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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Treat workers well, stop relying on jugaad: Jain
At a panel discussion organised by the Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU), industry leaders and experts called for a change in mindset, saying that world-class manufacturing was no longer a choice but a necessity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sachit Jain, vice-chairman and managing director (MD), Vardhman Special Steels, said that Ludhiana had no option but to comply with standards of world-class manufacturing. "It is no longer a matter of choice. The way the world is aligned, manufacturing is coming to India from China. Whether it was Covid or the shifting geopolitical landscape, the opportunity is ours to take," he said. Naming leading international companies, he said that the reason firms in Ludhiana were unable to match their stature was their mindset. "We here in Ludhiana think of jugaad, which won't take us there," he said. He called for replacing the culture of jugaad with systematic problem-solving. "In Japan, things run on time, while in Ludhiana we settle for somehow in time. That's where the shift must begin. Quality, safety and punctuality cannot be negotiable," he asserted. Drawing from his own practices, Jain shared that he meets at least six workers every day to understand their concerns and foster a culture of respect and safety. "If we want world-class output, we must treat our people in a world-class way. That's where the transformation begins," he said. David William Augustine, who heads the Ludhiana project of Tata Steel said that this was an exciting time for India. "The pandemic disrupted global supply chains and exposed over-dependence on China. With the ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade realignments, the world is looking at India to fill that gap," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The Japanese made quality a cultural value. That's what we must do in India. Quality has to become DNA," he said. Ambrish Jain, a leading industrialist, warned against resisting change. "In 2005, the world started talking about going paperless. We were scared. But we moved forward—started stapling wood, then scissors, blades, and now vacuum bottles. We now export to over 100 countries, with 90% revenue from our own brands." He said said the biggest barrier to growth was often the mindset of the owner. "If your systems and processes are not strong enough to function without you, your company cannot grow. The owner must become redundant for the company to scale," he said. Lokesh Jain, chairman, CII Ludhiana and director, TK Steels, spoke about ESG (environmental, social, and governance) responsibility. He said that sustainability was often reduced to paperwork and compliance, but it must become a lived value. "We planted over 18,000 native trees using the Miyawaki method. As a result, pollination of the native tree species is happening across a 10-kilometre radius. Giving back to society and the environment should not be a compliance report, it should be our culture and our own moral responsilbity without any need for a compliance or rule," he said.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CICU bid to bridge skills-demand gap
Ludhiana: Taking a step forward towards aligning youth skills with modern industry demands, the Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) started its reverse engineering course with the first batch of students at the CICU Complex Saturday. The two-month course titled 'Industrial Designer Reverse Engineering and New Product Development' has about 15 students in the maiden batch. Among them are also BTech graduates, who want hands-on training, besides others who aim to float their own entrepreneurial ventures. The eligibility for the course is Class XII pass. The programme offers training in measuring instruments, 2D and 3D design using SolidWorks, basics of surface modeling, 3D scanning, and reverse engineering of part designs. Participants also learn 3D printing techniques and apply their learnings in a capstone project, which involves designing a toy from scratch. This comprehensive approach is intended to help learners grasp the complete product development cycle from analysis to design and finally, to fabrication. Satisfied with the enthusiastic participation of students, CICU president Upkar Singh Ahuja underlined the significance of skill-based education.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MP CM to woo Punjab investors in city roadshow on July 7
Ludhiana: To attract fresh industrial investments from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will visit the city on July 7 for a roadshow and interactive session titled "Investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. " Accompanied by his state's investment promotion team, he will meet top industrialists and business leaders. The initiative is part of Madhya Pradesh's ongoing "Udyog Evam Rojgar Varsh" (Industry and Employment Year), under which the state has launched a campaign to position itself as a leading destination for industrial investment. Similar roadshows have already been held in major industrial hubs like Bengaluru and Surat earlier this year. Some of Ludhiana's major players have already made significant investments in Madhya Pradesh over the past decade or so. As per sources, formal invitations and personal calls have been extended to a host of Ludhiana's top industrialists and industry association heads for the July 7 session. One-on-one meetings have also been scheduled between CM Yadav and select business leaders. Among those invited for the roadshow and interaction are Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertaking (CICU) president Upkar Singh Ahuja; FICO president Gurmeet Singh Kular; the president of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Harish Dua; the president of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), S C Ralhan; Monte Carlo executive director Sandeep Jain; and the chairperson of Hero Cycles Sunil Kant Munjal. Gurmeet Singh Kular confirmed that one-on-one meetings between industry leaders and CM Yadav have been lined up. He said that they are offering attractive incentives, including ease of doing business, plug and play models, and more would be outlined on the day. He said one of the offers being promised is affordable land prices, and more would be shared on the day. CII Punjab chairperson Amit Jain said: "The MP govt has been proactive in reaching out to Punjab's industry leaders. They are offering subsidies, low land rates ease of doing business. It's something the Punjab govt must take note of. While others are attracting investments, the govt here must learn not only for environment for growth but also attract investment." However, such gestures by other states like Madhya Pradesh have also stirred unease among local stakeholders. Many believe that while Punjab is losing its competitive edge, other states are moving ahead with clear industrial policies and business-friendly frameworks. "We are already lagging far behind other states in growth and development of industry. The fact that other states are aggressively wooing our industry is not a good sign for Punjab," a prominent industry leader said. "It's a paradoxical situation, as our industry began, grew and wants to grow here in Punjab, but better opportunities are being offered outside."
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Yuill Family Foundation Makes Transformational $5 Million Gift to Improve Cardiac Care in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Cardiac care in Southeastern Alberta is set for a major transformation thanks to a landmark $5 million donation from Bill and Elizabeth Yuill through the Yuill Family Foundation. Announced at a celebration hosted by the Medicine Hat Health Foundation, the gift marks a pivotal moment in the Bringing Hearts Home campaign—a regional initiative to enhance heart health across Southern Alberta. This visionary donation will help bring to life the Southern Alberta Centre for Cardiac Excellence, led by Dr. Sayeh Zielke, Chair of the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet. The Centre is part of a collaborative campaign driven by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, in partnership with local health foundations and Alberta Health Services. "When we learned that cardiac mortality in our region is 26.6% higher than the rest of Alberta, we knew we had to act," said Bill Yuill. "We were moved by the clarity of the vision and Dr. Zielke's commitment to meaningful change." Expanding Access to Local Cardiac CareThe Yuill family's gift will directly benefit Medicine Hat by improving access to both urgent and preventive cardiac services. Funded enhancements include: A state-of-the-art Echocardiography Lab and Cardiac CT scanner, reducing the need for patients to travel for diagnostics Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) beds and equipment to treat critically ill patients locally "Families will now have access to enhanced cardiac care right here in Medicine Hat," said Dr. Zielke. "This generous gift allows us to respond more quickly to emergencies and support patients in their recovery at home, where they feel strongest." Focusing on PreventionOf the $5 million, $2 million is designated for new community-based initiatives in cardiac prevention. These efforts will support early detection, education, and lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of heart disease in our region."Bill and Elizabeth understood that great cardiac care begins long before a crisis," Dr. Zielke added. "This investment will help people live longer, healthier lives." A Unified Regional EffortThe project is being guided by the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, a regional body that includes the Mayors of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, physicians, and prominent leaders in business, agriculture, education, and emergency services. Their collective leadership ensures this initiative reflects community priorities across the South Zone. "This is an extraordinary moment for our community," said Heather Bach, Executive Director of the Medicine Hat Health Foundation. "The Yuill family's generosity will leave a lasting legacy of better health for generations."Rooted in a long-standing tradition of philanthropy, the Yuill family's gift represents not only an investment in hospital infrastructure—but a catalyst for innovation and long-term health system transformation. "Sometimes you get the chance to help start something that will matter for generations," said Mr. Yuill. "We believe this is one of those moments." To learn more about the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign, visit: SOURCE Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
23-06-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Yuill Family Foundation Makes Transformational $5 Million Gift to Improve Cardiac Care in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Cardiac care in Southeastern Alberta is set for a major transformation thanks to a landmark $5 million donation from Bill and Elizabeth Yuill through the Yuill Family Foundation. Announced at a celebration hosted by the Medicine Hat Health Foundation, the gift marks a pivotal moment in the Bringing Hearts Home campaign—a regional initiative to enhance heart health across Southern Alberta. This visionary donation will help bring to life the Southern Alberta Centre for Cardiac Excellence, led by Dr. Sayeh Zielke, Chair of the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet. The Centre is part of a collaborative campaign driven by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, in partnership with local health foundations and Alberta Health Services. "When we learned that cardiac mortality in our region is 26.6% higher than the rest of Alberta, we knew we had to act," said Bill Yuill. "We were moved by the clarity of the vision and Dr. Zielke's commitment to meaningful change." Expanding Access to Local Cardiac Care The Yuill family's gift will directly benefit Medicine Hat by improving access to both urgent and preventive cardiac services. Funded enhancements include: A state-of-the-art Echocardiography Lab and Cardiac CT scanner, reducing the need for patients to travel for diagnostics Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) beds and equipment to treat critically ill patients locally "Families will now have access to enhanced cardiac care right here in Medicine Hat," said Dr. Zielke. "This generous gift allows us to respond more quickly to emergencies and support patients in their recovery at home, where they feel strongest." Focusing on Prevention Of the $5 million, $2 million is designated for new community-based initiatives in cardiac prevention. These efforts will support early detection, education, and lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of heart disease in our region. "Bill and Elizabeth understood that great cardiac care begins long before a crisis," Dr. Zielke added. "This investment will help people live longer, healthier lives." A Unified Regional Effort The project is being guided by the Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, a regional body that includes the Mayors of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, physicians, and prominent leaders in business, agriculture, education, and emergency services. Their collective leadership ensures this initiative reflects community priorities across the South Zone. "This is an extraordinary moment for our community," said Heather Bach, Executive Director of the Medicine Hat Health Foundation. "The Yuill family's generosity will leave a lasting legacy of better health for generations." Rooted in a long-standing tradition of philanthropy, the Yuill family's gift represents not only an investment in hospital infrastructure—but a catalyst for innovation and long-term health system transformation. "Sometimes you get the chance to help start something that will matter for generations," said Mr. Yuill. "We believe this is one of those moments." To learn more about the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign, visit: SOURCE Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
