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United News of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
India Process Expo & Conference and Eco Sustain Expo, in Hyderabad from from August 22–24
Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) Hitex, Hyderabad's premier exhibition centre, hosted two insightful panel discussions on Bio-Energy and Industrial Waste Management here today as a curtain-raiser to two major industrial expos scheduled next month. These panel discussions were held in anticipation of the India Process Expo & Conference (IPEC) and the Eco Sustain Expo, both set to take place at Hitex here from August 22–24. Speaking after unveiling a poster highlighting these upcoming expos here, , Mr. TG Srikanth, Business Head, Hitex, said, "The India Process Expo & Conference and Eco Sustain Expo provide an excellent platform to showcase innovations in manufacturing and sustainable technologies. These events encourage knowledge exchange, collaboration, and business growth for industries and solution providers alike." The Eco Sustain Expo is dedicated to promoting sustainable manufacturing practices and eco-friendly technologies, aligning with the global shift towards greener industry standards. The two panel discussions — 'Energising Change: New Wave in Bio-Energy', and 'Industrial Issues and Solutions: Managing Waste' — were moderated by Mr. Srinivas Kasulla, Director, Arka Brenstech. Mr. Kasulla emphasised the rising importance of bioenergy, stating, "Bioenergy is gaining global momentum due to its potential to reduce fossil fuel dependence and mitigate climate change. We are seeing increasing investments in biomass power, biogas, and advanced biofuels, particularly in the transport sector." He also highlighted emerging trends such as Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), a technology with the potential to deliver net-negative emissions. In the session on industrial waste management, panellists discussed pressing challenges including high waste volume, hazardous material handling, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory bottlenecks. However, they also pointed out significant opportunities in areas like waste-to-energy, smart recycling, AI-driven waste tracking, and circular economy models that can turn waste into wealth. The event served as a thought-provoking prelude to the forthcoming expos, setting the tone for innovation, sustainability, and industry transformation. UNI KNR GNK
Deccan Herald
03-07-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
WHO to document Karnataka's 'Asha Kirana' as global eye care model
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed interest in Karnataka's 'Asha Kirana' initiative, which provides doorstep eye care, and plans to share its success story with other countries and regions. The WHO has proposed a comprehensive assessment of the initiative to further strengthen the programme and generate valuable insights and best practices for other regions aiming to implement integrated, people-centred eye care. In a letter to Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, WHO Representative to India, Dr Roderico H Ofrin, appreciated the state government for conceptualising and effectively implementing the 'Asha Kirana' initiative. "This innovative model, launched under your leadership, marks significant progress towards eliminating avoidable blindness and ensuring equitable access to comprehensive eye care across the state. We are particularly encouraged by how 'Asha Kirana' aligns with the WHO's Integrated People-Centred Eye Care (IPEC) framework," Ofrin wrote in the letter dated June 30. Recognising its impact and scalability, the WHO expressed keen interest in systematically documenting the state's model. Such an evaluation, Ofrin noted, will help strengthen the programme while providing lessons and best practices for other regions and countries.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
WHO to document State's 'Asha Kirana' as global eye care model
Bengaluru: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed interest in Karnataka's 'Asha Kirana' initiative, which provides doorstep eye care, and plans to share its success story with other countries and regions. The WHO has proposed a comprehensive assessment of the initiative to further strengthen the programme and generate valuable insights and best practices for other regions aiming to implement integrated, people-centred eye care. In a letter to Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, WHO Representative to India, Dr Roderico H Ofrin, appreciated the state government for conceptualising and effectively implementing the 'Asha Kirana' initiative. "This innovative model, launched under your leadership, marks significant progress towards eliminating avoidable blindness and ensuring equitable access to comprehensive eye care across the state. We are particularly encouraged by how 'Asha Kirana' aligns with the WHO's Integrated People-Centred Eye Care (IPEC) framework," Ofrin wrote in the letter dated June 30. Recognising its impact and scalability, the WHO expressed keen interest in systematically documenting the state's model. Such an evaluation, Ofrin noted, will help strengthen the programme while providing lessons and best practices for other regions and countries. "We propose a comprehensive assessment using WHO's established tools, such as the Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool (ECSAT) and the Eye Care Indicator Menu (ECIM), to document processes, outcomes, and lessons from 'Asha Kirana'," he said. "This documentation will be conducted independently by WHO at no cost to the state exchequer. It will contribute to global knowledge-sharing and support universal eye health," he added. WHO has requested the nomination of a nodal officer to coordinate the process. Taking to the social media platform 'X', Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said Karnataka is setting new benchmarks in public health with the WHO recognising 'Asha Kirana'. "This validation reinforces our commitment to equitable, accessible, and community-driven healthcare. WHO will now document this model using global tools like ECSAT and ECIM to share processes, outcomes, and lessons worldwide," he added.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
WHO to document Karnataka's 'Asha Kirana' as global eye care model
Bengaluru: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed interest in Karnataka's 'Asha Kirana' initiative, which provides doorstep eye care , and plans to share its success story with other countries and regions. The WHO has proposed a comprehensive assessment of the initiative to further strengthen the programme and generate valuable insights and best practices for other regions aiming to implement integrated, people-centred eye care. In a letter to Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, WHO Representative to India, Dr Roderico H Ofrin, appreciated the state government for conceptualising and effectively implementing the 'Asha Kirana' initiative. "This innovative model, launched under your leadership, marks significant progress towards eliminating avoidable blindness and ensuring equitable access to comprehensive eye care across the state. We are particularly encouraged by how 'Asha Kirana' aligns with the WHO's Integrated People-Centred Eye Care (IPEC) framework," Ofrin wrote in the letter dated June 30. Recognising its impact and scalability, the WHO expressed keen interest in systematically documenting the state's model. Such an evaluation, Ofrin noted, will help strengthen the programme while providing lessons and best practices for other regions and countries. "We propose a comprehensive assessment using WHO's established tools, such as the Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool (ECSAT) and the Eye Care Indicator Menu (ECIM), to document processes, outcomes, and lessons from 'Asha Kirana'," he said. "This documentation will be conducted independently by WHO at no cost to the state exchequer. It will contribute to global knowledge-sharing and support universal eye health," he added. WHO has requested the nomination of a nodal officer to coordinate the process. Taking to the social media platform 'X', Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said Karnataka is setting new benchmarks in public health with the WHO recognising 'Asha Kirana'. "This validation reinforces our commitment to equitable, accessible, and community-driven healthcare. WHO will now document this model using global tools like ECSAT and ECIM to share processes, outcomes, and lessons worldwide," he added. PTI
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
WHO to document Karnataka's eye-care model
Bengaluru: World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed interest in formally documenting Karnataka's Ashakirana initiative — an eye care programme designed to deliver services at the doorstep — citing its alignment with global best practices in integrated people-centred eye care (IPEC). In a letter dated June 30 to the principal secretary (health) Harsh Gupta, WHO's India representative Dr Roderico H Ofrin commended the state govt for conceptualising and implementing the programme "in an exemplary manner". "The Asha Kirana initiative embodies IPEC principles by integrating eye care into primary health services and the wider public health system," Dr Ofrin stated. He said WHO proposes to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the model using its established tools — Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool (ECSAT) and Eye Care Indicator Menu (ECIM) — to document the processes, outcomes and lessons from the initiative. The documentation will be carried out independently by WHO at no cost to the state. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru
