21, Aug 2024
14th Mmmm Expo, India’s Largest Trade Show For Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials, To Be Held At Delhi, India From September 27 – 29, 2024
Supplementing India’s fast-growing manufacturing sector across industries, the 14th edition of the International Exhibition and Conference on Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials (MMMM) will be held at India International Convention & Expo Centre – IICC, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 27 – 29 Sep 2024. This trade fair will provide an excellent opportunity for interacting with luminaries from practically all corners of the globe, promoting business and giving a fillip to the growth & development of Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy, and Materials sectors in the country through joint ventures, bulk deals, alliances, investments and technology transfer. MMMM 2024 will feature dedicated country pavilions from China, European Countries, and Russia.
The event will feature six major components: HTF for Advanced Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Fasteners; CWE for Advanced Cutting and Welding Equipment & Technology, including Laser Technology; IMEX for the Latest Machine Tools (CNC, Laser, Shot Blasting, Measuring & Testing Equipment, and more); UMEX for Economical Pre-owned Machinery in the Industry; TECHINDIA for Engineering and Manufacturing (Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and more) alongwith MMMM, the largest and most prestigious event on Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy & Materials. The amalgam of these expos makes it an extended platform for metal, engineering, manufacturing, and machine tools segments and showcases the strength and innovations of the Indian & international manufacturing and technology sector.
The combined events have consistently received global recognition and have been acknowledged as the premier international business platform in India featuring more than 300 exhibitors from over 10 countries and attracting 12000+ buyers from the south Asian region. The event is organized in association with the Indian Institute of Metals – Delhi Chapter and with the active support from World Metal Forum (WMF).
MMMM 2024 is supported by the Ministries of Steel, Coal, Electronic & Information Technology, Commerce & Industry, Government of India and honored to have the Hon’ble Minister of Steel, Government of India, invited to formally inaugurate the event, alongside the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel and leaders from the steel and allied industries.
Says Gagan Sahni, Director, Hyve India P Ltd, “MMMM 2024 showcases latest advancements and technological developments in the field of Minerals, Metals, Metallurgy and Materials Industry and also offers unparalleled business networking opportunities to trade visitors to explore availability of raw materials, alternate suppliers of machinery, equipment and spares. Each edition has been adding value to its profile and has been creating new standards in terms of visitor turnout and the volume of business transactions.”
This unique platform also includes an International Open Seminar on “Green Steel Production: Sustainable Practices and Carbon Reduction” by Metalogic and WMF, an International Conference on “Process & Product Innovations in Metal Production” by Indian Institute of Metals – Delhi Chapter, Business Meets on “Latest Technology for Manufacturing & Maintenance Industries” by WMF, a Secondary Steel Industry Meet under the World Metal Forum, an Exclusive Metal Manufacturers Networking Pavilion, and over 10 Dealers & Distributor meets.
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- By Rabindra
8, Dec 2023
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) & Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) partner with Corporates
Ahmedabad, December 8: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organized a Roundtable Meet for Corporates to ‘Support, Activate and Build Assured Livelihoods (SABAL) for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) under CSR Actions’.
Dr. Vineet Rana, General Manager, National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation, DEPwD, Government of India; Shri Jagannath Sahoo, President, SBI Foundation; Shri Rajendra Nimbalkar, IAS, Managing Director, Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd., Mumbai; Shri Saumya Chaudhuri, CGM, IDBI Bank Ltd; Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII; Dr. Raman Gujral, Director, Department of Projects (Corporate) at EDII, as well as senior officials from DEPwD and CSR leaders from leading corporate entities attended this groundbreaking meet. The ‘Meet’ took up the agenda of sensitizing society at large and instituting interventions and measures that ensure the establishment of 3,000 new enterprises PwDs, including 1,500 technology-driven and 1,500 general enterprises.
This pivotal roundtable meeting brainstormed on creating a better world for PwDs through an effective synergy between government, corporates, and institutions. The discussions revolved around the specific objectives of ensuring empowerment of PwDs through sustainable enterprise creation; creating a set of best practices in the context of infrastructure, perception, environment, security, and other facilities to promote their complete inclusion in society; floating ways to ensure an integrative working environment; deciding on an inventory of business opportunities that PwDs could tap into to create own enterprises; aligning the project and its interventions with sustainable development goals and breaking the professional segregation in society that relegates disabled PwDs to lower-paying jobs.
Based on the discussions and takeaways, the participating corporates identified some primary areas of cooperation. Some of the activities identified to achieve the goal of creating 3000 PwD-led enterprises included an awareness Campaign to Ensure Community Integration of PwDs; Immersive Life Skills for Adolescents with Disabilities; Sourcing Business Opportunities for PwDs; Sensitization workshops for PwDs; Credit Linkage Support; Entrepreneur Growth-cum-Counselling Programme (EGCP) to Support PwD-led Enterprises and Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programme (MSDP) to enable unemployed PwDs to set up their business.
Dr. Vineet Rana emphasized the pivotal role of NHFDC in empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), stating, “Through NHFDC, we aim to facilitate financial development, ensuring sustainable livelihoods for PwDs in collaboration with EDII and corporate partners.”
Shri Jagannath Sahoo highlighted the collaborative efforts of SBI Foundation with EDII, stating, “SBI Foundation, in partnership with EDII, is committed to creating promising livelihood opportunities for differently-abled individuals through our collaborative ‘Support, Activate and Build Assured Livelihoods’ programme.” Shri Sahoo emphasized on the significance of equity and new possibilities for PwDs.
Shri Saumya Chaudhuri endorsed the role of IDBI Bank’s CSR wing, stating, “IDBI Bank, as part of its CSR initiatives, actively engages in sensitization workshops and credit linkage support aimed at fostering an inclusive environment where people from various echelons of society get multiple opportunities to thrive and prosper.”
A video was screened explaining the features of the newly launched DePwD PM Daksh portal for skilling and employment of Divyangjan.
Dr. Sunil Shukla, opined, “For the development process to deliver better outcomes, the approach has to be inclusive. Inclusive Development focusses on equity and social growth, which is important for any society. And, in this context, development opportunities for PwDs needs to be curated on high priority, on a regular basis. We need to ensure that the PwDs get suitably trained and handheld. It is also important to establish best practices at workplaces and at various levels of the social framework to foster equality and inclusivity at all levels.”
Dr. Raman Gujral, discussing the various projects undertaken by corporates to empower PwDs, said that EDII has so far 8,653 PwDs through 272 skill training programs, leading to the establishment of 1,247 enterprises. EDII houses the Centre for Empowerment of the Differently Abled (CEDA), supported by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Directorate of Social Defence, Gujarat State Handicapped (Divyang) Finance & Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat, on its campus.
A brainstorming session was held between the officials and corporate leaders present in the conference room. The one-hour-long round table discussion included topics related to accessibility, aids, and assistive devices, AI for PwDs, Job mapping, entrepreneurship opportunities, and disability sensitization.
31, Oct 2023
Manipal Institute of Technology Achieves National Recognition with Selection for ‘100 5G Labs Initiative’ by DoT, Government of India
Bengaluru, 31 October 2023: In a significant stride towards technological excellence, the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, has been chosen by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, as one of the proud recipients of the prestigious “100 5G labs Initiative.” The announcement was made during a virtual ceremony hosted by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC-23), Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on October 27, 2023.
This visionary program, a collaboration between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), saw the inauguration of 100 5G labs across various prestigious institutions in India. IMC-23, recognized as Asia’s leading technology exposition, provided a global stage for this monumental event, bringing together thought leaders and innovators to showcase the latest in digital technology.
MIT Manipal has established itself as a premier hub for technological development with this recognition, positioning the institute at the vanguard of India’s digital revolution in telecommunications. The 5G lab, comprising state-of-the-art equipment like 5G Stand Alone infrastructure, 5G SIMs, Dongles, IoT Gateway, Router, and an Application Server, will empower MIT Manipal to contribute significantly to the nation’s 5G readiness.
The ownership of these lab assets will remain with the MIT Manipal, both during and after the completion of the project, ensuring long-term benefits and sustained innovation. This initiative marks a crucial step forward in India’s journey towards embracing 5G technology, unlocking new horizons of innovation and growth across various sectors.
Speaking on the occasion Commander (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, Manipal Institute of Technology told “We are immensely proud to be selected for the ‘100 5G labs Initiative’ by the Department of Telecommunications. This is a monumental milestone for MIT Manipal, and it underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in education and research. With the establishment of the 5G lab, we are set to play a pivotal role in India’s digital transformation, paving the way for breakthroughs in telecommunications and beyond.”
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the entire MIT community, recognizing the award as a testament to the institute’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.
