INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN PRESENTS “ECO FASHION 2018-THE GRAND FASHION EVENT”

NewsPatrolling.com : Fashion is at the forefront this summer as International School of Design, New Delhi one of the premier design school in India once again electrifies the city with its high impact, fully integrated fashion show featuring the creative minds of INSD with their breathtaking collections at the Bikaner House, New Delhi on 30^th April 2018.

The grand INSD fashion show with sustainable fashion as its core theme rightly named “ECO FASHION 2018” travels you across all boundaries of design and witness the extraordinary creations at its glamorous best. . It was time to back pack and sneak peek in jet setting Diva’s fashion Pandora. Soaked in the paradise of this diverse extravaganza and celebrate the ultimate style. Each INSDIAAN had dexterously worked on sustainable fashion with each of their individual collection and extracted the best vision from their creative young minds .Who’s who from Delhi fastened their fashion bells and checked in their style passport  to take off on the razzmatazz runway of easy chic! The themes presented by students are given below.

In addition to being a unique opportunity for upcoming talented fashion designers, the event will also spotlight the finest upcoming Interior Designers. The concept of this exciting event is to create a posh environment to enjoy a top-of-the-line runway show.

We, at INSD live and breathe design and this event was the highlight of our finely designed academic training, practical training & industry centric programs said Mr. Sunjey Aggarwal, Founder & CEO. The grand fashion event featured the innovative designs in fashion & interiors. The event also featured innovative products by Interior Design Students and interesting giveaways.

The following are the details of the participating young budding designers showcasing their breathtaking collection with their respective themes at Eco Fashion 2018-The Grand Fashion Event held at the Bikaner House, New Delhi on 28^th April, 2018.

1.       COLLECTION TITLE: ARTSY PUNK

Punk Artsy as the name suggest, invokes the independent creativity of the person. These are for usually the ones who want to make a statement of their own by the clothes, they wear. Sometimes making nonwearable things wearable and most of the times, they are creators of their own fashion. It is not following the traditional norms. It is one of the most versatile of fashion which is sustainable. The unconventional form of art leads to innovating very many interesting forms of trends, which are not restricted by the usual textbook nature of creating fashion.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNER NAME - Ms. GURSIMRAN KAUR

2.       COLLECTION TITLE : LAYER OF DESIRE

The layer of Desire is at the core of romance novels, which often create drama by showing cases,where human desire is impeded by social conventions,class or cultural barriers. The collection is made keeping in mind to create drama and attention on the floor, also collection features Indian touch in modern era. The whole collection is sustainable as there is use of scrapped sequences and fabric pieces into collection to give Indian touch.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNER NAME – Ms. SIMARPREET KAUR

3.       COLLECTION TITLE : RUGGED

Being galvanized from natural beauty of nature (Rainbow), our collection represents the different tinctures,which gives it a bewitching glance. Our collection is designed as rugged means naturally ripped or something uneven and raw. We have fabricate our collection by using eco friendly fabrics ,which are scrapped or used that goes through sustainable fashion and gives funky peek to the collection.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES

1.       Bhavika Khattar

2.       Nikki Verma

3.       Ritu G.C.

4.       Ritika Hinduja

4, COLLECTION TITLE : BOTANICA

Our collection portray the natural beauty of spring season and motif is to illustrate the component of Mughal garden, which is evergreen fascination with all floral as flowers triggers happy emotions.

Spring “ A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.”

USP of the garments is ruffles and cascades. As we are rendering botanical prints by using eco-friendly fabric consist of cotton.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES:

1.       Garima Jain

2.       Komal Gupta

3.       Suman Pachori

4.       Rashi Durga

5.        Kajal Gupta

5.       COLLECTION TITLE : ANUBHUTI

Our collection ‘Anubhuti’ is inspired by textures. Texture is defined as a textile quality of an object surface. Use of texture along with the elements of design can convey a variety or messages and emotions as it appeals to our sense of touch. We have created fabrics to define sustainable and to give striking look to the garments.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES

1.       Kirti goel

2.       Sneha khalkho

3.       Tanya suman

4.       Sapna kumara

5.       Reetu sandhu

6.       COLLECTION TITLE : INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

All srticles are intricately designed and inspired by the themes played by their fellow  fashion department  students, the interior students are extending their own creations with sustainable material and creative ideas.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES

1.       Rupal Rana

2.       Kanika Jain

3.       Bhavya Jain

4.       Lalit Nehra

7. COLLECTION TITLE:   SAAJJ KRITI

Inspired from natural beauty of Manipur, our collection depicts the elements of Manipur, one of which is appliqué.

The aim is to create a collection using eco-friendly fabrics comprising of wool and recycled yarns. The collection is designed keeping in mind the Indian to contemporary touch, which can be seen through the appliqué work with structured silhouettes. Collection features are fusion of traditional design combined with modern appeal to create a unique and inimitable range through style textile.

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES

1.       Priya Aggarwal

2.       Himani Singh

3.       Bhumika Mathur

4.       Ashutosh Ray

5.       Samidha Choudhary

6.       Divya Kukreja

7.       Mamta Malik

8.       Mohd.Arshad Malik

8. COLLECTION TITLE: Kanthkifal

Inspired by a Sanskrit word Kanthkifal, our collection uses geometrical shapes like cones, pyramid along with drapes in traditional form. The idea is to craft clothes in a stunning 3D non wearable silhouettes that are clean and cutting edge with a flawless fusion of Indian and western influences

INSDIAN STUDENT DESIGNERS NAMES

1. Ranjeet Singh
2. Pooja Rawat

3.       Amreen Khan

4. Shailja Jangra

5.       Manvi Jain

6.       Leedang Konyak

7.       Neelam Tanwar

8. Manisha Sharma

9.       Purnima Malhotra

Grapes Digital bags Digital Responsibility for Hudson Canola Oil

NewsPatrolling.com : In a recent announcement, Hudson Canola Oil has appointed Grapes Digital as its digital agency. The agency will handle the complete digital mandate. The account was won after a multi-agency pitch.

The agency will be involved in the digital media planning and buying, strategy, content creation and design across all social media platforms.

“We are excited to partner with Hudson Canola Oil, the brand that introduced canola oil to India and the one that has led development of the Canola Oil category in a market where it was unknown. We are delighted to work with a brand that understands the ‘digital first’ approach. We look forward to use our digital expertise to help the brand touch new heights,” said Himanshu Arya, Founder, Grapes Digital.

Speaking on this occasion, Akash Premsen, Senior Vice President at Dalmia Continental, said, "The Company’s core competency is blowing open categories that Indians did not know of or consider and creating leading brands. With Leonardo Olive Oil previously, India realized an entire new way of life. With Hudson, we have a product inherently linked to consumer behaviour and health in the Indian kitchen. We are confident of fast adoption because homes are ready for this revolution. We are targeting Rs 300 crores from Hudson in 5 years. We intend to expand our Hudson portfolio to focus on demographics that almost all oil companies ignore because they are in the commodity business, not in the consumer benefit business. Currently, the oil category is stodgy, old and stuck in the 1990s, with almost zero appeal to the millennial generation. Hudson speaks directly to the young, savvy, health-aware and global-minded consumer. Food is an art on Instagram, cooking is a passion on blogs and information about health is just a click away. In this landscape, how can an oil brand join the conversation? This objective is now in the capable hands of Grapes, who are tasked with highlighting Hudson's relevance in today's Indian kitchen, using the most innovative ways possible to help us increase brand awareness and drive business growth."

Nifty reclaims 10700, courtesy to Reliance and banking counters

NewsPatrolling.com“The day belongs to the optimistic traders as we witnessed a good global driven rally with some impetus provided on the domestic front. It started with a decent gap up opening and then a follow up momentum to reclaim the 10700 mark. Despite marginal profit booking at higher levels, the index managed to hold its position well inside the positive territory.

 

Now, the recent hurdle of 10640 has been crossed on a closing basis and thus, we may see extension of this move towards 10750 – 10800 in coming days. On the lower side, the immediate base seems to have shifted higher towards 10640 – 10600 (earlier hurdle becomes support) from 10495. Hence, going ahead, traders should trade with a stock specific positive bias and look to lighten up positions around 10750 – 10800. At this juncture, we are a bit unsure whether market has enough strength to surpass 10800 or not. Hence, one need to keep booking timely profits and should rather shift stop losses higher at 10640 – 10600.

National Consultation on rural healthcare conducted with Niti Aayog

NewsPatrollling.com :  In order to prioritize the health needs of the rural population, 15^th World rural conference is organized in India this year.

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The second day of the event highlighted upon the National consultation on rural and remote healthcare in collaboration with Niti Ayog’s National rural health mission.

In context to deliver primary healthcare in far flung areas and remote access, several workshops were conducted with the focus of bringing rural healthcare on the forefront of healthcare policy discussions.

“We all know about the national rural health mission initiative of the government of India through which we address the rural healthcare infrastructure as well as human resource development. India being largely a rural country, their healthcare needs have to be addressed on urgency. Active participation of all the stakeholders, NGO’s, health workers and policy makers are required to revolutionize the primary health care structure in the rural areas.” Says Dr Raman Kumar, Organizing Chairman and National President, AFPI.

Focusing on the rural healthcare theme, short films and art festivals were also held with a purpose to inspire the healthcare workers and celebrate their work from the grass root level. Until now over 1000 abstracts and scientific program proposals have been received and this has become a landmark event in the history of rural healthcare academics in India. Visits to rural healthcare centers were also made by International doctors.

“With the participation of over 50 countries, this international conference hosts all major health delivery systems with emphasis on supporting and promoting rural healthcare, developing young MBBS doctors into leadership and brings them into primary and comprehensive community healthcare domain. Concept of family doctors should be promoted in rural areas as it will not only save time of the patient but also the unnecessary treatment costs. Educating the rural masses to create awareness among them will be our next agenda.” Says the Organizing Secretary, Dr Pratyush Kumar.

Assistant Professor Pankaj Choudhary of Delhi University gets selected for Professional Fellows Program of U.S. Department of State

NewsPatrolling.com : Assistant Professor Pankaj Choudhary of Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi gets selected for the prestigious Professional Fellows for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia program of U.S. Department of State. He is one of 18 participants selected from hundreds of applicants and one among the three from India to be selected for this exchange program. 

The Professional Fellows for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia program brings young professionals from India, Pakistan, and Nepal to the U.S. to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices in legislative process and policymaking. Through this two-way exchange for emerging leaders ages 25-40 from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and the United States, participants will exchange ideas and best practices, while also improving leadership skills and developing sustainable and enduring linkages with professional counterparts. Participants will be matched with a U.S. organization or government office for a professional fellowship in order to increase their understanding of the U.S. legislative process. They will also engage in civic life through enrichment activities such as meeting with key stakeholders, dialogues, and site visits and participate in the Professional Fellows Congress with other 200+ Fellows from 48 countries.

Mrida launches a range of healthy millet and amaranth cookies under its FMCG brand “Earthspired”

NewsPatrolling.com : Earthspired, a Mrida Group brand, has launched a range of healthy millet and amaranth cookies for an occasional healthy snack treat. The brand represents a Healthy, Wholesome and Straight from rural India business.

These multigrain ‘snack bites’, specially formulated without wheat/refined flour have a judicious combination of millets and amaranth. Millets are known to have low glycemic index and have shown to produce lower blood sugar levels than wheat or rice. Consumption of millets provides more satiety and thus lower hunger pangs. Millets also hydrate the colon to keep constipation at bay. Besides their health benefits, millets and amaranth are also more environment friendly. Being pest resistant crops, they do not require use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. They also consume significantly lower levels of water, thus optimizing use of this scarce resource. Mrida sources grains directly from small and marginal farmers in remote rural India to provide them with sustainable livelihoods and market linkages – this assures Earthspired consumers a safe, healthy, tasty and responsibly sourced product.

Earthspired has 6 different types of cookies available in two ranges: Multigrain Healthy cookies and Multigrain Gluten Free cookies without soya. The Multigrain Healthy cookie range comprises Honey Almond Crunch, Coconut Crunch and Choco-chip Crunch, while the Multigrain Gluten Free category, comprises Amaranth Sweet Crunch, Coffee Crunch and Amaranth Sweet & Salty Crunch.

Phillipines' fresh curbs to buoy Nickel

NewsPatrolling.com : Nickel prices could see a rebound as ore output is likely to suffer since top producer Philippines is planning to limit the amount of land that miners can develop at any one time to boost environmental rehabilitation. This move in the world's biggest nickel ore supplier will initially target the country's 30 nickel mines, which made up more than half of the country's 50 operating mines as of end-2017.

 

Earlier this month, Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte threatened mining companies with open pit mining ban in 2019 if there is not enough reforestation. Besides, the much anxiously awaited Mining Industry Coordinating Council review of 26 mines ordered shut or suspended last year by Former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez has been furtherdelayed to August 2018.”

Canada’s largest Toronto School Board declares November “Hindu Heritage Month”

NewsPatrolling.com (Media partnered with Newzopedia.com niryas.com webeesocial.com ayushmaanbhavah.com Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Canada has resolved that month of November each year be declared as Hindu Heritage Month.

 

TDSB Trustees, in their April 18 meeting, passed a motion which included: Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and educate all our students and school communities about this ancient and spiritual way of life.

 

It also said: Canadians of Hindu faith have greatly contributed to civic life in Canada for decades, and are a vibrant part of the growth and prosperity of Toronto, Ontario and Canada.

 

The motion also stated: Hinduism (or Sanathana Dharma) encompasses a broad range of…contributions to learning through mathematics, astronomy and science, and well-being through health practices such as yoga, meditation and a vegetarian diet.

 

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, commended TDSB for declaring November as Hindu Heritage Month and urged all school boards of Canada to do the same as Hindus had contributed significantly to the nation and society in Canada and continued to do so.

 

Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged TDSB also to declare Diwali, most popular Hindu festival, as an official holiday in view of presence of substantial number of Hindu students in the District, as it was important to meet the religious and spiritual needs of Hindu pupils and show respect to their faith.

 

Rajan Zed noted that awareness about other religions thus created by such holidays like Diwali would make Toronto students well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened citizens of tomorrow.

 

Hinduism is oldest and third largest religion of the world with about 1.1 billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.

 

TDSB serves approximately 246,000 students in nearly 600 schools, besides over 140,000 life-long learners. Over 120 languages are spoken by TDSB students and their families. Dr. John Malloy and Robin Pilkey are Director and Trustees Chair respectively.

Canada’s largest Toronto School Board declares November “Hindu Heritage Month”

NewsPatrolling.com (Media partnered with Newzopedia.com niryas.com webeesocial.com ayushmaanbhavah.com Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Canada has resolved that month of November each year be declared as Hindu Heritage Month.

 

TDSB Trustees, in their April 18 meeting, passed a motion which included: Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and educate all our students and school communities about this ancient and spiritual way of life.

 

It also said: Canadians of Hindu faith have greatly contributed to civic life in Canada for decades, and are a vibrant part of the growth and prosperity of Toronto, Ontario and Canada.

 

The motion also stated: Hinduism (or Sanathana Dharma) encompasses a broad range of…contributions to learning through mathematics, astronomy and science, and well-being through health practices such as yoga, meditation and a vegetarian diet.

 

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, commended TDSB for declaring November as Hindu Heritage Month and urged all school boards of Canada to do the same as Hindus had contributed significantly to the nation and society in Canada and continued to do so.

 

Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged TDSB also to declare Diwali, most popular Hindu festival, as an official holiday in view of presence of substantial number of Hindu students in the District, as it was important to meet the religious and spiritual needs of Hindu pupils and show respect to their faith.

 

Rajan Zed noted that awareness about other religions thus created by such holidays like Diwali would make Toronto students well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened citizens of tomorrow.

 

Hinduism is oldest and third largest religion of the world with about 1.1 billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.

 

TDSB serves approximately 246,000 students in nearly 600 schools, besides over 140,000 life-long learners. Over 120 languages are spoken by TDSB students and their families. Dr. John Malloy and Robin Pilkey are Director and Trustees Chair respectively.

CRISIL partners with IIM Calcutta, TSW for its CCAP course

NewsPatrolling.com: CRISIL has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) and The Second Wind (TSW) for its CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme (CCAP).

Beginning, July 2018, CRISIL will be launching the 12th CCAP programme batch, this time with IIM Calcutta as the academic partner.

The two-year work-cum-study programme is aimed at developing world-class finance professionals with deep analytical skills for CRISIL and industry at large. Its unique format combines 450 hours of learning (academic inputs), work assignments on live projects with classroom learning and interactive workshops, providing participants with exceptional financial and business skills, and making them organisation-ready.

Selected candidates would be offered full-time employment at CRISIL and, upon completion of the programme, awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis (PGCFA) from IIM Calcutta.

“CCAP is our endeavour to provide holistic learning and work experience, and thorough grounding to young professionals, which will enable them to become world-class analysts,” said Ashu Suyash, Managing Director & CEO, CRISIL. “The course offers them a unique platform for career growth through two years of intensive classroom coaching even as they work to solve real business problems. It’s our privilege to have IIM Calcutta and TSW on board – they will add immense value to the course.”

Keeping in mind the skill gap problem faced in India, Ashok Banerjee, Programme Director, IIM Calcutta said, “We are extremely happy to be a part of this unique initiative along with CRISIL and TSW. The programme is specially crafted to provide a detailed understanding on the overall financial sector that majorly includes banking, economics and other financial markets which prepares participants with stronger foundation for their future.”

In all, 50 candidates will be selected through a stringent screening process. Accepted associates would study at the high-tech Learning Centres of TSW across India. Upon successful completion of the course, they will get absorbed in CRISIL as management trainees on very competitive terms.

Said Anish Srikrishna, President, TSW, “We at Times Professional Learning have always emphasized the importance of industry-academia confluence to shape relevant top talent. TSW, our executive education program, epitomises this philosophy with the CCAP programme that brings together the prestigious IIM Calcutta with CRISIL, one of India's premier employers in the financial services space. CCAP will help participants develop in-depth understanding of the financial services industry. The learnings and the growth path of the participants will be closely monitored to ensure each individual is able to grasp the contents of the course, in order to facilitate career progression.”

Ingersoll Rand India Employees Celebrate Earth Day 2018

NewsPatrolling.com : As part of Ingersoll Rand’s recognition of Earth Day 2018, employees of Ingersoll Rand in India came together to plant over 150 trees across the country. Major cities include Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Naroda, Sahibabad, and Chennai. The teams participated enthusiastically in the plantation drive, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

In Gurgaon, the plantation drive was organized at one of four stretches of land adopted and maintained by the company as part of its corporate social responsibility projects in India. Ingersoll Rand has joined hands with Uthaan, a Gurgaon-based NGO working in the field of green movement to maintain the four locations. The project entails additional tree plantations, fertilizing and landscaping.

Celebrated around the globe, Earth Day is the largest civil observance in the world and as a socially responsible brand; Ingersoll Rand is committed to support environmental movements globally.

“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” said Geetanjali Bhatia, Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Ingersoll Rand in India. “Our commitment to combatting climate change extends to the environmental impact of our operations, products and services, and people. Earth Day gives our employees a chance to demonstrate that commitment by participating in projects that improve the quality of life in our community and put sustainability in action.”

Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment

Ingersoll Rand made a Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030. The Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment pledged to:

• Cut the refrigerant GHG footprint of its products by 50 percent by 2020 and incorporate lower GWP alternatives across its portfolio by 2030;
• Invest $500 million in product-related research and development over the next five years to fund the long-term reduction of GHG emissions; and
• Reduce company operations-related GHG emissions by 35 percent by 2020, a goal which the company has achieved two years ahead of schedule.

In addition to achieving its 2020 energy efficiency goal, the company also announced this month that it has deepened its commitment by investing in both on-site and off-site renewable energy technologies to reduce its impact on the environment. To date, the company’s Climate Commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 6.7 million metric tons of CO₂ globally, which is the equivalent of avoiding annual CO₂ emissions from energy used in more than 700,000 homes for one year. By 2030, the company expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 million metric tons.

Ingersoll Rand India Employees Celebrate Earth Day 2018

NewsPatrolling.com : As part of Ingersoll Rand’s recognition of Earth Day 2018, employees of Ingersoll Rand in India came together to plant over 150 trees across the country. Major cities include Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Naroda, Sahibabad, and Chennai. The teams participated enthusiastically in the plantation drive, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

In Gurgaon, the plantation drive was organized at one of four stretches of land adopted and maintained by the company as part of its corporate social responsibility projects in India. Ingersoll Rand has joined hands with Uthaan, a Gurgaon-based NGO working in the field of green movement to maintain the four locations. The project entails additional tree plantations, fertilizing and landscaping.

Celebrated around the globe, Earth Day is the largest civil observance in the world and as a socially responsible brand; Ingersoll Rand is committed to support environmental movements globally.

“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” said Geetanjali Bhatia, Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Ingersoll Rand in India. “Our commitment to combatting climate change extends to the environmental impact of our operations, products and services, and people. Earth Day gives our employees a chance to demonstrate that commitment by participating in projects that improve the quality of life in our community and put sustainability in action.”

Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment

Ingersoll Rand made a Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030. The Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment pledged to:

• Cut the refrigerant GHG footprint of its products by 50 percent by 2020 and incorporate lower GWP alternatives across its portfolio by 2030;
• Invest $500 million in product-related research and development over the next five years to fund the long-term reduction of GHG emissions; and
• Reduce company operations-related GHG emissions by 35 percent by 2020, a goal which the company has achieved two years ahead of schedule.

In addition to achieving its 2020 energy efficiency goal, the company also announced this month that it has deepened its commitment by investing in both on-site and off-site renewable energy technologies to reduce its impact on the environment. To date, the company’s Climate Commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 6.7 million metric tons of CO₂ globally, which is the equivalent of avoiding annual CO₂ emissions from energy used in more than 700,000 homes for one year. By 2030, the company expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 million metric tons.

Ingersoll Rand India Employees Celebrate Earth Day 2018

NewsPatrolling.com : As part of Ingersoll Rand’s recognition of Earth Day 2018, employees of Ingersoll Rand in India came together to plant over 150 trees across the country. Major cities include Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Naroda, Sahibabad, and Chennai. The teams participated enthusiastically in the plantation drive, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

In Gurgaon, the plantation drive was organized at one of four stretches of land adopted and maintained by the company as part of its corporate social responsibility projects in India. Ingersoll Rand has joined hands with Uthaan, a Gurgaon-based NGO working in the field of green movement to maintain the four locations. The project entails additional tree plantations, fertilizing and landscaping.

Celebrated around the globe, Earth Day is the largest civil observance in the world and as a socially responsible brand; Ingersoll Rand is committed to support environmental movements globally.

“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” said Geetanjali Bhatia, Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Ingersoll Rand in India. “Our commitment to combatting climate change extends to the environmental impact of our operations, products and services, and people. Earth Day gives our employees a chance to demonstrate that commitment by participating in projects that improve the quality of life in our community and put sustainability in action.”

Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment

Ingersoll Rand made a Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030. The Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment pledged to:

• Cut the refrigerant GHG footprint of its products by 50 percent by 2020 and incorporate lower GWP alternatives across its portfolio by 2030;
• Invest $500 million in product-related research and development over the next five years to fund the long-term reduction of GHG emissions; and
• Reduce company operations-related GHG emissions by 35 percent by 2020, a goal which the company has achieved two years ahead of schedule.

In addition to achieving its 2020 energy efficiency goal, the company also announced this month that it has deepened its commitment by investing in both on-site and off-site renewable energy technologies to reduce its impact on the environment. To date, the company’s Climate Commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 6.7 million metric tons of CO₂ globally, which is the equivalent of avoiding annual CO₂ emissions from energy used in more than 700,000 homes for one year. By 2030, the company expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 million metric tons.

Ayushman Bharat Healthcare Summit on May 16th, 2018 Major Industry announcements expected

NewsPatrolling.com ; India's first and most credible public platform for discussion and deliberation between healthcare industry and government representatives on Ayushman Bharat -National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) is being organized on 16^th May 2018 at Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. The scheme has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year. The target beneficiaries of the proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore families belonging to poor and vulnerable population based on SECC database. AB-NHPM will subsume the on-going centrally sponsored schemes -RashtriyaSwasthyaBimaYojana (RSBY) and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS). Announced in the latest Union Budget, Ayushman Bharat is said to be the world's largest government funded health insurance cover.

The objective of Summit, organized by health industry experts India Virtual Hospital and BW Group, is to deliberate upon all issues related to the Ayushman Bharat Program like:

·         Optimization of healthcare infrastructure and medical manpower,

·         Technology integration for management and monitoring,

·         Role of private players from insurance, pharma, technology and healthcare delivery sector

·         Successful implementation at state level

Key policy makers instrumental to drafting of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme are also invited to make discussions more comprehensive.

Swadeep Srivastava, Managing Partner of India Virtual Hospital and convenor of the Summit says, "Ayushman Bharat Program is an exemplary scheme for governments across the globe. In a vast and diverse country like India, it will have unique opportunities as well as roadblocks during implementation. Through the Ayushman Bharat Healthcare Summit, we aim to provide a platform for discussions among all stakeholders of this program - from private and public sector - to discuss public private partnerships and methodologies for successful implementation of this state."

Anurag Batra, Chairman of the Summit says, "Healthcare is a state subject. Hence, a key point of concern is implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme at state level. We have invited state governments to present their thoughts and in-sights on the subject which could help smooth implementation of this scheme."

The Summit is receiving tremendous response from the Indian healthcare industry. Union Health Minister - Sh. J. P. Nadda, AYUSH Minister - Sh. Shripad Naik, Amitabh Kant - CEO of NitiAayog have been invited as guests at the Summit. Policy makers like GS Naveen Kumar, Special Secretary (Health), Govt. of Uttar Pradesh; think tanks like Dr. Rana Mehta, leader and partner healthcare, PwC, national president of Indian Medical Association - Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar, globally renowned experts like Dr.Jitendar Sharma, CEO of Andhra Med Tech Zone and Dr. P Siva Kumar, Chief Stratregy Officer of Trivitron, Dr. C Lahariya, National Professional Officer for Universal Health Coverage at WHO; sector experts like Ashish Jain, CEO of Healthcare Sector Skill Council are some of the names which will be on the panels to deliberate upon different aspects of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.