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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MMMUT's ‘Wisdom on Wheels' to boost digital literacy
Gorakhpur: In a unique initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) is set to roll out a mobile digital literacy lab for rural areas, with support from the State Bank of India (SBI). Under the project, a large CNG bus will be transformed into a high-tech mobile computer lab, aptly named 'Wisdom on Wheels (WOW) Digital Lab'. The lab will be equipped with 16 advanced computers, a multifunction printer, Wi-Fi connectivity, one-hour UPS power backup, and air-conditioning. The estimated cost of Rs 90 lakh will be funded through SBI's CSR initiative. According to Prof Jai Prakash, dean of Extension Activities & Alumni Relations, the initiative aims to impart essential digital skills like basic computer operations, internet usage, online safety to rural communities. The mobile lab will travel to villages, conducting hands-on training sessions led by experienced instructors. Vice chancellor Prof J P Saini called the project a step towards inclusive digital growth, aligning with the university's ongoing efforts in rural education, health, and skill development. TNN
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
112 Air India pilots took sick leave 4 days after Ahmedabad crash
At least 112 Air India pilots reported sick four days after the airline's Ahmedabad-Gatwick flight crashed 33 seconds after taking off, killing all but one of the 242 people on board and another 19 people on the ground, the government told Parliament on Thursday. A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025.(Reuters) On average, Air India — which has an estimated 1,700 pilots — sees close to 50 of them report in sick on a daily basis, a person aware of the matter said, asking not to be named. The government said the airline reported a 'minor increase' in sick leaves after the June 12 crash. 'Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.202, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising 51 commanders (P1) and 61 first officers (P2),' said minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply. Also Read | Completed fuel switch inspections, no issues found: Air India He was responding to BJP MP Jai Prakash,whether it is a fact that in the aftermath of the Air India-171 crash, Air India has been experiencing mass sick reporting by its flight crew members; whether the Government has taken remedial measures such as holding post-trauma mental health workshops to mitigate their stress. The airline official cited above added that there had been an increase in pilots reporting they were unwell the day after the incident. 'The spike was very minor in the beginning and it peaked on June 16,' this person added. 'DGCA has already issued a medical circular regarding mental health of flight crews and air traffic controllers (ATCOs) on 22 Feb 2023, which lays down guidelines for operators (scheduled and non-scheduled) and DGCA-empanelled medical examiners,' Mohol said. Also Read | Minor increase in sick leaves by Air India pilots after Ahmedabad crash: Centre He added that the guidelines include 'quick and effective methods to assess mental health that can easily be performed by the DGCA-empanelled medical examiners during the Class 1/2/3 medical examination.' The government has also introduced a standalone, customised training capsule for flight crew and ATCOs to help manage the adverse effects of mental health conditions, it stated, the written reply added. Also Read | AAIB ropes in veteran pilot Captain RS Sandhu in Air India crash probe 'Additionally, on mental health monitoring, the organisations (scheduled and non-scheduled operators, FTOs and AAI (Airports Authority of India) were also advised to have a Peer Support Programme (PSP) in place for their employees. The organisations are required to enable, facilitate and ensure access to this proactive and non-punitive programme that will assist and support flight crew/ATCOs in recognising, coping with and overcoming any problem,' the minister said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Minor increase in sick leaves by Air India pilots after Ahmedabad crash: Centre
NEW DELHI: There was a minor increase in instances of Air India pilots going on sick leave across all fleets after its London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol (ANI Grab) 'Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.202, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising 51 Commanders (P1) and 61 First Officers (P2),' minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a written statement in response to a question by Bharatiya Janata Party's Hardoi MP Jai Prakash. The MP had asked the government about remedial measures such as holding post-trauma mental health workshops to mitigate the stress of pilots and cabin crew in view of the air crash. To be sure, the minister told parliament on March 20 this year that Air India has a total of 3,280 pilots. Mohol said the DGCA has already issued a medical circular regarding mental health of flight crews and air traffic controllers (ATCOs) on 22 Feb 2023, which lays down guidelines for operators (scheduled and non-scheduled) and DGCA-empanelled medical examiners.' He added that the guidelines include 'quick and effective methods to assess mental health that can easily be performed by the DGCA-empanelled medical examiners during the Class 1/2/3 medical examination.' The government has also introduced a standalone, customised training capsule for flight crew and ATCOs to help recognise and manage the adverse effects of mental health conditions, he said. Airlines have been advised to implement this initiative, the minister said. The minister underlined that scheduled and non-scheduled operators, flying training organisations and the Airport Authority of India have been advised to have a Peer Support Programme (PSP) in place for their employees. 'The organisations are required to enable, facilitate and ensure access to this proactive and non-punitive programme that will assist and support flight crew/ATCOs in recognising, coping with and overcoming any problem,' the minister said. Since the June 12 crash, at least 15 other operational issues and serious incidents have been reported involving Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express. The Boeing 787 crash on June 12 was one of aviation's deadliest tragedies in recent years, which prompted comprehensive safety reviews. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) has identified fuel control switches set to 'cut off' during takeoff as the main cause of the crash. Why the switches were flipped is under investigation.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
‘Minor' increase in sick reporting by pilots at Air India following the June 12 crash, says government
There was a 'minor increase' in sick leaves by Air India pilots in the aftermath of the June 12 Air India crash, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. 'Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident,' Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed Lok Sabha. He was responding to a question from BJP MP Jai Prakash on whether there was mass sick leave by airline's crew after the crash. The MP also enquired about measures being adopted for mitigating trauma and stress among crew. The Minister provided data for June 16, i.e four days after the crash, and said 112 pilots reported sick. These included 52 Commanders and 61 First Officers. Some sources among pilots claim that the daily average of sick reporting at Air India is in the range of 40-50. There are nearly 3,500 pilots employed with Air India.
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NCCOEEE demands withdrawal of FIRs against union leaders in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 29, 2025 06:10 AM IST The National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees & Engineers (NCCOEEE) condemned the Uttar Pradesh government's move to privatise Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal power distribution companies and demanded the immediate withdrawal of FIRs and 'fabricated' charges against key leaders of the ongoing protest. For representation only In a press note issued on Saturday, NCCOEEE said 'Power employees and engineers have been resisting the privatisation bid for the past seven months. A massive Bijli Mahapanchayat held in Lucknow on June 22 saw participation from national unions including Samyukt Kisan Morcha, All India Railwaymen's Federation and State Government Employees' Federation, unnerving the state administration.' The committee alleged that the state vigilance department had registered FIRs against three prominent union leaders, including Jitendra Singh Gurjar and Jai Prakash, as part of a 'vindictive' campaign following their 2023 strike. NCCOEEE has urged the government to initiate dialogue instead of repression and warned of intensified agitation if the charges are not withdrawn. It has called for nationwide lunch-hour protests on July 2 in solidarity with UP power employees.
