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In a pioneering step towards reshaping India's skill development landscape, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with EON Reality, a global leader in AI-driven immersive education. This collaboration aims to empower one million learners across the country by integrating Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) technology into the learning process, significantly enhancing skill acquisition and knowledge retention. The partnership's first phase will target top-performing educational institutions and training centers, offering them academic and internship licenses. Unlike traditional approaches, the program adopts a “pull” strategy, focusing on innovators who are committed to integrating XR into their curricula. The initiative…

In a bid to bridge the skill gap and enhance employability across India, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Unstop, a leading community engagement and hiring platform. This strategic collaboration is set to create a comprehensive ecosystem aimed at equipping the youth with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in the competitive job market. The MoU signed today focuses on offering career opportunities, mentorships, skill-based finishing courses, and next-gen role-based assessments. The partnership will align industry needs with young talent through Sectoral Skill Councils (SSCs), providing pre-assessed candidates for employers to hire seamlessly. Ved Mani…

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Juspay Technologies, a leading payments technology provider, to enhance payment infrastructure and solutions for skill development initiatives across India. The MoU was signed today at NSDC’s headquarters by Shreshtha Gupta, CTO NSDC, and Ishan Sharma, Head, Business at Juspay, in the presence of Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International, Rajesh Swaika, CFO NSDC, and Malyada Goverdhan, Head - B2G Partnerships, Juspay. As per the MoU, Juspay will provide a robust and scalable payment orchestration platform tailored to the needs of NSDC, enabling seamless transactions across…

Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. is taking significant steps to make homeownership more accessible for Kolkata residents through the PradhanMantriAwasYojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The company is organizing a "PMAY Utsav& Spot Sanction Camp" from December 12th to 15th, 2024, at their branch office in Kolkata, aimed at providing seamless access to home loans under the government’s affordable housing initiative. This camp is expected to benefit not only Kolkata residents but also people from nearby cities such as Barackpore, Asansol, Durgapur, and Burdwan. Aadhar Housing Finance, which has a strong presence in Eastern India with 15 branches, is dedicated to…

In a landmark achievement, Alipurduar district of West Bengal has been declared Cataract Blindness Backlog Free, an accomplishment made possible through the steadfast collaboration of Sightsavers India and the Alipurduar District Health and Family Welfare Department. This declaration is a landmark in our active contribution towards eliminating avoidable blindness, setting a new benchmark in public health. The event was presided over by the Honourable Additional District Magistrate of Development Alipurduar, Shri Gorai; Chief Medical Officer of Health, Alipurduar, Dr. Sumit Ganguly; District Inspector of School, Shri A Karim; and Mr. RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India. The district's blindness prevalence…

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has annonced a series of senior management appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure and strengthen the company’s operations. Effective January 1, the changes aim to address current challenges and streamline operations for greater efficiency and resilience. Stephen Ma, Nissan’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the role of Chairperson for the Management Committee of China. With deep knowledge of the Chinese market, Ma will drive the region's strategy and enhance local operations. JeremiePapin, previously Chairperson for the Americas, has been appointed as CFO, bringing extensive experience in finance and strategy. Christian Meunier…

Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE), part of the Mahindra Group, launched its cutting-edge CEV-V range of construction equipment at BAUMA CONEXPO 2024, marking a significant step forward in the construction sector. The new range, including the RoadMaster G100 motor grader and EarthMaster SX &SXe backhoe loaders, meets the latest CEV5 emission standards, emphasizing performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The products were showcased at Mahindra's pavilion at the India Expo Centre, alongside their extensive lineup of BSV equipment such as the BLAZO X tipper trucks and FURIO fuel bowser trucks. Dr. Venkat Srinivas, Business Head at Mahindra, highlighted the company's focus on innovation…

Shopsy, India’s rapidly growing hyper-value platform, is creating a buzz in the retail sector with its highly anticipated ‘End of Season Sale’ (EOSS), offering over 50 lakh fashion products under ₹149. Running from December 7 to 15, 2024, the sale provides a massive variety of stylish options, ranging from apparel and ethnic wear to footwear and home décor, all at unbeatable prices. This event is set to be the largest fashion sale of the year, designed for value-conscious consumers across India. Prathyusha Agarwal, Business Head of Shopsy, explains, “Fashion isn’t just about trends—it’s an extension of who we are. Our…

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, and a leading manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, has unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12—the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market.  It is India’s first low-floor city bus with chassis-mounted batteries, featuring a scalable battery capacity of over 400+ kWh. The vehicle was launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister for Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, in the presence of Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group Companies (India), other dignitaries, and industry leaders.  Mr. Ashok P.…