Showcases a different side to Goa that has never been seen before
Set in 4 acres of forest land, the resort pays tribute to traditional Goa homes with red-oxide floors, tiled roofs and cow-dung verandas
Focus on nature and wildlife experiences with guided tours and excursions
Bengaluru, 7th March 2023: Nature’s Nest, an idyllic hinterland resort located on the border of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and close to the Dudhsagar waterfalls in Goa, is showcasing a different side to Goa that has never been seen before. Founded in 2010 by renowned entrepreneur Pankaj Lad, Nature’s Nest offers a unique rural Goan village experience that is one-of-a-kind.
Guests are transported to a bygone era, where they can tune into the soothing stillness of nature and the melodic chirping of the birds. Set in 4 acres of forest land, the property is the perfect destination for visitors to unwind, reset and rejuvenate. In total, there are 10 quaint cottages that pay homage to Goan homes of yesteryears, with red-oxide floors, tiled roofs and cow dung verandas. The food has been specially curated from villages across Goa to offer a unique blend of traditional village and Saraswat cuisines.
Nature’s Nest has a team of naturalists, who have been trained to deliver an unforgettable nature and wildlife experience. The property offers over 20 guided activities and excursions for guests to connect and be one with nature. This includes guided birding, night jungle safaris and guided forest trails. Visitors can also participate in conservation trails and contribute to data collection on specific species and wildlife research.
Nature’s Nest doesn’t just cater to nature, wildlife and birding enthusiasts from across the world. Tourists, who are seeking a more relaxed and slower pace of holiday, can also find a slice of heaven here. The property showcases the stunning beauty of the Western Ghats and seeks to give back to the community by employing indigenous people that live in the immediate vicinity of these forests. Nature’s Nest also runs conservation projects in collaboration with the Planet Life Foundation, to enhance the conservation efforts around Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pankaj Lad is re-imagining nature tourism in Goa and is passionate about building a business that is sustainable in nature and a key contributor to community livelihoods and conservation.
Bengaluru: A hub of high-quality medical care, is going to get one more unique healthcare centre. FootSecure, a specialised podiatry and wound care centre for treating foot-related conditions and chronic wounds, is opening its fifth centre in Malleshwaram on March 11th 2023.
FootSecure, a phygital podiatry and wound care company started in 2018, operates four centres in Bangalore.
Briefing the media to explain the features of the new centre, the Founder of FootSecure, Dr Sanjay Sharma, said the centre is a one-stop-shop for podiatry and wound care. It has the state of the art diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical facilities; FootSecure also provides custom footwear/insoles for athletes and diabetic patients.
We have introduced for the first time in Karnataka (one of the 8 centers of excellence in India) a technology that brings a paradigm shift in wound healing. – DERRIM (regenerative medicine). This technology helps in wound closure faster.
Dr Sharma said that with increased sporting activities and increased incidence of diabetes in India, foot and ankle ailments are also grown manifold. An estimated 46 crore people are suffering from various foot and ankle ailments in India due to arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy, etc.
Diabetic Foot is of significant concern today; the reports show that for every 20 seconds, a limb is lost due to diabetes somewhere in the world. India is witnessing an average of 14 lakh amputations yearly due to diabetes, with a 5-year mortality rate of 70%. It is higher than the mortality rate of cancer.
In about four years of establishing FootSecure, no less than 10,000 people have been treated and provided with timely care, which has saved 3,000 amputations. “It is heartening to see FootSecure has the lowest rate of amputation due to diabetes in India, i.e., 2%, whereas the national average is about 19%. FootSecure was awarded the best podiatry clinic in India by the India Today Group in 2021. Dr Sanjay Sharma was awarded the Rising Star in the Health Care Achievers Award by the Government of Karnataka and The Times of India in 2020.
FootSecure is not only limited to treating patients but has imparted training to about 1,500 physicians and surgeons on recognising and managing a diabetic foot, analysing various scans of the foot and prescribing the right footwear/ped orthosis.”
The doctor said that FootSecure, in keeping with advances in technology, has developed a digital, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled wound care application – Wound360. This helps recognise and treat ulcers at an early stage in patients sitting anywhere in the globe.
Dr Sharma said the plan is to expand its presence across India and have a dedicated hospital for podiatry and wound care in India. This expansion plan and dedicated Hospital venture will be supported by the funds committed by Mr. Mahesh Shetty of Multiplex Group of Companies.
During the Press meet held at Press Club of Bangalore Mr.Dr. Hari Krishna Maram, Chairman vision digital India, said Vision Digital India join hands with AIMS Institutes, Stayfit Organization and multiple women organisations initiated a Karnataka Book of Record attempt by recognizing 123 Power Women in 123 minutes. For this wonderful initiative Vision Digital India received huge response of receiving 950+ nominations from across the world. Our jury finalized 123 Power Women for Karnataka Book of Record from G20 countries of the world and 28 states of India who are willing to come physically and receive this prestigious award at Visalakshi Mantap, Art of Living, Kanakpura Road, Bangalore on 8th March, 2023 at 2:30 pm on the occasion of International Women’s Day in a grand ceremony. In this ceremony we are having who and who from Film, Industry, NGO, Education, Sports Personalities, Media, Veernaris (Wife of Armed Forces who given life for the country) Corporate, Social Influencers, IAS, IPS, IFS, KAS Officers etc ., leaders as Chief Guest and Guest of Honours.
India’s First Sporty Born E-SUV is now available starting from INR 33.99 Lakhs (All India, Ex-showroom)
Bengaluru, India – The world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD today inaugurated its third passenger vehicle showroom in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The showroom is run and managed by VST Group.
The showroom was inaugurated by Mr.Arun Surendra, MD VST Group and Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India, in the presence of senior officials of BYD India, VST Group and customers.
VST-BYD located in Cunningham Road of Central Bangalore, will provide access to BYD’s pure electric vehicles with high-quality services for its consumers in Karnataka. With over eight decades of experience in the automobile industry, VST Group has extensive reach with its business covering the state of Karnataka and is one of South India’s leading private automobile business groups.
Spread across 2759 square feet, the showroom is equipped to offer customers best in-store experience and aftersales support.
Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India, said, “We are delighted to inaugurate our third passenger car dealership in Bengaluru with VST Group, which will help us to reach wider target audience in Karnataka. With more citizens opting for electric vehicles, Bengaluru has seen an escalation in demand for public EV charging points in the recent past. The opening of third dealership in the city within the short span of time resonates our commitment to our customers and contributing towards a zero-pollution environment for the future generation.”
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Arun Surendra MD of VST Group said, “We are thrilled to associate with BYD India and extend our association in the state of Karnataka with our first BYD showroom launch in Bengaluru. We have been witnessing an overwhelming response for the electric vehicles in the city and are sure to make an impact with BYD’s increasing presence in the state. Also, we always strive to shadow our customers opting for sustainable drive towards better world for tomorrow.”
BYD India aims to expand to 53+ showrooms by the end of 2023. BYD will continue to leverage technological innovations for a better life, promote sustainable development of society, and implement its “Cool the Earth by 1°C” initiative.
Beyond Bengaluru – Karnataka Government is committed to decongesting Bengaluru.
Plan to avail 50000 acres of land for industrial development within 6 months: Dr. Murugesh Nirani
New office Bearers for CII Karnataka:
Mr Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan elected as the Chairman and Mr Venu Nuguri elected as Vice Chairman
Bengaluru, 06 March 2023: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka organised the Annual Meeting 2022-23 in the city today. The meeting was marked by an engaging discussion on“Karnataka@100: Sustainable Futures – Digital Transformation and Upskilling. Dr. Murugesh Rudrappa Nirani, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka delivered the inaugural address.
CII Karnataka released the vision document Towards Karnataka@100 in collaboration with IIM Bangalore at the Inaugural Session. The vision document prepared in consultation with the stakeholders from across the state, capturing their inputs and aspirations for Karnataka@100 brought out a collective vision of an inclusive sustainable future powered by innovation.
CII Karnataka also announced the election of new office bearers for CII Karnataka State Council for the year 2023-24.Mr. Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan Managing Director of Kennametal India Limited (KIL) elected as the new Chairman while Mr. Venu Nuguri, Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy will serve as the Vice Chairman.
Dr. Murugesh Rudrappa Nirani, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka stated that Karnataka is number one in ease of doing business and in receiving FDI in the country at 38%. In Aerospace and Defence also, Karnataka is number one in the country with more than 63% share. All major multinational companies in the aerospace sector have set up their R&D centre in Karnataka.
Dr. Nirani shared that Karnataka Government is committed to decongesting Bengaluru and developing infrastructure in Karnataka as a top priority. The Government is looking to build around 17 or 18 airports in Karnataka each within a radius of 100 kilometres from the other. Road connectivity is also being improving with the objective to enhance the industrial connectivity across Karnataka with other states. According to him, Beyond Bengaluru will become a reality soon.
Speaking about the Global Investors Meet 2022, Dr. Nirani stated that Rs. 9.81 lakh crores worth of MOU were signed which would generate 7 to 8 lakh jobs in the State. He said that government is in sync with CII’s Beyond Bangalore concept, and highlighted that only less than 10% of these investments (during GIM) were for Bangalore, with 90% directed outside Bangalore, in Tier 2 and tier 3 cities. He further said that 50% to 60% of the MOUs signed during the Global Investors Meet will be operational within 5 years. Making land available for industrial development is of high priority for the government and the process of availing land parcels of 50000 acres in the State including 20000 acres in Bengaluru and over 30000 acres of land outside the city will be available within 6 months.
Ms. Suchitra Ella, Chairperson, CII Southern Region & Managing Director Bharat Biotech International Ltd said that the industry is currently in the early stages of a sustainability Revolution. To prepare for the sustainability revolution, companies need to rethink their approach on new skills and new jobs and academic institutions to bridge that gaps in R&D.
Mr. Kamal Bali, Deputy Chairman, CII Southern Region & President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd emphasisedthe need forIndia to focus on its transition to sustainable manufacturing not just by the large players but also within the MSME sector. Promoting sustainable manufacturing as a thrust area will be the need of the hour to be visible as a leader in the Global Value Chain.
Mr. Arjun Ranga, Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Director, NR Group & Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathis said that CII Karnataka has been working towards inclusive and sustainable growth by focusing on the development of Tier-2 cities and will continue to work on enhancing the ease of doing business, especially for MSMEs and strengthen the ecosystem for entrepreneurship and youth engagement.
A CEOs Perspective on Sustainable Future, Globalization to Localization moderated by Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai, Managing Director, 3M India Ltd saw a lively discussion on the key trends and actions that are being taken in India to drive sustainability in different sectors by a panel which included Mr. Sandeep Maini, Chairman, Maini Group; Dr Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairperson, New Mangalore Port Authority; Mr. Venu Nuguri, Managing Director & CEO, India & South Asia, Hitachi Energy India Ltd, Mr. Arvind Mediratta, Managing Director & CEO, Metro Cash & Carry India and Mr. Dilip Jose, Managing Director & CEO, Manipal Hospitals.
The CII Karnataka Annual Meet 2023 brought together thought leaders from industry, government, and academia to facilitate dialogue and learnings for co-creating and working towards a sustainable and inclusive future for Karnataka.
Profile of CII Karnataka new office bearers
Mr. Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan, Chairman of CII Karnataka State Council 2023-24.
Vijaykrishnan Venkatesan is the Managing Director of Kennametal India Limited (KIL) since September 2020. He spearheads the infrastructure business of Kennametal Inc. for the APAC region in addition to his role as the MD of Kennametal India. Prior to joining Kennametal, Vijaykrishnan accumulated over 23 years of work experience with Saint Gobain and 3M. He has held leadership roles in India as well as the APAC region. He served as Vice President – Abrasives systems Division, and as Executive Director – Strategic Planning, 3M India.In his current role, he is leading efforts to drive growth for Kennametal in India and create value for its stakeholders with focus on enhancing ESG standards for the company, Manufacturing & operational excellence. He champions DEI & ESG initiatives within his frame of work. Vijaykrishnan is a Graduate of Madras University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with specialization in Marketing.
Mr. Venu Nuguri Vice Chairman of CII Karnataka State Council 2023-24
Venu Nuguri is Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy in India and South Asia. He has been the Managing Director of India since December 2019 and head of the South Asia region since Jan 2016. Venu has over 25 years of experience across Business Units in the company. He has held several leadership positions in sales, marketing, account management, business development, customer relations, and operations. Venu has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, and he has also attended management courses at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and the International Institute of Management Development, Switzerland.
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