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9th September 2024: As Maharashtra celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with traditional fervor, Zomato witnessed a surge in demand for festive delicacies and offerings, reflecting evolving consumer preferences during this festive season.

• Option to order ‘Bappa cha prasad’ was available on the app: A new feature was rolled out to allow customers to order prasad from the top mandals in Mumbai & Pune.
• Dagdusheth Halwai trust’s prasad was delivered along with the local renowned mandals of the city. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, 2K boxes of prasad were delivered within a couple of hours of go-live.
• Modak sales soared like never before: Sales for modak picked up 2 days before Ganesh Utsav, Zomato recorded 50K searches of modak on 6th September, rising to 125K on 7th September.
•  On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, 58 modak boxes were sold every minute.
•  To align with the tradition of purchasing modak in auspicious quantities, modak boxes of 11 and 21 were featured from its restaurant partners. 10+ types of most popular modak were available. Ukadiche Modak stole the show in Maharashtra with 39% of total Modak sales.
•  A customer from Mumbai placed an order for 42 modak boxes costing ₹11,352 on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi.

What else did Maharashtra eat on Ganesh Chaturthi:

•  Highest growth was seen in mithai and sweets with Mithai restaurants witnessing an all-time high of orders with 240% growth over a usual day.
•  One brand in Mumbai grew nearly 10X on Chaturthi day. Most popular snack was pav bhaji, few short of 10k were sold, followed by samosa and vada pav.

Maharashtra, 7 August 2024: ACC Limited, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with the Adani Foundation are committed to sustainable water resource development and management. Through CSR efforts, the Company has recently completed the construction of a Cement Nala Bund (CNB) in Dhakori village near its ACC Chanda plant. This significant project aims to address water scarcity and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

Dhakori village, located in the Wani Block of Yavatmal, Maharashtra, has historically faced water availability challenges, impacting agricultural productivity and the overall life of locals. The newly constructed CNB in Dhakori boasts an impressive percolation capacity of up to 24,000 cubic metres during a single overflow event, significantly enhancing the village’s water storage capacity. The CNB provides regular water supply to approximately 220 acres of irrigation area, benefiting around 100 farmers.

This initiative contributes to increasing groundwater levels, supporting agricultural productivity, and fostering socio-economic development within the communities of the region. Furthermore, a more secure water source enables farmers to diversify their crops and increase yields, thereby improving food security and livelihoods.

ACC and the Adani Foundation are dedicated to achieving sustainable development and inclusive growth in the communities where they operate, by supporting the conservation and efficient use of precious resources such as water.

National, 24th July 2024: On the occasion of Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti, the Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, graced the award ceremony honouring the tribal changemakers of the Atmanirbhar Palghar project at Govardhan Ecovillage. The event celebrated the awardees of the Atmanirbhar Palghar initiative, a project aimed at empowering tribal communities through sustainable development and self-reliance.

Being a predominantly tribal area dependent on agriculture, Palghar is home to tribes like Warli, Katkari, Konkana, K Thakur, M Thakur, and Bhilla. These tribes, being part of forest areas, rely on rice, ragi (finger millet), and pulses as their staple diet and a variety of tubers, fruits, pods, leaves, and flowers as seasonal supplies. However, they are equally prone to drought and malnutrition.

The Tribal Changemakers of Govardhan Ecovillage believe in sustainability as a viable solution to this and have worked in this field to decrease malnutrition amongst the tribal communities. This was achieved through a series of practices that led to cleaner water, ponds, and infrastructure around these areas, enhancing the production of crops, its quality and broadening the crop diversity. This indeed resulted in saving of biodiversity as well as nutrition value of the indigenous crops. Few case studies that showcased the drastic impact of GEV programs were also shared by Sanat Kumar Prabhu.

Congratulating the awardees, Ramesh Bais, the Governor of Maharashtra, commented, “I congratulate all the awardees and the people who have been a strong support system behind these awardees. The hard work and innovative approaches in Atmanirbhar Bharat are the future this nation needs. People here have not only improved their own lives but also set a benchmark for sustainable development across the nation.”

The Honourable Governor also appreciated the various developmental works undertaken by ISKCON-GEV with a special mention to how Aashramshalas of the region is in dire need of some intervention and a collaborative approach where society, sarkar (government systems), and samajik sansthae (Civil society) come together to ensure holistic development is need of the hour. He also reassured the GEV team that the district administration would provide its full support to GEV’s social impact vertical.

Additionally, he showed interest in all the agricultural produce items showcased by Sanat Kumar Prabhu and team, and gave few suggestions about how to create best market-farmer linkages to give farmers best value for their organic farming efforts.

Addressing the event, Radhanath Swami, Founder of Govardhan Ecovillage, highlighted, “Our mission is to blend spiritual wisdom with practical solutions to address the challenges faced by rural communities. The success stories of Atmanirbhar Palghar are examples of the power of collective effort. As Shree Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita teaches us the philosophy is to be independent and self-motivated, we are trying to imbibe the same learnings to people here in Palghar, making it Atmanirbhar.” He also talked about how spirituality, sustainability, and social impact coming together is the only way for humans to ensure a more peaceful world.

During the event, Smt. Deepika Girish Ishpatwar, Smt. Dr. Swati Palaskar, Anand Ramgiri GosaviMr. Pandurang Jairam Chaudhary., Dinesh Sitaram Pardhi., Jayesh Ramu Pagi., Dinkar Sitaram Kharpade, Naina Pagi, Hardika Patil, Devendra Mahadev Patil, etc. the recipients of the award were honoured with the Tribal Changemakers Award. The Governor also awarded prominent contributors to ISKCON GEV Social initiatives like Mrs. Maithili Desai, Hari Hariharan and Harneet Hariharan, Shailesh Lukhi and Jalpa Lukhi.

Adding to this, Gauranga Das Prabhu, Director of Govardhan Ecovillage—Strategies and Collaborations, said, “There is inspiration around each one of us, and our tribal changemakers here have demonstrated that sustainable living and self-reliance are achievable goals. They are teaching us how sustainable development and self-reliance are the needs of the hour and how they can help transform the communities we live in.” Gauranga Das Prabhu further elaborated on how GEV is based on the principles of Geeta

• Samman: Respect for laws of nature and respect for other living entities. This is first principle which is expressed in the verse isavasyam idam sarvam of Isopanisad

• Sneha: The second principle based on which GEV was established is Love. vasudhaivakutumbakam. PM Modi took this slogan of vasudhaiva kutumbakam. When HH Radhanath Swami Ji established Govardhan Ecovillage in the beginning, he said when we respect Godly rules, then the result of that will be that we will express sneha or love towards every living entity, environment.

• Santulan: The third principle is Santulan (nirāśīr yata-cittātmā  tyakta-sarva-parigrahaḥ)

I should not try to control others, but I just try to serve others as a trustee. In this mood, GEV was set up.

The event witnessed the presence of Shri Radhanath Swami – the Founder of Govardhan Ecovillage, along with Shri Sanat Kumar Das, Director – Agriculture and Rural Development, and Smt. Rama Singh DurgVanshi, Advisor – Social Initiatives, Maithili Desai, Director- Govardhan Skill Centre.

Govardhan Ecovillage thrives on the ideology of sustainable development as it aims to minimize our carbon footprint through organic farming practices that nurture the land to renewable energy sources that power the ecovillage. Working towards improving their surroundings, their eco-initiatives extend to waste reduction, water conservation, and eco-friendly architecture, all harmoniously integrated into the fabric of the community. It also is involved in various social initiatives for the holistic development of society through spirituality, sustainability, and social impact.

Mumbai, 15th July 2024: WIKA India, one of the leading manufacturers of pressure and temperature measuring instruments, has recently achieved yet another milestone after being recognised as the ‘Emerging Brand of the Year’ at the National Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing held by CMO Asia at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

The award is the testament to the effective marketing and branding campaigns in various industries, identifying WIKA India growth in the past few years. Mr. Prashant Sinha, Head of Marketing, was present during the ceremony to receive the award and represent the company’s marketing efforts.

“It is a great honour for WIKA India to be awarded with such a prestigious title among numerous worthy contenders. This is surely a confirmation of our branding and marketing initiatives taken by us, right leveraging the technological advancement to staying updated and utilising the latest in marketing world,” commented Mr. Prashant Sinha.

Since 1997, when the first plant of WIKA India was set-up in Pune, Maharashtra, the company has been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions in the field of instrumentation sector. Our extensive product portfolio that includes a wide range of pressure, temperature, force, flow and level measurement instruments, cater to a wide range of industries such as oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and power generation. WIKA India’s focus on research and development has enabled it to introduce advanced products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

One of the key factors that has certainly helped WIKA India to win this award is its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India located at four different locations adhere to stringent quality control processes and ensure that every product meets international standards. WIKA India’s dedication to quality has earned it the trust and loyalty of its customers, further solidifying its position in the market.

As the instrumentation sector grows and evolves, WIKA India plans to continue offering the latest and advanced in measurement solutions. Such awards are definitely a motivation to continue working towards the best and reaching the desired goal.

Pune, Maharashtra – July, 2024 – Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Akshay Kulthe to the position of Associate Director of Sales. With an impressive career spanning over a decade in the hospitality industry, Mr. Kulthe brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in sales and marketing to his new role.

Mr. Kulthe has been an integral part of Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences since August 2022, where he has served as the Senior Sales Manager. During his tenure, he successfully identified business leads, developed customer accounts, and implemented creative local marketing channels, significantly contributing to the hotel’s revenue growth and market share.

“Akshay’s promotion is a testament to his dedication, innovative approach, and exceptional leadership skills,” said Mr. Ramandeep Marwah- General Manager- Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences. “We are confident that in his new role as Associate Director of Sales, he will continue to drive our sales strategies and achieve new milestones for the hotel.”

Mr. Kulthe is committed to fostering positive guest relations and maintaining high standards of service excellence. His vision is to contribute to the growth and success of Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences, leveraging his expertise to navigate the dynamic hospitality landscape.

Maharashtra, 1 July 2024: Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is determined to promote and support high quality education for future generations. Through CSR efforts, Ambuja Cements has enabled the complete transformation of Zilla Parishad (ZP) upper primary school, Bhoygaon in Korpana block of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, into an award-winning educational institution. The school recently won first place at the district-level in ‘Mazi Shala, Sunder Shala’ competition by the Government of Maharashtra, along with prize money of Rs. 14 lakhs.

The ZP school was established in Bhoygaon in 1935, and not much had been done to improve its facilities ever since. Looking at its dilapidated state, most of the 1,478 residents here had preferred sending their children to a private English medium school in the area.

Identifying the need for an intervention, Ambuja Cements’ CSR teams got to work on various interventions. Along with the school management committee, they began with a drive to collect funds for a library at the ZP school, and also donated books for the same. Guidance was also provided to students on competitive examinations, vocational education lessons, summer and winter camps, sports promotion as well as stationery distribution.

To encourage the communities and their kids to take ownership of keeping the campus clean and green, the CSR team had organised a cleanliness competition. They collectively even created a beautiful garden and courtyard at the campus, while also promoting good hygiene through the WASH programme.

Various reading classes were also conducted to ensure the students have proficiency with using the English language. The CSR teams enabled the school to also receive an ISO rating. The transformation of the school has led to many other charitable organisations coming forward with financial support for the school.

Ambuja Cements is proud to be an enabler of such an absolute turnaround, as it understands the importance of investing in boosting education through academic as well as infrastructural support, as each student represents a ray of hope for a brighter tomorrow.