Shared Electric Mobility leader Yulu signs an MoU with Government of Karnataka to invest ₹ 1200 crores and create 7000+ jobs

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  • Yulu will deploy 1 Lakh Electric Vehicles in Karnataka and will create the largest EV battery charging and swapping infrastructure in the state over the next 5 years.
  • The investment will accelerate EV adoption in the State & reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Yulu will establish a Centre of Excellence for designing and optimising cutting-edge vehicle designs, IoTs and EV charging equipment.

Bengaluru, 02, November 2022 – Yulu, India’s market leader in shared electric 2 wheeler Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) businesses, today entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka re-affirming its commitment to the electric mobility ambition of the State. The MoU was signed by Mr R K Misra, Co-Founder, Yulu, in the presence of the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, other Union Cabinet Ministers, State Government officials and other prominent dignitaries at the Invest Karnataka Global Investors Meet in Bengaluru.


As part of the MoU, Yulu in line with its business expansion for exponential growth, will invest ₹ 1200 crores to deploy a fleet of 1 Lakh EVs and operationalize the largest EV battery charging and swapping infrastructure in the State over the next 5 years. In addition to creating a practical & affordable shared solution for urban mobility at scale, the MoU also covers investments made in product innovation, new technology and sustainable operations. Yulu will create about 7000 direct jobs across its value chain activities. Additionally, Yulu will leverage its R&D and research expertise to design, develop & manufacture IoTs and EV charging equipment. 

Mr R K Misra, Co-Founder, Yulu said, “Karnataka is one of the most progressive & action-oriented states of the country in embracing an EV future. As a leading Electric Mobility player and an active industry participant, Yulu has worked closely with policy makers & government departments to help formulate policies that foster a vibrant EV ecosystem. This MoU is a step forward in that partnership and also cements Karnataka’s position as a preferred investment destination for electric vehicle manufacturing, R&D, and deployment hub in India. We are committed to redefine urban mobility by reducing congestion & pollution, and a thriving Government-Industry partnership will play a foundational role in achieving this vision.”

Yulu is driven by the principles of Affordability, Accessibility & Availability to enable shared mobility at scale. Yulu has served millions of users for their first & last mile mobility needs and lakhs of green deliveries have been made using Yulu EVs, helping save 15000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. Yulu has enabled tens of thousands of gig economy workers to join the workforce and increase their net earnings by providing an efficient, sustainable, and affordable mobility service.

As a market leader in the first & last mile mobility, Yulu has built successful partnerships in Karnataka with Bengaluru Metro (BMRCL), and city authorities in Bengaluru (BBMP/DULT), for both parking and charging infrastructure. Yulu zones are present in the vicinity of key BMRCL Metro Stations and BMTC bus stops, in addition to 1000+ locations in the city. With over 70 charging & swapping stations Yulu already has a sizable presence in the Battery-as-a-Service business and continues to expand at a rapid pace.

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International SOS launches digital learning on Information Security and Privacy for Mobile Workers

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02 November 2022, Mumbai– To further support International SOS’ ongoing work in helping organisations meet their Duty of Care responsibilities International SOS has launched a new learning module, Information Security and Privacy for Mobile Workers, within its Digital Learning Portfolio (DLP). The International SOS Digital Learning Portfolio is continually evolving and growing to support organisations in navigating the ever-changing global mobility landscape. This new course is designed to help employees understand the critical role that they play in reducing the likelihood of an information security breach while on-the-move.

 

The course content provides examples of:

·         The different methods used by cybercriminals when trying to gain access to networks and devices,

·         Guidance on how to stay protected against these methods, and

·         How to prepare workforces for potential threats whilst outside the workplace.

 

International SOS created this new elearning module in collaboration with the BSI Digital trust Consulting Services team. It has been designed to equip workforces with the knowledge they need to protect their valuable data and stay secure by practicing safe online behaviour.

 

Laurent Fourier, CEO, Health & Security Subscription Services commented: “We are living in a world where many of us depend on digital services more than ever and this dependance comes with an element of risk, particularly during mobility. Organisations are now being held increasingly accountable for their Duty of Care responsibilities towards employees by investors and clients alike and rightly so. This new elearning module has been designed to enhance the support we already provide to our clients to help them protect their workforce by equipping their employees with the right knowledge and skills to keep them safe from cybercrime whilst being mobile.”

 

Mark Brown, Global Managing Director, Digital trust Consulting, BSI commented: “We were delighted to be able to collaborate with International SOS on this project. For over 120 years BSI, as the UK National Standards body, has led the way in developing and implementing best practice. We are delighted to be able to merge BSI’s digital trust and risk management experience with the physical security expertise of International SOS to provide their clients with invaluable guidance on remaining safe from digital risks during mobility.”

 

The module is initially available in English with French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese versions to follow in the coming months. It has been released utilising a new template which provides solutions to better support Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is available to enroll from the Digital Learning Portfolios via the International SOS TrainingPortal.

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ಬಂಜಾರ (ಲಂಬಾಣಿ) ಜನ ಸೇವಾ ಸಂಘ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು (ಲಿ) ‘ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣ’ ಇವರಿಂದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಉತ್ಸವ

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  • ಬಂಜಾರ (ಲಂಬಾಣಿ) ಜನ ಸೇವಾ ಸಂಘ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು (ಲಿ) ‘ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣ’ ಇವರಿಂದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಉತ್ಸವ ಬಂಜಾರ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಮೇರಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರವನ್ನು ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ, ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸನ್ಮಾನ, ನಿರಾಶ್ರಿತರಿಗೆ ಹೊದಿಕೆ. ದಿಂಬು, ಹಾಸಿಗೆ ವಿತರಣೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಸಹಾಯ ಧನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ವಿನಾಂಕ : 06.11.2022. ಭಾನುವಾರ 9.30ಕ್ಕೆ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ,
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Only 13% High School Students Love to Explore Gadgets and Technology

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  • Survey conducted by Quest Alliance in Mysuru and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka * Kantar in association with IBM and Quest Alliance to provide experiential science education to 40,000 high school students in 9 districts of Karnataka to encourage scientific temper
  • November 02, Bengaluru: A survey among high school students has revealed that only 13% of the students are curious to explore technology behind gadgets used in daily life.

The survey on ‘behaviour and attitude of high school students in Karnataka towards technology and 21st century skills’ was conducted by non-profit organization Quest Alliance among 1,572 high school students of Karnataka. The research revealed that only 11% of the girls and 16% of the boys are curious enough to explore technology behind day-to-day gadgets. The survey was conducted in as many as 27 schools in Mysuru and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka.

Announcing the survey findings at a press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Neha Parti, Director (Schools), Quest Alliance, said that the research clearly highlights the need for improving 21st century skills and scientific temper among our students in rural areas.

In this context, Kantar, a leading global insights firm and IBM, a global technology firm, have come together to launch a programme to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education among 40,000 high school students in nine districts of Karnataka. Quest Alliance, the knowledge partner, will roll out the programme in Mysuru, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Yadgir, Raichur, Gadag, Hassan and Chikkaballapura districts.

“This programme will provide experiential learning to students through ‘learning by doing’ approach. This means that these 40,000 high school students will no longer need to memorize complex scientific concepts from textbooks. Through this programme, students will get an opportunity to tinker and build tech-based solutions to problems that they identify,” Neha added – 9341997936)

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DKMS BMST Foundation India registered over 600 potential blood stem cell donors from Kochi

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Blood cancer patients need matching blood stem cell donors to survive

Kochi, 31st, October 2022: DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders conducted a weeklong blood stem cell donor registration drive at SCMS School of Technology and Management, Sacred Heart – NSS Unit 31, SCMS School of Architecture NSS Unit SFU/MGU/ERK/2, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship – XSEED, and St. Paul’s College- NSS Unit 38 in Kochi. Over 600 students came forward and registered as potential blood stem cell donors by giving their cheek swab samples.

Every 5 minutes, someone in India receives the shattering news that they have been diagnosed with blood cancer or blood disorders like Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia. A stem cell transplant from an HLA-matched donor is often the only chance at survival for these patients. Most often majority of patients are unable to receive a stem cell transplant due to the unavailability of a matching blood stem cell donor. With very few individuals signing up as potential blood stem cell donors the probability of finding a matching donor gets difficult. This increases the need for more people of Indian ethnicity to register themselves and help save a life.

Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India said “Many blood cancer patients lose their lives because no matching stem cell donor is found in the registry. In India there is only 0.04 per cent of the Indian population is registered as potential blood stem cell donors. 70% of the patients don’t find a match in the family and they depend on an unrelated donor. Thus, there exists a need for a diverse stem cell donor database in the country”. 

One of the students from the drive said that “I feel so proud that I am given a chance to save someone’s life and by doing this I would like to create a positive impact on people’s lives. Also, going forward I will educate my peers and spread awareness about the importance of blood stem cell transplants. And this noble cause that gave me a platform to register as a potential lifesaver. The process was very simple wherein you just have to give your cheek swab sample and sign a consent form.”

A successful blood stem cell transplant needs a perfect HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) tissue match. There are more than 28,000 HLA characteristics (and more keep being discovered!), that exist in millions of combinations. Patients and donors of Indian origin have unique HLA characteristics that are severely under-represented in the global database, which makes the probability of finding a suitable donor even more difficult. Our objective is to find perfect stem cell donor for every person when one is needed. But to get there, we need more people to come forward to join the registry and commit to save someone’s life. We are thankful to young students who have supported us in our drive, volunteered towards betterment of the society. We organize many registration events and also have online registration to encourage healthy individuals between 18-50 age-group register as potential donors.” Says Patrick

Donor’s swab samples are analyzed for HLA (Human Leukocyte and the data is the available for global search for patients in need. Once a donor comes as a match, they are asked to donate their blood stem cells through a process similar to blood platelet donation.

In India, many blood cancer patients are children and young people whose only chance of recovery is a stem cell transplant. Registration takes only 5 minutes of your time. If you’re between 18 and 50 years and in general good health, take the first step to register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at www.dkms-bmst.org/register 

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