Archives February 2025

National, January 2025 – Envi Aesthetics, the newest and most innovative addition to the Envi Salon recently held an exclusive event that offered a glimpse into the future of aesthetics. The event was filled with insightful discussions and showcased the latest advancements in the world of aesthetics and beauty, with panelists such as Renu Kant, founder of Envi Salons, Dr. Vijaya Salunkhe, Brand Manager & Cosmetologist and Dr. Prachi Bodkhe, an esteemed dermatologist at Envi Aesthetics, sharing their expert insights and experiences.

The highlight of Envi Aesthetics was the IV drip therapy, which revolutionizes wellness by delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream for faster absorption and maximum effectiveness. This cutting – edge treatment was demonstrated through a personalized Glutathione & Vitamin C infusion that was administered by MD Dermatologist Dr. Prachi Bodkhe, offering a firsthand experience of its powerful benefits.

The IV drip, carefully tailored to the individual’s needs and was expertly administered in a comfortable and relaxing setting where aesthetics meet pampering. The IV infusion process was smooth and painless, with the nutrients working at a cellular level to boost immunity, enhance skin radiance, and promote detoxification. The Glutathione infusion is an infusion that helps brighten and rejuvenates the skin and fight oxidative stress, while Vitamin C supports collagen production and overall skin health.

Other than this, Envi Aesthetics also ensured that before each infusion, a comprehensive medical history was taken to ensure suitability, guaranteeing both safety and effectiveness for every individual. Every step of the process from consultation to infusion was conducted with utmost sanitization and medical precision.

Beyond skin rejuvenation, Envi Aesthetics offers a range of IV therapy formulations to cater to diverse wellness needs, such as:

• Multivitamin Drips – For overall energy and wellness
• Hangover Recovery Drips – To rehydrate and detoxify
• Hairfall Drips – Enriched with biotin and essential nutrients to support healthy hair growth

Envi Aesthetics also offers a range of advanced treatments tailored to address various skincare and beauty concerns. Some of them include Anti-pigmentation, an advanced procedure that reduces pigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. It is a fusion of medical-grade peels, laser therapy, and targeted serums for radiant skin. The next one is Acne and Scar management, which provides a multi-step treatment approach, from medical facials to chemical peels and laser therapy. It also comprises scar revision techniques, including micro-needling, PRP therapy, and fractional lasers. Another advanced treatment is the Hair Fall Solutions & Hair Restoration, an Expert treatment to combat hair thinning and loss using a blend of nutritional therapy, PRP, threads and mesotherapy. Envi Aesthetics also offers Laser hair reduction with world class technology using FDA-approved to ensure long-lasting smoothness with minimal discomfort. Lastly, they also provide advanced Anti-aging treatments that enhance youthfulness with HIFU, Botox & fillers for wrinkle reduction, and thread lifts.

1st February 2025, Mumbai – The Indian Navy and Vivekanand Education Society (VES) Trust signed an MoU at VES Business School, Mumbai on 28 Jan 2025 to support Naval Civilians and their families. The MoU was signed by Cmde Saurabh Agrawal, Commodore (CP), and Mr Suresh Malkani, President of VES Trust, in esteemed presence of RAdm Aditya Hara, ACOP (AC), Officers from HQWNC and Naval Dockyard, Mumbai along with distinguished functionaries and faculty members of VES.

The initiative ensures reserved seats and fee concessions in VES institutions, along with structured certification programs for Naval Civilians to formally recognize their technical and managerial expertise. Additionally, the partnership will provide tailored courses and foster joint research in collaboration with VES.

National, 1st February 2025; IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, hosted the much-awaited annual flagship conference titled, “International Management Perspectives Conference (IMPeC) 2025” with the theme “Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability” at its campus. Aligning with the vision of the Viksit Bharat@47 – Transforming the nation’s future, IIM Sambalpur through IMPeC 2025 served as a platform for thought leadership and knowledge exchange researchers, eminent academicians, research scholars, and students to exchange ideas and to communicate and discuss research findings leading to new advances in Management Science. While reinforcing the country’s commitment towards digitalization, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, the three-day conference aims to shape the future of management education, research, and policy-making in the nation by facilitating high-quality research that specifically addresses emerging topics in these areas. Moreover, the event also created opportunities for participants to disseminate research ideas and explore possible scholarly collaborations and networking. More than 500 papers were presented during the conference both online and offline.

Keshav Rao, Director (Personnel), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Pankaj K Verma, Chief Sustainability Officer, Adani Green Energy was present as the keynote speaker, Praveen Kumar Verma, CEO, TATA Power Western Odisha Ltd and Prof. Mrinal Chatterjee, Regional Director, IIMCwere present as the guests of honor; and during the inauguration ceremony. Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, along with Dr. Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Gurgaon; Dr. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar and Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli were present in the panel discussions.

Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, said, As AI rewrites the definition of intelligence, foundational principles of theory and the research. Should we place our trust in the models or should we trust the vast ocean of data? Business and innovation are positioned at the cusp of a paradigm curve, with the next 75 years witnessing the rise of agile startups over the corporate giants. As technology assumes more intellectual properties, humanity has to lose not its essence, but rather is challenged to mold change rather than adapt to it.”

Prof Jaiswal further shared, “At IIM Sambalpur, we are at the forefront of five strategic initiatives of national importance, and we keep working on gender diversity and the empowerment of women. Moreover, we are working towards the positioning of local cities as global economic hubs, reimagining educational methodologies, fostering global academic and industry collaborations, and defining ‘Brand India’ as a force in the global knowledge economy. This is aligned with the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047- the vision for growth that is both inclusive and sustainable, while exerting intellectual leadership on the world stage. We look to shape a future where India becomes a leader in academia, industry, and socio-economic development through interdisciplinary research, policy-driven engagement, and innovation.”

Shri Keshav Rao, Director (Personnel), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, said, “Digitalization, entrepreneurship, and sustainability are the cornerstones of India’s economic and societal transformation. Our nation’s progress in digital innovation has positioned it as a global leader in financial technology, while the entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to drive groundbreaking innovations and wealth creation. However, sustainability remains a critical challenge that requires a careful balance between industrial growth and environmental responsibility.” He further added, “Institutions like IIM Sambalpur play a pivotal role in fostering intellectual discourse, industry-academia collaboration, and policy-driven solutions to address these transformative challenges. By integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices, we can shape an inclusive and resilient future for India, contributing to the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
During the panel discussions, Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, along with Dr. Arvind Sahay, Director, MDI Gurgaon; Dr. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar and Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli explored the critical role of management institutions in shaping future leaders centered around the theme “B-School Leaders’ Dilemma: Where Should the Emphasis be in the Context of Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability?”. In the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the key requirement is skilled human capital, where academia can significantly contribute by nurturing capable managers and leaders to spearhead these three transformative themes.
The conference also featured various plenary sessions, panel discussions, and paper presentations across various domains including Challenges and opportunities in the future of work, Strategies for climate resilience and stakeholder engagement, Leveraging India’s demographic dividend for economic growth and guiding scholars on publishing and academic research excellence.

A special JMP Workshop on Statistical Discovery was also conducted by Dr. Muralidhara Anandamurthy, Head – Global Academic Ambassador, JMP (SAS).

The even witnessed participation from IITs, IIMs, regional colleges, and international institutions across online and offline modes. Among IITs, four institutions, including IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Bombay, participated online, while three, including IIT Dhanbad, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Delhi, took part offline. Similarly, four IIMs—Indore, Nagpur, Sambalpur, and Raipur—joined online, while IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Ranchi participated offline. Regional colleges had significant involvement, with 119 participating online and 129 offline. Internationally, three institutions, including researchers from Bremen (Germany), Twilio (USA), and Fatima College of Health Sciences (UAE), contributed online, while the Ministry of Manpower (Indonesia) participated offline.

Pune (Maharashtra): In order to foster an inclusive and robust skilling ecosystem in Maharashtra, Honourable Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadanvis unveiled Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platform in Marathi language on occasion of Vishwa Marathi Sammelan 2025 at Fergusson College in Pune on Friday.

Shri Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Shri Ajit Pawar, launched the Marathi version of SIDH which will enable professionals, students, and researchers to engage more effectively with valuable content, ensuring wider knowledge dissemination across Maharashtra.

By breaking language barriers, this initiative fosters linguistic inclusivity and empowers citizens with essential information in their mother tongue, as envisioned in NEP 2020. The platform will assist youth in skilling themselves in over 7000 skill courses that includes Industry 4.0 courses, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Drone technology to name a few.

Shri Uday Samant, Minister of Marathi Language of Maharashtra, Shri Shrirang Barne, Member of Lok Sabha, Smt Neelam Gorhe, Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Sri Siddharth Shirole, Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Shri Bapusaheb Pathare, Member of Legislative Assembly, along with Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD NSDC International and other eminent dignitaries from various fields graced the occasion.

Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, was felicitated by the Hon’ble Minister Shri Uday Samant, for his instrumental role in shaping SIDH into a pioneering initiative that is transforming knowledge accessibility. Shri Tiwari has been at the forefront of driving innovation, integrating technology with education, and ensuring that skill development reaches every corner of the nation. His relentless efforts have positioned SIDH as a model for linguistic inclusivity and empowerment.

Speaking at the ceremony and reinforcing the central government’s commitment to skilling and digital empowerment, Shri Tiwari said, “SIDH has nationally recorded more than 1.26 crore registrations in over a year. It is offering thousands of skilling courses, and with the unveiling of the Marathi version, NSDC is showcasing the utility of the platform to empower millions of Marathi-speaking youth and help them unlock their career prospects.”

In terms of registrations, Maharashtra is among the top five states in the country while in terms of user traffic, at 30 per cent nationally, it stands next to Uttar Pradesh. With the unveiling of the Marathi version, the popularity and registration of the skilling courses and the platform will further go up. Marathi is among the 23 languages in which the platform can be accessed.

The most popular courses in the state include, web design, cybersecurity, kisan drone operator. Over 43,000 female users have enrolled in various online courses, with over 80 per cent being under the age of 30. The top sectors attracting enrolment from the state include IT-ITeS, entrepreneurship, and electronics among others.

People learn more effectively in their native language, so the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with NSDC, has been working to offer skilling courses in local languages to maximize results.

“With the unveiling of the Marathi version of SIDH, we are trying to ensure that language is never a barrier to skilling. It aligns with vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises the importance of regional language communication in education and skill development. We are enabling the youth of Maharashtra and the global Marathi community to seamlessly integrate into India’s employment and digital skilling ecosystem.” Shri Tiwari said, underscoring the significance of regional inclusivity and digital transformation.

SIDH is a comprehensive digital platform that has been developed to access skilling opportunities, career guidance, and opportunities both in India and abroad. Maharashtra is the largest economy in India, so the demand for a skilled workforce would be maximum.

With the aim of making the state a USD 1 trillion economy by 2028, a district-wise Skill Gap Analysis Report was conducted in the state in 2023 by the Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department (SEEID).

The survey engaged with over 1500 industries and over 200,000 trainees across the state to understand skill gaps in traditional and new-age sectors and identified electronics, automotive, agriculture, BFSI, and IT/ITeS among the sectors for immediate intervention.

The 2023 survey also conducted a language proficiency of the labour force, and found that majority of the staffs in the sample, laid huge emphasis on the proficiency of Marathi language. Over 95 percent of industry respondents expected the workforce to know Marathi, while over 83 percent Hindi.

Maharashtra being a hub for industry and commerce, this initiative will provide young aspirants with the necessary resources to upgrade their skills and integrate into the workforce efficiently.