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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
JC inspects construction works of TUDA Towers
Tirupati: TUDA Vice-Chairman and JC Shubham Bansal on Saturday along with engineering officials inspected the TUDA Towers which are under construction. The Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) took up the prestigious commercial cum housing project at a cost of approximately Rs 300 cr. The proposed building complex will have 230 flats including two bedrooms (42), three bedrooms (152) and four bedrooms (32). The ground and first floors meant for entirely commercial purposes will have 27 shops. The Joint Collector directed the contractor to speed up the works and officials should inspect the works on daily basis. He wanted the officials to ensure quality in construction work and also complete the works as per schedule. Secretary Dr N V Sreekanth Babu, SE Krishna Reddy, Advisor Ramakrishna Rao and EE Raveendraiah were present.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
80% of India's top nonprofit unicorns grow faster with govt partnerships: Report
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 2 (ANI): Eighty per cent of India's most impactful nonprofits startups-- referred to as 'nonprofit unicorns' -- have achieved large-scale success by partnering with the government, according to a report by accelerator for nonprofits Change Engine. Nonprofit unicorns are organizations that have created meaningful impact for at least one million people or 5 per cent of their target population. According to the report, 41 per cent of these nonprofits secured their first government partnership within a year of initial outreach. Even more notably, 42 per cent were able to break through via cold outreach -- reaching out directly to government officials with prepared materials and proposals. Varun Aggarwal, Co-founder of Change Engine said, 'The government holds unparalleled power to scale interventions; a single policy reform, a new institution, or a significant budget allocation can move the needle non-incrementally on societal challenges. To become unicorns, nonprofits must proactively partner with the government to create population-level impact.' The study selected 33 nonprofits from a pool of 100 based on the depth and breadth of their impact. More than half of these organizations (55 per cent) now operate in five or more states, either by improving government-run programs or by leveraging public infrastructure to deliver their own services. This wide reach demonstrates the government's role as a vital enabler for nonprofits aiming to create systemic change. Several nonprofits highlighted in the report provide powerful examples. The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy supported Ministry of Finance by drafting reforms to improve India's bankruptcy code and continues to assist the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in implementing new laws. The SaveLife Foundation cut road crash fatalities by 58 per cent on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is now scaling its zero-fatality model to 100 highways with support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Rocket Learning, which focuses on early childhood education, has reached 150 districts across nine states, equipping over 150,000 Anganwadi workers with digital tools. Their students now perform in the top 30 per cent of average classrooms. 'The message to nonprofit founders is clear. To build scale, they need to think EPIC: build on Evidence, create Public goods, and scale high impact Interventions for Change. And to scale direct intervention, nonprofits need to partner with the government, engage with communities, or unlock the power of markets,' added co-founder Shubham Bansal. (ANI)
Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Complete beautification works at Tirupati's water tanks: Collector
Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has directed officials to expedite the beautification and restoration works of several water tanks across Tirupati city, emphasising their importance for improving local water resources. Speaking at a review meeting held on Monday at the Collector's chamber, the Collector, along with Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, Trainee Collector Sandeep Raghu Vanshi, DWMA PD Srinivasa Prasad, and other officials, assessed the progress of various tank restoration works. The Collector stressed that the beautification of tanks is crucial for water conservation and rejuvenation. He called for the swift completion of pending works, particularly at Daminedu, Peruru, Avilala Ramakka Cheruvu, Thukivaka Venkatapuram, Velamandyam Vinayaka Sagar, Pan Cheruvu, Gollavani Gunta, and Koramenugunta tanks. Highlighting progress under the Smart City initiative, Dr Venkateswar noted that development works at Vinayaka Sagar and Gollavani Gunta tanks have already been completed. He instructed officials to prepare detailed plans for the remaining tanks. Special focus was given to Koramenugunta tank, where walking tracks and plantation works are to be completed at the earliest. Irrigation SE Venkata Prasad, TUDA SE Krishna Reddy, EE Ravindranath, and DPO Suseela Devi and others attended the meeting.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Tarakarama Stadium to host IYD celebrations on June 21
Srikalahasti: Sri Venkateswara University's Tarakarama Stadium is set to host the International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations on June 21 on a grand scale, with around 10,000 participants expected to attend the event. In preparation for the programme, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar conducted a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, joined by SP V Harshavardhan Raju and Joint Collector Shubham Bansal. The review saw the participation of key officials including Tirupati Municipal Corporation Commissioner N Mourya, District Revenue Officer Narasimhulu, Tirupati RDO Rammohan, Vice-Chancellors from various universities, and others who attended virtually. During the meeting, the Collector instructed officials from various departments to make foolproof arrangements for the large-scale event. The Municipal Corporation was directed to ensure sanitation and drinking water facilities, while the Medical and Health Department was tasked with setting up health camps. The Police Department was asked to manage traffic efficiently and maintain law and order, ensuring no untoward incidents occur during the programme. He also instructed university Vice-Chancellors to ensure the participation of students and staff from their respective institutions. He urged the Education Department to facilitate the attendance of school and college students. He emphasised that all participants should be present at the venue by 6 AM on the day of the event. Ahead of the main programme, a mass yoga demonstration was organised at the iconic Gali Gopuram of the Srikalahasti temple on Wednesday, aimed at raising awareness about yoga among pilgrims and locals. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Venkateswar highlighted the importance of yoga, stating that it not only benefits the body but also enhances concentration and relieves mental stress. Srikalahasti MLA B Sudhir Reddy also spoke about the significance of yoga, noting that in the present stressful lifestyle, yoga has become essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 'To live a joyful and peaceful life, everyone should dedicate at least half an hour a day for themselves. It brings peace to the mind and soul,' he said. The awareness event at Srikalahasti saw active participation from Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, BJP State Secretary Kola Anand, Regional Director of Tourism R Ramana Prasad, Devasthanam EO T Bapi Reddy, District Tourism Officer Janardhan Reddy, various department officials, mandal-level officers, women, and students.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IITian still regrets leaving Bengaluru 8 years ago: 'We didn't just leave a city, but ...
While many online discussions focus on the reasons why people abandon Bengaluru—whether it's unbearable traffic, inadequate infrastructure, or the city's escalating cost of living—one entrepreneur decided to highlight something deeper. Instead of dwelling on what made him leave, he reflected on the intangible sacrifices that came with walking away. Eight years after parting ways with the startup capital of India , this founder shared his realization about what the distance from Bengaluru truly cost him: the irreplaceable proximity to innovation, vibrant exchanges of ideas, and a front-row seat to India's growing entrepreneurial wave. Taking to X, startup founder Shubham Bansal wrote how, years ago, driven by frustration over Bengaluru's poor roads and exhausting commute, he and his wife made the decision to relocate from the city to their hometown. On the surface, the move was practical—trading chaos for calm and stress for stability. However, what seemed like a smart escape from urban disorder gradually revealed hidden emotional and professional consequences. With their departure, they didn't just change geographies. They distanced themselves from their close-knit network of college friends and drifted away from the startup ecosystem's energetic buzz. The constant exchange of groundbreaking ideas, the spontaneous meetups that often sparked new ventures, and the contagious spirit of ambition—all of it was lost. In the process, they also missed out on once-in-a-lifetime professional openings that could have altered the course of their careers. One of the more profound effects of leaving Bengaluru was how delayed their exposure to emerging technologies became. In the past, they were among the first to dive into new tools, platforms, or innovations. Now, without immediate access to early adopters and trendsetters, they found themselves trailing behind, hearing about revolutionary changes like AI only after they had already disrupted industries. Their identity shifted from pioneers to followers—showing up late to the revolution rather than shaping it from the start. — BakarBansal (@BakarBansal) Though life in their hometown was undeniably peaceful and comfortable, something vital always felt missing. It wasn't material—it was an emotional and intellectual longing to stay in touch with the rapidly evolving world of technology and entrepreneurship. A persistent sense of missing out, driven by an innate curiosity and hunger to learn, constantly lingered beneath the surface. To cope with this gap, Bansal took conscious steps to rebuild his connection to the startup universe. He became an active member of online communities that focused on personal and professional growth, started sharing insights on social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, and engaged with people from varied industries to keep learning. He also made it a point to return to Bengaluru every six to eight months. These short but meaningful visits helped him stay attuned to the dynamic landscape of startups, ideas, and innovation that continued to flourish in the city. Shubham Bansal, an IIT Bombay graduate, may have physically stepped away from Bengaluru, but he continues to find ways to keep his spirit tethered to the city that remains at the heart of India's tech evolution.
