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Women Role Models in STEM Shine at myAvtar Career Conference, 2024

May 27, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #“Women in STEM”, #2024, #ACT, #Aditya Birla Group, #AKJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, #and networking for women, #AstraZeneca, #Avtar Group, #Bengaluru, #Bhubaneshwar, #Biocon Biologics Pvt Ltd, #Broadridge Financial Solutions India Limited, #Chennai, #Coimbatore, #collaboration, #Deepti Singh, #Diversity, #Dr Saundarya, #Engineering, #Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), #Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, #Gallagher, #Google Cloud, #Gurgaon, #Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, #HDFC ERGO, #Hyderabad, #IBM, #IBM India, #Indujaa Thangavel, #industry-leading companies, #influence of women in the STEM field, #Johnson & Johnson, #Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), #knowledge exchange, #Kyndryl and Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd, #Learning, #MACC, #Madurai, #Mathematics (STEM), #mentorship, #Moody’s, #MuthuSusithra Devarajan, #myAvtar Career Conference, #myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), #myAvtar Career Conferences, #networking for women, #Nishtha Mahendru, #Priya Kanduri, #professionals, #Publicis Sapient, #Pune, #Renault Nisan Tech, #Saundarya Rajesh, #Science, #sharing, #STEM industry, #Stryker, #Subbulakshmi Ramkumar, #Technology, #Vaijayanthi Srinivasa Raghavan, #Verisk, #Women Role Models in STEM, #Yogita Bhanwaria

STEM Shine at myAvtar Career Conference, 2024

Bengaluru, May, 2024: Avtar Group, India’s leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, hosted the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC) at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), Bengaluru today.

myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), the career extravaganza brought together inclusive companies and a vast pool of women talent from the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) under one roof. Participating Companies included, Aditya Birla Group, Publicis Sapient, Broadridge Financial Solutions India Limited, Moody’s, Renault Nisan Tech, IBM India, Google Cloud, HDFC ERGO, ACT, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Gallagher, Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, Stryker, Verisk, AKJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, among many others.

Tailored for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), MACC offered a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and converse with like-minded professionals, industry-leading companies, and renowned experts in the industry. The conclave was an ecosystem designed to foster learning, sharing, and networking for women in the STEM field; an opportunity to explore new horizons in the STEM field, to grow personally and professionally, and to unlock a world of possibilities. The conference witnessed a large gathering of students, educators, professionals, and industry leaders who shared their knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Avtar Group also announced the winners of their inaugural “Women in STEM” Awards. This Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women who are making significant strides in the STEM fields. In STEM Icons 15 plus years of work experience category, Vaijayanthi Srinivasa Raghavan Senior Director, UPS India Technology Centre, Priya Kanduri, CTO, SVP – Cyber Security Services, HappiestMinds Technologies Limited, Deepti Singh, Deputy General Manager- Head of Department System Installation, Renault Nissan Tech have received top 3 awards. In STEM Divas 8-15 years of work experience category, Subbulakshmi Ramkumar, Deputy Manager, RNTBCI, Yogita Bhanwaria, Senior Manager, Biocon Biologics Limited, MuthuSusithra Devarajan, Team Manager, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards. In STEM Stars 2-8 years of work experience category, Nishtha Mahendru, Consultant, Applied Innovation Exchange, Capgemini, Nidhi Raut, Sr. Engineer, Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI), Indujaa Thangavel, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards.

“One of the key sectors that has the potential to boost women’s workforce participation, is the STEM industry. While 43%of STEM graduates are women, they make up only 28% of the STEM workforce. Moreover, women drop out of the workplace due to childbirth, childcare and elder care. Consequently, only 3 percent of women hold CEO posts in the STEM Industry. While research has established that improving women’s workforce participation can boost India’s GDP by 27%, more women in STEM would set the stage for inclusive innovation and solution designs that are equitable for all. Women have historically been underrepresented in STEM, yet they bring invaluable perspectives and ideas to these fields. MACC awards recognizes the exceptional talent, the brilliance, and diverse perspectives of women in STEM,” said Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group announcing the awards at the myAvtar Career Conference today in Bengaluru.

“Through MACC, we are acknowledging the remarkable work being done by women in STEM and also addressing the systemic barriers they face. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive and drive progress,” added Dr Saundarya.

At the conference, three organizations with the “Best Programs for enabling women in STEM” – Biocon Biologics Pvt Ltd, Kyndryl and Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd were also recognized.

In addition to the awards, the myAvtar Career Conferences hosted a series of panel discussions, skilling tracks conducted by IBM, Google Cloud, Johnson & Johnson and Publicis Sapient exclusively for women. The event also provided a platform for knowledge exchange, mentorship, collaboration, further strengthening the presence and influence of women in the STEM field.

The conference hosted in the hybrid mode –saw an attendance of over 3000 women at the on-ground event, while there were over 2000 attendees virtually. Companies opened up jobs from entry-level to senior-level positions across India – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Madurai and Coimbatore.

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Herbalife and United Way Bengaluru’s CSR Commitment to Transforms Lives in Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, Sultanpet Block, Coimbatore

Jan 29, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Ajay Khanna, #Coimbatore, #Herbalife, #Rajesh Krishnan, #Sultanpet Block, #United Way, #United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), #Vadavalli Gram Panchayat

Coimbatore, January 29, 2024: In collaboration with NGO partner United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) and Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, in the Sulthanpet block of Coimbatore, Herbalife successfully rolled out an important initiative called Rural Rising, an integrated rural development program. Herbalife has continuously supported the program for the last three years in other districts of Karnataka and the Wayanad district of Kerala.

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Vadavalli Gram Panchayat, with a Human Development Index well below the state average, faced challenges in various areas. To complement the Gram Panchayat’s efforts, the Rural Rising initiative addressed critical needs such as education, health and hygiene, water, livelihood, and clean energy, areas where communities encountered significant challenges.

Today marked a significant milestone as the initiatives rolled out last year were inaugurated with distinguished guests, including, Honourable Additional Collector; Shri Vijaya Kumar and Smt. Revathi, Block Development Officers from Sultanpet Shri E. Francis Charles, Assistant Educational Officer; Smt. Murugeshwari, DPO, Sulthanpet; Govinda Raj, Panchayat President from Vadavalli; , Regional Head Herbalife, and United Way Bengaluru team.

Under Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), the initiative rolled out a program called Born Learning Campaign to create a conducive learning and development environment in Vadavalli and Akkanaickenpalayam Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). This involved upgrading AWCs, providing teaching and learning resources, establishing libraries, and enhancing the capacity of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers through ECCE training. Additionally, one Nutrition Garden was developed in an Anganwadi Centre, along with the creation of 10 household-level kitchen gardens. A total of 663 Nutrition kits were distributed to children and their families.

As part of the School Empowerment Initiative, support was provided to Akkanaickenpalayam Govt Primary School and High School. This included setting up solar-powered classrooms, contribution of library books, renovating staff rooms and classrooms, toilets for girls and boys and providing an incinerator for girls, meeting the schools’ specific requirements.

Awareness sessions were conducted as part of the hygiene intervention, and 228 hygiene kits were distributed to students and school staff. The awareness sessions helped students understand the importance of hygiene in their daily routines. The interactive session covered vital practices, such as handwashing before and after meals, maintaining clean and trimmed nails, and regular teeth brushing. During a follow-up community visit, it was discovered that children consistently used the kits, adhering to the instructions provided during the awareness session and educating their parents about hygiene and sanitation.

An Overhead Tank (OHT) was installed in collaboration with the Panchayat to ensure quality drinking water. A 60,000-litre OHT tank was constructed with the installation of pipelines, benefiting 250 households and enhancing the availability and accessibility of drinking water.

Support was provided to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the livelihood and inclusion initiative. Eleven PWDs received livestock, three individuals received mobility vehicles, and a school-going boy received a hearing aid.

In the interest of renewable energy, 50 solar streetlights were installed. These solar streetlights enhanced safety and security for villagers and triggered a ripple effect of economic and social benefits, uplifting the entire community. In one of the many cases, Saranya, a beautician, faced challenges due to inadequate lighting until solar streetlights changed everything. Previously, commuting during early or late hours was challenging, relying on family members for accompaniment. Well-lit streets now allow her to work longer hours without fear, transforming her family’s financial condition. Supporting a family of six, Saranya can now invest in her business, expand services, and hire women from her village, contributing to the economic growth of her community.

A total of 1631 people will be directly benefitted through this initiative.

“Our approach is not just implementing good initiatives; it’s about empowering communities to take ownership, ensuring sustainability far beyond our involvement. The Rural Rising Program exemplifies our vision. In collaboration with our CSR partner, we created a sustainable legacy of positive change in the community by engaging and developing the capacities of local administration and community members, formed strategic partnerships, and meticulously planned for maintenance.”, said Rajesh Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Bengaluru.

Ajay Khanna, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife India, said, “Our vision, shared with United Way Bengaluru, has transformed lives across Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu for over three years. Today, Vadavalli Gram Panchayat in Coimbatore stands as a testament to that commitment. From upgraded Anganwadis to empowered PWDs, each milestone fuels our confidence. We see families securing livelihoods and children armed with renewed dignity and hope, inspiring us to push forward, building a brighter future, together.”

More 25 canteens get ‘Eat Right Campus’ certified in Coimbatore
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More 25 canteens get ‘Eat Right Campus’ certified in Coimbatore

Jun 2, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Coimbatore, #Eat Right Campus

Under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), 25 canteens attached to the hospitals, institutions, and industries in Coimbatore have received the ‘Eat Right Campus’ Certification. This certification allows the concerned institution to promote safe, sustainable, and healthy food on campuses such as colleges, universities, workplaces, etc across the country.

As per the officials getting the specific place certified is a lengthy procedure. The procedure begins with an application. The organizations or the places applying for the license need to obtain the necessary documents as per FSSAI norms.

Once the procedure of acquiring the license is done, the food handlers are recommended to undergo Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) training. Those training are conducted to guide the staff about the food handling, storage, and hygiene practices. Samples of food and water are gathered from the canteens of those who have applied for the certifications and submitted to the government accredited labs.

Post conducting training, the pre-audits are conducted to ensure the infrastructure, facilities and other aspects meet the standards framed. The instructions are given to the respective firms if any changes are to be made. A final and last audit is conducted to ensure compliance is kept on the checklist.

Additionally, the canteens applying for the certification need to get enrolled in the RUCO (the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) Scheme, which ensures the staff or the superior working in the canteens are aware of the disposals. Besides, the aim was to provide the leftovers to the needy via non-governmental organizations.

Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, Equinox Labs says “ ‘Eat Right Campus’ Certification ensures the consumers are served with safe, nutritious, and hygienic food. This certification is provided to the campus adhering to the norms and regulations framed by the apex body. The campus, canteens, college canteens, and other establishments serving the people serve a huge crowd and hence framing certain norms to safeguard people’s health becomes necessary.”

Equinox Labs is a leading FSSAI Approved and NABL Accredited Food, Water, and Air Testing Lab with 16+ years of experience. With a PAN-India presence, they are also Industry Leaders in Food Safety Auditing and FoSTaC Training.

He added, “ While the food is served to huge crowd constantly, the hygiene parameters are mostly ignored. Training and certification are the best methods allowing to improve the standards and other needful things. Whether the food is provided to the consumers or free of cost, every person has the right to consume safe and nutritious food. Most canteens and cafeterias are acquiring the certificates to maintain the transparency and build trust.”