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Business Wire India - Multimedia: Digest for October 11, 2022

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Hindustan Zinc Kicks off #GiveYourselfAChance Campaign

Monday 10 October 2022 06:56 AM UTC+00
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Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company in zinc-lead-silver business has taken a plunge to raise awareness about mental well-being in order to ensure not only their success at work but in other quarters of life as well. The company also understands eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health is crucial to such efforts and its initiative #GiveYourselfAChance strives to precisely do that. Hindustan Zinc's campaign launched on World Mental Health Day 2022, endeavors to drive forth a relevant message: no matter what the situation may be, help is always available. The company's campaign aligns with World Health Organization's theme 'Making Mental Health & Well-Being a Global Priority'.
 
Every year World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10th October to raise awareness about mental health across the globe. Hindustan Zinc's campaign #GiveYourselfAChance emphasizes this through a film that revolves around the issues that affect the mental well-being of a person. The film explores different ways through which a person can unwind and give themselves a chance. It can be simple things like sleeping, hanging out with friends and family, or visiting a professional expert. 
 
The company further has also set up several proactive initiatives across the organization to encourage employees to open upto trusted peers and discuss the impact of their routines on their daily lives with a professional & trusted counsellor in a confidential manner. The services can be availed in domain of stress management, wellness & beyond, peer support group and self-help resources with 24/7 access.
 
To know more about #GiveYourselfAChance watch the film- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5pwdRcSFRM
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Betolar announced today its first concrete products manufactured with Geoprime® for the Indian construction markets. The Geoprime products will be on display at the World of Concrete India event in Mumbai between 13th to 15th of October.

Betolar's Geoprime® is the next-generation, low-carbon solution and a sustainable alternative to cement. Geoprime® enables concrete manufacturers to create cement-free concrete by effectively utilizing industrial side streams such as Fly ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS). The durability and strength of the manufactured concrete are comparable to cement-based products, yet it outperforms the traditional products with its significantly lower carbon footprint.

"We are happy to introduce our first products to our customers for the Indian markets. We have now moved from laboratory tests into the production phase and can show concretely how well this solution works. It is great to hear the feedback from the concrete industry in the region towards our sustainable solution. Decarbonization of the concrete industry is a very current and important topic," says Abhishek Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Betolar India Pvt. Ltd.

"We are satisfied that our operations in India and Asian region are growing, and we have reached production stage with our first customers in India. It is only a few months since we published these cooperations in India. We are moving forward according to our strategy in the region," says Juha Pinomaa, VP, Head of Asia, Betolar Plc.

Abhishek Bhattacharya will be part of the panel discussion on the topic of "Decarbonization as an opportunity in the Cement and Concrete sector, Innovations and sustainability in materials" on 13th October 3-4 p.m.

The products on display at Betolar's stand A27 include various types of paving blocks, concrete blocks and floor tiles produced by local concrete manufacturers in India.
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With 'Innovation' as a brand pillar, MG Motor India and its consortium members have launched the fourth season of the Developer Program & Grant (MGDP). This program will provide an opportunity to learn, develop, and provide solutions for the automobile industry.
 
This event attracted an array of industry thought leaders. Key among the notable attendees were Ms. Astha Grover, Head of Startup India, Mr. Anant Nahata, Managing Director of Exicom; Dr. BK Panigrahi, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART), IIT Delhi; Ms. Mahua Acharya, MD, and CEO – Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL); Mr. Rakesh Verma, Chairman of MapMyIndia; Dr. Rashi Gupta, Founder, and Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd; Mr. Sandeep Bangia, Chief Operating Officer of Electric Mobility, Jio-bp (Reliance BP Mobility Limited) and Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, President of Fortum India.
 
Electric vehicles are taking centre stage and, therefore, in line with the theme "Electric Mobility Innovate for India", this year's MG Developer Program will focus on expanding the innovation platform for startups, developers, and innovators. This will not only provide opportunities for solutions and innovative insights into areas such as charging infrastructure, fleet management, electric components, electric batteries, green energy solutions, EV battery life cycle management, connected car solutions, and BaaS, but it will also enable the development of new applications and experiences across the entire EV ecosystem.
 
Speaking on the latest season of MGDP, Mr. Rajeev Chaba, President, and Managing Director of MG Motor India, said, "MGDP Season 4 aims to facilitate a positive change in the industry by creating a space for EV innovators from across the country to collaborate and develop novel solutions. This is a platform that seeks to unite the best brains of the industry to come together and innovate ideas that have the potential to change the EV landscape. It is our hope that this forum will lead to many more similar initiatives in the industry so that an effective and substantive EV-oriented conversation can continue to take place. We believe that by this we shall be able to foster a conducive environment where talent, innovation, and technology can all flourish together."
 
Talking about the launch, Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, said, "Innovation and technology are essential to any industry's growth, which is also true in the case of the mobility industry. This program shall produce some of the finest and most talented innovators who would be poised to transform the automotive industry. Furthermore, it will stimulate the development of innovative concepts in the Indian automotive industry, leading to further progression and growth. We look forward to uncovering some innovative solutions through this initiative."
 
MGDP is a unique initiative of the carmaker designed to encourage developers in the mobility segment to stay abreast of emerging technologies by offering high-level mentoring. It has emerged as one of the major mentoring programs in the industry which invites innovators and startups to join MG and its consortium partners to shape a better future for the auto industry with innovations that enable exciting experiences every time. The program offers specialized, high-level mentoring and networking opportunities to assist with the practical development of the solution, business plan and modelling, testing facilities, go-to-market strategy, etc. Winning ideas will also have access to pilot projects/ purchase orders or a grant, the amount of which will be decided by the jury, on a case-to-case basis. Over the course of its previous three editions, the program received entries from over 830 auto-tech start-ups. Out of these, around 180 startups including Koinearth, Electreefi, Voxomos, Redbot Technologies, and Mihup were identified, encouraged, and mentored by MG and its consortium members to explore and create applications in connected car technology, futuristic technologies, and CaaP (Car-as-a-Platform). For MGDP Season 4.0, the carmaker has partnered with Invest India and Startup India as lead partners and Jiobp, Exicom, Fortum, CESL, Attero, MapmyIndia, and Bosch as the technology partners.
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RoundGlass Living, the wellness app committed to democratizing Wholistic Wellbeing, is supporting "World Mental Health Day" on Monday, October 10th, with its Mental Health Matters Collection of content and pathways to enable mental wellbeing. From meditation to quiet a busy mind, yoga to reset and recharge to mastering forgiveness and more, the Collection can help people prioritize their mental wellbeing, meet everyday challenges, deal with stress and move through difficult emotions mindfully.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has instituted World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. This year's theme for the Day is 'Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority' and recognizes the mental health crisis unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The world witnessed a 25 per cent increase in anxiety and depressive disorders in the first year of the pandemic, says the WHO. 

The RoundGlass Living app can help users enhance their mental wellbeing and health by enabling access to authentic content created by some of the best teachers in the world. It offers wellbeing pathways such as meditation and mindfulness, yoga, healthy eating, and end-of-life guidance to help people address specific wellbeing needs such as reducing stress and anxiety, nurturing relationships, developing healthy habits, and managing difficult emotions. The app has curated classes, courses, articles, and videos from across four Living channels – Meditation, Music, Food, and EOL (end of life). It also helps users build personalized pathways to Wholistic Wellbeing, incorporating their own experiences and goals with the app's wide variety of content.

To amplify mental wellbeing, incorporate these five recommendations by RoundGlass Living in the daily routine:
 
  • Set an intention
  • Check in with emotions
  • Ground yourself with breathwork
  • Explore practices to help you work through challenges
  • Meet others on their journeys – connecting makes the journey real
 
With the growing recognition of addressing mental health issues, RoundGlass is committed to inspiring people to prioritize their mental health and wellbeing as part of their overall Wholistic Wellbeing.
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Whether one is a teacher in a classroom or an architect designing a school, Saint Gobain Ecophon suggests the following tips to provide a higher quality and more inclusive sound environment for learning.
 
Firstly, dig where one stands: Let the children do the research! - Classrooms can be noisy for many reasons: outside traffic, ventilation, projectors, hard and reflective surfaces to mention a few. But most noise comes from the children themselves. A good place to start to create a good learning environment is letting pupils know what sound is, how noise impacts them and their classmates, and why high noise levels should be prevented. Teach them about sound in physics, how bodies respond to noise in biology and about the importance of inclusion in social studies.

Secondly, manage behaviour: Encourage respectful interaction! - Conflict resolution and behaviour management strategies can help teachers reduce noise and turn their classroom into a more productive learning environment. For example, international research has shown The PAX Good Behaviour Game to be an efficient toolbox for promoting better behaviour in classrooms, which has positive effects on a wide range of health issues. One tool is the PAX voice game, where teachers use hand symbols to guide the class to the right sound level for each activity.

Third important point is to Find the gap: Measure, measure, measure! - No matter what the issue, the first step is always to measure. Many school facilities are old and echoey. This can cause sound levels to accumulate as children need to speak over each other to be heard. Every school should have assigned staff and routines for identifying room for improvement. Acoustic measurements should be carried out regularly to make sure all classrooms follow national guidelines.

Fourth tip is to Mend the gap: Don't compromise on quality! - A common denominator for classrooms with a good sound environment is high quality acoustic ceilings and wall absorbers. These simple refits have a big impact on the health, wellbeing and learning abilities of children and teachers. Always make sure to choose acoustic materials with an absorption quality of alpha = 0.9 or higher – also called class A. Other elements to quality should also be considered, including indoor air quality, fire safety and sustainability performance. To make informed decisions, choose products with 'Environmental Product Declarations' and 'Health Product Declarations'. There is more information available on the web regarding choice of solutions.

And lastly, Build back equal: Use Universal Design for Learning as guideline! - Poor acoustics in schools disrupt children's learning and causes stress. Children with special educational needs suffer the most. This includes children with hearing impairments, ADHD, on the autistic spectrum or not studying in their first language. Classrooms should be designed to give all school children an equal opportunity to succeed. A tip is to use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as guideline. UDL is a framework that assumes that barriers to learning are in the design of the environment, not the child. Ensure that noise levels in empty classrooms are not higher than 30 dB, in accordance with WHO recommendations for children with special educational needs. Classrooms that meet the WHO recommendations are good classrooms for all school children.
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  • Drawing upon the legacy of NIIT Group, the first of its kind Growth Summit for EdTech founders to galvanize industry experts, mentorship and funding opportunities
  • Select start-ups to get an opportunity to participate in Founders Growthcamp at NU Neemrana campus to pitch their ideas and raise funds from top VC investors & NIIT Group​
​Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the University of the Future, NIIT University (NU), is organizing a virtual EdTech Growth Summit from 2:30 p.m. onwards, on Thursday 13th October 2022,  to chart a growth path for emerging EdTech leaders in the higher education and skilling space. Select start-ups will get an opportunity to participate in the Founders Growthcamp at the NIIT University from 16th to 18th November 2022. They will get a chance to pitch their ideas and raise funds for their start-ups from top VC investors and NIIT Group.

Drawing upon the legacy of the NIIT Group, the first of its kind Summit has been designed in consultation with industry experts and top investors to support promising Edtech start-ups accelerate growth through knowledge sessions, mentorship, funding opportunities, and more.

The EdTech industry in India witnessed unprecedented growth during the pandemic owing to increased penetration of technology and more openness to digital learning. However, despite the robust growth, start-ups in the space did face challenges in the form of increased customer acquisition costs, monetisation challenges, low user engagement, and inadequate infrastructure. New-age start-ups in the EdTech space need to reimagine their functioning to create a significant impact and build sustainable businesses. There is a need to build a strong ecosystem to support promising start-ups which can make a deep impact on the education sector. To this end, the NIIT Group is galvanizing industry leaders to offer much needed direction to the emerging EdTech founders.

Industry experts and successful entrepreneurs such as: Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder of Info Edge which owns Naukri.com, shiksha.com; K Ganesh, serial entrepreneur with successful exits like TutorVista; Sanjeev Aggarwal, Co-founder, The Fundamentum Partnership and Helion Ventures; Ashwin Damera, Co-founder of Emeritus & Eruditus; Pramath Sinha, Founding dean of ISB and founder of Harappa Education; Ashish Kashyap, founder of INDMoney & Ibibo Group; Rajendra Pawar, Chairman & Co-Founder of NIIT Group; Vijay K Thadani, Co-Founder of NIIT Group, will share their insights with emerging EdTech founders.

Rajendra S Pawar, Chairman & Co-founder, NIIT Group said, "Owing to the pandemic, the education sector went through a tectonic shift compelling educational institutions to adopt digital delivery models, making technology an inherent part of learning. The learners, restricted by lockdown, also flocked to various EdTech platforms, helping the sector reach new heights. Even though it may seem like the Edtech wave is subsiding amid the funding crunch and return to in-person learning, there is a massive opportunity to be unlocked over the next 10 years. In the new normal, there is a need to reimagine the future of higher education and to build sustainable EdTech models that can impact the education sector. With decades of experience in the space, the NIIT Group will work closely with the industry to offer much needed guidance and funding support to the emerging EdTech leaders."

The EdTech Growth Summit will feature a mix of keynotes, fireside chat, and panel discussions led by industry experts with live Q&A to provide guidance to the founders of early-stage start-ups. Apart from that young entrepreneurs will get networking opportunity with industry experts and peers.  

One of the key highlights of the summit is its partnership with Microsoft for Startups, Founders Hub. Select promising startups who are invited to the Founders Growthcamp will get a direct entry into Microsoft's Founders Hub programme. They will also get access to up to $150K in Azure credits, free access to Microsoft productivity tools as well as its extensive mentor network.

The NIIT Group has been truly committed to empowering the talent pool of the country with the right kind of skills and enable them with a platform to implement innovative solutions for the overall development of the country. It recently signed a definitive agreement to invest growth capital in KNOLSKAPE Solutions PTE. LTD, a leading Experiential Learning Platform company. As part of the agreement, NIIT would invest USD 2 million in compulsorily convertible preference shares to be issued by KNOLSKAPE. Earlier NIIT acquired 70% stake in RPS Consulting Private Limited (RPS Consulting) for Rs 82.3 Cr. to strengthen its training solutions in emerging digital technologies. These actions are exemplative of NIIT's initiatives to invest in building significant value for the L&D industry in India and for its customers, partners and stakeholders.

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NIIT University provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach.

To know more and to register for the EdTech Growth Summit, please click here:
https://edtechgrowthsummit.niituniversity.in/
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