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KLH Bachupally Promotes Social Cohesion Through Innovative Community Programs

Delhi, November 2024 – The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of KLH Bachupally campus organized a series of impactful events at Zilla Parishad High Schools (ZPHS) in Bowrampet and Bachupally. These initiatives aimed to promote community welfare and unity, were organized recently to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.

The event commenced with a unity pledge ceremony involving over 200 school students, instilling a sense of national integrity and solidarity among the young participants. Following the pledge, the Child Personal Hygiene Program educated students on essential hygiene practices. The interactive session, led by KLH volunteers, emphasized the importance of personal health, with enthusiastic participation from both KLH and school students.

A cleanliness campaign was also conducted, engaging volunteers in cleaning drives within the school premises and surrounding areas. This initiative promoted environmental awareness and encouraged a sense of community responsibility. Concluding the event, the First Aid Training session was conducted to equip students with vital skills to handle emergencies. Certified trainers provided hands-on demonstrations, empowering participants to act confidently in critical situations.

Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice-Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, expressed his appreciation for the efforts, stating, ” Engaging our students in community service not only honors the legacies of our nation’s leaders but also instills a profound sense of social responsibility. Such initiatives are integral to our mission of holistic education. These activities provide students with practical experiences that complement their academic learning, enabling a well-rounded development. By participating in community service, students gain valuable insights into societal challenges and develop empathy, preparing them to be responsible citizens and future leaders.”

Reflecting on the experience, NSS volunteer Pranav remarked, “Participating in these activities has been incredibly rewarding. It’s fulfilling to see the positive impact we can make in our community.”

These events inculcate the spirit of togetherness among students and participants. The KLH NSS team regularly organizes various initiatives and remains committed to advancing efforts in health, hygiene, and social responsibility to build a stronger, more cohesive community.

Under the supervision of Dr. L. Koteswara Rao, Principal of KLH Bachupally campus, faculty members, staff and G. Lavanya, NSS Convenor, such events are facilitated, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with the institution’s mission of promoting social responsibility among students.

Connecting Through Creativity: Ecoworld HABBA Celebrates Art and Nature

Bengaluru: 28 October 2024: Brookfield Properties in India successfully hosted the inaugural Ecoworld HABBA, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the confluence of creativity, community, and sustainability.

Held at Ecoworld, Bengaluru, this vibrant gathering showcased the rich art, culture, and heritage of Old Bangalore through a variety of engaging activities that captivated attendees. The event featured hands-on art workshops, a bustling flea market showcasing over 50 local artists, and lively performances from popular acts like Jordindian and Project Malabaricus. This diverse lineup aimed to provide a unique cultural experience that resonated with the spirit of the city.

A major highlight of the event was the display of three significant art installations by renowned artist Urjita Sharma, founder of collabHOUS. Each installation emphasized sustainability and reflected Brookfield Properties’ commitment to environmental consciousness. The first installation, Naachike Mullu (Touch-Me-Not), is a striking 9-foot metal structure that poignantly depicts the degradation of urban landscapes due to rapid urbanization. The second installation, Tree of Life, symbolizes the eternal cycle of life through five stands representing various stages: birth, growth, death, rebirth, and wisdom. Lastly, Birds of a Flock invites audience participation with its playful representation of bird flight, highlighting the essential connection between humans and nature.

“At Brookfield Properties, we are excited to relaunch the Ecoworld brand and reinforce what it stands for—engagement with community, art, sustainability, and social initiatives. The Ecoworld HABBA is not just an event; it is a celebration of our commitment to creating an ecosystem rather than merely a business park. By bringing together our occupiers, their families, and the overall Bangalore community, we foster a sense of belonging within our vibrant spaces. As we continue to expand this concept in other cities, we look forward to seeing Ecoworld HABBA evolve into our signature event—an Intellectual Property that embodies our philosophy of placemaking and meaningful interactions” Said Shantanu Chakraborty, COO, Brookfield Properties in India

A lot of the prestigious occupiers of this business park combined their family days with this event to amplify the enjoyment, bringing the entire park together as one community. This vibrant celebration of community and culture perfectly aligned with Brookfield Properties’ commitment to placemaking.

Brookfield Properties plans to continue this approach by offering a variety of unique experiences that create environments where people can connect and enjoy meaningful moments together. The Ecoworld HABBA served as a platform for meaningful dialogue on environmental awareness through art, fostering a deeper connection between communities and their natural surroundings.

Samsung India Reveals the First Shortlist of 100 Teams of Solve For Tomorrow

Bengaluru, July 8, 2024: Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics brand, has announced a shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative‘Solve for Tomorrow’, designed to foster an innovation ecosystem in the country. This shortlist includes 50 teams each from the ‘School’ and ‘Youth’ track who will now compete further in the national education and innovation competition.

This year, the shortlists have been done regionally, which has helped the competition reach out to the next generation of Indian Innovators residing in the remotest towns of the country, such as Khurda in Odisha Kachar and Kamrup Rural, in Assam and Amreli in Gujarat. The top 50 ideas submitted in the Youth Track covering the ‘environment and sustainability’ theme are not only unconventional but also extremely future-focused. Issues like deforestation, plastic waste management, marine pollution, carbon emissions, unsustainable packaging, and poor water management came across as the areas most critical to the youth.

The ‘School’ track, on the other hand, submitted their ideas under the ‘community and inclusion’ theme. Their ideas focus on out of the box solutions for critical issues such as mental illness among school students, lack of an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community, poor access to digital literacy among economically weaker sections of the society, and the existing gap between academic learning and technical skilling to become job-ready.

A total of 232 participants representing the 100 teams will now gear up for the next phase of the ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ competition, where they will be equipped with presentation and effective communication skills through expert training and mentoring. This will help them prepare for the regional rounds commencing mid-July.

“Samsung believes that our youth possesses immense power and potential to drive positive social change. Our flagship CSR programme ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, has, for the first time this year, created a category for school students to cater to their unique skills and ideas. The improvement in the quality of ideas is a testament to the creativity and innovative mindsets they possess. For the first time this year, we also decided to go deeper into the five regions – North, South, West, East and North-East – to ensure we have a more broad-based participation from some of remotest regions of the country. We have received some really well-articulated ideas, and it is incredibly inspiring to see such presentations and clarity of thought coming from the young lot”, said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has grown purposefully this year by supporting themes such as the environment, community and inclusion. The separate tracks – youth and school – have given equal opportunities and a level-playing field to all the competing teams. It is incredible to see such thought-provoking ideas coming from young minds across the nation. Together with Samsung, our endeavour is to encourage a problem-solving mindset in the next generation that will act as a catalyst in improving the start-up ecosystem in the country,” said Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, MD, FITT, IIT-Delhi.

The next stage will witness two teams from five regions – north, east, west, south, and north-east – being selected in each track, forming a national pool of 20 teams. The Top 20 teams will undergo an intensive series of training along with rigorous mentorship programmes by Samsung and industry experts to enhance their technical and soft skills. These teams will also attend an ‘Innovation Walk’ at the Samsung Regional Headquarters in Gurugram and Samsung R&D Centres across India.

Solve for Tomorrow 2024 track details:

This year, the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ programme introduced two distinct tracks – School Track and Youth Track, each dedicated to championing a specific theme and targeted towards different age groups. Both the tracks run simultaneously, ensuring equal opportunity and a level playing field for all students.

School Track: The School Track, is tailored for students aged 14-17, focusing on the theme “community and inclusion”. The winning team will be declared as the “Community Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a seed grant of INR 25 Lakh for prototype advancement. The schools of the winning teams will also receive Samsung Products to boost educational offerings, encouraging a problem-solving mindset.

Youth Track: The Youth Track, targets individuals aged 18-22, with a focus on the theme “environment and sustainability”. The winning team will be declared as the “Environment Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a grant of INR 50 Lakh for incubation at IIT-Delhi. The colleges of the winning teams also receive Samsung products to boost their educational offerings, encouraging social entrepreneurship.

Samsung India has partnered with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi. The strategic collaborations for the third edition also include the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; Manthan, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, and the United Nations in India.

First launched in the US in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow is currently operational in 63 countries globally and has seen over 2.3 million young people participate worldwide.