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Afigitis PR wins PR mandate of Tata Institute of Social Sciences – School of Vocational Education

Mumbai, 03 March 2023: Mumbai-based PR company Afigitis PR, part of Assured Advertising & Media Private Ltd. has announced that it has won the PR mandate of Tata Institute of Social Sciences – School of Vocational Education (TISS – SVE), a pioneer in vocational education in India.

The spokesperson for Afigitis PR will be Dheeraj Mishra, a seasoned PR professional, while Priyanka Pandey, Assistant Manager, Industry Connects, CSR and Projects, School of Vocational Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, will represent TISS – SVE.

Under the agreement, Afigitis PR will manage the public relations and communication needs of TISS – SVE, which has been at the forefront of providing vocational education and training to students across the country. With a focus on bridging the skill gap in various sectors, TISS – SVE offers a range of courses and programmes that are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields.

Dheeraj Mishra said: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with TISS – SVE, a prestigious institution that has been making a significant contribution to the field of vocational education in India. We look forward to helping them strengthen their brand and achieve their communication goals in an effective and purpose-driven manner.”

Priyanka Pandey added: “We are delighted to partner with Afigitis PR, and we are confident that their expertise and experience will help us reach a wider audience and communicate the value of our vocational education programs to stakeholders.”

La Trobe University strengthens partnerships in India

March 03, 2023, New Delhi – La Trobe University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar AO, is in New Delhi this week with Australian Education Minister, The Hon. Jason Clare MP, to cement strategically important partnerships with universities, research centres, and industry partners in India.

Official agreements signed at ceremonies over the three-day visit will strengthen global research and industry collaborations and create new international learning opportunities for staff and students at La Trobe, and its partner organisations in India.

Professor Dewar will meet with representatives from some of India’s leading educational and research institutions, including the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, Lady Shri Ram College and Jindal Global Law School. Professor Dewar said he was excited that these newly established partnerships with leading research and teaching institutions and industries would further deepen La Trobe’s already established relationship with India.

“We have a long and proud history of close ties with many of India’s leading research, educational and cultural institutions, and deeply value the contribution they make to our campuses and communities,”

Professor Dewar said. “Whether offering Shah Rukh Khan scholarships for aspiring female researchers, partnering with the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, or graduating thousands of students with Indian heritage who now
hold senior positions across the globe, our partnerships in India are critical to our success as a university.”
Professor Dewar said the ceremonial signings during his trip to India would reap many benefits for staff,
students and communities in both countries.

“As a global University, we are always seeking new ways to foster and enhance international collaborations that not only benefit our own students and staff, but create new and exciting opportunities for those institutions with whom we build partnerships,” Professor Dewar said. “This is exactly what these exciting agreements signed today will do, and I very much look forward to us working productively with these four institutions over the coming years, as well as with our many other valued partners in India.”

La Trobe took part in the following signing ceremonies on 2 March, 2023, in New Delhi: Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre – Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) is the largest Biotech start-up hub in India – a state-of-the-art translational research and entrepreneurship centre catering to all the needs of start-ups in life science. With investment from the Victorian Government, La Trobe will open a new Bio Innovation Hub and Digital Innovation Hub in 2023, connecting researchers and early-stage companies within this ecosystem to build 2 / 2 their product development pipeline both in Australia and in India. This new collaboration between La Trobe and BBC will create a pipeline of innovations as start-ups. BBC has a very strong mandate to create global linkages to facilitate the scale up for its start-ups and to provide soft landing pads for foreign start-ups.
Lady Shri Ram College – Signing of Letter of Support and renewal of Student Mobility Agreement This Letter of Support extends a long-standing arrangement between Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) and La Trobe for LSR Students Mobility as well as staff exchange to undertake professional development activities at La Trobe each year. This arrangement supports LSR’s mission to “empower women to assume leadership roles in a globalised, rapidly changing, technology-based nation and world”, and sits alongside a student mobility agreement that has seen an exchange of about 60 students between the two institutions since 2011. Since its inception in 1995, the La Trobe-LSR partnership has gone from strength to strength and has led to cultural exchanges, and activities supported by the New Colombo Plan. Lady Shri Ram College for Women is committed to extending horizons, creating new metaphors that will highlight all that is special and of virtue in India, while nurturing multiculturalism.

Jindal Global Law School – Signing of Articulation Agreement Juris Doctor

This agreement will enable undergraduate law graduates from Jindal Global Law School to complete years two and three of the Juris Doctor at La Trobe University. JGLS, as a highly regarded law school in India, fosters curriculum, research, and collaborations of the highest standards, and with a global perspective, through a faculty drawn from, and educated throughout, the world. This agreement will give JGLS undergraduate law graduates the opportunity to study abroad and attain a graduate law degree from La Trobe Law School, one of Australia’s most progressive law schools. It is envisaged that this collaboration will lead to cross-institutional research projects, workshops and seminars.

For enquiries about La Trobe University, please visit: www.Latrobe.edu.au/international

IIM Kashipur participates in World Book Fair 2023

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur is participating in the 31 st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) began on February 25 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The literary event, which is scheduled to go on till March 5, has been organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).

As usual, there’s something for everybody across nearly 2,000 stalls, where over a thousand publishers from 40-plus nations are exhibiting their wares. These events have become a meeting place for not only book lovers but also those who are involved in the teaching and education sphere.

IIM Kashipur has set-up its stall at Hall No. 4 (FF) at the NEP Pavilion of the mega fair, for the nine day long-event. People from all walks of life are thronging up at IIM Stall to learn about the key offerings by the Institute including its flagship MBA and MBA (Analytics) programmes. The institute is also exhibiting its strength and success in start-ups and innovation in teaching by organizing panel discussions and seminars at the NEP Event Corner set-up by the organizers.

IIM Kashipur team organized a Panel Discussion on ‘Emerging Trends in Startup Ecosystem’ on 28 Feb o discuss about the innovative practices adopted by startups prospective investor and recent trend in this field. Mr. Sameer Rastogi, Managing Partner of India Juris; Mr. Praveen Sinha, Managing Director, Pin Cap; Mr. S. Mustafa, Founder Corporate Venture Hub; Mr. Varun Kumar, IKAYU Foods; Mr. Rajiv Sikka, Ex CEO of Indian Oil-Adani Gas Pvt Ltd; and Dr. Sneha Dohar, Asst Professor, G.B. Pant University were key panellists of the program. The discussion
was moderated by Prof. Kunal of IIM Kashipur.

Praveen Sinha, MD, PinCap highlighted that entrepreneurs should adopt “Cockroach Strategy” which is focused on perseverance and persuasion. Now a days investors are looking for the same while evaluating a start-up for funding. Another fact highlighted in the panel discussion were “purpose or passion”. The one flaw associated with passion is possibility of uncontrolled strategy followed by promoter which may happen to be suicidal.

Prof. Kunal, Principal Investigator, Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) highlighted advantage of being incubated at IIM Kashipur which provides seed fund, mentorship, physical space (if required) along with support for next round of funding by established VCs, Angel Investors and Companies with dedicated fund.

The team also organized a Seminar on ‘Changing Face of Executive Education’ moderated by Prof. Kunal Ganguli of the Institute, on 02 March, 2023. The discussion was centered around the significant transition taking place in executive education to suit the strategic needs of the industry and business. IIM Kashipur will organize another Panel discussion on ‘Innovation in Teaching Management: Emerging Role of Book’ on 05 March 2023.

The physical edition of NDWBF is being held after two years after the outbreak of the coronavirus. NDWBF was first held in 1972 after it was inaugurated by the then-President of India VV Giri. Its success inspired the launch of book fairs in several other parts of the country. Today, it’s one of the biggest literary events in the world with a total footfall of over two million people and the most sought-after literary event in the modern era.

ISS India targets revenue of 2500 Cr by 2025; Announces multiple initiatives toward Growth, Skilling, and Sustainability

ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of the global facility management services and workplace experiences leader ISS A/S (ISS Group) and one of India’s leading integrated facilities management companies, today announced aggressive growth plans in the country on the sidelines of the India visit of Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Group CEO of ISS A/S. The company, which is one of the most preferred Facility Management partners, is targeting to touch a revenue of INR 2500 Cr by 2025. The company is focusing on sustainability, innovation, and skill development as its key growth drivers. It has rolled out multiple initiatives to achieve these goals in the field of Green Energy, Facility Management, Tech Experience center, and Education.

The company has relocated its headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office building in Mumbai. This 100% green office runs on renewable energy sources and incorporates sustainability practices that result in zero emissions. In addition, the office boasts a state-of-the-art Facility Management Experience Center that sets a new standard for the industry. The center showcases its technology capability with a demonstration of its various features and functionalities. ISS India also announced a new education policy for its frontline staff (referred as placemakers in ISS). The policy provides an opportunity for these employees to complete their formal education and advance their careers. Many of ISS’s frontline peacemakers have limited formal education and this policy will help them to achieve their full potential.

India is a strategic market for ISS Group and a major player in the Asia Pacific region with immense growth potential,” said Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Group CEO of ISS A/S. “We are committed to making a meaningful impact in India by focusing on innovation, sustainability, and skilling, which are critical to achieving our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Our growth strategy and new milestones in India are centered around these key areas, and we are excited about the opportunities for growth and impact in the region. I am delighted with the rollout of ‘ISS Education for All’. This initiative has a transformative ability, and is part of our global commitment to provide more than 100,000 of our employees or their family members a recognised qualification by the end of 2025. “

Elaborating on the group’s vision, Aksh Rohatgi, CEO and Country Manager, ISS India said, “Our goal of doubling revenue in the country by 2025 is more than just a financial target; it is an expression of our commitment to sustainable growth that is aligned with the growth story of India as it marches towards being a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025-26. As a dynamic company with a wide-ranging impact, our growth strategy has to be meaningful; hence, it revolves around the pillars of innovation, sustainability and skilling. We are integrating sustainability as a core service across all our offerings and within our organization. This is not only key to achieving our revenue goals but also our ESG objectives.”

“With more than 50 technological innovations, our new office is the first of its kind workplace: a completely new experience for the Indian workforce. Our new education policy is another significant step toward our nation-building efforts. We look forward to many more initiatives in the future”, added Aksh Rohatgi.

ISS also believes that the Green Strategic Partnership between Denmark and India is crucial in developing solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change and tackling environmental challenges, especially water and energy-related issues. The two countries with ambitious climate goals are demonstrating to the world that delivering ambitious climate and sustainable energy goals is possible. ISS’s recent MoU with TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) is a step forward in its sustainability mission and will help ISS guide its clients toward a more sustainable future and provide them with access to smart, eco-friendly solutions.

ISS India’s new office space is a testament to the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and creating a more sustainable future. The new office building is designed to meet the highest (best) energy efficiency standards and features a range of cutting-edge technologies and systems that minimize its environmental impact. This includes the use of Technical data monitoring (TDM), Winnow – AI enabled food waste management tool, and other applications such as Smart Energy & water flow metering, IAQ etc to ensure employee wellbeing.

At the FM Experience Center, the dashboard and reporting feature gives users real-time access to critical data and performance metrics. The news feed section keeps users up-to-date with the latest industry news and trends. The data analysis feature provides deep insights and helps decision-makers make informed choices. Furthermore, the virtual reality experience offers a unique and immersive way to explore and understand how the facility management system works. With such cutting-edge features, the Facility Management Experience Center ensures that ISS India stays ahead of the curve in the industry.

ISS’s ‘Education for All’ policy aims to uplift the lives of its placemakers by instilling education, upskilling & training for their future growth. Through this policy, ISS will fund the tuition fee of school education – SSC & HSC, and fund/provide scholarships for graduation for all needy employees. This education policy will be linked to the Integrated Career Program in which upon successful completion of the formal education, ISS’s placemakers will be able to explore new career opportunities within ISS and move up the ladder, supporting their career aspirations.

CMR University Student Wins Silver Medal for Karnataka at India Taekwondo National Championship 2023

Bengaluru: 3rd March 2023: CMR University is delighted to announce that Mukesh Kumar Khadka, a 3rd-year B.COM student, has represented Karnataka and won a Silver Medal at the 87 kg category at the India Taekwondo Senior National Championship 2023 held recently. The championship was organized by the Taekwondo Association of Maharashtra and was held at the Maharashtra Divisional Sports Complex in Nasik.

Mukesh Kumar Khadka has shown great talent and dedication to achieve this remarkable feat. His achievement is a testament to his hard work and passion for the sport of Taekwondo. The university is proud to have such talented students who bring laurels to the institution.

The Vice Chancellor of CMR University, Dr. Raghavendra H B, has congratulated Mukesh Kumar Khadka on his outstanding achievement. He expressed his delight and pride in the student’s success and encouraged him to continue his pursuit of excellence in his chosen field.

CMR University is committed to providing its students with a platform to showcase their talents and excel in their chosen fields. We congratulate Mukesh Kumar Khadka on his achievement and wish him all the very best for his future endeavors.