ದೇಶದ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೊದಿಯವರು , ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಲ್ಲೇ ಮೊದಲಿಗರಾಗಿ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶವನ್ನು 2025 ಕ್ಕೆ ಕ್ಷಯಮುಕ್ತ ( ಟಿಬಿ ) ಭಾರತವನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಘೋಷಣೆ ಮಾಡಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಸುಮಾರು 6000 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಇತಿಹಾಸವಿರುವ ಈ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ ನಿರ್ಮೂಲನೆಗೆ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಇಟ್ಟಿರುವುದು ಮಹತ್ತರವಾದ ಘೋಷಣೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲು ನಮಗೆಲ್ಲ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ . ಇದರ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ದಿನಾಂಕ 15-09-2022ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಟೌನ್ ಹಾಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನ ನಡೆಸಲು ಸಂಘವು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿರುತ್ತದೆ . ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ಮಾನ್ಯ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಆಶಯದಂತೆ , ಕ್ಷಯಮುಕ್ತ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ” ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರಿನಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿರುತ್ತೇವೆ . ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ಶ್ರೀ ಬಿ.ಎಸ್ . ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪನವರು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಿದ್ದು , ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಡಾ . ಸುಧಾಕರ್ರವರು , ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ನೀಡಲಿದ್ದು ಹಾಗೂ ಈ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಮಟ್ಟದ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಉಪನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರುಗಳು , ವಿಶ್ವ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಕುಮಾರ್ ಎಸ್ -ಗೌರವ ಸಲಹೆಗಾರರು,ಶಾವುರಾಜ್ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿ & ಮಂಜೇಶ್ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಗೊಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು
“ARTIST for Her , HSSC and AHPI collaborate to upskill 1 million healthcare workers across India , as part of Vision 2022 Skill India”
Bengaluru based Asian Research & Training Institute for Skill Transfer has resolved to train 1,000 frontline maternal healthcare workers at a cost of INR 1 crore over the next year across Karnataka to strengthen the delivery of quality maternal healthcare services in the public and private sectors . Further to scale up this initiative tripartite agreement has been signed between ARTIST for Her ( Asian Research & Training Institute for Skill Transfer ) , Healthcare Sector Skill Council ( HSSC ) , and Association of Healthcare Providers India ( AHPI ) to train 1 million frontline healthcare workers across the country . To provide quality healthcare to pregnant women , mothers , and newborn babies , in accordance with the standards set by the WHO and the Government of India , as part of Vision 2022 Skill India.
Speaking about this initiative , Dr. Hema Divakar , Chair of Well Woman Healthcare Committee at FIGO ( International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics ) & Chairperson , ARTIST for Her , We , ARTIST for Her , as a premier training institute , will train about 1,000 frontline maternal care workers ( ASHA staff , nurses , and medical practitioners ) across public and private sectors to strengthen the healthcare delivery system . The initiative leverages technology to achieve successful skill transfer through a proven and reliable digital platform .
” Dr. Hema further added ” A pilot initiative was successfully rolled out in Karnataka with the support of AHPI . This will be extended in phases to Tamil Nadu , Madhya Pradesh , Maharashtra later to the rest of the country . For the 30 million deliveries in India , the proportion of healthcare workers with skills specified by WHO is weak . It is our target to raise the availability of this pool of skilled workforce to be placed in maternity units , public or private hospitals to care for pregnant mothers , newborn mothers , or post – delivery stage in alignment with WHO , FOGSI , Manyata , and government standards . This will go a long way in reducing maternal mortality rate , infant mortality rate and also address long – term issues , such as anemia , obesity , hypertension , ” .
Dr. Alexander Thomas , President , AHPI said ” We will be training 15,000 healthcare workers on priority as part of this arrangement and cover it in phases to reach 1 million.AHPI will identify the target groups for training , ARTIST for Her will undertake capacity building and HSSC will do the assessment and certification . Frontline healthcare workers with such certification can be readily employable by any maternal healthcare units ” . The initiative will also target capacity building of frontline workers at e – Sanjeevani clinics , Namma Clinicsin Karnataka .
Dr C N Ashwath Narayan , Honorable Minister of Skill Development , Entrepreneurship and Livelihood , Government of Karnataka , delivered a special session on ” Swasthya Bharat ” . ARTIST for Her , HSSC and AHPI submitted a proposal to the minister for training through a PPP model in Karnataka to create a larger pool of well – trained frontline maternal care professionals .
For more information , please contact : Dr. Hema Divakar Consultant ObGyn and Medical Director , Divakars Speciality Hospital , Bengaluru . M : 9844046724 |
• Over 1.2 lakh high school students in Karnataka will benefit from this future – forward initiative designed to nurture a STEM mindset among young girls .
• Some of the projects taken up by the students in the pilot phase include a sanitary pad disposal machine , sanitary pad dispenser , smart Covid detection mask , mobile controlled voice guide for elderly , and forest fire detection systems , among others .
7th September , Bengaluru : Quest Alliance and IBM today announced the launch of its ‘ Hackathon ‘ programme to promote scientific thinking and build a STEM mindset among girl students in rural Karnataka .
The initiative will reach 1.2 lakh girl students from 800 High schools across the State a three – year period . In the first year , the Hackathon will cover 68,272 students in seven districts : Chikkaballapura , Bengaluru , Hassan , Chitradurga , Raichur , Gadag and Yadgir .
Addressing a press conference here today , Aakash Sethi , CEO , Quest Alliance said , ” As technology and digitisation continue to shape career opportunities for young people , a STEM mindset will be the key to empowered futures and careers for young girls . This initiative aims to counter prevailing gender stereotypes by encouraging girls to engage with , and discover their own potential within STEM ( Science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics ) disciplines . “
Teachers from the 800 identified schools will be trained to handhold students through their Hackathon projects . A Hackathon consists of three stages – students participate in an ‘ Ideathon ‘ in the first stage , where they discuss ideas and their practicability . In the second stage , students are provided with a basic technology kit consisting of sensors , batteries , wires etc. , and are connected to mentors and experts who help them develop their ideas and build prototypes . These prototypes are then showcased to other students and the larger community in the third stage .
The Hackathon model is designed to take students through the entire lifecycle of a project- from identifying the problem , establishing a problem statement , visualising a solution , execution and feedback . More importantly , it makes STEM fields relevant to the lives of young girls , as they are able to identify day – to – day problems within their community and develop a tech solution for them .
Speaking about the project , Neha Parti , Director- Schools Programme , Quest Alliance , said , ” During the pilot , we observed that girls lacked confidence in their ability to work with technology . By the end of the project , there was a shift in their confidence levels and their abilities to solve problems . They saw themselves as innovators . “
In the pilot phase conducted by Quest Alliance , around 1000 students from Karnataka went on to build their prototypes as part of the Hackathon . Forty of these solutions were later selected for the ‘ Inspire Manak ‘ awards .
The Hackathon initiative is part of IBM’s STEM For Girls initiative , which aims to empower young girls with the right skills and mindsets to negotiate better careers and futures for themselves . Manoj Balachandran , Head of CSR , IBM ( India and South Asia ) , said , ” Hackathons are a great way to kindle curiosity and nudge students towards solutions for problems they see around them . Our pilot in Karnataka has resulted in over 1000 ideas from students where 40 of them also got selected for the National Ideathon challenge called MANAK , proving that all you need is a trigger and a platform for the young minds . ” – 9341997936)
• The International Mobility Conference ( SIIMC 2022 ) brings together the mobility ecosystem live with virtual and physical events . • The physical event ( Oct 12-14 ) will see industry talks , and product and service innovations shaping the future of the Sustainable Multi – Modal Mobility Ecosystem . SIIMC 2022 will be the largest meetup point for the mobility start – ups and potential investors to converse , collaborate and forge business partnerships
Bengaluru , September 6 , 2022 : SAEINDIA ( Society of Automotive Engineers INDIA ) , the country’s leading resource for mobility technology is back with the 10th edition of its flagship event SAEINDIA International Mobility Conference ( SIIMC 2022 ) . Taking forward its commitment to advancing and promoting mobility engineering , SAEINDIA has picked up the ” Sustainable Multi – Modal Mobility Ecosystem ” as the theme for this year’s conference . The SIIMC 2022 conference is scheduled from October 12 to 14 in Bengaluru in physical mode . The physical event will be hosted at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park . The three – day event will see over 700 mobility experts including industry thought leaders and fessio from research and development , manufacturing and services along with faculties , students and independent researchers come together and discuss trends and innovations shaping the future of mobility . ” Mobility plays an increasingly important role in fulfilling our needs and aspirations now and into the future . The challenge is to address our mobility needs in a sustainable manner that are both environmentally responsible and cost – effective . SIIMC 2022 gives us the perfect platform to delve into integrated solutions that leverage current trends and emerging technologies , to develop mobility systems that are in harmony with a greener world we all want to see ” , said Dr. Bala Bharadvaj , Immediate Past President of SAEINDIA . ” The transportation industry is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions globally . With the rapid increase in passenger and freight mobility , a sustainable , multi modal shift will play a vital role in enhancing energy efficiency which is the need of the hour . The integrated use of different forms of transport will determine our travel not only between cities but even for transportation within the cities and societies . SIIMC 2022 will give a holistic view to this sustainable multi modal mobility ecosystem , ” said Mr. Mahesh Babu , CEO , Switch Mobility India & Patron SIIMC2022 Importantly , promoting future mobility with a multi – modal mobility ecosystem is in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) that address global challenges related to climate , poverty , and inequality among others . The SDG goals are interconnected . For example , clean mobility solutions will contribute to a greener environment , lesser emissions will help manage climate change . An integrated , efficient , and affordable mass transit system will help promote smooth and efficient people and goods movement leading to equitable work opportunities and economic growth .
The conference theme ” Sustainable Multi – Modal Mobility Ecosystem ” resonates well with the present – day reality where mobility is considered to be playing a big role in achieving sustainable development by promoting goals like a clean and green environment and equitable livelihood . ” In the coming years , technological advancements and innovative solutions in the ground mobility , rail and in air , will play a larger role in managing climate change and promoting equitable livelihood driving equal and safe work opportunities , ” said Mr. Damodaran , Chair – SAEINDIA Bangalore Section SIIMC 2022 Conference : Agenda SIIMC 2022 conference will see a host of panel discussions and individual presentations around a sustainable multi – modal mobility ecosystem . Some of the key topics that will be explored include the future of autonomous and connected vehicles , 5G technology and applications like artificial intelligence shaping mobility solutions , and the evolving landscape of standards , policy , and regulations shaping and promoting a sustainable multi – modal mobility ecosystem . Driven by the integrated use of several different forms of transport , multi modal transportation will determine future travel not only between cities but also for transportation within the cities . p ” SIIMC 2022 is a place which helps in networking , new technology and market trends exploration . A life learning opportunity for students , professional and OEM to find new talents ” , Says Munirathinam Dhananjayan , Organising Chair and MD of Focus Group Highlights at the SAEINDIA conference The SAEINDIA conference will also see a concurrent exposition and technology theatre with a footfall of over 1000. The exposition and technology theatre will bring together industry stakeholders including automotive startups promoting mobility solutions and investors looking to support innovative business models . TechHive at the SAEINDIA conference , TechHive will be the one – stop shop for startups to showcase their products and services to the global and Indian automotive market . The event will offer a dedicated space for startups to chat , network , and break a deal with potential investors . The industry event is a perfect avenue for the mobility players to increase brand image and awareness . With startups around the country headed for SIIMC 2022 , investors have the opportunity to identify promising startups and forge business partnerships with the leaders and brands of the future . Technology Corner SIIMC 2022 will support startups to present their technology and services roadmap with detailed presentations and pitches to investors and other key stakeholders . Marketplace Expo The expo offers startups a platform to connect and network with the major organisations and stakeholders in the mobility space . The expo promises enhanced brand visibility and deeper engagement with industry peers , leaders , and consumers .
BENGALURU / September 6, 2022: Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital organized a Walkathon in Bengaluru to raise awareness about eye donation as part of the ongoing National Eye Donation fortnight. More than 100 students from Sri Aurobindo College, doctors’ and members of the
public walked from Rajajinagar Metro Station to the college, carrying placards, encouraging
people to take pledge to donate their eyes.
The Walkathon was flagged off by Kuldeep Kumar R Jain (IPS), DCP, Traffic West Division, Bengaluru, and L. Nagesh (KSPS), ACP, Traffic North Sub-Division, Bengaluru. Forms for eye donation were handed over to them to encourage traffic police personnel to pledge to donate their eyes. Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital also organised awareness programs like cyclothon in various other parts of Bengaluru, Mysore & Hubli-Dharwad;
Said Dr. Devaraj M, Medical Director and Senior Consultant, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bengaluru: “About 9.5 lakh individuals in Karnataka suffer from blindness, and more than one lakh people are on the waiting list to receive a corneal transplant. Lack of awareness about eye donation is the main reason for low collection of donor corneas in the country. This week-long campaign by Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital is an attempt to make people understand the importance of eye donation. We are appealing to each Indian to come forward to donate their eyes so that the curse of corneal blindness can be eradicated, and many more people can get the gift of eyesight.”
Said Kuldeep Kumar R Jain (IPS): “I am delighted to be a part of this noble initiative to create
awareness about eye donation in the state. Today, also pledge to donate my eyes to give a
chance to someone visually impaired to experience the delights of our beautiful world.”
Added L. Nagesh (KSPS): “Eye donation should be made popular in every state in India, and
everybody should come forward to pledge their eyes. Renowned Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar is a good example for all of us. His corneas were transplanted in four corneal blind patients, giving them the ability to see. He followed the footsteps of his father, Dr. Rajkumar and mother Parvathamma Rajkumar, in donating their eyes after their death. Due to their impact, we saw many more people coming forward to pledge their eyes.”
Said Dr. Devaraj M: “Every citizen of India can be an eye donor, irrespective of age, caste, creed, sex, religion, or blood group. Even those suffering from refractive errors and wearing glasses or contact lenses can become eye donors. People who underwent cataract surgery and those who are suffering from systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart or kidney disease can also donate their eyes.”
More than 15 million blind people live in India, out of which 3.5 million suffer from corneal
blindness, with 40,000 new cases being added each year. Even though one eye donor can givesight to four corneal blind persons, there is a huge demand-supply gap. According to the National Blindness & Visual Impairment Survey 2019, corneal blindness is the major cause of blindness in patients aged less than 50 years, accounting for 37.5 % of the cases, and the second most important among those aged more than 50 years. Majority of cases of corneal blindness can be corrected through a corneal transplant.
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