L&T Ships First Steam Generator for Haryana Nuclear Power Plant Ahead of Schedule, Boosting India’s Nuclear Energy Drive

Marking yet another milestone in India’s civil nuclear energy programme, L&T Heavy Engineering has despatched a Steam Generator to the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), located in Fatehabad district, Haryana.

The Steam Generator was ceremonially flagged off from L&T’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Hazira in Gujarat, in the presence of NPCIL Chairman & Managing Director Mr Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, Director (Technical) Mr Rajesh Veeraraghavan along with other senior officials of NPCIL and L&T.

This is first of the four Steam Generators that L&T is manufacturing for GHAVP and is meant for its Unit 3 & 4. Notably, the Steam Generator has been despatched seven months ahead of schedule, reinforcing L&T’s reputation for excellence and reliability in nuclear manufacturing.

GHAVP 3&4 are a part of the ten indigenous 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) being set up in the country in fleet mode by NPCIL.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, NPCIL CMD Mr Pathak said:

With a remarkable technology transformation, L&T Heavy Engineering has enhanced both speed and quality of its execution. This is a strong indication of industry preparedness in manufacturing of critical equipment for nuclear power plants and will go a long way to achieve the target of 100 GWe by 2047

Mr Anil V Parab, Whole-time Director and Senior EVP (Heavy Engineering and Construction Equipment & Industrial Product Design Development, L&T) said: “Heavy Engineering continues to be the industry trendsetter in the manufacture of critical nuclear components. With end-to-end capability as one-stop-shop solution provider, L&T will be a major contributor to India’s 100 GWe nuclear programme of Viksit Bharat - 2047”.

L&T set a global benchmark by delivering a Steam Generator in just 33 months. L&T has till date delivered 5 steam generators for the 10 X 700 MWe fleet programme.

Background:

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

Vi Launches 5G Services in Sonipat

Leading telecom operator Vi announced the launch of its 5G services in Sonipat, starting today. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across 23 cities, in its 17 priority circles, where it has acquired 5G spectrum.

Earlier, Vi introduced 5G services in major cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Mysuru, Chandigarh, Patna, Nagpur and Jaipur, as it continues to expand its 5G services to more customers across India.

Vi users in Sonipat with 5G-enabled devices can access Vi 5G services starting tomorrow. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data to users on plans starting from ₹299. Customers can enjoy high-definition streaming, gaming, video conferencing, faster downloads, and real-time cloud access.

Commenting on the launch, Rahul Joshi, Business Head –Punjab, Haryana, HP & JK, Vodafone Idea, said: “As we launch Vi 5G in Sonipat, we are excited to bring the future of connectivity to Haryana. With our next-gen 5G alongside our robust 4G services, we aim to provide more options and an enhanced experience to our users. We are committed to systematically expanding our 5G footprint across Haryana, in line with growing demand and 5G handset adoption.”

To ensure a superior 5G experience in Haryana, Vi has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced, energy-efficient infrastructure and implemented AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to automatically optimize network performance.

Since raising funds via Follow on Public Offer (FPO) last year, Vi has also significantly upgraded its 4G network in Haryana to deliver enhanced coverage, faster data speeds, and overall superior user experience. It has successfully deployed 900 MHz spectrum on 1700+ sites and doubled capacity on 1200+ sites from 5MHz to 10 MHz across key locations like Panipat, Sonipat, Bhiwani Rewari, Palwal, Jind, Sirsa, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Bahadurgarh and more. In addition, Vi has enhanced 2100 MHz spectrum capacity from 10 MHz to 15 MHz in over 1000 sites in Haryana. Vi has also installed 230+ new sites in the state. These upgrades underscore Vi’s commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality connectivity across urban and rural areas.

Vi remains committed to building a future-ready network that meets the evolving digital needs of consumers and businesses. For more details on availability, pricing, and supported devices, visit: https://www.myvi.in/5g-network

L&T Construction Wins Order From HITES to Construct New AIIMS at Rewari (Haryana)

The Buildings & Factories (B&F) Business of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction has secured an order from HITES (A Mini Ratna PSU) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) .

The company's Health, Residential & Commercial spaces Strategic Business Group (HRC SBG) has secured an order to construct a new AIIMS at Rewari (Haryana) on a Design, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis in Q3 FY’24. The facilities will include a 720-bed Teaching Hospital, a 30-bed AYUSH Hospital, an 100 students’ annual intake Medical College, Nursing College, 500-seat Auditorium, Hostel & Residential facilities to be executed within stringent timelines. The total built up area is 1.5 Mn Sq. ft.

According to the company’s classification of projects, the value of the order is between 1,000 to 2,500 crore INR.

The scope of work involves Civil structure, Finishes & allied MEP services including built in Furniture, Supply, Installation, Testing & commissioning of Medical Gas Piping, Modular OT, Pneumatic Tube System, Nurse Call System, Central Sterile Supply Department & external development works including landscaping.

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 23 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services. It operates in over 50 countries worldwide. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

HLL Infra Tech Services Limited, known as ‘HITES’ is a 100% subsidiary of HLL Lifecare Limited( A Mini Ratna PSU) under MoHFW, GOI. HITES is specifically positioned towards absorbing the requirements of Medium to Large Public Hospitals primarily within the country as well as small forays overseas.

Maruti Suzuki To Set Up 4th Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) at Rohtak, Haryana

• Maruti Suzuki to set up its 4th Japan-India Institute for
• Manufacturing (JIM)
• Company’s JIM in Kansala, Rohtak to train over 200 youth annually.
• Five specialized automotive trade courses offered.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Haryana to set up 2nd Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM), in Haryana, at Kansala, in Rohtak. Spread over 5 acres, the existing ITI Kansala will be upgraded to a JIM with an investment of Rs. 5.8 crore as a CSR activity of the company.

The MoA was signed by Dr. Vivek Aggarwal, Director General, Skill Development & Industrial Training, Government of Haryana and Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

On this occasion, Mr. Rahul Bharti, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “ The Indian passenger vehicle industry is now world’s third largest and growing. It is our responsibility to prepare human capacity corresponding to manufacturing capacity to meet this growth. Skilling our youth with industry ready skills will help us realize the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. We are glad to partner with the Haryana Government and share the common vision of training and skilling the youth so that they can contribute towards the growth of Haryana.”

Mr. Bharti added: “We have been operating Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs) since 2017. The key feature of the JIM is that the equipment on which the students are trained is almost similar to that in a modern production factory. In addition there is a focus on safety, quality, discipline, punctuality, Kaizen, and other Japanese shop floor practices along with the core curriculum prescribed by the National Council for Vocational Training(NCVT). That helps better employability.”

Located about 16 kms from the upcoming automobile hub Kharkhoda, JIM Kansala will offer extensive career opportunities to the students trained at the ITI.

The government of Haryana has provided the land and building for the JIM, Kansala. Maruti Suzuki will provide equipment, training modules, trained teachers, and will manage this institute for 15 years.

About Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM)

Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) is born out of a collaboration between the Governments of Japan and India to create a pool of skilled workforce for manufacturing in India. It follows from a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed in 2016 between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan (METI) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India (MSDE), for a “Manufacturing Skill Transfer Promotion Programme” to train 30,000 youths in India over 10 years.

Committed to effectively contributing to Skill Development in India, Maruti Suzuki additionally supports around 50 government ITIs across the country to impart industry-relevant skills to youth and make them employable.

Delta Electronics India Honored with "Best Factory" and "Best Environment" Awards by Haryana State Government

Delta Electronics India, a leading provider of power and thermal management solutions, today announced its recent recognition by the Haryana State Government, which has awarded the prestigious "Best Factory" Award, an annual honour presented to only one organization in the entire state of Haryana. Additionally, Delta Electronics India has been declared the winner of the "Best Environment in Factory Premises" Award. The "Best Factory" Award recognizes excellence in manufacturing and operational efficiency. Both accolades serve as a testament to Delta Electronics India's unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and best practices in the industry.

Mr. Niranajan Nayak, Managing Director of Delta Electronics India, expressed his gratitude, stating, "Receiving these esteemed awards is a remarkable achievement for us. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing a safe and environmentally responsible workplace."

Delta Electronics India's dedication to maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly workplace has earned the organization the "Best Environment in Factory Premises" Award. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and employee well-being. These prestigious awards were conferred by the Haryana State Government through the Department of Labour, as part of their recognition of outstanding achievements in Safety, Health, and Working Environment for the year 2022.

The awards were presented during an official ceremony attended by the honourable Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar. It was a moment of immense pride for Delta Electronics India to receive these accolades from such a distinguished dignitary. Delta Electronics India's commitment to maintaining these high standards was further exemplified by a thorough verification process. After the submission of the award entry, officials from the Department of Labour visited Delta Electronics India's Gurugram campus to verify the information provided, ensuring the utmost integrity and credibility of the awards. 

Mr. Dilip Banskota, DGM, Delta Electronics India, added, "These awards reflect our collective effort in upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility. We are proud to have our hard work and dedication acknowledged."

About Delta Electronics India

Delta is operating since 2003. Delta Electronics India Private Limited, is a leading power and energy management company in the country. Delta operates in three business categories: Power Electronics, Automation and Infrastructure. It has a legacy of operating in India with market leadership in Telecom Power Solutions, Renewable Energy Solutions and Display Solutions. It is also a leading provider of Industrial Automation Solutions, UPS & Datacenter Solutions, EV Charging Solutions, Rail Transportation Solutions, Energy Storage Solutions, DC Fans & Blowers, and Components. With fourteen regional offices, four manufacturing facilities (Rudrapur, Gurgaon and Krishnagiri) and two R&D centres (Gurgaon and Bengaluru), Delta has a strong presence across India with more than 200 channel partners.

For detailed information, please visit: www.deltaelectronicsindia.com

North India's 1st Nuclear Plant is Coming Up in Haryana

Representative Image [by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay] 

North India's first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur, which is about 150 km north of the national capital of New Delhi. This was disclosed today, by Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space.

Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has also been given permission for forming joint ventures with PSUs for resources to opening up of atomic energy plants, which is an upcoming and promising sector, having potential to fulfill India’s all energy needs in times to come.

To recall, in November last year Dr. Jitendra Singh has invited participation of private sector and Startups for building Small Modular Reactors (SMR) Technology within India. India is taking steps for development of SMRs, with up to 300 MW capacity to fulfill its commitment to Clean Energy transition

Today, Dr. Jiteandra Singh said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime, one of the major achievements would be the installation of Nuclear/ Atomic Energy plants in other parts of the country, which were earlier confined mostly to the South Indian States like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh or in the west in Maharashtra.

Keeping in line with the priority to increase India’s nuclear capacity, a number of path breaking decisions were taken in last over 8 years. The minister added that a bulk approval of installation of 10 nuclear reactors has been given a nod by the Modi Government, the minister said.

It is to be noted that, on 13 January 2014, the foundation stone of the first phase of this Nuclear plant project dubbed as Gorakhpur Haryana Nuclear Power Project was laid by the then Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. The plant is based on indigenous technology developed by Indian scientists. 

Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) having two units of 700 MWe capacity each of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) indigenous design is under implementation near Gorakhpur village in Fatehabad district in Haryana.

Till date, an amount of ₹4,906 Cr has been spent out of total allocated funds 20,594 Cr. (Total Financial progress is 23.8% as on date).

Construction of other Main Plant buildings/structures viz. Fire Water Pump House (FWPH), Safety Related Pump House (SRPH), Fuel Oil storage area-1&2 (FOSA-1&2), Ventilation stack, overhead tank (OHT), Switchyard Control Building, Safety related & Non-safety related Tunnel & Trenches, Retaining walls and Garland Drain is progressing well. Ground improvement in Turbine Building -1 & 2, 220 kV Switchyard and IDCT-1A is completed. Ground improvement in other areas IDCTs, 400kV Switchyard, Emergency makeup water pond and station roads are in progress. The contractors for IDCT package and Turbine Island Package have mobilized site.

Purchase orders for major long manufacturing cycle equipment/components like Primary Coolant Pumps, Calandria, Reactor Headers, Refuelling Machines Heads, Moderator and other D20 Heat Exchangers, etc. are already in place. End Shields and all Steam Generators for the first unit have been received at site. Manufacturing of other equipment is in various stages and delivery at site is expected well in time to meet the construction schedule.

Construction of Water Duct from Tohana to GHAVP for meeting operational cooling water requirements has been taken up through Haryana Irrigation & Water Resources Department (HI&WRD) as deposit work and progressing well.

Haryana Becomes The 1st State to Adopt Tablet-based Personalized and Adaptive Learning

The tablets will be rolled out to 5 lakh government school students in grades 10 – 12, backed 2GB free data per day

The program aims to bridge the gap between Government schools and private edtech players or schools, by mitigating the learning losses incurred due to COVID-19 and achieving higher learning level outcomes

The state Government of Haryana has announced the commencement of personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) enabled tablet based learning program to ensure Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL). The program will be rolled out for all 5 lakh government school students in the state, in grades 10 – 12, via a library-based model. With this pioneering initiative, Haryana aims to mitigate the learning losses incurred due to COVID-19 and achieve higher learning level outcomes.

According to an ASER survey conducted last year, nearly half (47%) of the students who did not have access to learning materials cited a lack of gadgets as a reason, while 10% cited a lack of internet. Due to working hours, digital devices owned by parents could not replace school-based learning time. On the back of these data and on ground feedback, offering device access was identified as the core solution to cope with this conundrum. 

The integration of the personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) software will support classroom teaching by enabling an adaptive practice and personalized remedial learning for students. The selection of the edtech partner was comprehensively implemented via evaluation based on IIT Bombay's Tulna framework and a four-week proof of concept and a thorough pilot program in government schools followed by a tender.

Commenting on the initiative, Gaurav Goel, Founder and CEO, Samagra, a mission-driven governance consulting firm said, “This is a pioneering step by the state. The pandemic-led disruption observed over the last two-years, led to a deficit in the in-person teaching model. While the Haryana Government took the lead in deploying technology to sustain the quality of education, this move will go a long way in improving access to devices to facilitate online learning. Based on parameters like device mobility, user interface, tablets were identified as the appropriate device for student learning.” Samsung, Airtel and Jio have partnered with the state for this initiative.

The tablets provided, will be backed by appropriate data connectivity. Students can access the service without having to pay for any additional fees. With this initiative the Haryana Government aims to bridge the gap between Government schools and private ed-tech players or schools. The Government has also enabled a mobile device management solution which ensures appropriate utility and no misuse of the devices.

"Besides device access, the State also recognized that there is a fundamental issue in student learning since all students are at varied learning levels and have different pace of learning. Hence, the State is also investing in the procurement and distribution of personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) enabled tablets. This program is projected to create a significant new-age seamless blend of in-school and at-home learning experience in the AY 2022 – 2023," Gaurav added.

Samagra has been working with the Government of Haryana since 2017 to improve the quality of education in the state’s 14,000+ government schools.

About Gaurav Goel

Gaurav Goel is the Founder & CEO of Samagra. Gaurav holds a dual degree in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. After graduating from IIM Calcutta, he joined McKinsey & Company as a Management Consultant where he worked across sectors and geographies, solving diverse corporate problem statements. While he was enjoying his stint at McKinsey, he knew that eventually he wanted to use his skills towards improving the lives of citizens by engaging with the governance process. In 2012, he set up Samagra so that he could translate his passion into reality and create impact at scale.

About Samagra

Samagra works with the bureaucratic leadership of states across domains to solve complex governance problems at scale. So far, Samagra has worked with 7 state governments, in addition to the Government of India, on 15+ large scale systemic transformation programs across domains such as education, employment, agriculture, health, public service delivery, and skilling. 

The firm’s programs are long-term systemic transformations, rather than point interventions, and therefore the first wave of a program is typically 2- 3 years long, and increases in duration as the scope increases. Samagra has developed a unique, indigenous consulting approach which combines top-down management consulting for problem structuring with a bottom-up understanding of how governance works on the ground for solution design. It leverages data and technology to enable the implementation of solutions.

India's 1st 'Grain ATM' Installed in Gurugram, Haryana As Pilot Project

With an aim to allow consumers not to stand in long queues to get government food grains and receive minimum complaining about getting less ration the Haryana government is now working on a plan to set up 'Grain ATM' for the consumers of the state. The country's first 'Grain ATM' has been set up as a pilot project in Gurugram district of Haryana.

The newly installed machines, names as 'Annapurti', can dispense approximately 70 kg of grains in five to seven minutes' time. The ATMs will provide relief to the consumers who wait in long queues to get the ration outside depots.

Pioneering Annapurti automatic grain dispensing machine, a creative and robust innovation for safe, transparent and accurate access to food grains, becomes operational at Gurugram, Haryana. Thanks @Dchautala @dcmohry @Secretary_DFPD @BishowParajuli #SDG2 #ZeroHunger https://t.co/dHs4my2mlk

— World Food Programme India (@UNWFP_India) July 14, 2021

Annapurti is an automatic machine which works like a bank ATM. This machine, to be installed under the United Nation's World Food Program, is called Automated, Multi Commodity, Grain Dispensing Machine. Ankit Sood, an officer associated with this program, says that the error in the measurement of grains is negligible.

A biometric machine is also installed in the machine along with the touch screen. Where the beneficiary will have to enter the number of Aadhar or Ration Card. On ensuring through biometrics, the food grains prescribed by the government to the beneficiaries will be automatically filled in the bags fitted under the machine. Three types of grains wheat, rice and millet can be distributed through this machine. At present, distribution of wheat has been started from the Grain ATM machine installed in Farrukhnagar.

(Video Courtesy - ETV Bharat Haryana)

Haryana's Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala says that with the installation of 'Grain ATM', all the complaints of people regarding the time and complete measurement of those who take ration from government shops will be removed.

Deputy CM, Mr. Dushyant Chautala, who also hold the state's has the Food and Supplies Department, said that the purpose of installing this machine is 'right quantity to right beneficiary'.

To Build Robust Startup Ecosystem, Govt of Haryana signs MoU with India Accelerator

Gurgaon, 21st December 2020: In the quest of building a robust startup ecosystem in Haryana, India Accelerator –India's only institution with Global Accelerator Network has recently entered into an MoU with startup Haryana and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITECH). The association strategically creates an ecosystem in the state that stimulates innovation and growth of disruptive startups.

The Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government (DITECH) Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Accelerator in the presence of Special Secretary, DITECH, Mr. Rajnarayan Kaushik, Chief Technology Officer, DITECH, Mr. Nitin Bansal and Munish Bhatia, General Manager & Partner, India Accelerator.

In the past decade, the adoption of technology has paved the way for innovative startups to emerge in the country. With the newly signed MoU, India Accelerator provides immense support to the startups registered with Startup Haryana through knowledge sharing at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. It further extends its services free of cost to highly-potential startups thereby, creating a holistic and sustainable ecosystem in the state of Haryana. 

Ashish Bhatia, CEO, and Founder, India Accelerator said, "Partnership between India Accelerator and Startup Haryana will be a big step to bring Public-Private collaboration to build the startup ecosystem in the state of Haryana. India Accelerator will be helping startups in Haryana by bridging the gap between industry and startups."

The growth of a startup depends on access to capital, strategic partnerships, customer exposure, mentor guidance, and more. As part of the collaboration, India Accelerator provides access to its exclusively designed online program to equip the community of young entrepreneurs with the right knowledge, mentorship, and connections to move beyond the early stage of the startup. Additionally, it also provides access to a comprehensive platform for every student, professional, or entrepreneur who can set and achieve their personal and professional goals with the help of personalized mentorship programs.

While giving information about ongoing efforts to foster Startup ecosystem in the State, Special Secretary, DITECH, "Mr. Rajnarayan Kaushik, said that the association between Startup Haryana, DITECH, and Startup Ecosystem Partners will help in creating an ecosystem that stimulates independent thinking and innovative ideas to help Startups in different stages of their entrepreneurial journey in addition to sharing of knowledge/information for promotion of the startup ecosystem in Haryana."

India Accelerator is a formal partner with Global Funds such as Emphasis Ventures (EMVC), SGAN & Global Accelerator Network Venture Funds along with its own network of investors. The startups in the cohort will get access to varied investment options and massive perks by India Accelerator under its membership with GAN like AWS, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud, SendGrid,Zoho & HubSpot etc.

Govt. of Haryana and SIDBI join hands to develop MSME Ecosystem in Haryana

Government of Haryana through its Directorate of MSME and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the objective of development of the MSME ecosystem in Haryana.

The MoU was executed by Shri Vikas Gupta, IAS, Director General, MSME, Directorate of MSME, Govt. of Haryana and General Manager, SIDBI, Chandigarh. The signing ceremony was done in presence of Shri V S Venkata Rao, Dy. Managing Director, SIDBI who joined through video conference.

In line with expectation of U.K. Sinha Committee SIDBI has laid emphasis on more focused engagement with State Governments. SIDBI has spearheaded few initiatives towards strengthening of enterprise eco system. Setting up of project management Unit in 11 states is a key step in this direction. The first such MoU has been signed between Government of Haryana and SIDBI on August 7, 2020.

Under the arrangement, SIDBI shall set up a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) which will work in coordination with Govt. of Haryana and facilitate schemes / initiatives / interventions for benefit of MSMEs in the state. The focus areas shall include designing schemes for equity support, interest subvention, resolution of stressed MSMEs and learning events for MSME entrepreneurs.

Haryana launches Online Portal to Bring Enterprises of All Kinds on Single Platform

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched a portal aimed at bringing all types of enterprises registered in the state on a single platform.

The Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM) portal will provide a unique identification number to all enterprises -- shops, MSMEs, large and mega industries -- to enable permissions and services from the government to be provided in an integrated manner, an official release said here.

The HUM portal will also enable registration of labour engaged by the enterprises, creating a database of all employees engaged in industrial enterprises in Haryana, it said.

The database will also obtain details of migrant workers.

The HUM unique identification number would form the primary key for integrating services and data in respect of Haryana and enable better planning and support.

Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of Industries and Commerce and Labour and Employment Departments, was also present on this occasion.

The statement said that the portal has been developed as per the chief minister's vision to bring all types of industries -- micro, small, medium and large enterprises -- registered in Haryana on a single platform.

"It is a user-friendly portal and for registration, the industries are required to fill up basic details. The registered enterprises would also have to upload the basic details of their employees engaged in the enterprises," the statement said.

The chief minister said that it would help create a complete database of all types of industries registered in Haryana as well as employees working in it.

The database would help the state government in formulating welfare policies, he said. PTI SUN

Flipkart Opens Two Warehouses in Haryana, to Create over 5,000 Local Jobs

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Tuesday said it is strengthening its supply chain infrastructure by setting up two warehouses (fulfilment centres or FCs) in Haryana, a move that will create about 5,000 jobs locally.

"Spread across 9 lakh square feet, the FCs will help Flipkart significantly scale up its supply chain infrastructure in North India. The FCs will enhance the company's ability to support the delivery and supply chain logistics of a wide selection of large and non-large products (including furniture and large appliances)...," a statement said.

The facilities will also amplify Flipkart's capabilities to cater to more consumers in the country, it added.

Unlike traditional warehouses, fulfilment centres are equipped with highly automated pick, pack and shipping processes to facilitate safe and timely processing of orders.

With these two FCs, Flipkart now has 12 assets in Haryana, including supply chain infrastructure for large appliances, non-large (including mobiles, apparel), grocery and furniture, taking the total asset capacity in the state to over 20 lakh sq ft.

These assets are spread across various regions in the state including Binola, Bilaspur, Luhari and Ballabgarh.

During the last festive season, Flipkart's FCs in Haryana served up to 40 per cent of the total number of orders from across India, the statement noted.

"Flipkart's new investment in the state will create over 5,000 jobs, which will also include employment opportunities for women and people with different abilities. The company currently employs more than 10,000 people in Haryana across its supply chain and has created thousands of indirect jobs in the state," it added.

It has also partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation's Logistics Skill Sector Council to provide training on nuances of supply chain and delivery to ensure skill development, career progression and growth for its employees.

"Today we have one of the strongest supply chain networks in the country, making over 40 million deliveries every month and employ more than 120,000 people across the country," Flipkart Senior Vice President Amitesh Jha said.

He added that the the addition of these two facilities will further strengthen Flipkart's supply chain and building capabilities to enable a strong ecosystem for MSMEs, local manufacturers and in the process create quality local jobs. PTI SR

Haryana forms Startup Think-Tank 'Begin'; To hold Annual Startup Competition 'SUPRATI' in Colleges, Varsities

Delhi's adjoining state of Haryana has formed a think-tank for startups named as 'Begin' which will support start-up ventures in its Gurugram-based warehouse

Begin is formed by HARTRON (Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation), the Haryana's nodal agency for promoting electronics and IT. Its objective is to help startups by focusing on the essentials like digital preparedness, intellectual property norms, patents and other legal aspects.

Haryana govt backed Startup Warehouse is located in Gurgaon's Udyog Vihar at Harton Innovation campus, where currently about 45 startups are working.

In an another report, the higher education department of Haryana is said to be launching an Annual Startup Competition -- Startup Pratiyogita (SUPRATI) in colleges and universities across the state. The shortlisted students or teams will be awarded with Rs five lakh of seed money at the state level function,. This announcement was mad yesterday by Haryana's Education Minister.

The move from the state comes in order to accelerate the startup ecosystem in the state by developing a conducive environment for the Startups and promoting Entrepreneurial Education in the state-based colleges and universities.

A year ago, Haryana got its first startup incubation centre in Panchkula and a provision of Rs 10 crore to support students, who are studying in the state's colleges and universities and want to launch their own startups.

Last October, NASSCOM collaborated with the Haryana government to launch Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Internet of Things (IoT) at Gurugram. The CoE is part of NASSCOM's nation-wide network of CoEs announced in 2015.

Prior to that, the state government had announced that it is planning to build the India's biggest startup hub called Startup Village> in Gurgaon over the next couple of years.

In September 2017, Haryana had also announced setting up of first Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Gurugram under Haryana's new state startup policy.

IoT Startup Datacultr Receives Award from Govt of Haryana

Gurgaon-based Datacultr, an IoT middleware platform, has been awarded & acknowledged by Government of Haryana with an ‘Award of Excellence’ for its innovative solutions and brilliance in the IoT space.

Under the Digital Haryana Initiative, 35 startups were selected for mentoring, out of which Datacultr is amongst the top three companies to be awarded for their pioneering work. The Hartron Innovation Hub enables the right environment for startups in Haryana and ignites the spirit of innovation and transformation in them. Datacultr has been a part of Hartron Innovation club and is incubated under the mentorship support of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) under its Mobile10X program.

Founded in 2016 by Neel Juriasingani and Sujoy Ghosh, Datacultr is an IOT middleware platform, which aims at making the IOT journey simple, faster and value driven for enterprises. It serves as a single-point-of-contact service provider for businesses that operate in the reality of data-driven and connected economy.

Commenting on the achievement, Neel Juriasingani, CEO & Co-founder, Datacultr, said, “Datacultr’s IoT Middleware platform is powering the Global device/equipment 'as a Service' subscription economy through its four strategic pillars- Technology; End to end project execution; Financing & Insurance; allowing manufacturers (of consumer durables & industrial equipment) and end users to shift business models from CAPEX to OPEX. Besides India, we are working closely with the telcos in Africa and OEMs in Turkey & Bangladesh. We are consistently developing our platform to help our customers stay ahead of the curve in the connected devices space. We are glad to receive the Award of excellence; this encourages us to continue our efforts to build innovative solutions in the fast-paced IoT space”.

Commenting on the same Rajive Gulati, Head, Hartron Multi Skill Development says, “We have set up a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for Internet of Things ( CoE-IoT) primarily to help entrepreneurs in the embedded space with lab facility and generate employment. Our focus is on nurturing the startups associated with us; supporting them with government-backed initiatives and also enabling interaction with mentors and experts from various domains. Datacultr is one such startup incubated at the Hartron Innovation Hub at Gurugram and we are glad to see its commendable growth."

Datacultr is a hardware and cloud agnostic IoT Middleware platform, which allows enterprises to take their IoT solutions to market 6X faster, as well as presenting to them new revenue streams by helping them to shift business models from CAPEX to OPEX.

NASSCOM, Haryana Govt Jointly Launch CoE for IoT in Gurugram Focused on Startups

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), in collaboration with the Haryana government, has launched Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Internet of Things (IoT) at Gurugram, on Saturday last week.

This CoE for IoT will provide one of the largest innovation platforms for enabling IoT revolution through connected devices using emerging technologies.

This Gurugram centre is the most recent addition to a hub-and-spoke network of CoEs across the country and is a part of a nationwide collaborative initiative involving Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), state governments and NASSCOM.

Providing startups with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, the CoE will stimulate co-creation in consultation with industry experts through NASSCOM programs. Interested startups, academicans or entrepreneurs can Apply for Gurugram CoE-IoT here - http://coe-iot.com/gurugram/

With an aim to accelerate the technology ecosystem in Haryana, it will specialize in real-world solutions for Industry 4.0. NASSCOM will also work with the industry and government to identify use cases for technology intervention and connect academia, industry, and policymakers to bring cutting-edge research to the market.

This initiative is in line with the government’s focus on strengthening the IoT infrastructure in the country as well as providing high-end technology capabilities, data, expertise, thought leadership and curated programs to augment capabilities.

Through this collaboration, NASSCOM will work with the industry and the government towards accelerating innovation, enabling industry-oriented research, promoting adoption of data-driven decision making by enterprises and enabling appropriate skills & talent development.

The centre was inaugurated by Shri Vipul Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Industry and Commerce, Government of Haryana in the presence of other eminent dignitaries, Shri Ankur Gupta, Principal Secretary IT, Government of Haryana​,Shri Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri Vijayendra Kumar, Secretary, Hartron along with Debjani
Ghosh, President, NASSCOM and executives of leading companies.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM​, said “The aim of NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence is to act as a perfect collaboration for innovation and high-end technologies. By bringing in the best minds from industry, academia, start-ups and the government we aim to drive a culture of collaboration and co-creation to find solutions to accelerate India’s economic development."

"With valuable efforts from the Haryana government, the facility will serve as a platform for intelligence-sharing and technology collaboration between stakeholders, to build collective IoT capabilities. NASSCOM and its industry members are currently engaged in defining the future of job in the digital transformation era and such an initiative from Government of Haryana is a welcome step in the right direction," she added.

In 2015, NASSCOM had unveiled its plan to setup Centre of Excellence for emerging Internet of Things in India to enable rapid adoption of IoT technology. These CoEs also functions as skill development platform to build talent & instill a temper of research & development.

The main objective of the CoE-IoT is to help Indian IoT Startups leverage cutting edge technologies to build market ready product.

Source - NASSCOM | Via - Devdiscourse

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NASSCOM, Haryana Govt Jointly Launch CoE for IoT in Gurugram Focused on Startups

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), in collaboration with the Haryana government, has launched Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Internet of Things (IoT) at Gurugram, on Saturday last week.

This CoE for IoT will provide one of the largest innovation platforms for enabling IoT revolution through connected devices using emerging technologies.

This Gurugram centre is the most recent addition to a hub-and-spoke network of CoEs across the country and is a part of a nationwide collaborative initiative involving Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), state governments and NASSCOM.

Providing startups with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, the CoE will stimulate co-creation in consultation with industry experts through NASSCOM programs. Interested startups, academicans or entrepreneurs can Apply for Gurugram CoE-IoT here - http://coe-iot.com/gurugram/

With an aim to accelerate the technology ecosystem in Haryana, it will specialize in real-world solutions for Industry 4.0. NASSCOM will also work with the industry and government to identify use cases for technology intervention and connect academia, industry, and policymakers to bring cutting-edge research to the market.

This initiative is in line with the government’s focus on strengthening the IoT infrastructure in the country as well as providing high-end technology capabilities, data, expertise, thought leadership and curated programs to augment capabilities.

Through this collaboration, NASSCOM will work with the industry and the government towards accelerating innovation, enabling industry-oriented research, promoting adoption of data-driven decision making by enterprises and enabling appropriate skills & talent development.

The centre was inaugurated by Shri Vipul Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Industry and Commerce, Government of Haryana in the presence of other eminent dignitaries, Shri Ankur Gupta, Principal Secretary IT, Government of Haryana​,Shri Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri Vijayendra Kumar, Secretary, Hartron along with Debjani
Ghosh, President, NASSCOM and executives of leading companies.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM​, said “The aim of NASSCOM’s Centre of Excellence is to act as a perfect collaboration for innovation and high-end technologies. By bringing in the best minds from industry, academia, start-ups and the government we aim to drive a culture of collaboration and co-creation to find solutions to accelerate India’s economic development."

"With valuable efforts from the Haryana government, the facility will serve as a platform for intelligence-sharing and technology collaboration between stakeholders, to build collective IoT capabilities. NASSCOM and its industry members are currently engaged in defining the future of job in the digital transformation era and such an initiative from Government of Haryana is a welcome step in the right direction," she added.

In 2015, NASSCOM had unveiled its plan to setup Centre of Excellence for emerging Internet of Things in India to enable rapid adoption of IoT technology. These CoEs also functions as skill development platform to build talent & instill a temper of research & development.

The main objective of the CoE-IoT is to help Indian IoT Startups leverage cutting edge technologies to build market ready product.

Source - NASSCOM | Via - Devdiscourse

[Top Image - PioneerInteriorsIndia.com]

Haryana Launches Its First Startup Incubator and ₹10 Crore Fund for Student Startups

Haryana’s first startup incubation centre was launched in Panchkula on Tuesday. Spread over 3000 square feet, the incubation centre is located at Government College, Sector 1, in Panchkula.

Additionally, the Haryana government has also made a provision of Rs 10 crore to support students studying in colleges and universities for launching their own start-ups, Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma announced yesterday.

Speaking about incubation centre, it is launched by the department of higher education in association with Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce (SACC) and has a sitting capacity of 80 persons and has state-of-the-art infrastructure, a recreational area, mentoring room, mini cafeteria etc.

According to media reports, the startup incubator will initially cater to the students of four government colleges of the district located in Panchkula, Barwala and Kalka. According to the officials, 70 students have already joined the centre.

Primary target of this startup incubator is to foster entrepreneurship by using tools like boot camps, workshops, regular classes on entrepreneurship, said SACC officials.

The state government also hints on starting a money bank for new entrepreneurs of the state, which would provide interest-free financial assistance along with bus service for girl students who travel in remote areas.

The above news was first reported separately in Times of India and Business Standard

In January, Haryana's state government has announced that it is planning to build the India's biggest startup hub called Startup Village> in Gurgaon over the next couple of years.

Last October, Haryana government had announced setting up of two entrepreneur centres in the state aims at facilitating growth by promoting entrepreneurship among the youth of the region. Prior to this, the state govt had also announced setting up of first Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Gurugram under Haryana's new state startup policy.

Last December, Haryana's twin state Punjab had also announced that it will soon launch a startup incubator called as 'Start-up Hub'. The incubator will be located in Mohali city.

Few days back, tamil Nadu state government had announced to launch one of its kind government-aided incubator for financial technology (Fintech) startups. The incubator will be located in Chennai.

Moreover, Haryana's another twin state Delhi had also announced to launch startup incubator on the lines of T-Hub, an India's largest startup incubator to date.

Haryana Launches Its First Startup Incubator and ₹10 Crore Fund for Student Startups

Haryana’s first startup incubation centre was launched in Panchkula on Tuesday. Spread over 3000 square feet, the incubation centre is located at Government College, Sector 1, in Panchkula.

Additionally, the Haryana government has also made a provision of Rs 10 crore to support students studying in colleges and universities for launching their own start-ups, Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma announced yesterday.

Speaking about incubation centre, it is launched by the department of higher education in association with Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce (SACC) and has a sitting capacity of 80 persons and has state-of-the-art infrastructure, a recreational area, mentoring room, mini cafeteria etc.

According to media reports, the startup incubator will initially cater to the students of four government colleges of the district located in Panchkula, Barwala and Kalka. According to the officials, 70 students have already joined the centre.

Primary target of this startup incubator is to foster entrepreneurship by using tools like boot camps, workshops, regular classes on entrepreneurship, said SACC officials.

The state government also hints on starting a money bank for new entrepreneurs of the state, which would provide interest-free financial assistance along with bus service for girl students who travel in remote areas.

The above news was first reported separately in Times of India and Business Standard

In January, Haryana's state government has announced that it is planning to build the India's biggest startup hub called Startup Village> in Gurgaon over the next couple of years.

Last October, Haryana government had announced setting up of two entrepreneur centres in the state aims at facilitating growth by promoting entrepreneurship among the youth of the region. Prior to this, the state govt had also announced setting up of first Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Gurugram under Haryana's new state startup policy.

Last December, Haryana's twin state Punjab had also announced that it will soon launch a startup incubator called as 'Start-up Hub'. The incubator will be located in Mohali city.

Few days back, tamil Nadu state government had announced to launch one of its kind government-aided incubator for financial technology (Fintech) startups. The incubator will be located in Chennai.

Moreover, Haryana's another twin state Delhi had also announced to launch startup incubator on the lines of T-Hub, an India's largest startup incubator to date.

Haryana Govt To Set Up 2 Entrepreneur Centres To Promote Startups

Just a couple of months after launching startup policy, Haryana government has announced setting up of two entrepreneur centres in the state aims at facilitating growth by promoting entrepreneurship among the youth of the region.

Vipul Goel, MLA in the Haryana government informed about the latest development through his official twitter handle.

To provide infrastructure support to start-ups, 2 Entrepreneur Centre will be developed in Haryana. pic.twitter.com/1QULqMPrqg

— Vipul Goel (@VipulGoelBJP) October 18, 2017

The Minister informed that the government is taking this initiative with the larger motive of promoting startup ecosystem in the region.

As a part of the initiative, one entrepreneur centre would be developed in Gurugram, spread over a land measuring 2 acres. The other centre is to be established in the Panchkula region spread over a land measuring 6.5 acres. The Minister further informed that these centres are being set up with an infrastructure that is well connected with other institutions including academia, corporate, research institutions as well as government sectors.

Earlier last month, the state govt had also announced setting up of first Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Gurugram under Haryana's new state startup policy.

Haryana To Have Wi-Fi Zone for All Its 6,078 Gram Panchayats Within 2 Years

In a progressive step towards making the dream of Digital India come alive, the state of Haryana has decided to create one Wi-Fi zone in all 6,078 gram panchayats within two years and provide 4G services in every village in the next three years. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held today, which was presided over by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Under the Haryana Information Technology (IT) and Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Policy-2017 that the cabinet gave a green signal to today, the state government plans on providing broadband connectivity to every household and Wi-Fi zone at all important public places in all towns and cities.

Earlier in the year, the Indian state of Kerala had also declared that it is working on providing free WiFi to the entire population of the state. Announcing the news, the state had said that the access to internet is as basic as the access to food or water.

In addition to providing Wi-Fi facilities, the five-year goal of the draft policy also includes generating employment for 15 lakh persons in the IT-ESDM sector by 2020, increasing the sector’s contribution to Haryana's GDP from 9.4 per cent to 15 per cent, and making Haryana a renowned name in India's research and development for ESDM by producing 1,000 patents.

According to a statement given by a government official to Hindustan Times, it is after the year 2000 that targeted policy for IT and ESDM sector is being launched.

The cabinet also took time to approve Haryana's very own startup policy, which aims towards developing the state as a resourceful and inventive startup hub by supporting and assisting the new-age innovators and entrepreneurial talents.

In May, we had reported how Delhi’s neighboring state Haryana had taken a progressive step and carved out its own draft policy aimed towards transforming the state into a startup hub by providing support to entrepreneurial talents and new-age innovators present in the state. This was followed by us reporting in August that the state government has finally converted the draft into a legit startup policy, which would soon be officially announced during the Digital Haryana Summit to held on 15th September.

This development was first reported in Hindustan Times.