Archives July 2023

New Delhi,21st July 2023 ForgeTech India 2023 – the largest conference and exhibition for the Indian Forging Industry has been announced by the Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI). The apex body of the Indian Forging Industry will be conducting this event from November 3rd to 5th, 2023 at Mayfield Estate in Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra.

In commemoration of the Association’s 50th anniversary, AIFI launched first ForgeTech India in 2016 under the presidentship of Mr. Ranbir Singh. ForgeTech India is essentially a conference and exhibition aiming to unite the forging fraternity. The inaugural edition of ForgeTech India was held in Gurgaon in 2016 and witnessed a participation of over 800 delegates from around the world, while the second edition was held in Mahabalipuram in 2019 along with AsiaForge under the presidentship of Mr. S. Muralishankar, drawing in 1200 participants globally. The third edition of ForgeTech India will be held in Pune under the presidency of Mr. Vikas Bajaj. & Vice Presidentship of Mr. Yash J Munot.

ForgeTech India 2023 is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of representatives from the Forging Industry at a single location, covering the diverse dimensions of the Forging trade and industry. This will also include the presentation of technical papers by globally renowned experts on industry developments as well as the exhibition of supplier capabilities and innovations such as equipment machinery and tooling. The event will witness display of new innovations and emerging technology, amidst interaction with peers and experts from forging and other related industries across the world.

The Convenor for ForgeTech India 2023, Mr. Yash Munot, Vice President, Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce the 3rd edition of ForgeTech India in Pune. This conference and exhibition will undoubtedly play a significant part in fostering the relationship between the forging industry in India and its key stakeholders. With a focus on the growth and future trends of the industry, the third edition of the exhibition will assist us in offering a collaborative platform for all business partners of the sector. We at AIFI have consistently been at the forefront of taking proactive measures aimed at enhancing ergonomics for our members to increase their level of competitiveness through constant updating of information and technology, mutual cooperation and with proactive initiatives. We are glad to announce that, we are already receiving an overwhelming response from participants and exhibitors, since ForgeTech 2023 is taking place after the pandemic. Also, we are confident that attendance will be significantly higher this year than in previous editions.”

 

President of Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI)Mr. Vikas Bajaj, said, “In order to improve and modernize our facilities and productivity, we endeavored to establish a forum where knowledge, insights, economic and environmental trends and industry best practices would be discussed and shared. We have succeeded in this goal when the first chapter of ForgeTech India was launched. This exhibition allows all visitors to connect with veterans of the forging industry and observe exhibits to learn more about innovative technology and the future of the forging industry. In this edition, the response from the industry has been overwhelming with over 200 delegates and almost 50 exhibitors have already registered for India’s biggest biennial conference cum exhibition”.

The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) at present consists of over 200 members, accounting for more than 80% of the total production of the Indian forging industry. The role of AIFI is to promote and develop the Indian Forging Industry to meet the demands and expectations of forging customers and end users, both domestic and global by improving the business environment for its members and contributing to increasing their competitiveness through mutual cooperation and understanding of all parties concerned and constant updating of information and technology. Additionally, AIFI arranges for regional meetings across the country to understand issues and trends in the forging industry.

There are a limited number of seats and spaces available for attendance and exhibition. For more information and registration, please visit the website.

Bangalore, India 21st July 2023– Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), formerly known as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI), announces the setting up of the Community Engagement and Training Center at Koramangala Police Station. The project, envisioned as a community hub and designed in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, will aid the Bangalore City Police through community collaboration and prepare to mitigate future outbreaks and pandemics through a participatory approach.

Located at the Office of Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-East Division in Bangalore, this multifunctional hub is designed to facilitate training programs, meetings, and strategic planning, while fostering an environment for effective community engagement. With a capacity to accommodate up to 100 people, the hub represents a significant step towards enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and the community. This versatile space can serve as a training centre, meeting hall, and war room, enabling the Bangalore City Police and community members to work together seamlessly and effectively. The infrastructure is uniquely constructed using the Brutalist style of Architecture Design. It is eco-friendly, i.e., without any plastering or painting, thereby reducing the carbon footprints of the building. The windows and doors were built using basic aluminum extrusions, thereby avoiding timber use. Apart from being sustainable and eco-friendly, this design is very functional when it comes to thermal effects and acoustic advantages. This kind of construction can be built faster and easy to maintain, compared to ordinary plastered and painted buildings.

RK Shenoy, Senior VP – Mobility Engineering & Member of Executive Leadership Team, at Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) says the project is not limited to the structure but how communities get involved closely and promote a safe empowered society. “The Stakeholder Visioning Exercise helped us ideate on how this Center could be a true potential for the community, wherein the Police Force becomes an agent of goodness and various social groups could come and sensitize the public on many relevant topics of the day. The infrastructure could aid the Police Force to join hands with the community and be prepared to mitigate future outbreaks and beyond pandemics through a participatory approach. This ideation led to the creation of a Community Engagement Centre at Koramangala Police Station,” said RK Shenoy.

Shri. C K Baba, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, (South-East) Bengaluru City, said, “We are thrilled to see the establishment of the Community Engagement and Training Center at Koramangala Police Station. This multifunctional hub represents a significant step towards enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and the community. We applaud BGSW for their commitment to community collaboration and look forward to the positive impact this center will have on our city that aims to bring organisations, law enforcement and citizens closer.”

BGSW proudly handed over the setup to the officials on February 10, 2023, with hope that it will be utilized to serve the community and the people from the neighborhoods. On March 8, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the community hub hosted a session for Women in the Police Force, recognizing the work of Rani Chennamma Pade who has been focussing on awareness campaigns for the safety of women citizens across the city.

New Delhi,21st July 2023 OPPO, the leading global smart devices brand, has announced that its Reno10 will go on sale on 27th July at INR 32,999. The handset will be available from 12 AM onwards at OPPO E-Store, Flipkart, and mainline retail outlets.

Ultra-Slim Body with 3D Curved Design

The Reno10 5G sports an ultra-slim body—available in Ice Blue and Silvery Grey—with a 3D curved design that is light and easy to hold. It features a 120Hz 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a 93% screen-to-body ratio for a borderless and immersive viewing experience. It comes with a Dragontrail Star 2 display and a sturdy polycarbonate back. Its 2412×1080px screen is capable of 1 billion colours with HDR brightness of 950nits to deliver detailed and crisp visuals even under direct sunlight. Also, you get Dual Stereo Speakers–with Real Original Sound Technology, tested by Dirac—for a surround sound experience.

Telephoto Camera for Ultra-Clear Portraits

The Reno10 5G packs a powerful camera system, comprising a 64MP OV64B ultra-clear main camera, a 32MP IMX709 telephoto portrait camera, an 8MP IMX355 112° ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP OV32C ultra-clear selfie camera. With this setup, users can capture every detail in pictures with exceptional clarity, whether in low-light, while shooting portraits, or even wide-angle shots.

Fast, Safe & Secure Charging Experience

Its 5000mAh battery—the largest ever in the Reno series—with 67W SUPERVOOCTM charges the device to 100% in 47 minutes. For users who are always on the go, a 30-minute charge is enough to juice the handset to 70%.

Additionally, OPPO’s award-winning Battery Health Engine (BHE) intelligently controls the current and voltage through real-time monitoring to prolong the charging lifespan. It ensures that the handset’s battery maintains its health up to 80% even after 1,600 charge cycles to last over four years.

Smooth Performance that Lasts Long

The Reno10 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC and comes with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and OPPO’s RAM Expansion technology that allows users to extend RAM by another 8GB by borrowing from device storage.

For efficient cooling, it employs high-performance T19 bi-layer graphite for heat dissipation and glitch-free usability. OPPO’s Dynamic Computing Engine on the Reno10 increases app opening speed by 12% in comparison to the last generation. Besides, it comes with 48-month-fluency, which means this device will perform as smoothly as a new phone even after four years.

Smart Experiences

The Reno10 5G comes with an infrared remote-control app that lets you remotely control home appliances such as TVs, ACs, and set-top boxes among others. With its Multi-Screen Connect feature, the Reno10 5G can be connected to other devices, like a PC or a tablet, allowing users to simultaneously work across multiple screens. Its Smart Always-On Display lets users view updates on food delivery apps such as Swiggy and Zomato, and even control music on Spotify without unlocking the phone.

The Reno10 5G supports two-year OS updates and three-year security updates.

Offers

Customers can avail of the following offers on the first sale of the OPPO Reno10 5G:

• Customers can avail instant INR 3000 discount on Flipkart and OPPO Stores when using HDFC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI Cards. Additionally, leading bank cardholders can benefit from a no-cost EMI option for up to 6 months.
• Customers can avail a cashback of up to 10% from mainline retail outlets and no-cost EMI for up to 6 months from leading banks like SBI, Kotak Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, One Card, and AU Small Finance.
• Customers can also avail a cashback of up to INR 3000 from consumer loan partners, TVS Credit, HDB Financial and IDFC First Bank. Additionally, customers can enjoy the benefit of Zero Down Payment schemes from leading financiers.
• OPPO customers can avail an Exchange + Loyalty Bonus of up to INR 4000 online and offline
• Users can enjoy free trials of YouTube Premium and Google One for up to 3 months through MyOPPO

OPPO Premium Service Offer

• All the issues/queries will be resolved within 24 working hours by a team of dedicated experts (Exclusive hotline – 9958808080)
• Free pick up and drop facility available across 13,000+ pin codes with resolution of issues within 72 hours of the complaint.
• OPPO offers affordable EMI for the service/repairs of smartphones. Customers will have the option to decide on EMI instalment and tenure at their convenience.

New Delhi, 21st July 2023: Commuting to work or traveling out of the city, by road, or by air, you always need your smart devices charged at any given point in time. To ensure that your portable devices are always ready for you, U&i, India’s well-known gadget, accessories, and consumer electronics brand, brings to you two high-efficiency charging devices —Trans Series Car Charger and Power King Series Power Bank. These newly launched devices are meant to efficiently and quickly charge almost every mobile phone, tablet, and audio accessory, while you are traveling.

U&i Trans Series 38W Car Charger:

For those who rush to work by car and often forget to keep their devices charged, the Trans Series is the best accessory to top up the devices’ battery while you drive. The car charger is built using a smart chip with Quick Charge and Power Delivery (QC+PD) dual engine and supports multiple power technologies that are heat resistant and deliver safe and stable power. The charger can charge two devices, one with a USB Type-C port of up to 18 Watts of power and another with a Type-A port of up to 20 Watts of power, simultaneously with high-speed charging of up to 38W total. Compatible with every Android and iOS device out there, the car charger is highly durable and protects the connected devices from Overvoltage, Overcurrent, Overheating, and Overcharging.

U&i Power King Series 22.5W 20000mAh Power Bank:

U&i Power King Series is the need of the hour, especially for those who are often out for work or travel and have nowhere to plug in the charger. The highly compact and premium-designed 20000mAh Power Bank is for charging devices that need higher voltage and power requirements. Standard devices using the USB-A can be charged at 2A max, while the PD port can deliver up to 22.5 Watts of power, good enough to charge tablets and ultra-portable laptops. With a premium design language, this power bank boasts a built-in LED COB emergency lamp which is beautifully encased within its transparent body. There’s also an LED Display that shows the current battery status as well as the power rating so you know the exact status of your power bank’s capacity. With support for multiple power technologies, this power bank is ready for any device that connects to its port while also keeping it safe and protected.

Pricing and Availability

The all-new U&i Trans Series 38W Car Charger and U&i Power King Series Power Bank are available in the market at an MRP of INR 1,999 and INR 2,999 respectively. Users can buy these products from all the U&i outlets and other leading retail stores across India.

Mumbai, India, 21st July 2023: The latest season of India’s most iconic youth reality show, MTV Roadies Karm ya Kaand is successfully redefining entertainment with high-octane action, daredevilry, and electrifying competition. Elevating adrenaline levels, in an unprecedented collaboration with Viacom18 Studios, MTV Roadies – Karm ya Kaand gears up to integrate with the recently released Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One from the popular movie franchise, for a thrilling episode. The special episode titled ‘Haar ka Vaar’ is scheduled to air on 22nd July 2023, Saturday at 7 PM on MTV and right after on JioCinema, promising an unforgettable experience for viewers.

Inspired by the gripping world of Mission Impossible, the theme of the immunity task centers around a daring jewel heist. Drawing from the rich history of Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala, who owned a magnificent diamond necklace that mysteriously disappeared in 1948, the Roadies will embark on a mission to recover the missing diamond pieces, adding more intrigue and excitement to the task.

The challenge will take place within the walls of the enchanting Bagrian Haveli, a 200-year-old heritage mansion located in Punjab. The haveli’s various corners will hide the elusive diamond pieces, each marked with prominent X symbols for identification. Additionally, a dedicated medic section will be available to replenish the Roadies’ lifelines.

Adding to this excitement, MTV will also run a contest on social media that will give viewers of the show a chance to win tickets to the movie, by answering a simple question.

The collaboration between MTV Roadies – Karm Ya Kaand and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One promises to deliver an electrifying episode, blending the thrill of the Mission Impossible franchise with the bold adventure and intense competition of the show that has redefined youth reality entertainment. The integration will captivate audiences and provide a unique and unforgettable television experience.

Tune in to MTV Roadies – Karma ya Kaand on Saturday, 22nd July 2023 at 7 PM on MTV and right after on JioCinema to witness the mission unfold, as the contestants strive to win the much-coveted immunity!

Paramount Pictures and Skydance Present, A Tom Cruise Production, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One directed by Christopher McQuarrie is in Theatres, Dolby Cinema, premium large Formats, And Imax in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu

21st July 2023, New Delhi: The Chambers, India’s very first exclusive business club, presented a Rendezvous with award-winning author Amitav Ghosh to celebrate the launch of ‘Smoke and Ashes’ – one of the most important and keenly anticipated works of non-fiction this year, published by HarperCollins India.

‘Smoke and Ashes – A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories’ explores the immense effect the opium trade has had on world history and how opium continues to impact our lives today.

Commenting on his new masterpiece, Amitav Ghosh said, “My new book, Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories, is based on the enormous quantities of material I accumulated while researching the trilogy of novels I wrote between 2005 and 2015. When I started writing the novels I thought they would be mainly about the transportation of indentured workers from India to Mauritius in the early nineteenth century. But in the course of my research, and much to my surprise, I stumbled upon a different trade in a precious commodity that was being carried in large quantities from India to China—opium!”

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan – Area Director – Operations and General Manager – Taj Mahal, New Delhi said, “Taj Mahal, New Delhi is honoured to curate a Rendezvous with one of the most prominent names in literature – Amitav Ghosh. Smoke and Ashes is at once a travelogue, a memoir and an excursion into history, both economic and cultural. We are pleased to craft exclusive experiences for our esteemed members and patrons.”

New Delhi, India 21st July 2023: Hyderabad-based Quantum Energy, a leading electric vehicle (EV) start-up specializing in the design, development, manufacturing and sales of electric scooters, has announced its strategic tie-up with ScooEV, an EV two-wheeler rental company.

Under this collaboration, a large fleet of approximately 1000 e-scooters will be powered by Quantum Energy’s cutting-edge Bziness Pro in the last-mile delivery space. Boasting a powerful 1200W motor, the Bziness Pro can effortlessly reach a top speed of 55 mph. Business Pro with an LFP battery gives a segment-best range of up to 135 km on a single charge and comes with a warranty of 3 years or 90,000 km and these electric scooters deliver unmatched efficiency and reliability for commercial deliveries, significantly contributing to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable urban logistics. Moreover, it is packed with segment-leading features, including an inbuilt IOT tracker with an IP67-rated battery pack, Remote Lock-Unlock, Anti-Theft Alarm, USB Charger, Disc Brakes, LCD Display, and more.

Speaking on the partnership, Chetana Chukkapalli, Director, Quantum Energy Limited said “We are pleased to partner with ScooEV as part of our endeavor to provide the best delivery solutions to the growing delivery and e-commerce space. Our joint effort to electrify last mile delivery will further help strengthen the B2B segment.

“With the step towards collaboration, Dr. Amit S Closepet, CEO of Scoo EV Rentals mentioned, “We are happy to collaborate with Quantum Energy Limited as our esteem partner who can strongly provide sustainable & highly efficient e-bikes that promise to cater to our B2B rider centric requirement. Together we can walk towards a frugal green commute.”

NOIDA, India and NEW YORK, July 20, 2023: HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has joined the XR Startup Program, an initiative between Meta and the MeitY Startup Hub to discover, nurture and accelerate extended reality (XR) technology startups in India.

“We are thrilled to participate in the XR Startup Program to mentor and support startups and innovators in emerging technologies including augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality. Digital engineering is of strategic focus to HCLTech and our involvement in this program reinforces our commitment to nurturing emerging technologies and innovation to drive all-around growth,” said Vijay Guntur, President, Engineering and R&D Services, HCLTech.

As a knowledge partner of this program, HCLTech will help foster a vibrant ecosystem in which Indian startups can pioneer and develop innovative services, hardware and software solutions with focus on education, healthcare and agri-tech, creating significant economic, social and environmental impact.

“The XR Startup Program is playing a crucial role in supporting startups embrace extended reality technologies. We are delighted to collaborate with HCLTech for this program. Their leadership and guidance as a trusted partner will greatly benefit the program participants and further Meta’s vision of nurturing immersive technologies and innovation in India to make the country a hub for these emerging technologies,” said Shivnath Thukral, Director and Head Public Policy, India, Meta.

HCLTech’s subject matter experts will provide one-on-one mentorship to the startups, leading thought leadership sessions and providing valuable business and industry perspectives. As the program progresses, the startups may leverage HCLTech’s global infrastructure, next-generation engineering technology and innovation labs to develop, test and validate their use cases.

“MeitY Startup Hub’s focus on innovation and entrepreneurship has made India the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. The next wave of innovation, transformation and investments is in XR technologies and the metaverse, and the ‘XR Accelerator’ program will ensure that Indian startups are at the forefront of developing, launching and scaling immersive technology solutions for the global markets. Active collaboration of the academia and industry leaders provides practical guidance and support to the startups to become leaders for this new era,” said Jeet Vijay, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub.

The XR Startup Program is contributing to India’s efforts in establishing a foundation for the metaverse while fostering the development of XR technologies within the country. This aligns with the country’s vision of transforming the next decade into a ‘Techade’, enabling opportunities for the youth of India.

Mumbai, 21st July 2023: India Climate Collaborative (ICC), a collective dedicated to accelerating climate action, is determined to expedite efforts in addressing climate change in India by tackling critical funding gaps for the country’s home-grown climate solutions. To bolster corporate grant funding (CSR) for climate action and supplement India’s ambitious climate goals, the India Climate Collaborative has launched Earth Exponential, a platform that brings together funders and non-profit organisations to scale up high-impact climate change programmes and improve climate funding efficiency.

Over the past 7 years (2015-2021), out of the total CSR funding of 67,193.41 crores rupees a mere INR 6,183.04 crore has been allocated to environment-related issues. This number is still broader than climate funding – which is focused on the sources of greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of climate change, and is not clearly tracked. With climate change emerging as a global priority for this decade, there is a pressing need to bring more funding into the sector. Some of India’s most climate vulnerable regions like Northeast India are also chronically underfunded, receiving only 1.78% (that is, only INR 110.6 crore in the last 7 years) of the CSR funds allocated to environment-related issues.

However, ICC’s engagement with more than 40 mid-size corporates in India reveals a promising trend. More than 80% of these corporates have expressed interest in funding climate projects. Despite this enthusiasm, the actual allocation towards the environment sector stands at a meagre 9.2%. This substantial disparity underscores the urgent need to bridge the gap between the aspiration to fund climate action and the tangible funding of projects with a climate lens in India.

Extensive interactions within the climate ecosystem led the India Climate Collaborative to recognise that non-profit organisations across the country are pioneering community-focused, cost-effective climate solutions that address socio-economic priorities. However, for these solutions to make a significant impact, they require increased visibility and funding support.

Earth Exponential, supported by JSW Foundation, aims to reshape climate funding in India by curating, evaluating and displaying home-grown climate projects, and enabling them to scale by matching them to funders. With a strong commitment to equity and addressing the climate crisis for India’s most vulnerable, the platform empowers CSR funders to drive impactful climate initiatives and explore new possibilities for funding climate action.

“India’s home-grown climate solutions offer immense potential to solve address climate change without leaving anyone behind. These solutions can change how the developing world addresses the climate crisis – and we believe philanthropy plays a crucial role in unleashing this potential for the benefit of both India and the Global South. We also need philanthropy to build capabilities and capacity of non-profits so they can address both climate and development challenges. By connecting funders and non-profits, Earth Exponential aims to build a climate ecosystem and increase the efficiency of climate funding,” said Shloka Nath, CEO of the India Climate Collaborative.

Talking about the potential of Earth Exponential platform to create a significant impact, Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation, said, “Collaboration is key for innovation and development. There is an urgent need to address the critical gaps that

could pose challenges on our roadmap to achieve the target of net zero by 2070. Earth Exponential aims to address some of these challenges by bringing together funders and non-profit organisations to address and plug these critical gaps through innovative, homegrown solutions.”

While the platform is open to all funders, at present it addresses key challenges that CSR funders face – given how India’s corporate sector is rapidly setting sustainability commitments, which have a ripple effect on their CSR. This includes having measurable outcomes for all projects featured on the platform, ensuring that all featured organisations meet compliance requirements, and span across a wide geographic range.

The platform builds knowledge around five solution areas where climate projects are housed, namely: Farms, Cities, Nature, Resilience, and Jobs. These areas are relevant to climate change both from the perspective of reducing emissions and building resilience to mounting climate stresses. Additionally, they align with the existing priorities of development funders, including CSR initiatives, ensuring a strategic match and maximising impact. Through Earth Exponential, funders can explore the climate solutions landscape and engage with credible organisations implementing best-in-class projects in the country.

New Delhi, 20th July 2023: “Advancements in technology, such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, are revolutionising healthcare and can be integrated with traditional medicine,” stated, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Minister of State, Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Women & Child Development, Govt of India, at the National Conference on ‘Traditional and Alternative Medicine- Exploring New Horizons and Advancements’ in New Delhi.

Dr. Kalubhai emphasised the importance of integrating traditional practices with advancements in modern medicine. He stated, “It is our duty to lead the way in promoting the synergy of traditional and modern medicines with cutting-edge scientific research”, at the national conference organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Dr. Kalubhai highlighted the role of technology, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, in revolutionising healthcare. He stated, “From telemedicine to artificial intelligence and big data analytics, we have a wealth of tools at our disposal to improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes.”

The Government of India, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, is committed to promoting traditional systems of medicine globally. Dr. Kalubhai mentioned the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit, 2022 (GAIIS), stating, “Ayush sector witnessed Letter of Intents (LOIs) worth 9000 crores in just three days.” He also highlighted the signing of various Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for country-to-country cooperation, collaborative research and development, and the establishment of Ayush Academic Chairs in foreign universities/institutes.

Dr. Kalubhai mentioned the growth of the Ayush sector in education and global business. He stated, “The Ayush Export Promotion Council (Ayushexil) has not only grown in education but also in global business.” The establishment of this council aims to promote Ayush products and services worldwide, contributing to the sector’s business growth.

Dr. Kalubhai highlighted the collaboration between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of India, stating, “WHO and Government of India have established the world’s first and the only Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.” This center aims to integrate traditional medicine with technological advancements and evidence-based research.

Dr. Kalubhai’s address concluded with an optimistic outlook for the future of healthcare in India, emphasising the potential of traditional and modern medicines working harmoniously. He stated, “By doing so, we can truly unlock the full potential of our healthcare system, providing affordable, accessible, and effective solutions for the health and well-being of every Indian.”

Dr. Raman Mohan Singh, Director Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, presented insights on the importance of product quality in healthcare in his special address. “Industry bodies all over the world are eager to investigate Ayurvedic methods in their systems,” he added. Stakeholders and government agencies both demanded that Ayurveda be elevated. According to WHO criteria, API is at par with the other international institutions,” he said.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Co-Chairperson of ASSOCHAM National Wellness Council and Chairperson of Aroma Magic Pvt Ltd., made an inspiring welcoming speech and emphasised the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare. She continued, “Especially in the post-COVID era, it’s not just about treating the symptoms; we must address the roots.” “It is necessary to empower people to actively participate in their healthcare and to maintain a critical mindset when making healthcare decisions. Healthcare advancements are substantially facilitated by technological breakthroughs and increasing scientific awareness of the mind-body connection. Holistic healthcare is the way of the future,” Ms. Kochhar added.

Mr. Abishek Ramesh, Co-Chair ASSOCHAM National Wellness Council, Executive Director Kairali Ayurveda Group, remarked in his closing remarks, “There are 8000 hospitals under the Ministry of Ayush and 20,000 practitioners showcasing Ayush healthcare services.”

Mr. Madhusudan Chauhan, CEO Jiva Ayurveda highlighted that Ayush and Ayurveda are not alternative systems, they significantly impact the nation’s healthcare landscape. In India, Ayush follows a structured, regulated, and standardized approach with over 7 lakhs+ registered technicians, 3000+ hospitals, and 20,000+ dispensaries. He further said, Events like International Yoga Day and National Ayurveda Day have gained momentum globally. Setting up a global sector for traditional medicine has been a major achievement in the last 7 to 8 years, with India leading a pioneer in practice-based medicine.