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Chhota Bheem Railway Safety Campaign: रेलवे सेफ्टी के लिए छोटा भीम बना ब्रांड एंबेसडर, वेस्टर्न रेलवे की अनूठी पहल

By
Rahuldeo Sharma
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मुंबई के जियो वर्ल्ड सेंटर में आयोजित विश्व ऑडियो विजुअल और मनोरंजन शिखर सम्मेलन (WAVES 2025) में पश्चिम रेलवे और लोकप्रिय एनिमेशन कैरेक्टर छोटा भीम के बीच एक ऐतिहासिक समझौता हुआ। इस साझेदारी का उद्देश्य रेलवे सुरक्षा और जागरूकता को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना है, खासकर बच्चों और परिवारों को ध्यान में रखते हुए। इस अवसर पर पश्चिम रेलवे के मुख्य जनसंपर्क अधिकारी विनीत अभिषेक (Western Railway CPRO Vineet Abhishek) और छोटा भीम के निर्माता, ग्रीन गोल्ड एनिमेशन प्राइवेट लिमिटेड के सीईओ और एमडी राजीव चिलाकलापुड़ी ने ‘लेटर ऑफ कोलेबरेशन’ पर हस्ताक्षर किए।

Chhota Bheem Railway Safety Campaign: छोटे बच्चों और परिवारों तक पहुंचने की रणनीति

पश्चिम रेलवे ने जनसंपर्क के लिए पारंपरिक तरीकों से हटकर लोकप्रिय कार्टून कैरेक्टर छोटा भीम और उसके साथियों का सहारा लेने का फैसला किया है। यह कैरेक्टर्स अब प्रिंट, डिजिटल, टीवी, रेडियो, पोस्टर्स और स्कूल अभियानों के जरिए सुरक्षा संदेशों को फैलाते नजर आएंगे। इस कैंपेन की खास बात यह है कि यह पूरे एक साल तक चलेगा और इसका लक्ष्य रेलवे परिसरों में सुरक्षा मानकों और जिम्मेदार व्यवहार के प्रति जागरूकता लाना है।  Chhota Bheem Railway Safety Campaign

बच्चों पर गहरा प्रभाव डालता है छोटा भीम

छोटा भीम की देश-विदेश में अपार लोकप्रियता और बच्चों पर उसके सकारात्मक प्रभाव को ध्यान में रखते हुए यह निर्णय लिया गया है। छोटे बच्चे जिनपर सुरक्षा संदेशों का पारंपरिक माध्यम से असर नहीं होता, उनके लिए यह चरित्र प्रेरणा और सीख का माध्यम बन सकता है। पश्चिम रेलवे के अधिकारी विनीत अभिषेक (Vineet Abhishek, IRTS) ने कहा, “यह साझेदारी रेलवे सुरक्षा शिक्षा को और अधिक रोचक और सुलभ बनाने की दिशा में एक बड़ा कदम है। हमें विश्वास है कि छोटा भीम की मदद से हम बच्चों और उनके परिवारों पर स्थायी प्रभाव डाल सकेंगे।”  Chhota Bheem Railway Safety Campaign

क्रिएटिव आउटरीच की दिशा में कदम

ग्रीन गोल्ड एनिमेशन के सीईओ राजीव चिलाकलापुडी ने भी इस पहल की सराहना करते हुए कहा कि छोटा भीम हमेशा से बच्चों को सही राह दिखाने वाला चरित्र रहा है। अब यह रेलवे सुरक्षा जैसे अहम विषय के लिए काम करेगा, जिससे समाज को सीधा लाभ मिलेगा। रेलवे सुरक्षा जैसे गंभीर विषय को बच्चों की भाषा में समझाने और जनमानस तक पहुंचाने के लिए पश्चिम रेलवे की यह पहल न केवल अभिनव है बल्कि प्रभावी भी साबित हो सकती है। छोटा भीम जैसे लोकप्रिय पात्र के जरिए अगर एक भी बच्चा रेलवे पटरी पार करने से पहले रुकना, देखना और सुनना सीख जाए, तो यह अभियान सफल माना जाएगा।

Bulldozer Action: Uttar Pradesh में अवैध Masjid, मदरसों पर चला Bulldozer, Nepal Border पर कार्रवाई

By
Rahuldeo Sharma
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Stampede at Goa’s Lairai Temple Festival Leaves Seven Dead, Scores Injured; Probe Ordered

By
Saniya Patel
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The annual Shri Lairai Devi Temple religious festival in Shirgao village transformed into a disastrous stampede early on Saturday morning which killed seven people alongside injuring more than eighty others. Thousands of worshippers including population from Goa alongside neighboring state attendees gathered during the annual Lairai Zatra festival.

The stampede incident took place across the timeline from 3:30 am until 4:00 am while numerous devotees gathered around the temple slope. Several individuals who lost balance on the overcrowded terrain triggered consecutive falls and set off a chain reaction which caused the stampede. This area witnessed forty to fifty people collapsing at once which triggered widespread chaos and mass movement among the congested crowd.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant responded swiftly to the scene while later checking on injured patients in the hospital before starting a formal investigation. The authorities received formal instructions to perform a thorough investigation. Sawant declared that authorities will publish the investigation results to the public. He also revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had contacted him, offering full support and expressing condolences to the affected families.

Goa Health Minister Provides Update on the Victims

Meanwhile, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane provided an update on the victims, noting that approximately 80 people were being treated for injuries, with about 10 in critical condition. “Our medical teams have been working tirelessly. Saving lives remains our top priority,” Rane said. He added that additional doctors and emergency personnel were deployed to North Goa District Hospital and Goa Medical College in Bambolim.

The Lairai Zatra is a centuries-old tradition that honors Goddess Lairai, revered as an incarnation of Parvati. Held every April or May, the highlight of the festival is the ‘agnidivya’ or fire-walking ritual, where thousands of barefoot devotees walk across burning embers in an act of devotion and spiritual fulfillment. The night also includes traditional dances, rhythmic stick-clashing rituals, and the symbolic lighting of a giant bonfire.

Despite extensive security arrangements, including the deployment of over 1,000 police personnel, drone surveillance, and riot control vehicles, crowd management proved challenging. Officers in plain clothes had also been stationed to deter thefts, and 300 traffic police personnel were on duty to manage vehicular movement.

Panic on Slope Triggers Stampede

Initial witness reports and police statements suggest that the stampede was confined to a specific zone and may have been worsened by the sloped terrain and a sudden surge in the crowd. There were unverified accounts of a possible electric shock triggering the panic, although this has not been confirmed by officials.

The temple’s significance and the scale of the festival meant that thousands had gathered from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and across Goa. Despite crowd control measures, the unexpected rush overwhelmed the available infrastructure. Emergency services were activated within minutes, and rescue teams began pulling victims from the pileup.

Prime Minister Modi took to social media to share his condolences: “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Shirgao, Goa. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope the injured recover swiftly. The local administration is offering all necessary assistance.”

Helpline Support has been Provided

A 24-hour helpline has been set up for families seeking information about their loved ones. Health officials have also confirmed the deployment of ten advanced ambulances and the activation of trauma care units at key hospitals.

The tragedy has cast a shadow over what is typically a jubilant event celebrating community faith and tradition. Calls for stricter crowd regulation and infrastructure upgrades at major religious sites are now growing louder, even as the state prepares to release findings from the pending inquiry.

Australia Votes Today to Elect Federal Government After A Delay

By
Nitya Choubey
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Australia Elections

Australia is going to elect their next federal government after a delay in the 2025 general elections which were originally expected to be held on April 12. A cyclone disrupted the government’s plan and prompted the current prime minister Anthony Albanese to reschedule the biggest elections of the country.

Prime Minister Albanese is the leader of the Centre left Australian Labour Party (ALP) and is seeking re-election after coming to power for the first time in 2022. Leader of the Conservative Liberal National Coalition, Peter Dutton, is contesting his first election as the opposition leader to Albanese.

Voting Compulsory in Australia

While Albanese is a veteran with nearly 3 decades of Parliament experience, Dutton is a former minister for defence and home affairs, and is known for his polarising stance on immigration and social politics. The ALP government, which is currently in power, is facing criticism over Antony Albanese’s handling of sensitive topics such as housing, indigenous issues and rising concern about antisemitism and Islamophobia. It is in this context that Dutton’s candidature has hope in this election. He is seen as a hardline conservative.

Australia does not vote directly for its prime minister and the leader of the party that forms the majority in the house of representatives, makes the government. Voting in Australia is compulsory, failing to do which without a valid reason results in a fine of Australian dollar 20.

The citizens of Australia will vote on issues of cost of living, housing affordability, healthcare strain, energy, climate and the country’s relation with China and US.

Ganga Expressway Becomes First in Country To Land Aircraft At Night

By
Nitya Choubey
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Ganga Expressway

The under construction Ganga Expressway, situated near Piru village in Jalalabad subdivision of Shahjahanpur district of UP, becomes the first Expressway in the country to provide night landing facility for a fighter aircraft. A two-day long trial by the Indian Air Force began on the expressway on Friday. The 3.5-km-long airstrip had about 250 cameras installed for the air show.

Takeoff and landing trials of advanced fighter and transport aircraft, including Rafael, Jaguar and Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI and others, during the day and night time were conducted during the trial period. To secure the airstrip, the IAF has taken over operational control of the area in coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Express Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). 

UP Expressways

The Ganga Expressway also became the fourth Expressway within the state to have an airstrip for fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Other expressways in the state have only daytime landing provisions. These include Unnao (Agra-Lucknow Expressway), Sultanpur (Poorvanchal Expressway) and near Etawah (Bundelkhand Expressway).

“Cutting edge aircraft, such as Rafael, Sukhoi 30 MKI, MiG-29….. and MI-17 helicopters took to the skies in an extraordinary showcase of combat readiness and disaster relief capabilities. The event featured practice flights and live demonstration, giving the audience a glimpse of the IAF’s advanced operational prowess,”  states the UP government.



Importance of Lairai Devi Temple: गोवा के लैराई देवी मंदिर में किसकी होती है पूजा, क्या है यात्रा का महत्व?

By
Rahuldeo Sharma
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Importance of Lairai Devi Temple: शुक्रवार देर रात गोवा के लैराई देवी मंदिर में आयोजित यात्रा में हुई भगदड़ के दौरान 7 लोगों की मौत हो गई और लगभग 50 से ज्यादा लोग घायल हैं। तो आइए जानते हैं कौन सा है ये मंदिर और क्या है जत्रा? Lairai Devi Temple: भारत को मंदिरों का देश के नाम से जाना जाता है। यह बहुत से प्राचीन मंदिर है। जिसमे कुछ ऐसे देवी-देवता है जिनके बारे में बहुत कम ही लोगों को पता है और इनकी पूजा भी कुछ ही जगहों पर की जाती है। ऐसा ही एक मंदिर है जहां लैराई देवी की पूजा की जाती है। लैराई मंदिर में हर साल एक वार्षिक धार्मिक यात्रा का आयोजन किया जाता है। इस जात्रा में शुक्रवार देर रात भगदड़ हुई, जिसमें 7 लोगों की मौत हुई और लगभग 50 लोगों के घायल होने की जानकारी मिली हैं।

कौन हैं लैराई देवी? Lairai Devi Temple

लैराई देवी मंदिर देवी लैराई देवी को समर्पित है। यह एक पूजनीय हिंदू देवी हैं, जिनकी पूजा मुख्य रूप से दक्षिण गोवा में स्थित शिरोडा गांव में की जाती है। यह वहां के स्थानीय लोगों और आसपास के क्षेत्रों में बसे लोगों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण आध्यात्मिक केंद्र है। देवी को शक्ति, रक्षक और उर्वरता का प्रतीक माना जाता है। लैराई देवी उत्सव के दौरान मंदिर तीर्थयात्रियों के लिए आकर्षण का केंद्र तब बन जाता है। यह उत्सव आमतौर पर मार्च के महीने में बड़े उत्साह और भक्ति के साथ मनाया जाता है।

लैराई देवी की कहानी Lairai Devi Temple

लैराई देवी को लेकर गोवा में कई कहानियां प्रचलित हैं। जिसमें से एक कथा के अनुसार, लैराई देवी सात बहन और एक भाई की कहानी है। जो हाथी पर सवार होकर धरती पर पहुंचे तो लैराई को यह जगह इतनी पसंद आई कि उसने शिरगांव नामक स्थान पर रहने का फैसला किया। एक बार लैराई अपने भाई पर इसलिए गुस्सा हो गई क्योंकि उसने खाना पकाने के लिए लकड़ी नहीं लाई थी। उसने उसे लात मारी, लेकिन बाद में उसे बुरा लगा। इसके लिए उसने माफ़ी मांगने के लिए आग में से गुज़रना शुरू कर दिया। यह कृत्य एक परंपरा बन गई और हर साल शिरगांव जत्रा में मनाया जाता है।
लैराई देवी जात्रा
लैराई देवी जात्रा गोवा में देवी लैराई के सम्मान में मनाया जाता है। लैराई उत्सव के दौरान बहुत से लोग एकत्र होकर जश्न मनाने के साथ देवी की विशेष पूजा और अनुष्ठान किए जाते हैं। लैराई देवी जात्रा हर साल वैशाख शुक्ल पंचमी के तिथि को आयोजित की जाती है। जिसमें लगभग 15 फ़ीट चौड़ी और 15 फीट लंबी होने के साथ 21 फीट ऊंची अग्नि की वेदी तैयार की जाती है। देवी द्वारा अंगारों पर चलने की स्मृति में भक्त गण भी इस वेदी के अंगारों पर चलते हैं।

57% License Applicants Fail Car Driving Test in Gujarat

By
Hency Thacker
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Driving License Test

A recent report has revealed that more than half of those applying for a licence to drive a car in Gujarat are failing their practical driving test. According to data from the Sarathi website, 57% of applicants did not clear the test in the 2024-25 period, highlighting the challenges faced by new drivers in the state.

Testing Challenges and Trends

In 2024-25, around 7.58 lakh people took a total of 20.5 lakh driving tests in Gujarat. Out of these, only 6 lakh successfully obtained their licences. The failure rate for four-wheeler tests was particularly high, with most applicants needing an average of three attempts before passing. In contrast, only 15% of two-wheeler applicants failed their test, showing a marked improvement from previous years when the failure rate for cars was 47% and for two-wheelers was 27%.

Officials at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) have pointed out that the most difficult parts of the test for car drivers are the up-gradient and reverse S tests. More than 80% of failures occur during these sections, where drivers are required to keep the car from rolling backwards on a slope or navigate tight turns without touching the poles. Other challenging tasks include parallel parking and the English 8 track test, which checks a driver’s ability to manoeuvre the car through a figure-eight-shaped course.

The RTO has also noted a shift in the age group of applicants, with many young people applying for their learner’s licence as soon as they turn 18. Officials believe this trend, encouraged by parents who want their children to avoid illegal driving, has contributed to the higher failure rates for cars.

Some regions in Gujarat, such as Bhuj, Porbandar, and Dahod, have recorded the highest failure rates, while Bavla and Navsari have the lowest. Despite the difficulties, the overall performance of two-wheeler applicants has improved, with fewer candidates failing compared to previous years.

The high failure rate for car driving tests in Gujarat reflects the increasing strictness and complexity of the testing process, as well as the need for better preparation among applicants.

High Failure Rates Not Limited to Gujarat

It is not just Gujarat where passing the driving licence test has become a significant hurdle. Across the country, stricter testing and reforms have led to a sharp rise in failure rates in several states.

In Kerala, the introduction of tougher, technology-backed tests and real-world driving scenarios has seen the pass rate plummet from a previous 95-100% to just 40-52%. The reforms, which include advanced manoeuvres, public road testing, and stricter scrutiny, were brought in to improve road safety after concerns that lenient standards allowed unskilled drivers to obtain licences, contributing to rising accidents.

Delhi has also seen a similar trend. Nearly half of those taking the automated driving licence test in the city fail, with success rates below 45% at several test centres. The automated system uses sensors and cameras to assess drivers on 24 parameters, leaving little room for error or human intervention. In contrast, manual tests in Delhi still have a much higher pass rate, around 80%, raising questions about the consistency and rigour of different testing methods.

Maharashtra presents a different picture, with a very low average failure rate of just 2.4%. However, experts have expressed concern that such high pass rates may mean the tests are not stringent enough, potentially allowing unskilled drivers on the roads. Some RTOs in Maharashtra have failure rates below 1%, while only a few exceed 5%, prompting calls for tougher testing and more automated tracks to improve road safety.

These contrasting figures show that while stricter testing can lead to higher failure rates, it also aims to ensure that only skilled drivers receive licences. In the past, high pass rates often meant that even those who could not drive well were able to get a licence, raising serious concerns about road safety. The move towards more rigorous and technology-driven assessments is seen as a step to address this issue nationwide.

Goa Temple Stampede: गोवा के लैराई यात्रा में भगदड़, 7 की मौत, 50 घायल

By
Rahuldeo Sharma
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Goa Temple Stampede: गोवा के शिरगांव में श्री लैराई जत्रा (यात्रा) के दौरान शुक्रवार रात मची भगदड़ में 7 लोगों की मौत हो गई। जानकारी शनिवार सुबह आई है। हादसे में 50 से ज्यादा लाेग घायल हैं, जिनमें 20 गंभीर हैं। राहत-बचाव कार्य जारी है। मृतकों की संख्या बढ़ सकती है। शुक्रवार शाम को बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालु यात्रा में शामिल होने मंदिर की ओर जा रहे थे। इसी दौरान एक दुकान के सामने बिजली के तार से करंट लगने के बाद कुछ लोग गिर गए। तभी अफरा-तफरी हुई और भगदड़ मच गई। क्राउड मैनेजमेंट के पर्याप्त इंतजाम नहीं होने की वजह से हादसा हुआ। मुख्यमंत्री प्रमोद सावंत ने घटना की जांच के आदेश दे दिए हैं।

Goa Temple Stampede: 40 हजार श्रद्धालु यात्रा में शामिल होने पहुंचे थे

श्री लैराई जत्रा नॉर्थ गोवा के बिचोलिम तहसील के शिरगांव गांव में आयोजित होने वाला हिंदू धार्मिक उत्सव है। यात्रा हर साल अप्रैल या मई में होती है। इसमें गोवा, महाराष्ट्र, और कर्नाटक से हजारों श्रद्धालु आते हैं। जत्रा 2 मई की शाम से 3 मई की सुबह तक आयोजित की गई थी। इसी दौरान हादसा हुआ। गोवा पुलिस के मुताबिक- महाराष्ट्र, कर्नाटक सहित कई राज्यों के 30 से 40 हजार लोग यात्रा में शामिल होने पहुंचे थे। शुक्रवार शाम भीड़ मंदिर की ओर जा रही थी, तभी एक ढलान पर कुछ लोग गिर पड़े। इसके बाद पीछे से आ रहे लोग भी एक-दूसरे पर गिरते चले गए। 40 से 50 लोग इस दौरान नीचे गिर गए। इसके बाद अफरा-तफरी होने से भगदड़ मच गई।

PM Modi ने हादसे को लेकर Goa CM Pramod Sawant से बात की

Goa CM Pramod Sawant ने ‘X’ पर लिखा- शिरगांव के लैराई जात्रा में हुई भगदड़ से दुखी हूं। मैंने नॉर्थ गोवा डिस्ट्रिक्ट हॉस्पिटल पहुंचकर घायलों का हाल जाना। लगातार स्थिति की निगरानी कर रहा हूं और प्रभावित परिवारों को हर संभव सहायता दी जा रही है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भी फोन कर स्थिति की जानकारी ली और हर संभव मदद का आश्वासन दिया। Goa Temple Stampede

भगदड़ पर PM मोदी सहित अन्य नेताओं के बयान

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी- गोवा के शिरगांव में भगदड़ के कारण हुई मौतों से दुखी हूं। अपने प्रियजन को खोने वालों के प्रति संवेदना। घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन प्रभावित लोगों की सहायता कर रहा है।
कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी- गोवा के शिरगांव स्थित लैराई देवी मंदिर में वार्षिक यात्रा के समय भगदड़ में कई श्रद्धालुओं की मौत और घायल होने का समाचार बहुत दुखद है। सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू- गोवा के शिरगांव में हुई भगदड़ की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना के बारे में जानकर दुख हुआ, जिसमें कई लोगों की जान चली गई। मैं परिवार के सदस्यों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूं।

2025 में भगदड़ की 2 बड़ी घटनाएं

तारीख: 15 फरवरी, स्थान- दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन; 17 मौतें

नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर 15 फरवरी की रात करीब साढ़े 9 बजे भगदड़ मची। इसमें 17 लोगों की मौत हो गई और 10 से ज्यादा लोग घायल हुए। ट्रेन को प्लेटफॉर्म 12 से 16 पर शिफ्ट किया गया था। इसी दौरान लोग प्लेटफॉर्म 16 की तरफ जाने के लिए फुटओवर की ओर दौड़ने लगे और भगदड़ मच गई।

तारीख: 28 जनवरी, स्थान- प्रयागराज महाकुंभ; 30 मौतें

प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में 28 जनवरी की देर रात करीब 1:30 बजे संगम नोज इलाके में भगदड़ मच गई थी। सरकारी आंकड़ों के मुताबिक 30 लोगों की मौत हुई। हालांकि, मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स में ज्यादा मौतें होने की बात कही गई। हादसा उस समय हुआ जब लोग संगम तट पर मौनी अमावस्या के स्नान के लिए इंतजार कर रहे थे।

CSR News: Collaboration with Healthcare Sector Skill Council to strengthen India’s healthcare workforce

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Mumbai, India: Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, announced it is working with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), a recognized body under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to support the government’s efforts in skilling emergency healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for qualified personnel.

“At Intuitive, we recognize that building strong, resilient healthcare infrastructure starts with equipping healthcare professionals with the right skills,” said Intuitive India Vice President and General Manager Rohitt Mahajan. “We are proud to partner with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council to drive innovation and excellence in training India’s healthcare workforce through this initiative.”

Intuitive understands the importance of training. Over the years, the company has built comprehensive, innovative training programs for its robotic-assisted surgical systems. “By combining advanced robotic-assisted technologies with HSSC’s expertise in skill development, we aim to empower healthcare professionals across India with critical skills and expertise required to transform patient care,” added Mahajan.

Through this initiative, HSSC and Intuitive contribute to training healthcare professionals in critical skills associated with emergency medical responses. More than 200 candidates in Delhi and Jharkhand are undergoing a structured training program as Emergency Medical Technician(EMT’s) As crucial frontline responders, EMTs play a vital role in delivering timely medical care during emergency situations. The program is designed to enhance their employability and provide career opportunities in the healthcare sector. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of empowering youth with industry-relevant skills and supporting the development of a skilled workforce.

“By collaborating with HSSC, Intuitive continues its long-standing commitment to education, training, and support. This initiative reflects our ongoing focus on empowering healthcare professionals with the skills they need to improve patient outcomes. By addressing the growing demand for qualified personnel, we aim to contribute to the broader goal of enhancing healthcare delivery across India and ultimately ensuring better care for patients nationwide,” said Gina Russo, Vice President, Global Public Affairs, Intuitive.

This initiative aligns with the objectives of the Skill India initiative, which was launched to bridge the gap between industry demands and workforce capabilities through structured skill development programs.

Commenting on the objective of the initiative, Ashish Jain, CEO, HSSC said, “By working alongside industry leaders like Intuitive, we are committed to building a robust, sustainable, and industry-aligned skilling ecosystem for the healthcare sector. HSSC aims to bridge the demand-supply gap by equipping professionals with specialized skills, hands-on experience, and industry-relevant knowledge. Through this work, we believe we will strengthen India’s healthcare workforce, enhance service quality, and drive long-term improvements in patient care and healthcare delivery.”

At its core, Skill India is dedicated to empowering the youth by delivering training that is directly relevant to industry needs. Through focused efforts in skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling, the initiative aims to equip individuals with practical competencies, thereby addressing the prevailing skill gap and ensuring that the workforce remains aligned with the evolving demands of the job market.

 

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CSR News: How Unnati Project is Empowering Villages Through Water, Sanitation, and Community Leadership

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In rural India, progress often begins with access—access to water, to basic infrastructure, and to the dignity of safe sanitation. Larsen & Toubro’s Unnati Project, part of its Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP), addresses these essentials through a structured, phased, and community-led approach.

While aligned with the goals of national missions like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Unnati is built on the principle that development begins with water. In regions affected by acute water scarcity, the program starts with watershed management. Once water security is achieved, it moves forward with sanitation, health, education, and livelihood interventions.

Community-Driven Sanitation at Scale

Unnati introduces sanitation initiatives from the second year of each four-year cycle. Implementation is rooted in direct community engagement—right from design consultations to construction, monitoring, and long-term upkeep.

Across 70 villages in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, Unnati has helped address entrenched sanitation challenges:

· 4,456 toilets constructed through the program

· 2,719 toilets built independently by families inspired by the initiative

· 41 villages declared open defecation-free across across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu

The model places strong emphasis on local ownership. Village youth are trained in masonry to support construction and maintenance, while women lead household-level change and decision-making. In Rajasthan, toilets carry the names of the women who championed their adoption—marking recognition and leadership at the grassroots.

In Coimbatore, Unnati has touched over 8,000 individuals in partnership with the National Agro Foundation. Beyond sanitation, the focus extends to water access, agricultural support, and capacity-building—ensuring integrated development at the community level.

Unnati is not a one-time intervention. It is a phased, people-first model of development that prioritises dignity, fosters community ownership, and enables sustainable outcomes.

To extend the reach of this initiative, L&T has collaborated with KK Create on a campaign that brings forward authentic community voices and real-life narratives. The communication underscores how access to sanitation directly advances dignity, health, and social progress.

 

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