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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Minister asks banks to avoid under financing
1 2 Ranchi: Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Friday asked the banks to avoid under-financing of farmers adding the financial institutions should also go out of their ways to sanction their loans. The minister was addressing the 44th foundation of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The minister also announced that NABARD would soon launch the e-kisan credit card portal through which the loan applications would be accepted or rejected in three to four days adding that at present many farmers have to visit banks for months for loans. The minister stated, "Under-financing of farmers by some of the banks is a crime. If a farmer does not get money for his plans it is unlikely that he or she would implement them properly which in turn would affect his ability to repay." She stated that there are several schemes in agriculture department but different agencies are working in isolation adding that state government, NABARD and banks should work as a team to achieve the government targets. She also emphasized on creating awareness among farmers on government schemes while saying, "Many of them are unable to get benefits of projects due to lack of knowledge. For instance only a small proportion of farmers are associated with primary agricultural credit society and getting subsidized seeds." Speaking to reporters after the function she stated that heavy rainfall this monsoon has caused damages to millet, pulses and oilseeds crops but it has not affected paddy so far. She said, "Direction would be issued to deputy commissioners to assess the situation and if needed a meeting would be held at state level as well." While addressing the function secretary finance Prashant Kumar stated that in the last 25 years NABARD has sanctioned loans amounting to Rs 24,500 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund out of which Rs 19,500 has been received. Earlier a panel discussion on 'Fostering Rural Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth' was also held. Secretary rural development K Srinivasan and experts from various organizations participated in the talk. Several progressive farmers were also honored on the occasion. Chief general manager NABARD Gautam Kumar Singh, convener State Level Banker's Committee Guru Prasad Gond, deputy general manager Reserve Bank of India Anamika Sharma were among the participants.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
NABARD sanctions Rs 4,613 cr for rural projects in Arunachal: GM Mishra
NABARD has sanctioned Rs 4,613 crore for 485 infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh, boosting rural connectivity and livelihoods. The institution is committed to inclusive growth, driving rural credit planning, digitisation, and climate-resilient farming. Commemorating its 44th foundation day and the International Year of Cooperatives, NABARD reaffirmed its dedication to building self-reliant rural economies in Arunachal Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( NABARD ) has sanctioned Rs 4,613 crore for 485 infrastructure projects across Arunachal Pradesh These projects, supported under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), have significantly contributed to enhancing rural connectivity, irrigation systems, and livelihood generation, NABARD General Manager Damodar Mishra said in Itanagar on the 44th foundation day of the bank here, Mishra said the institution remains deeply committed to inclusive growth and sustainable rural development in the state."NABARD has not only financed critical infrastructure but has also been driving rural credit planning, the digitisation of primary agricultural credit societies (PACS), promotion of micro-enterprises, and climate-resilient farming practices," Mishra added that NABARD's vision for Arunachal Pradesh is aligned with national priorities and focuses on building self-reliant, cooperative-led rural event also served to mark the global observance of the International Year of Cooperatives, declared by the United Arunachal Pradesh regional office organised a sensitisation programme on the theme 'Cooperatives Build a Better World', underscoring the importance of cooperative institutions in achieving equitable programme was attended by Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Vice Chancellor Prof S K Nayak, along with senior officials from the Department of Cooperation, RBI, SIDBI, NCDC, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, cooperative unions and other partner the occasion, Chief Minister Pema Khandu commended NABARD's role in driving rural progress."NABARD has been instrumental in supporting Arunachal's rural aspirations, from infrastructure to innovation. We value this long-standing partnership," Khandu said in a post on the occasion, a booklet titled "NABARD in Arunachal Pradesh" was released, chronicling the institution's contributions to the state.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- General
- Business Wire
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Rural Schooling Characteristics
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, 'The G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce™ Report and Probing the Unique Characteristics of Rural Schooling: A Narrative Inquiry,' by James Lane, Ed.D., senior research fellow with the University's Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR). In the paper, the author analyzes G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce™ report findings to contextual a narrative study of significant experiences and insights of current and retired educators who teach or have taught within small rural distant schools, in order to better understand characteristics that make these schools unique fabrics within the American educational tapestry. 'The narrative inquiry revealed shared characteristics in rural areas even though the participants were geographically disparate,' Lane shares. 'The findings may provide value to those leading rural schools as well as those who train and prepare rural educators, and who shape public policies impacting those communities.' Applying an analytical mode of narrative inquiry, Lane delves into experiences of rural educators and identifies similar characteristics including care, community and family, as well as limited college and career preparation, with contributors of geographic isolation and poverty. The author offers context for the narrative inquiry through related data findings from the G.R.O.W. report, which revealed distinctions between rural and urban workforce, their demographic makeup, and their career perspectives. Lane is a faculty member in the College of Doctoral Studies ACCESS program, facilitating doctoral courses and serving dissertation committees as panel validator, and has worked with University of Phoenix since 2006 in various roles. He served as a public school educator for 37 years as an English teacher, district language arts supervisor, and middle school assistant principal and principal. Lane earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership at University of South Florida, where he also completed a master's in Educational Leadership, a master of arts in English, and a bachelor's degree in English-Mass Communications Education. The full white paper is available on the University of Phoenix Career Institute® webpage or as a direct link here. About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit About the College of Doctoral Studies University of Phoenix's College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today's challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College's research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model which puts students in the center of the Doctoral Education Ecosystem® with experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time.
Globe and Mail
15-07-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Telehealth Market & Telemedicine Market to Hit USD 180.86 Billion by 2030 with 11.5% CAGR
Browse 548 market data Tables and 65 Figures spread through 500 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Telehealth & Telemedicine Market by Function (Teleconsultation, RPM, Diagnostics & Treatment, Analytics, Administrative), Application (TelelCU, Teleradiology, Telecardiology, Diabetes), End User (Hospital, ASC, Payer), & Region - Global Forecast to 2030 The Telehealth Market & Telemedicine market valued at US$ 83.62 Billion in 2023, is forecasted to grow at a robust CAGR of 11.5%, reaching US$ 94.14 Billion in 2024 and an impressive US$ 180.86 Billion by 2030. The telehealth and telemedicine market are experiencing significant growth primarily driven by the growing geriatric and medically underserved (especially rural) populations, the growing prevalence of chronic conditions, the benefits of telehealth & telemedicine given the current shortage of physicians and care personnel, and advancements in telecommunication technologies, and expansion of remote patient monitoring (RPM) systems. However, regulatory variations across regions, the rise in fraud and abuse within healthcare systems, and behavioural reluctance to adopt new technologies are expected to restrain the market growth during the forecast period. Download PDF Brochure: Browse in-depth TOC on " Telehealth Market & Telemedicine Market" 350 - Tables 50 - Figures 400 - Pages Government initiatives to improve access to healthcare also play a vital role, often providing funding and resources to strengthen telehealth infrastructure, especially in underserved regions. Collaboration between technology firms and healthcare delivery organizations is a very important determinant that will have innovative solutions towards enhancing service delivery and engaging the patient to improved health outcomes. Together, these determinants drive growth in the market and change the face of the healthcare delivery scene to become responsive to patient needs and preferences. By component, the software component is expected to capture the largest share of telehealth & telemedicine market during the forecast period. This would be due to the increasing demand for the digital health solution, which could be used for remote consultations, monitoring, and patient management. The software segment includes different tools and platforms, such as electronic health records (EHR), telemedicine applications, and patient management systems, which are important for providing virtual healthcare services. The product will increase productivity in the hands of healthcare providers through proper communication, real-time tracking of information, and inclusion into other service offerings. Moreover, the cloud-based platform and AI machine learning in application software also support their adoption by enriching the features of diagnosis, treatment plans, and predictive analytics. The healthcare systems that are increasingly adopting digital transformation will be dominated by software solutions in terms of scalability, flexibility, and improved patient outcomes. By Age group, adults segment is dominated the telehealth & telemedicine market. This is due to the steadily rising prevalence rate of chronic diseases and the growing desire for healthcare care among adults. Adults, especially those above age 40, normally require regular and continued monitoring management of conditions for diabetes, high blood pressure as well as cardiovascular-related diseases, which telehealth can be very useful. Telemedicine is easy and convenient for adults to access healthcare services without the need for frequent in-person visits, which is very helpful for people with mobility issues, busy schedules, or limited access to healthcare facilities. Moreover, adults are more likely to embrace technology and use digital health solutions for managing their health, thus contributing to the dominance of the segment in the telehealth and telemedicine market. The major players in the telehealth & telemedicine market with a significant global presence are Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Medtronic (Ireland), GE Healthcare (US), Epic Systems Corporation (US), Oracle (US), Doximity, Inc. (US), Teladoc Health, Inc. (US), American Well (US), Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany), Cisco Systems Inc. (US), Included Health, Inc. (Doctor on Demand, Inc.) (US), AMC Health (US), TeleSpecialists (US), Walgreen Co. (US), Caregility (US), CVS Health (US), EverNorth Health, Inc. (US), Elation (US), Iron Bow Healthcare Solutions (US), and Zoom Communications, Inc. (US), Timedoc Health (US), Cerebral Inc. (US), Kindbody (US), Transcarent (US), and Caresimple, Inc. (US). The market players have adopted strategies such as acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, mergers, product/service launches & enhancements, and approvals to strengthen their position in the telehealth & telemedicine market. The product and technology innovations have helped the market players expand globally by providing telehealth & telemedicine solutions. These players not only have a comprehensive and diverse product portfolio but also a strong geographic presence. With the increasing adoption of telehealth and telemedicine in various healthcare applications, these players can focus on developing innovative virtual care platforms and adaptive trial design advanced remote patient monitoring solutions, and integrated telemedicine services. These market players offer a diverse range of products and services worldwide. They rely on technological advancements to develop innovative products and services and increase their global footprint. Increasing focus on acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, mergers, product/service launches and enhancements, and approvals, facilitate the market players to expand their global reach and develop advanced telehealth & telemedicine solutions to sustain their market positions. Koninklijke Philips N.V Koninkliike Philips N.V. is a diversified technology-based company in the healthcare and consumer lifestyle markets. It is one of the leading companies in the healthcare sector with a strong presence in cardiac care, acute care, and home healthcare. The company operates through four segments: Personal Health, Diagnosis & Treatment, Connected Care, and Others. The telehealth and telemedicine services fall under the connected care segment. The connected care segment consists of following business's monitoring, sleep & respiratory care and enterprise informatics. The telehealth solutions are used by providers and patients. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In November 2024, Philips has received FDA approval for remote scanning and protocol management features in its Radiology Operations Command Centre (ROCC), allowing radiologists to assist with scans remotely. In January 2023, Philips and Masimo expanded their partnership to enhance telehealth by integrating the Masimo W1 health-tracking watch with Philips' monitoring systems for better patient care at home. Medtronic Medtronic is one of the largest medical technology, services, and solutions companies globally. The company operates through four principal segments, namely, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Medical Surgical, and Neuroscience. The company extends telehealth solutions across all four segments. Within the Cardiac and Vascular segment, it offers products and services to diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac rhythm disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Medtronic's portfolio encompasses remote monitoring platforms and patient-cantered software through its products and Medtronic Care Management Services. The telehealth solutions offered by the company cover glucose management and cardiac condition management. Medtronic's telehealth device offerings include Bluetooth-enabled and direct-connect peripherals. These devices comprise weight scales, glucometers, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, pedometers, and activity trackers. Medtronic serves its customers in ~160 countries worldwide. The company operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Russia. Epic Systems Corporation Epic Systems is a software development, installation, and support company that also provides consulting services. The company establishes healthcare management software that combines financial and clinical information from inpatient, ambulatory, and payer technology systems. The company's core competency is to provide EHR software solutions. Epic Systems Corporation is integrating Al into telehealth and telemedicine through strategic partnerships with Microsoft and generative Al technologies. Epic aims to improve productivity and patient care in virtual healthcare settings by combining its EHR solutions with Microsoft's Azure OpenAl Service. This encompasses improving workflows, enabling generative Al to compose message responses, and supporting natural language queries. Epic's Al efforts also focus on enhancing self-service reporting tools, maintaining financial integrity, and improving clinical outcomes, all of which will enhance global telehealth and telemedicine systems. It operates its offices in the US, UK, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Finland, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and Switzerland. For more information, Inquire Now!
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The Independent
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Amid the rolling Shropshire countryside, I came across unexpected beauty
Voices Poetry Poet and artist is an avid biker – but this week, she was tempted by a four-wheeled vehicle parked outside a country pub
