from Mumbai has upgraded from Hector 2019 to ZS EV in 2021. The customer had acquired the Hector in 2019 for an ex-showroom price of Rs. 16.78 lac and sold it for Rs. 14 lac. Thus, realising a resale value of 83% after retention of 29 Months.

Apart from the loyal MG customers making the shift to ZS EVs, owners of other brands are also seeing value in exchanging their ICEs with MG ZS EV. Seema Rawal from Rohini New Delhi, a customer of Jeep wanted to move to an EV. She decided to exchange her Jeep for the ZS EV.

New MG ZS EV 2022

The new ZS EV has been restyled with striking exterior design elements, comfortable & premium interior, first-in-segment features like Dual Pane Panoramic Skyroof, Digital Bluetooth® Key, Rear Drive Assist, 360° Camera, i-SMART with 75+ Connected Car features, Hill Descent Control & much more. It also packs a globally certified (ASIL-D, IP69K & UL2580) battery that has passed 8 special safety tests, including fire, collision, dust, smoke, etc

Infrastructure

MG Motor is taking conscious steps towards strengthening the EV infrastructure in India. The brand has recently launched ‘MG Charge’, where 1000 AC fast chargers will be installed at residential localities across India. In the past, MG has also partnered with companies like Fortum, Delta, eChargeBays, Exicom, Electreefi and Tata Power to introduce DC and AC fast chargers across the country

MG extends its customers a 5-way charging ecosystem :- 

• Free-of-cost AC fast-charger at residences /offices, 
• Portable in-car charging cable, 
• DC superfast charging stations at dealerships, 
• 24x7 charge-on-the-go facility (in 5 cities), and 
• Charging stations in satellite cities and tourist hubs.

About MG Motor India

Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were world-famous for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. MG vehicles were much sought after by many celebrities, including the British Prime Ministers and even the British Royal Family, for their styling, elegance, and spirited performance. The MG Car Club, set up in 1930 at Abingdon in the UK, has thousands of loyal fans, making it one of the world’s largest clubs for a car brand. MG has evolved into a modern, futuristic, and innovative brand over the last 96 years.

MG's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, has an annual production capacity of 80,000 vehicles and employs nearly 2,500 workforces. Driven by its vision of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) mobility, the cutting-edge automaker has augmented across-the-board ‘experiences’ within the automobile segment today. It has introduced several ‘firsts’ in India, including India’s first Internet SUV – MG Hector, India’s first Pure Electric Internet SUV – MG ZS EV, and India’s first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV – MG Gloster and MG Astor - India's first SUV with with personal AI assistant and Autonomous (Level 2) technology.

For more information, log onto https://www.mgmotor.co.in/

White Paper on Mumbai's real estate market from India Sotheby's International Realty.

 Mr Samir Saran, managing partner, India Sotheby's International Realty.

Mumbai's real estate market is not only the most expensive in India, it is also among the top few real estate markets that command such high capital values in the world. In fact in some localities, the per square feet rate has crossed the Rs 1 lakh figure. One of the reasons behind such an exorbitant pricing is government fees and charges associated with real estate. 

It is surprising that subsequent governments have shied away from unlocking the true potential of Mumbai’s real estate by easing the leasehold to freehold norms. We believe some serious rethinking is required to create a more robust and equitable housing market in Mumbai and have put together this white paper with that intention. 

About India Sotheby’s International Realty

Born from the rich heritage of the Sotheby’s Auction House, Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) is an iconic global brand, with a legacy of quality service and unmatched expertise. The SIR network is present in 79 countries and territories with 1,000 offices and 25,000 sales associates and has achieved a record real estate global sales volume of $204 Billion in the year 2021.

The brand established its presence in India by setting up its first office in New Delhi in July 2014. It now has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Goa, Colombo, and the mandate for the Maldives. The team in India comprises of senior private bankers and experts from real estate, hospitality and luxury goods industries who have lived and worked in various parts of India and abroad, bringing a wealth of experience which has won the trust of an affluent and exclusive clientele

Atumobile launches Atum Vader - India’s 1st High-speed Café Racer Electric Bike

Atum Vader combines style, speed, and sustainability to bring its customers a feature-packed electric bike with a 65 km/h speed and a smooth yet powerful riding experience

Hyderabad, 30th June 2022- Atumobile, a Hyderabad-based indigenous ‘Make in India’ sustainable electric vehicle manufacturing company, launches Atum Vader – India’s first high-speed café racer style electric bike. Apart from its unique design, the bike comes with impressive features such as a 65 km/h speed, a 100 km/charge range, a 2.4 kWh battery pack, a tougher tubular chassis, LED indicators and tail lamps, 14 litre boot space, among others. The bike was launched officially online on all their social media platforms as well as their website.

The Atum Vader electric bikes are manufactured in the company's Net Zero manufacturing facility in Patancheru, Telangana which recently increased its production capacity from 25,000 units per annum to a maximum of 3,00,000 units.  This facility, powered by ATUM – World’s 1^st Electricity Generating Solar Roof, spans an area of 20,000 sq.ft. total.

Earlier this month, the Atum Vader received its Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) approval making it one of only two ARAI-approved electric bikes in the entire country. Atumobile launched its first electric bike, the Atum 1.0, in October 2020. It was a low-speed café racer style electric bike which has sold over 1000 units so far, nationwide.

Mr. Vamsi G Krishna, Founder, Atumobile, had some inspiring words to share on the launch of Atum Vader, "This is a proud day for all of us at Atumobile. Atum Vader has been in the making for a while and it’s a great feeling when you see a dream become a reality. A reality that’s not the only the need of the hour for a better, greener India but for our entire team who’ve left no stone unturned in bringing our customers the best and nothing less. Apart from its 65 km/h speed, an impressive 100 km/charge range, Atum Vader has specially curated safety switches and high-end tyres for off-road use as well. We were able to design this electric bike keeping in mind, Indian roads, and riders, with the assistance of our R&D experts and in indigenous solar-powered zero-emission facilities, making it a truly green and sustainable electric bike. We’re offering the first 1000 customers our bike at an early bird price of Rs 99,999 which they can reserve for a low pre-booking price of Rs 999 only. We are confident that Atum Vader will be an inspired solution to our nation’s pollution crisis as well as the climate crisis the world is facing.”

About Atumobile

Atumobile Pvt. Ltd. is the brainchild of Vamsi Gaddam. With the stated objective of making sustainable products, Atumobile is looking to launch a range of e-bikes and scooters to support e-mobility across the country. Atumobile Pvt Ltd is Designed in India, 90% “sourced with in India and Made in India,” for roads that are uniquely Indian. Designed for practicality and ease of commute, we aspire to make the transition to electric truly effortless. We understand that your commute is fueled by necessity, and Atumobile is just that — a practical option for eco-friendly travel.

IKEA set to launch its second city store in Mumbai in R CITY Mall

                                                                                                Located in Ghatkopar (W), this will be the first IKEA store to be housed in a shopping mall in India

Mumbai, June 29^th, 2022: Continuing its omnichannel expansion in India, IKEA, the world’s leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, today announced the location of its second small-format city store in India. The new store is slated to open in Mumbai’s famous retail destination, R CITY mall at Ghatkopar (W). IKEA R CITY will be the first in-mall store for IKEA in India. This store will strengthen IKEA’s commitment to expand its omnichannel presence in Maharashtra and become more accessible to the many people of Mumbai.

Spread across 72000 sq ft of retail space, the store will be opened to the public in the coming months. The store will be located on the 3^rd floor of the shopping mall. It will offer customers a range of 7000+ well-designed, affordable, sustainable, and functional products. It will be connected to IKEA’s restaurant with 130 seating capacity that will offer a wide range of Indian and Swedish delicacies including Vada Pao, Dhokla, Biryani, Dal Makhani with Rice among many others.

Excited about this new milestone, Susanne Pulverer, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA India says, “Mumbai is one of IKEA India’s most important markets. With IKEA R CITY, we will become more accessible to many more people in Mumbai with our well-designed, good quality, affordable, functional, and sustainable home furnishings range. With our second city store, we strengthen our omnichannel presence in Maharashtra. The goal is always to be close to the customers, becoming more accessible and convenient and creating a great IKEA experience for our customers.”

With IKEA’s omnichannel presence in Maharashtra, customers will be able to place orders for 5000+ products that will be delivered to them, and they can buy 2000 products directly from the stores. IKEA started its journey in Maharashtra in 2019 with the launch of our e-commerce platforms, followed by the launch of its big format store in Navi Mumbai in 2020 and opening of the first city store in Worli in 2021.

ABOUT INGKA GROUP

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA franchisee operates 469 IKEA stores, shops, and planning studios in 63 markets, 47 Ingka Centres meeting places. With over 5 billion visits online and 775 million IKEA store visits, IKEA is truly reaching out to many more people in an omnichannel way. The Ingka revenue for FY21 is close to 42 billion euros. We are taking bold steps across our business to help achieve the IKEA commitment to become a climate positive and circular business by 2030. EUR 6.5 billion has been committed as investments in renewable energy.

 About IKEA India 

IKEA is growing in India. India is a prioritized market for the Ingka group for future growth. Our ambition is to reach many more people in India through a strong omni channel presence. We are today online in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Three big format IKEA stores are operational in Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru. A city center store opened in Mumbai in Dec 2021 and another one will open in 2022. Along with Retail, IKEA Purchasing, IKEA Foundation, IKEA investment, Ingka centres, Global Business operations (GBO) and other entities are investing in India to create an even bigger impact as ONE IKEA. IKEA remains invested and committed to India. IKEA has been sourcing from India for close to 40 years working with around 65 suppliers, 48,000 direct employees and 500,000 people in the supply chain in India producing for IKEA stores worldwide.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS JAGAN Mohan Reddy DIRECTS HEALTH OFFICIALS TO STRENGTHEN AAROGYASRI BY ELIMINATING MINOR LOOPHOLES

• BOOK THE HOSPITALS WHO CHARGE EXTRA FEES FROM PATIENTS AVAILING AAROGYASRI: CM JAGAN
• DBTS IN AAROGYASRI WILL INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY: CM YS JAGAN
• TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT AAROGYASRI, KEEP DISPLAY BOARDS AT VILLAGE SECRETARIATS: CM JAGAN
• ALL RECRUITMENT IN THE HEALTH SECTOR SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY JULY: CM YS JAGAN TELLS OFFICIALS
  
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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, June 28,2022: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials to strengthen the Aarogyasri by eliminating the minor loopholes and increase the number of procedures availed under the scheme (currently 2446 procedures) during the health department review meeting at his camp office in Tadepalli on Tuesday.

The Chief Minister told the officials that some hospitals are scamming the people where they would misguide and force them to pay extra fees than the approved amount under Aarogyasri. “They would be punished under the law, and criminal actions would be taken against them,” said AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy while instructing the officials to insert a clause in the agreement with hospitals against the extra fees.

“We are implementing the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBTs) in Aarogyasri to increase accountability and transparency in the system. Create a virtual account for the patients so that the treatment amount would be transferred and then it would go to the concerned hospitals like RTGS payment,” AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said.

Noting that the MLAs who were visiting the ground had informed him about the issues people are facing for availing the Aarogyasri, the Chief Minister instructed the officials to identify the problem and rectify it.

He also informed the officials to educate the people regarding the Aarogyasri facilities, procedures, and treatments. Display boards containing details of Aarogyasri would be kept at all village secretariats, and the staff would get a detailed booklet regarding the scheme said the officials.

“Get a confirmation statement signed by the patient, which should clearly state the surgery procedures and cost of the treatment the government would pay to the concerned hospitals. Even if the treatment is conducted at a government hospital, the same protocols should follow, and people should know the cost,” said AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Further, he instructed the officials to file a report regarding the functioning of 108, 104, and Talli Bidda Express ambulances. “The ambulances should have display board against the bribes and contact information to report the crime,” said the AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan reddy

Regarding the recruitment in the health department, Chief Minister instructed the officials to fill all the doctors, teacher posts, and other workers on or before July end. The officials informed the Chief Minister that Andhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (APVVP) has recruited 4395 out of 5108 permitted vacancies and the remaining posts by July.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has recruited 3727 teaching staff out of 4142 sanctioned posts, and the remaining posts by July as well said the officials.

“All the vacancies in the health sector should be filled within two or three weeks from the day of the post fell vacant. As far as the posts which would fall vacant upon staffs' retirement, recruitment should be done in a pre-planned manner,” said AP Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

 

आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री वाई.एस. जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने स्वास्थ्य अधिकारियों को छोटी-मोटी खामियों को दूर कर आरोग्यश्री को मजबूत करने का निर्देश दिया

• आरोग्यश्री का लाभ लेने वाले मरीजों से अतिरिक्त शुल्क लेने वाले अस्पतालों पर आरोप दर्ज करें: मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन
• आरोग्यश्री में डीबीटीएस से जवाबदेही और पारदर्शिता बढ़ेगी: मुख्यमंत्री श्री वाई.एस. जगन
• लोगों को आरोग्यश्री के बारे में जानकारी देने के लिए ग्राम सचिवालयों में डिस्प्ले बोर्ड लगाएं: मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन
• स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र में सभी भर्तियां जुलाई तक पूरी हो जाएं: मुख्यमंत्री श्री वाई.एस. जगन ने अधिकारियों से कहा

अमरावती, आंध्र प्रदेश, 28 जून, 2022: आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री वाई.एस. जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने मंगलवार को तडेपल्ली में अपने कैंप कार्यालय में हुई स्वास्थ्य विभाग की समीक्षा बैठक के दौरान अधिकारियों को निर्देश दिया कि मामूली खामियों को दूर करके आरोग्यश्री को मजबूत किया जाए और योजना के तहत उपलब्‍ध कराई गई प्रक्रियाओं (वर्तमान में 2446 प्रक्रियाओं) की संख्या में वृद्धि की जाए। ।

मुख्यमंत्री ने अधिकारियों से कहा कि कुछ अस्पताल लोगों को गुमराह कर रहे हैं और उन्हें आरोग्यश्री के तहत स्वीकृत राशि से अधिक शुल्क देने के लिए मजबूर कर रहे हैं। आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने अधिकारियों को अस्पतालों के साथ समझौते में अतिरिक्त शुल्क के खिलाफ एक धारा डालने का निर्देश देते हुए कहा, “उन्हें कानून के तहत दंडित किया जाएगा, और उनके खिलाफ आपराधिक कार्रवाई की जाएगी।”

आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने कहा , “हम सिस्टम में जवाबदेही और पारदर्शिता बढ़ाने के लिए आरोग्यश्री में प्रत्यक्ष लाभ हस्तांतरण (डीबीटी) लागू कर रहे हैं। मरीजों के लिए एक वर्चुअल खाता बनाया जाएगा, ताकि इलाज की राशि ट्रांसफर की जा सके और फिर यह आरटीजीएस भुगतान की तरह संबंधित अस्पतालों को ट्रांस्‍फ़र कर दिया जाएगा।”

ज़मीनी हक़ीक़त का जायज़ा लेने वाले विधायकों ने उन्हें आरोग्यश्री का लाभ उठाने में लोगों के सामने आने वाली समस्या से अवगत कराया हुआ था, इन्‍हें देखते हुए मुख्यमंत्री महोदय ने अधिकारियों को समस्या की पहचान करने और इसे ठीक करने का निर्देश दिया।

इन्होंने अधिकारियों से लोगों को आरोग्यश्री सुविधाओं, प्रक्रियाओं और उपचारों के बारे शिक्षित करने को भी कहा। अधिकारियों ने कहा कि सभी ग्राम सचिवालयों में आरोग्यश्री के विवरण वाले डिस्प्ले बोर्ड लगाए जाएंगे और कर्मचारियों को योजना के संबंध में विस्तृत जानकारी देती एक पुस्तिका मिलेगी।

 

आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने कहा, “रोगी द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित एक पुष्टिकरण विवरण प्राप्त करें, जिसमें स्पष्ट रूप से सर्जरी प्रक्रियाओं और उपचार की उस लागत का उल्लेख होना चाहिए, जिसका सरकार संबंधित अस्पतालों को भुगतान करने वाली है। यहां तक ​​कि अगर इलाज किसी सरकारी अस्पताल में किया जा रहा हो, तब भी इसी प्रोटोकॉल का पालन किया जाना चाहिए, और लोगों को लागत पता होनी चाहिए।”

इसके अलावा, उन्होंने अधिकारियों को 108, 104 और तल्लीबिड्डा एक्सप्रेस एम्बुलेंस के कामकाज के संबंध में एक रिपोर्ट प्रस्‍तुत करने के निर्देश दिए। आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री वाई.एस. जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने कहा, "एम्बुलेंस में रिश्वत के खिलाफ डिस्प्ले बोर्ड और इस अपराध की सूचना देने के लिए संपर्क जानकारी होनी चाहिए।"

स्वास्थ्य विभाग में भर्ती के संबंध में मुख्यमंत्री ने अधिकारियों को निर्देश दिए कि जुलाई के अंत तक या उससे पहले सभी डॉक्टर, शिक्षक व अन्य कर्मचारियों के रिक्‍त पदों को भरा जाए। अधिकारियों ने मुख्यमंत्री महोदय को बताया कि आंध्र प्रदेश वैद्य विधान परिषद (एपीवीवीपी) ने 5108 स्वीकृत रिक्तियों में से 4395 पर भर्ती कर ली है और शेष पदों पर भी जुलाई तक भर्तियां कर ली जाएंगी।

अधिकारियों ने कहा कि चिकित्सा शिक्षा निदेशालय (डीएमई) ने मंज़ूर किए गए 4142 पदों में से 3727 पर शिक्षण स्टाफ की भर्ती कर ली है, और शेष पदों पर भी जुलाई तक भर्ती कर ली जाएगी।

आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन मोहन रेड्डी ने कहा, “स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र में सभी रिक्तियों को पद रिक्त होने के दिन से दो या तीन सप्ताह के भीतर भरा जाना चाहिए। जहां तक कर्मचारियों की सेवानिवृत्ति पर रिक्त होने वाले पदों की बात है, तो भर्ती पूर्व नियोजित तरीके से की जानी चाहिए।”

23rd Handicrafts Export Awards

 Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of India, graces Handicrafts Export Award function as Chief Guest and gives away

126 Awards in recognition of Outstanding Export Performance

 

Smt Darshana V Jardosh Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles and Railways, Govt. of India was Guest of Honour at function 

Handicrafts export fraternity welcome eagerly awaited event

 

New Delhi – 28^th JUNE 2022 – The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) organised its 23^rd Handicrafts Export Awards Function today at New Delhi. This eagerly awaited function recognised exporters for their outstanding performance during the years 2017-18 and 2018-19. The evening saw a huge gathering of India’s handicraft exporters from all parts of India along with Mr. Raj K Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH; Vice Chairman, EPCH – Shri Kamal Soni; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH and Chairman, India Exposition Mart Ltd.; members of EPCH’s Committee of Administration.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest at the function and gave away the awards in the presence of Guest of Honour, Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles and Railways, Govt. of India. The occasion was also graced by Shri Upendra Prasad Singh, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and was presided by Shri Shantmanu, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of India, congratulated the award winners and encouraged them to envision and work towards multi-fold growth for their enterprises which percolates to growth and better livelihood to the 30 lakh registered grassroot artisans potentially engaged with them. He specially complimented the dynamism of the sector and Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH, for commissioning the landmark MICE destination - India Expo Centre and Mart and the handicrafts sector uniquely running it not only as a self- sustained but profitable enterprise, which was inconceivable at that time. Calling the sector full of infinite possibilities and envisioning immense growth potential for the sector, he urged the trade, especially the forward looking youth to propose ideas and plans for the growth path ahead. He emphasised the need not just to meet demand but create more demand through product innovation and incisive marketing, branding, design, quality consistency and packaging.

Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles and Railways, Govt. of India said, “The efforts and support of the Handicraft exporters’ community in spreading the culture and identity of the nation is truly appreciable. I hope the next generation of exporters continue this culture and take this sector to greater heights giving our handicrafts the place of pride they truly deserve. GI crafts and many local crafts are yet to attain their true market viability and have potential to be explored. EPCH is already doing a praiseworthy job in that direction.” She further added, EPCH’s exhibitions that include all segments of entrepreneurs, are proof of the progress the sector is making. Through such efforts not just the export community is promoted but also local artisans are elevated. This is in keeping with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of uplifting those working at the base level and giving them their due.

Shri Upendra Prasad Singh, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, congratulated the export fraternity for their contribution to India’s export basket and reaching out to overseas markets, while staying connected with a highly regarded heritage and skill base of artisans at the grassroot level, sustaining them and keeping the value chain of lakhs of artisans nourished through direct and indirect employment. Commending such efforts that have also been instrumental for achieving export growth even during the pandemic, the Secretary Textiles said, “This sector is the nation’s pride and I hope the export community continues to achieve greater heights. To keep up the growth trajectory, you must ensure that benefits of exports should reach artisans working on the ground level.

Mr. Raj Kumar Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH, shared, “A total of 126 awards were given to 61 winners of the year 2017-18 and to 65 winners of the year 2018-19. A special commendation award was also given. The Awards, instituted in 1989, are organised in four broad categories – Top Export Award, Product Group-wise Awards, Regional Awards and Woman Entrepreneur Award together totalling to 39 Trophies, 3 Platinum Performer Certificates, 72 Merit Certificates, 11 Women Entrepreneur Awards and 1 Special Commendation Award.  The objective of awards is to create a sense of healthy and wholesome competition amongst exporters. Over the years, these have become a coveted recognition amongst the handicrafts exporters as more and more strive to achieve a place in these awards.”

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH thanked the dignitaries for their presence, encouragement & support and added, “Due to the pandemic, the export awards function is being held after a gap of three years, hence, honoured awardees are for two consecutive years. This annual event of the sector was enthusiastically awaited by one and all, as the handicrafts fraternity of India congregates at this function, not only to get acknowledged for their efforts towards exports, but also applaud, encourage and inspire each other. The achievements, a testament of hard work and dedication are impetus for the entire handicrafts exporting fraternity that has kept up the momentum and positive outlook despite challenges.”

Shri Kamal Soni Vice chairman EPCH delivered the vote of thanks to the august gathering.

EPCH is a nodal agency for promoting exports of handicrafts from the country to various destinations of the world and projecting India’s image abroad as a reliable supplier of high-quality handicrafts goods & services. The Handicrafts exports during the year 2021-22 was Rs. 33253.00 Crores (US $ 4459.76 Million) registering a growth of 29.49% in rupee term & 28.90% in dollar terms over previous year informed by Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH.

Rapper Badshah & Businessman Punit Balan buy the 6th team in Ultimate Kho Kho

Mumbai, June 29, 2022: A tinge of Bollywood has been added to Ultimate Kho Kho with popular singer Badshah joining the league as co-owner of the Mumbai franchise alongside renowned film producer, developer and sports enthusiast, Punit Balan.

The Mumbai-based team completes the line-up for the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho which will take off later this year.

Fascinated by the pace and elegant style of the game as well as the nostalgic value that the sport has for him, Badshah believes Ultimate Kho Kho has humongous potential. He aims to inspire and build superstars in this indigenous sport through this association.

“My mother used to play Kho-Kho during her college days and this ground-rooted game is very close to my heart. This nostalgic and personal connection triggered me to be part of Ultimate Kho Kho,” an excited Badshah said about his first sports venture.

“It’s an adrenaline packed, fast-paced indoor sport with extremely agile players doing Sky-Dives in air. In general, the culture of Mumbai is fast and efficient and that’s what we want this team to be. My vision would be to nurture the best players out of this league, and we want to ensure the best environment, infrastructure, training and nutrition for the players,” he further added.

A young and dynamic entrepreneur, Balan is one of the few new-age sports investors. Besides heading the Balan Group—a company, which is valued at INR 3,500 crore, he has also owns teams in various sporting leagues like badminton, tennis, table tennis and handball league apart from investment in sports employment start-up and actively supporting various sportspersons.  

“It’s very important to adopt the right approach if you want to grow something. I have been involved in developing sports through leagues in the past and now alongside Ultimate Kho Kho, I want to play a part in Kho-Kho’s journey to success,” said Balan, the co-owner of Mumbai franchise.

The traditional sport originated in Maharashtra and the state has been a dominant force in the Indian Kho-Kho circuit. As many as three teams from Maharashtra competed in the National Championships and in the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games also, they emerged champions in both boys and girls categories.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Badshah and Punit as co-owners of the sixth franchise. We already have on-boarded big corporates as well as the Government of Odisha and now these two popular names from the entertainment sector reflect the positioning and calibre of the league. Kho-Kho has deep roots in Maharashtra and a team representing the state’s capital will surely help us bolster the popularity of the game,” said Ultimate Kho Kho CEO, Tenzing Niyogi.

With this development, Ultimate Kho Kho continues to take giant steps towards its mission of revolutionising this homegrown sport. The league had earlier added eminent corporate names to its roster including the Government of Odisha in collaboration with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Adani Group, GMR Group, Capri Global and KLO Sports.

The league will be broadcasted across Sony Network India’s (SPNI) sports channels SonyTEN 1(SD & HD), SonyTEN 3 (SD & HD), SonyTEN 4 and on SonyLIV in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu as other regional languages.