4, Apr 2023
TiE Mumbai appoints Ranu Vohra as the new President of the chapter and Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma as the President Elect
Mumbai, April 04, 2023: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mumbai announced today that Ranu Vohra will be taking over as the President of TiE Mumbai from April 2023 onwards for a period of two years. Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma will be the President-Elect for the same period.
TiE Mumbai has made significant positive strides over the past 24 months in all aspects of its operations and outreach to entrepreneurs. In the last 2 years, TiE Mumbai has seen tremendous transformation, and new energy with strategic vision and direction to foster entrepreneurship in the ecosystem. Post-pandemic, TiE Mumbai successfully managed to migrate from digital space and moved back into the world of physical meetings, events, and catch-ups.
Welcoming Ranu Vohra and Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Amit Mookim, Past President, TiE Mumbai said, “Over the last 2 years, TiE Mumbai’s charter member base has grown 2x. TiE Mumbai’s revenue base through a mix of TiEcon, Open Innovation programs, Membership has grown by 2x and is slated to grow to 3x revenue by the end of this year. Today we are tightening our Governance Structures, building a Robust Team, Board and Charter Members with a 3-5 year Vision and Leadership in mind. Ranu and Apoorva have been a part of the TiE Mumbai leadership and the TiE network for a long time. They together are well positioned to scale TiE Mumbai even further and continue this growth trajectory.”
Commenting on his election, Ranu Vohra, President, TiE Mumbai said “TiE Mumbai has been the crucible for innovation and for entrepreneurs to interact, learn from one another and build more sustainable, robust businesses. Mumbai continues to offer significant advantages to the growing cohort of entrepreneurs and in offering a great start-up ecosystem, which is so vital for companies to start and prosper. TiE Mumbai will be central to entrepreneurs as they go along in the journey to become more meaningful and responsible corporate citizens for the country. Besides, as the financial capital of India,
Mumbai offers companies the resource they need the most as they build on their value proposition. My vision is to continue its rich legacy and bring Mumbai higher on the country’s startup map through TiE. I would like to thank the Past Presidents and the current Board of TiE for electing me to this position. I would also like to thank the outgoing President, Amit Mookim, in strengthening TiE and continuing the rich legacy despite a tough COVID environment.”
In the past two years, under the leadership of Amit Mookim, TiE Mumbai has made tremendous progress and has achieved several feats. TiEcon 2022 was an overwhelming success with 27 Unicorns, 3600 Delegates, 1500+Startups and a fantastic mix of Leaders and Officials. This was a major boost to the startup ecosystem and TiE Mumbai’s memberships, thus creating a healthy surplus for the organization.
During the height of the pandemic, TiE Mumbai pivoted to starting Open Innovation programs for corporates. TiE Mumbai helped these corporates from Designing, building value for startups, executing the program (cohorts) to holding a demo/graduation day as a part of the entire exercise. Today, TiE Mumbai is viewed as one of the successful partners in India to help corporates in their Open Innovation Strategy and Programs. It won the “Most Innovative Program” among all the other chapters at the last Rome Retreat. It has also organized several Thought Leadership Series, investor connects, and venture-to-invest classes during this period. TiE Mumbai Special Interest Groups viz. Fintech, Healthcare, Food Network. Media and Retail created excellent value for Start-ups. TiE Mumbai has also been highly active in engaging with other chapters both in India and across the globe. TIE Mumbai’s intra-chapter index has gone up notches over the past couple of years.
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, President-Elect, of TiE Mumbai added, “We are witnessing a staggering growth momentum in the Startup sector in India. I am very excited about my new role at TiE Mumbai, which will help me contribute to this trajectory. I congratulate Amit Mookim on an extremely successful tenure at TiE Mumbai. I look forward to closely working with Ranu Vohra and the board to continue this momentum with a focus on structured mentoring thus adding value to the various stakeholders by fostering entrepreneurship, boosting innovation, knowledge sharing and funding. TiE Mumbai is at an inflection point in its current journey, ready to scale up and take on more initiatives to address the larger issues of our ecosystem.”
“In their new roles, Ranu Vohra and Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma will together charter the path of building a concrete leadership team for the Startup ecosystem with a 5-year view. Their combination works significantly well since Ranu brings with him his rich experience with late-stage startups coupled with solid investments in that space while Apoorva adds immense value as he has built a strong investment network for early to growth stage companies. Their combination covers the entire breadth of the industry effectively.” said Harish Mehta, Author – The Maverick Effect, Co-Founder & First Elected Chairperson -of NASSCOM, Chairman Past Presidents Council- TiE Mumbai, Founder and Chairman – Onward Technologies Ltd.
The new leadership team will further leverage TiE Mumbai’s presence and initiatives, and strengthen the startup connect with the investor, government, corporate and trade networks and build knowledge and agenda driven programs to enhance Mumbai’s presence as a preferred destination for startups. Profile of Ranu Vohra Ranu Vohra is the co-founder of Avendus Capital, a leading financial services organization, and currently serves as its Executive Vice Chairman. He along with his fellow co-founders has been responsible for Avendus’ overall growth over the last 23 years. He has spent the last 28 years in the Indian financial services industry concluding several marquee transactions in investment banking and private equity. He is based in Mumbai.
He has worked alongside several notable entrepreneurs in helping them chart their growth journeys, capital raising, M&A, restructuring and in reaching their goals for success. Prior to co-founding Avendus, Ranu worked with a Tampa (USA) based technology and media investment bank, Communications Equity Associates (CEA) and Hinduja Finance, a diversified financial services firm. He holds an MBA degree from FMS, New Delhi and has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from IIT, New Delhi.
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Visionary is a founding father of the startup ecosystem in India and has been mentoring & investing in startups since 2002. He has curated, incubated, and led seed investments of over 100 startups to date. He co-founded Venture Catalysts, 9Unicorns, Elev8, and Beams Fintech Fund. Dr. Sharma has been awarded by The President of India, Mr. Ratan Tata & Mr. Narayan Murthy for his milestone contributions to the startup movement in India. He holds a Ph.D. in Incubation. The Economic Times ranked him among the top 10 most active angel investors for three consecutive years.
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4, Apr 2023
CureBay appoints Vasant Nangia as President to strengthen its leadership team
India April 04 2023: CureBay, an innovative health-tech platform focused on bringing high-quality and affordable healthcare to underserved patients in rural India, has announced the appointment of Vasant Nangia as President effective 3 April. In his new role, Nangia will forefront CureBay’s operations and spearhead its efforts to augment its reach and impact across the region.
With Vasant’s appointment, CureBay now aims to rapidly scale up from its current 30 e-clinics and pharmacies to building a world-class health-tech enterprise, by harnessing innovative technology and rapidly building seamless infrastructure across geographies.
An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Vasant Nangia recently stepped down as the CEO of Chumbak Design, a home and lifestyle retailer acquired by GOAT Brand Labs earlier this year.
Having built a crack team with domain experts in healthcare and technology, Priyadarshi, Founder & CEO of CureBay, while sharing his views on bringing in Vasant, said “Vasant brings in years of experience not just in transformational leadership but also in executional excellence. His onboarding will help the entire leadership team at CureBay as we make strong strides towards redefining how affordable healthcare services will be made accessible to a billion people. I am eagerly looking forward to growing CureBay by leaps and bounds as we start this new financial year together.”
Speaking on his appointment and collaborating with Priyadarshi for the third time, Vasant Nangia, said, “I am delighted to collaborate once again with Priyadarshi and equally thrilled to be a part of CureBay. The platform’s outstanding work in connecting patients from underserved markets to reliable healthcare providers across the chain is truly commendable. I am excited to join the stellar team at CureBay to take its operations to the next level and make a positive impact. It is an honour to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes for millions of individuals in rural India, and I am excited to contribute my expertise and experience towards this noble cause.”
Both the industry veterans along with a few colleagues introduced the Karatmeter, a device to quickly and non-destructively measure the purity of gold, that transformed the jewellery industry and catapulted an ailing Tanishq to becoming the blockbuster revenue and profit earner for Titan.
Following his successful tenure at Tanishq, Vasant co-founded Oyzterbay.com along with Priyadarshi to provide contemporary and affordable jewellery for the burgeoning young Indian population. The Oyzterbay team was acquihired by the US-based Fossil Group in 2007 where Vasant further played a vital role in establishing Fossil India as one of the group’s largest global subsidiaries. He then relocated to Hong Kong as Fossil Group’s Senior Vice-President.
Co-founded in 2022 by Priyadarshi Mohapatra along with Shobhan Mahapatra and Sanjay Swain, CureBay was established with the goal of creating a similar transformation in healthcare – building an innovative model for delivering last mile in healthcare services through a tech leveraged hybrid model. The platform has recently closed a Series A funding round of INR 50 crore led by Elevar Equity, positioning the organization for further growth and expansion.
3, Apr 2023
AAFT University Hosts Exclusive Masterclass with famous Bollywood Star Shreyas Talpade
India, April 3, 2023: AAFT University, a leader in professional education, proudly welcomes renowned Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade for an exclusive masterclass, designed to inspire students and other attendees. Entitled ‘Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Film Industry with Shreyas Talpade,’ the interactive session took place on April 1, 2023, 3 PM at the University Campus.
A critically acclaimed force in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Shreyas Talpade has contributed to outstanding films such as Om Shanti Om, Iqbal, The Golmaal Series, Dil Dosti Etc, Kaun Praveen Tambe, Houseful, and Apna Sapna Money Money. The Mumbai-born actor, director, and producer boast a number of accolades, including the ‘Zee Cine Award for Best Actor’ for Iqbal, and the ‘Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award for Om Shanti Om.
Committed to providing skill-based learning opportunities, AAFT University has curated numerous sessions with industry experts and renowned celebrities. These events offer students unique insights and networking prospects. Shreyas Talpade, a beloved icon, will certainly inspire those aspiring to join the film industry.
Akshay Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT University, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome a self-made star like Shreyas Talpade, who embodies humility, raw talent, and dedication. This special session presents an invaluable opportunity for our students and expert faculty to gain insights from Mr. Talpade’s years of experience in the film industry. We are honored to have him join our AAFT family.”
Mohit Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT Online, added, “Shreyas Talpade’s presence at our university is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch, industry-relevant experiences for our students. His vast knowledge and unique perspective on the film industry will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our students and faculty alike. We are truly grateful for his involvement in this special masterclass.”
3, Apr 2023
Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India organised an evening to acknowledge Consular Day
Mr. K.L Ganju, o.c.v.c (cdr.), Consul General (Hy.) and Advisor to the Foreign Minister, Union of Comoros, President & Members of Board of Directors of Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India host an evening to acknowledge Consular Day that beheld the momentous felicitation of “Vivek Burman (Dabur) Peace Prize” bestowed to Padma Shri Mr. Jatinder Singh Shuntyji and Hon’ble Mr. Suresh Chukkapalli, Honorary Consul General of South Korea. The occasion was adorned by the presence of H.E. Mr.V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, H.E. Mr. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, High Commissioner of Eritrea and Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and Padma Shri awardee, Excellency Mr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) at ITC Maurya, Delhi.
3, Apr 2023
Funding the unfunded in Alternative way through Alternate Investment Fund Route
April 03, 2023: During FY2022, SIDBI implemented a special liquidity package of `16000 crores of RBI fund [SLF-3] to reach out to a large section of beneficiaries by launching innovative products viz. Double Intermediation (DI) in association with well-rated and established NBFCs/NBFC-MFIs, Partially Guaranteed Pooled Loan Issuance (PGPLI) Scheme in which the pool of receivable with homogenous member NBFCs/MFIs/fintech is funded by SIDBI with a partial guarantee to give the comfort to the lender (SIDBI) to lend such a low/unrated entity. The third type of assistance is aimed at boosting the bond market by subscribing to primary/secondary issues of NCDs of NBFCs/MFIs/Fintech etch through an AIF mechanism.
The key objective of the fund/scheme is to address the issue of funding the unfunded through an intermediary known as an Investment Manager/Fund manager. The smaller/mid-sized NBFCs/MFIs which are having relatively high-risk profiles and are low/unrated, find it difficult to access credit support from mainline/formal funding channels at reasonable rates of Interest. Hence, the risk of funding such low profile Institutions necessitated a common corpus with multiple investors, and diversified risks in the fund wherein SIDBI would be the principal investor. The product was branded as ‘Promising Lenders Fund (PLF)’ and launched in two phases. The main eligibility criteria for IM is it should be a SEBI-registered AIF with, the experience of handling AIF/ VCF schemes (live / closed) in the past. Phase I of the fund (PLF-1) has been fully implemented with target corpus of `300 crore between March 2022 and – October 2022 ) which benefitted about 16 BBB (+/-) or low rated NBFCs/MFIs/Fintech. The IM offers capital loss protection for the investment of SIDBI in the fund, as per objective and structure of the fund. The second phase of the fund with aggregate target corpus of `600 crore (including green shoe option of `200 crore) is launched in March 2023 with the objective of subscribing to the bond issue of 20-25 identified, eligible NBFCs/MFIs/Fintech which is expected to benefit of 4000 MSME borrowers at the bottom of the enterprise pyramid. The PLF-2 of `600 crore corpus is being operated in association with Vivriti Asset management Private Limited, which is a leading fund house in India and manages an AUM of USD 730 mn with, benefit flowing to 250 + mid-market enterprises across various sectors.
3, Apr 2023
Dr Sheth’s- April fool campaign with actress Raashi Khaana
3 April 2023, Gurugram: With the rise of exaggerated and gimmicky claims by skincare brands, consumers have become vulnerable to rampant misinformation in the industry. To address this issue, India’s trusted and oldest dermatologically formulated brand, Dr. Sheth’s, is launching its first-ever campaign to debunk common myths surrounding transformative skincare claims. The campaign, called #DermatKnowsBest, features actress Raashi Khanna and aims to shift the conversation back to the skincare experts – dermatologists.
It starts with an announcement on TV about a new miracle serum from Mars with cutting-edge technology and Martian Sand that can transform skin in just one drop. The campaign highlights how the quick transformational claims by skincare brands are a hoax, funnily and humorously, via an Instagram reel by Raashii Khanna where she unboxes and applies this mysterious product based on cutting-edge technology and ingredients from outer space for instant results. However, her skin returns to its previous state a few moments later, driving the important message that miracle skincare products don’t exist and that it is best to leave skincare problems to Fermat’s expertise.
Dr. Sheth’s is the world’s first dermatologist-formulated skincare brand with products designed specifically for Indian skin, based on the clinical experiences, knowledge & expertise of three generations of skin doctors. Today, India’s Skincare market is flooded with products based on learnings from Western and Caucasian Skin. Despite being >10% of the world’s population, Indians are forced to settle for products based on imported formulas that deliver sub-par results. Dr. Sheth’s mission is to bring Indian Skincare into the 21st century, allowing everyday Indians to access high-quality, scientific solutions made specifically for Indian skin. In doing so, we are democratizing the secrets of the country’s oldest and most renowned Dermatology Clinics in everyday use formats that consumers are familiar with, know, and love.
3, Apr 2023
Skillsoft’s 2023 Women in Tech Report: Job Satisfaction Drops as Gender Imbalance Grows
India, 03 April 2023 – Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, today released its 2023 Women in Tech Report, which explores the top challenges and areas of opportunity for women working in the technology industry. The report highlights a growing gender imbalance, with nearly half (45%) of women technologists surveyed indicating that they are now outnumbered by men in the workplace by ratios of four-to-one or greater – a significant increase from 25% who said the same in 2021.
This reported gender disparity is even more pronounced at the executive and senior levels of leadership. Skillsoft’s IT Skills and Salary research found that among technology professionals with at least 26 years of experience, 15% of men hold executive-level positions compared to just 4% of women. Meanwhile, 30% of female technologists are reporting dissatisfaction with their current growth potential and 36% are considering leaving their jobs due to a lack of equity in opportunities.
Despite these obstacles, career growth remains a top priority for female technologists. 92% said professional development and training is an extremely or very important benefit, and when asked about ways employers can better support them, the top three responses were by providing professional development and training, more coaching, mentoring, and career counseling, and equitable pay, respectively. Additionally, female technologists are actively seeking opportunities to build leadership skills and move into senior roles. More than a third (34%) have earned certifications in leadership and management over the past year, up from 27% in 2021. Leadership and management is also respondents’ top skill area of interest (41%), jumping from the number four spot in 2021.
“Despite the efforts of organizations to make diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace a greater priority, our research shows that the gender gap remains quite wide and significant work is needed to achieve true parity at all levels,” said Orla Daly, Chief Information Officer, Skillsoft. “Women in technology are calling for more opportunities to advance their careers via leadership development, technical training, coaching, and mentorship. Meanwhile, organizations are facing a critical need for technology and leadership competencies. This presents a mutual growth opportunity that helps organizations thrive and empowers women to increase their impact by filling these critical gaps.”
Additional highlights from Skillsoft’s 2023 Women in Tech Report include:
Job satisfaction rates are declining, which poses a risk for retention.n in Tech Report include:
- Just 28% of female technologists report being extremely satisfied with their jobs compared to 44% in 2021. Their top three areas of dissatisfaction are with growth potential, current pay, and managerial support, respectively.
- Nearly 40% of respondents are considering switching job roles. Their top three reasons for doing so are better compensation, lack of equity in opportunities, and ineffective leadership, respectively.
- Training should be topical and timely for both employees and organizations.
- Following leadership and management, female technologists are most interested in upskilling in analytics, AI, and machine learning, project management, and cybersecurity, respectively. This aligns with critical business needs, as cybersecurity and AI and machine learning are among the top three priority areas of investment for organizations.
- Women in tech care about how they’re learning. Above all else, they are seeking training opportunities that provide hands-on practice (40%). 37% also said they select training programs based on their preferred delivery formats, such as instructor-led training or on-demand content.
Benefits that support women inside and out of the workplace are impactful.
- While only 34% of respondents have access to coaching, mentoring, and career counseling services, 82% cite this benefit as extremely or very important.
- Only 55% of respondents have access to family leave benefits, despite 81% citing it as extremely or very important.
- Access to remote work increased the most for women in technology between 2021 and 2023, up 33 percentage points.
Download Skillsoft’s 2023 Women in Tech Report for additional survey findings and insights for organizations to support and empower female technologists.
Report Methodology
Skillsoft’s Women in Tech survey was conducted online from December 2022 to February 2023, with the goal of revealing the challenges women in tech commonly face and uncovering ways that employers can better support them. The survey yielded 1,321 complete responses from women who work in the tech industry, at tech organizations or companies, and in tech roles. The number of respondents globally for those who hold jobs within these functions totaled 621. The survey and report were supported by Google, Nutanix, and Red Hat, and it was tabulated using the Qualtrics XM Platform.
3, Apr 2023
Tumbledry in India set to launch 2000 live stores by 2026
New Delhi, April 03 – Tumbledry, the largest laundry service provider in India, has achieved the milestone of 500+ stores in 180+ cities, becoming the best franchisee business to grow on such a scale in 3 years. The company has also announced plans to open 300 stores in tier 2 and 3 cities in 2023 to strengthen its presence in India and target the masses.
Tumbledry has been successful in disrupting the Indian laundry services market by providing a superior customer experience and offering a wide range of services at affordable prices. The company has achieved exponential growth in recent years and is confident about reaching revenue of INR 100 crores in FY 23-24. To support its growth plans, Tumbledry is planning to invest heavily in hiring and training manpower. The company has launched Tumbledry Laundry Manpower Academy as the first step in this mission. Tumbledry is the only laundry brand that
has an in-house training academy for hiring, training, and employing manpower in the laundry industry.
Tumbledry is also planning to enter the shoe and bag cleaning industry to expand its services further.
In addition to this, Tumbledry is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and is investing heavily in technology to increase ease and convenience for customers. The company plans to introduce tools like a WhatsApp chatbot, an enhanced customer mobile app, and other innovative solutions for its customers.
Tumbledry has also entered into collaboration with giants like LG and Electrolux to smoothen machine supplies for stores. With its latest outlets in Meghalaya and Daman and Diu, Tumbledry is now present in all states and Union Territories in India.
Speaking about the company’s growth, Mr. Gaurav Nigam, Founder & Director, Tumbledry said, “We are excited about the exponential growth that Tumbledry has achieved. We are committed to providing the best laundry services to our customers and are constantly innovating to make our services more accessible and convenient. We are confident that our investments in technology, manpower, and collaborations with industry leaders will help us achieve our growth targets and continue to disrupt the Indian laundry services market.”
3, Apr 2023
Sachin, Spinny and an enviable boys trip ft. cricket legends Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh
Mumbai, April 032023: As a part of its brand narrative “Go Far”, Spinny, a full-stack used car buying and selling platform in India, has launched its IPL campaign featuring its strategic investor and squad captain Sachin Tendulkar, along with other legends, Anil Kumble and Yuvraj Singh. The films will be released during the IPL 2023, scheduled to take place between March 31 to May 28, 2023. The campaig is about how people go far for love, for
dreams, or for themselves and in the true IPL spirit, for their squad. ‘Go Far For Your Squad’ is about the legends taking a road trip in a Spinny SUV. A boy’s trip all cricket lovers would do anything to be a part of.
Talking about the films and his association with Spinny, Sachin Tendulkar said, “Spinny strives to offer delightful car buying and selling experiences through the timeless values of trust, transparency, and integrity. Being a passionate car lover, it has been wonderful working with the team on campaigns that reflect the warm emotions behind car ownership and driving. This time, we decided to take Yuvraj and Anil with us on a memorable trip. We had a great time shooting the films, and I hope these rekindle memories about friendship and togetherness amongst the audience.”
Speaking on the campaign, Founder & CEO of Spinny, Niraj Singh, said, “We believe in life and in your choices. All customers should be able to buy a car that they actually, really want to buy, that they know would make them happy. We’re taking forward the brand story, Go Far across internal and external touch points including the IPL campaign. IPL is all about team spirit, entertainment, and supporting your players and teams. We wanted this feeling to be expressed in a fun, light-hearted way that connects with our customers while enjoying their favorite games, this season. Go far for your squad calls out to support your teams, your choices, and the ones who matter. All about being a team player, doing what others want, and going far for the squad, as Sachin Tendulkar took his boys on a road trip. With Spinny, we’d go that extra mile, go far at every step to make it happen for each of our customers, including Sachin Tendulkar and his squad. A car is a special purchase for a home and our endeavor is to make it extra special for each of our customers.”
The films are conceptualized by Tanya Mahendru, Spinny’s creative partner. “For IPL, we wanted to stitch a narrative with our OG legends. While the young ones strive to make it big this season, these three boys do the opposite – they take a road trip, make new memories outside the world of cricket; the car is a facilitator and a spectator on this boys trip. We wanted to show them all in a never before seen light – more real, bantering, unrestrained and doing little things for the squad.The essence of Go far for your squad is about being a team player, one with the spirit ofsport and also friendship.”
The films are produced by Tiger Baby and speaking about the campaign, Zoya Akhtar, Founder Tiger Baby, said, “This is Tiger Baby’s first commercial ad film and we couldn’t have been happier than it being a collaboration with Spinny. As a studio we aim to tell stories and entertain across all formats and this campaign helped set that up beautifully. We’re looking forward to more such collaborations.”
“It was refreshing to find a concept that was fun and aimed to make its audiences smile. And for us the only way to do that was to have fun shooting and to make sure our cricketing legends felt the same way. So we did. And I hope audiences are able to get in on it!,” adds Arjun Varain Singh, the director of the films.
The Go Far series in its first ad film featured Sachin Tendulkar, Spinny’s brand ambassador & strategic investor, and the brand recreated Sachin’s very first car, a bayers blue Maruti 800. In this film, Sachin goes out and about in the car, which the cricket icon loves the most along with films that explored the extraordinary spirit of ordinary people to go far for dreams, and love and to come together to create moments that matter.
3, Apr 2023
Satyajeet Tambe to start Youth Information Centres in 5 Districts
April 03 2023 MLC Satyajeet Tambe will develop Youth Information Centres (YIC) in five districts of the Nashik division in order to provide a single-window system which will greatly aid and empower the youth in their life prospects. This comes in the wake of Tambe’s speech in the legislative council concerning the lack of a dedicated youth development department.
Recently, Tambe demanded funds for the youth information centre for the Nashik division. Accordingly, the Maharashtra government has approved funds to set up state-of-the-art information centres. Rs 1 crore each has been allotted to Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts while funds for Nashik and Ahmednagar districts will be sanctioned soon. Notably, Tambe had promised in his manifesto about introducing such centres in his constituency.
The centre will be a one-stop solution for the youth wherein they can get access to all information across the world regarding jobs and opportunities available as well as benefits that they can avail of through Central or state government schemes. The unit will also provide guidance to the youth in their field of interest and help them as to how and where to seek the right opportunities. The centre will also include amenities such as co-working space, reading rooms, and libraries among other amenities.
Notably, Tambe has, in the first few months of his tenure, managed to not only extract funds but also take concrete steps towards improving his constituency. Of those, Rs 95 lakh has been allotted to Nandurbar district of which Rs 75 lakh are for the library and reading room, whereas Rs 20 lakh is for digitisation of the corporation library. Moreover, Rs 50 lakhs have been allotted for Kusumagraj Marathi Language Studies Centre in Nashik district and Rs 50 lakh have been approved for a model school in the district. Additionally, Rs 55 lakh is allotted for a revival of the competitive studies centre in Ahmednagar district.
“At present, in a state as huge and as rich with youth power as Maharashtra, there is still no specific and independent youth welfare department. There is no dedicated office for youth as well. In such a situation, the youth information centre will prove to be a game-changer,” said Satyajeet Tambe, adding, “Along with this, we have funds approved for Nashik, Ahmednagar and Nandurbar districts for various other projects which will give a much-needed fillip. All efforts will be to bring in maximum funds and ensure the progress of the Nashik division.”
