Day: 20 July 2023

Luminous Power Technologies’ CSR Initiative ‘LAMP’ Illuminates Underprivileged Lives in Haridwar

Vijay Raman

  Luminous Power Technologies, India’s leading power and electrical company, announces the continuation of its transformative Luminous Advanced Mentoring Program (LAMP) in Haridwar, in association with Happy Horizon Trust, a non-profit organization. Embarking on its second batch, the program is dedicated to empowering children of financially poor families. By providing essential educational assistance and nurturing their potential, Luminous aims to create a brighter and more promising future for these young individuals. The program is set to commence from July 19th, 2023. The second batch in Haridwar aims to empower 50…

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Remarkable efforts by the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy to revive a 2000-year old technology of shipbuilding

Vijay Raman

  In a remarkable initiative to revive and preserve the 2000-year-old technique of shipbuilding known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding method’, the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).   The Indian Navy will oversee the implementation and execution of the entire project. As custodians of maritime security and experts in the field, the Indian Navy's involvement ensures seamless project management and adherence to the highest standards of safety and precision. Their invaluable experience and technical knowledge will play a pivotal role in…

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Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Vijay Raman

DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989. He has undergone professional specialisation in Gunnery & Weapons Systems at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi, and an Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from the United Kingdom. The Officer holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.   In his distinguished career spanning over 34 years, the flag officer has held several key appointments,…

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New tech transfer arrangement for scaling up indigenous knowledge system can help integrate sustainable practices in livestock production system

Vijay Raman

The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India has recently entered into a Technology Transfer arrangement for these indigenous technologies with Indian Genomix, a Hyderabad-based company which has W.H.O.G.M.P. certification ensuring quality assurance for medicinal products. This initiative is a step towards scaling up of outstanding traditional knowledge which has been sustained by society over generations. These technologies were scientifically studied and found effective in control of mastitis in dairy animals and as poultry feed supplements.  …

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