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Bengaluru, 20th Nov 2024: During the 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), Shri Siddaramaiah, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, presented a special recognition to Sriharsha Majety, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Swiggy, celebrating the newly listed company’s exceptional 10-year journey and its impactful contributions to Karnataka’s tech ecosystem. Founded in 2014 in Bengaluru’s Koramangala, Swiggy (now Swiggy Ltd.) has grown from a food delivery platform to India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform. Today, Swiggy serves millions of customers nationwide, with its rapid growth fueled by innovation and an unwavering commitment to bringing unparalleled convenience to consumers. This success has positioned Swiggy as one of Bengaluru’s most notable homegrown startups.

Sriharsha Majety, CEO and Co-Founder, Swiggy expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Being recognized at the Bengaluru Tech Summit feels like a full-circle moment for me and the entire Swiggy team. Ten years ago, we chose Bangalore not just because it was a great city, but because it was a city that empowered entrepreneurs to dream big and build even bigger. The city has always been at the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship, and we have been fortunate to be part of this vibrant community. The support we have received from Bengaluru’s startup ecosystem has been fundamental to our success. This recognition belongs not just to me, but to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.”

Recognizing Sriharsha Majety for his groundbreaking efforts in enhancing consumer convenience and driving significant growth, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, and Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D.K. Shivakumar felicitated him. Majety was congratulated on Swiggy Limited’s new milestone and successful stock market debut and listing. The gathering and dignitaries also applauded Majety for revolutionizing the food delivery industry, transforming India’s culinary landscape and empowering countless restaurants and delivery partners.

The Hon’ble CM and Hon’ble Dy. CM were also joined by other eminent personalities and dignitaries including Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt. of Karnataka, Rizwan Arshad, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Shalini Rajneesh, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Dept. of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, Keonics, Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson and Founder – Biocon Limited Chairperson – Vision Group on Biotechnology- Government of Karnataka, Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman – Axilor Ventures Chairman – Vision Group on Information Technology & Electronics- Government of Karnataka, and Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner – Accel India Chairman- Vision Group on Startups- Government of Karnataka.

The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, organised by Karnataka’s Department of Electronics, IT, and BT, continues to serve as a premier global platform for innovators and thought leaders to collaborate on advancing technology and has elevated the central theme to ‘Unbound’ this year.

Koratagere, Tumkur District – November 04th, 2024: LM Wind Power (India) Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), successfully inaugurated two water bodies in the Doddasaggere Botanical Garden, marking a major milestone in sustainable water conservation and ecosystem restoration. The ceremony, graced by leaders from LM Wind Power, UWBe, and The Department of Horticulture, Karnataka, included a traditional Bagina ritual to celebrate the filling of the ponds and the positive impact the project will have on the botanical garden.

Spanning 228 acres, Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is part of an ambitious project by the Karnataka Department of Horticulture to establish five botanical gardens in Karnataka, modelled after the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru. This biodiversity hub, now home to diverse bird and reptile species and lakhs of trees and plants, previously relied heavily on borewells for its water needs. The creation of the new pond and the restoration of the existing one have made the garden self-sufficient, storing an impressive 4.5 crore Liters of rainwater to support year-round irrigation and biodiversity sustenance.

Water bodies at the Doddasaggere Botanical Garden

“Being part of this transformative project at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is a meaningful step in our commitment to sustainability. Together with United Way Bengaluru and the Horticulture Department, we have created water resources that will nurture this green space for years to come. It’s rewarding to know that our collaboration is contributing to Karnataka’s environmental heritage, and we look forward to more such initiatives that make a lasting difference for both nature and the community “said Rajesh Lobo, Executive – Senior Plant Director, LM Wind Power

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to LM Wind Power and United Way Bengaluru for their remarkable dedication in restoring waterbodies at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden. Their partnership has revitalized essential water resources and aligns with our mission to develop sustainable green spaces that support biodiversity. This project exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration in advancing environmental conservation, and we are eager to see more such initiatives that contribute lasting benefits to Karnataka’s ecological heritage.” – Said Dr. M. Jagadesh, Joint Director, Horticulture Department, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru

“Our enduring partnership with LM Wind Power and the Horticulture Department has empowered us to develop impactful, sustainable solutions for local communities. The successful restoration of ponds at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden showcases the incredible results we can achieve through collaboration. We are thrilled to see our shared vision materialize and are eager to continue our journey together, embarking on many more initiatives that benefit both the environment and the communities we serve” said Rajesh Krishan, CEO, United Way of Bengaluru.

Water bodies at the Doddasaggere Botanical Garden

About United Way Bengaluru (UWBe)

UWBe, part of United Way Worldwide, is an NGO focused on social issues that seek immediate and long-term attention. As an organization, UWBe believes in “mobilizing the caring power of the communities.” The chapter catalyses unified efforts from corporates, civic bodies, and citizen associations to bring about visible change. The organization works in four key areas – Environment, Education, Healthcare, and Livelihood. Currently, UWBe is implementing four flagship campaigns that serve important purposes: ‘Wake the Lake’ works to protect Bengaluru’s lakes, ‘One Billion Drops’ aims at conserving rainwater through percolation pits, ‘Born Learning’ helps provide nutrition and education to very young children and ‘Rural Rising’ aims to develop and empower the rural communities. Besides, Covid relief work is another key area where the organization is helping healthcare institutions, healthcare professionals, and other organizations working towards Covid relief. For more information,

https://www.uwbengaluru.org.

About LM Wind power

www.lmwindpower.com

LM Wind Power, a GE Vernova business, is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality rotor blades for onshore and offshore wind turbines with blade services solutions and a global manufacturing footprint, headquartered in Denmark. LM Wind Power has produced over 270,000 blades since 1978, corresponding to 152 GW installed capacity and mitigation of 332 million metric tons of CO2 emission. As part of its sustainability journey, LM Wind Power became the first carbon-neutral company in the wind industry in 2018

Benefitting 1,500 underprivileged children with quality education and extra-curricular activities with life skills training

Bangalore, September 10, 2024: AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest small finance bank, has launched 75 study centers across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, benefiting over 1,500 underprivileged children aged 8-13 in South India. This initiative provides comprehensive education support through coaching classes and extracurricular activities, empowering young minds to reach their full potential.

The initiative will establish 75 study centers across rural villages in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, each staffed by a dedicated teacher. These centers will provide two hours of after-school academic coaching on weekdays, offering extra support to students, and sports training on Saturdays to promote physical development and teamwork. Additionally, students will receive essential life skills education, covering health and hygiene, child rights and protection, and more, empowering them with comprehensive knowledge and skills for their future.

Speaking at the occasion, Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Education is the foundation of a thriving society, and today’s children are the architects of our nation’s future. At AU Small Finance Bank, we are dedicated to nurturing this future by focusing on both foundational education and skill development. Our commitment to skill education is rooted in empowering young minds, improving grassroots education, and equipping students with essential skills to thrive. We’re committed to enhancing academic performance, raising awareness of life skills and child rights, and promoting extracurricular activities like sports for underprivileged children in rural Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Through these initiatives, our mission is to empower the future of these children.”

AU SFB supports 2,500 ambitious youth across India in their pursuit of success, through expert online coaching, preparing candidates for competitive entrance and recruitment examinations. Through AU Ignite skill training initiative, we have so far trained 21,962 and placed 17,037 candidates.

Bangalore July 23, 2024: IIIT-Bangalore, in collaboration with K-tech and the Government of Karnataka, is launching a ground-breaking acceleration program for startups in the smart manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Acceleration Program at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), in partnership with the BCIC, is meticulously designed to provide unparalleled support and guidance to startups. These startups will benefit immensely from BCIC’s expert mentorship, extensive resources, and expansive market reach, equipping them with the tools needed to innovate, scale, and thrive in a fiercely competitive landscape.

The program targets key Smart Manufacturing Domains, including IoT,Robotics & Automation, AR/VR in Manufacturing, Advanced Sensor Technologies, Technology and Mobility and alot more. Industry giants such as TVS Motors, Buhler, Ace Designers, ANCM Management Consultants, IAMPL, Maini Group, and many others have formed strategic partnerships as program collaborators for the initiative.

Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan, CEO, IIIT-B Innovation Centre says “BCIC with its rich manufacturing partners will bring in great value to startups with top notch mentorship and tech validation opportunities”

This transformative program was officially launched at the GALA AWARD CEREMONY – 4th Edition of the BCIC Emerging Star Startup Awards 2024, organized under the aegis of the Start-Up Expert Committee recently. The event witnessed the presence of industry experts from across various domains, all united in support of this visionary initiative.

The program is poised to empower startups within the Smart Manufacturing Domains and those registered in Karnataka with solutions that are either already deployed or deployment-ready. This initiative marks a significant stride towards fostering innovation and excellence in the smart manufacturing sector.

Karnataka, July 18, 2024: Coca-Cola India, through its foundation Anandana, has partnered with Gram Unnati to launch “Project Unnati Mango” in the Kolar and Ramanagara districts of Karnataka. This project, launched ahead of Mango Day, aims to enhance sustainable mango cultivation and boost productivity as well as the profitability of farmers cultivating Alphonso and Totapuri varieties in these districts. In line with Coca-Cola’s Viksit Kisan campaign and the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the project will train and equip farmers with modern techniques like High-Density plantations and drip irrigation, empowering them and improving their livelihoods.

Additionally, as part of the project, Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation is collaborating with state horticulture agencies such as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), the Mango Board, the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), and various district horticulture departments in Karnataka to promote the best agricultural practices among farming communities. This initiative will help farmers improve mango yields, quality, size, and shelf life. It also provides comprehensive support, including skill training and financial literacy enhancement.

Commenting on the launch, Aneesh Jain, CEO and Founder, Gram Unnati, said, “Gram Unnati is proud to partner with Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation on this transformative project that underscores our commitment to sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment. By adopting modern practices and focusing on quality, we aim to significantly enhance the livelihoods of mango farmers in Karnataka. Together, we will drive sustainable growth and innovation in mango farming, benefiting farmers and the environment alike.”

“Farmers are the backbone of India’s horticulture system. With Project Unnati Mango, we aim to elevate the livelihoods of these farmers with advanced horticulture solutions, empowering them to significantly increase their incomes. This aligns with the Government of India’s vision for AtmaNirbhar Bharat, making the agrarian economy self-reliant”, said, Rajesh Ayapilla, Senior Director- CSR and Sustainability for Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia.

Furthermore, the project will also provide crop advisory services, climate forecasting, and alert systems to equip farmers with climate-smart techniques and improve crop traceability and sustainability. Special training modules have also been designed to empower female farmers, promoting gender equality in agriculture.

Bangalore, Karnataka – July 11, 2024 – Dell Technologies and Hope Foundation today celebrated the inauguration of a new Digital Inclusion Lab at Vidhya Mandir ITI in Doorvani Nagar and an AI Training Center at T.C. Palya in Bangalore.

The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone for students’ computer education. Officials from the Block Educational Department, along with Dell Technologies representatives, including Ms. Archana, CSR Head, South Asia Pacific & Japan, and Hope Foundation CEO Mr. Chandra Shekar, joined the event. Mr. Shekar Mandal, AGM of ITI, and members of the Block Education Office North 4 were also present to celebrate this achievement.

The Dell Digital Inclusion Lab was formally inaugurated. The new lab aims to empower school children who study in government schools, Government aided schools, and youth with digital skills. This initiative is being done across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, NCR of Delhi, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Manipur. This initiative also enables government and aided schools to offer digital inclusion labs for their students.

“We are very glad to partner with Hope Foundation to bring these new resources to the students of Bangalore,” said Ms. Archana, CSR Head, South Asia Pacific & Japan at Dell Technologies. “These labs will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital economy. At Dell, we have a very ambitious goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030.”

“This is a great opportunity to learn digital literacy and cybersecurity for the students of ITI Vidya Mandir,” said Mr. Shekar Mandal, AGM of ITI. “These new labs will give them the opportunity to learn the latest technologies and prepare for further education and jobs of the future.”

About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a global leader in providing essential infrastructure for the digital age. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including servers, storage, networking, and software. Dell Technologies is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates and has a long history of supporting education and environmental initiatives.

About Hope Foundation

Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to empower underprivileged communities through education, technology skill development, and employment. The foundation provides a variety of programs and services, including computer training, job placement assistance, digital literacy & cyber security workshops to school children youth and adults.

Bengaluru, May 27, 2024: Recent reports indicate a staggering loss of about 35% of mangroves between 1996 and 2010 highlighting a concerning trend in environmental degradation. Mangrove ecosystems play a significant role in stabilizing coastlines, making their preservation crucial for the environment and inhabitants. Mangroves are a natural solution to climate change, the paramount global threat. They can sequester carbon at a rate five times greater than tropical forests.

Responding to this urgent need, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) has launched an ambitious and impactful campaign, ‘ Mangroves Matter’, to revitalize mangrove ecosystems. The first foot is at Pulicat or Pazhaverkadu, a coastal town near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Known as the ‘jungle of roots‘ in Tamil, Pulicat encompasses a vast expanse of 720 sq. km, constituting India’s second-largest brackish water body. Rampant destruction of mangrove vegetation by human activities and natural causes has led to a massive reduction in the lake’s depth from 3.8m to 2m. This ecological decline has endangered biodiversity and threatened the livelihoods of local fisherfolk dependent on the mangrove ecosystem.

The ‘Mangroves Matter’ campaign was officially launched on World Wetlands Day, 2024, with a bold vision to rewild approximately 10 lakh mangroves across 100 acres in the Pulicat region alone. In addition to their environmental advantages, the campaign will closely work with the Irula community, opening up livelihood opportunities for them and boosting the local economy by supporting the cultivation of shrimp and fish species. The project also includes removal of acres of Prosopis ( Karuvelam ), an invasive species which has destroyed the local flora and soil ecosystems.

Sriram Ananthanarayanan, Director-Projects, UWBe, said, “I am glad that many of our Corporate CSR partners have come forward to support this campaign with a shared vision towards environmental commitment. Notably, our CSR partner, Mphasis, has pledged their support to this cause, dedicating the rewilding of mangroves on 70 acres in Pulicat. “

Looking ahead, United Way Bengaluru envisions extending the campaign’s reach to other regions, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. Upholding its mission of “mobilizing the caring power of communities,” the organization calls upon organizations from different industries to join hands in supporting this vital mission for the preservation of the planet’s precious ecosystems.

Rajesh Krishnan, CEO, UWBe, said, “COP28 made significant progress towards securing the Mangrove Breakthrough’s goal of 15 million hectares of mangroves underpinned by USD 4 billion new investments by 2030. I am super excited that United Way Bengaluru is among the very few organisations who have taken this initiative. ‘Mangroves Matter’ is aligned with the aspiration of COP28, which calls out the responsibility of the State, corporations, local people, community, NGOs and other stakeholders to deliver the Breakthrough.”

Hyderabad, May 21, 2024……Balu Forge Industries Limited (BFIL), a prominent precision engineering company engaged in manufacturing of crankshafts & forged components, announces the acquisition of three forging lines in a combination of Hammers & Presses capable of producing 72,000 tonnes p.a. of heavy forged products.

Disclosing this in a press note issued in Hyderabad today, the company said, these newly acquired forging lines will seamlessly integrate with the precision engineering expansion taking place at its upcoming manufacturing campus in Belagavi, Karnataka thereby making BFIL an integrated one-stop solution provider for advanced machining solutions for critical industries viz. Railways, Defence, Oil & Gas, Mining, Aerospace, Defence, Aluminium & other essential precision industries globally.

The new forging unit will be seamlessly integrated with the recently acquired precision machining unit of Mercedes Benz. This will further strengthen our product engineering & increase our precision product offerings to global majors operating in the critical engineering & safety components industry with end-to-end solutions under one roof.

This forging unit includes a 16-ton closed-die forging hammer, ranking amongst the largest in the country and capable of producing forgings up to 800-900 kgs. This capacity will be further enhanced with a 10-ton closed-die forging hammer line and an 8,000-ton capacity mechanical forging press. With these facilities, it is advancing our presence in engineering critical industries viz. Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Defence, Railways, Mining, Aluminium and Auto part manufacturing and many other critical industries.

This acquisition strengthens and expands our critical engineering products portfolio and enhances R&D capabilities in alloy mixing & metal combinations BFIL informed. It provides us unique strength in creating products from different alloys based on Aluminum to Titanium which shall enable BIFL to expand its product offering to major growth industries for critical engineering products and to further capture the OEM market that we cater to across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East regions.

Hyderabad, May 10th, 2024….108 Jains who fasted by eating alternative day for the past one year broke their fasting by consuming sugar cane juice today at Dadawadi Jain Temple at Karwan.

Some of the people who fasted were as old as 86 years done young were just 19

It had more women than men. Some of them have fasted for 35 years.

The ceremony is called Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. It kicked off yesterday and concluded today.

Earlier all these 208 Jain’s drawn from across India, including 32 from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were ceremoniously taken in 25 well-decorated chariots in a km-long procession from Saibaba Temple in Gudi Malkapur to Dadawadi Jain Temple Karawan.

Vimlabhai Kochar from Nashik has been fasting by eating alternative day for the past 35 years. Kantha Bhai has been fasting for 16 years. Ugam Bhai Gandhi is an 81-year-old woman who has been fasting for the past 24 years. Kishore Golechs from Secunderabad who is into the cycling business has been fasting for 24 years. Sangeetha Kothari, a 52 years old woman has been fasting for the past 7 years.

Sunitha Vinod, 52 from Nashik has done first time. Krishi Bandari, a 19-year-old girl from Hyderabad has done fasting a second time. Says, that fasting has taught her to exercise control on anything we do excessively. It has also taught me a very good discipline in life.

Mahendra Lunwath from Hyderabad who has been fasting for 20 years said it is mind control over food. I decided in mind and I never had any problem in fasting. He urged youngsters and first-timers to start fasting at least once a week. In an era where food is available at the click of a mouse from food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, fasting is the only way forward to exercise control over food. We are what we eat. Obesity is on the rise. The best way is to fast at least once a week he said

The fast-breaking ceremony was organized under the guidance of Jain Guru Dr Samkit Muni Ji and two other Jain Monks.

On this day about 2000 Jains from across India such as Nashik, Pune, Jodhpur, Karnataka, and Chennai, and Hyderabad participated

108 Jain’s ended their year-long alternate fasting with sugar cane juice disclosed Swarupchand Kothari, Gautam Chand Dank, Sajjan Gandhi, Annaraj Bafna, and Vinod Kimtee, the office bearers of the organising body.

In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya is important as it commemorates the first Tirthankara, Rishab dev Bhagwan, ending his one-year asceticism(severe self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence) by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. Some Jains refer to the festival as Akashya Tritiya Parna Mahotsav. The ascetic practices include simple living, begging, fasting, and ethical practices such as humility, compassion, meditation, patience, and prayer. Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav brings to an end to such a year-long strict self-discipline.

Akshay Tritiya Parna Mahotsav was organized by Shri Vardhaman Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh, Greater Hyderabad

Bangalore, April 2024: Jar offers a streamlined investment journey that takes minimal time and customers can start saving money in small amounts, which gets invested in 24K, 99.9% pure gold. With Jar, users can save effortlessly and convert it to cash or receive physical gold at their convenience. Jar’s revolutionary round-off method effortlessly accumulates spare change from every transaction and invests it in gold so users can save that extra bit every month.

The company’s remarkable growth has not gone unnoticed. Jar won in the Best WealthTech Startup category at the Global Fintech Awards 2023 and was even mentioned as being one of the top UPI auto-pay players in the country. Jar was also recognized by LinkedIn as one of India’s Top Startups of 2023.

In the last 3 years, Jar has truly made leaps and bounds in the digital gold space, having started with a simple thought. Traditionally, there have always been high entry barriers in savings and investing: a high ticket size to start investing, time to understand and get started, and the complexity of the financial products.

From humble beginnings in Hassan, Karnataka, and Bihar Sharif, Bihar respectively, both Nishchay Ag and Misbah Ashraf had seen first-hand how middle India both earns and spends on a daily basis. They knew there was a gap in the market for a financial product that could help millions of people save better and get them started on their financial fitness journey.

That’s how Jar was born and, through Jar, these barriers of entry have been reduced significantly by leveraging the two most widely adopted financial tools in India – UPI and gold. Gold remains a popular investment in India, with over half the population (53%) choosing it. Now, a growing number of young investors are turning towards digital gold.

After getting a foothold in the gold space, Jar now plans to expand its offerings to include Lending, Investments, and more to meet the needs of its ever-growing user base.