ATDC inks MoU with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation

In order to accomplish the ever increasing requirement of skilled-youth in the rapidly growing textile/Fashion related sectors, Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC). The MoU was signed in the presence of Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Atchannaidu Kinjarapu, Labour & Employment, Factories, Youth & Sports, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Shri. Mallikarjuna Rao, Chairman APSSDC at Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh for skill development in textile and garment sector. The MoU was signed between Dr. Darlie Koshy, DG&CEO, ATDC and Dr. Subbarao Ghanta, MD & CEO, APSSDC.

The MoU has been signed initially for a period of 2 Years and it aims at imparting employment oriented training and encourages entrepreneurship through Skill Development to the youth & women. According to the MoU ATDC and APSSDC will offer skill training programs in the capital area for the village population who have been engaged in the land pooling process. The target group of the trainings range from school drop out to college graduates in all parts of the state. The MoU outlines the commitment of both the parties to enter into joint initiatives in which ATDC offer specific vocational training programs as per the skills needed for the job and demands of the industry to train particularly youth.

Speaking on the occasion DG&CEO of ATDC, Dr. Darlie Koshy,” ATDC will leave no stones unturned to impart necessary skills to empower the students which would help them in getting job and starting their own business. Special emphasis would be given to impart soft skill and communications skills to groom the trainees. This MoU will be a significant help to achieve and train the maximum. Immediately ATDC is planning to set up a training centre in Tenali with the support of NSL Textiles (Guntur Garments) 28 kms from Vijayawada.”

“ATDC has state of art infrastructure offering shop floor, supervisory and managerial level courses within the education and training eco- system which provides a comprehensive training and also assures full support” expressed Dr. Subbarao Ghanta, MD & CEO, APSSDC.

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) has been set-up by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as the nodal body for skill training programmes in the state. The State Government has appointed Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) Advisory Committee with famous Industrialists and Expert from different fields. 

The Advisory Committee consists 20 members which includes Mr. Madhusudhan, Managing Director, Visakha Steel Plant, Mr. Srinivasa Raju (Sri city), Mr. Pramod Bhasin (Genpact), Mr. Stephen Helming (GIZ), Mr. M. Murugappan (Murugappa Group),Dr. Darlie Koshi (DG, ATDC), N. Deendayal (CEO, Skill Foundation), Yamini Sadineni (Pharma field), Dr. P. Thrimurthi (Representative of Universities ), E. S Chakravarthi (TCS), Dr. P. Sudhakar Reddy(Anthropologist), K. Ramkumar (ICICI Foundation), Vandana Channa, (ED-GAIL), N. Shivakumar(Chief Executive, Indian Tobacco Company).

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Orient Electric bags ‘Make in India Awards for Excellence – 2015’

Orient Electric, part of the diversified Indian conglomerate CK Birla group, has bagged the prestigious ‘Make in India Awards for Excellence – 2015’ in the Consumer Electrical Products category at a grand ceremony held last week at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat in presence of Sh. Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Minister, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The award ceremony was attended by Ministers from State & Central Government, senior government officials and renowned industrialists from Gujarat.

Rakesh Khanna, Chief Executive Officer at Orient Electric expressed his delight and cited, “It’s truly an honour to receive this award. At Orient Electric, we believe in ‘Make in India’ and understand the importance of indigenous manufacturing in economic development of the nation. We are today the largest manufacturer of fans in India and we are also the largest exporter exporting to over 30 countries having a share of 60% in fan exports.

We take pride in our in-house R&D capabilities, spirit of continuous innovation and manufacturing prowess. We are amongst the very few who have started producing the LED range of lighting in India with standards comparable to the best in the international markets. We have state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities based in Kolkata, Faridabad and Noida manufacturing Fans, Lighting & Switchgears.”

He further added, “Following the brand vision of ‘Switch to Smart’, Orient Electric is committed to manufacture cutting-edge lifestyle electrical products that meet the needs and expectations of evolving Indian consumers. We have already earned the status of being one of the India’s most trusted brands in the year 2014, and this new recognition further serves as a testimony to Orient Electric’s commitment to deliver the best to the consumers. “

The Make in India Awards for Excellence is a unique initiative that recognizes valued contributions enabling India to establish its position as a global leader. It honours the contributions of companies, organizations, institutes and individuals who have shown exceptional performance and growth in their respective areas of interest.

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US India Business Council Delegation express Commitment to Indian Market

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) has concluded its Pharmaceutical & Biologics Executive Mission to Hyderabad and New Delhi, India.  The delegation expressed its commitment to the Indian market; called for further dialogue with the government on issues related to pricing, intellectual property, and clinical trials; and explored partnership strategies for expanding greater access to healthcare and developing an innovation ecosystem in India.  USIBC’s Executive Mission was led by Justin McCarthy, Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy at Pfizer, and included senior representatives from Abbott, Actavis, Baxalta, Hospira, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Mylan, and PhRMA.

On Monday April 20, the delegation met with top officials from both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments in Hyderabad. The delegation discussed investment opportunities in both states and identified the policy and regulatory conditions conducive to attracting investment in the life sciences sector.  Although no investment commitments were made by the Council's member companies, USIBC and its membership remains committed to partnering at both the center and state levels to explore opportunities for growth.

In Delhi on April 21 and 22, the delegation met with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Department of Commerce, Department of Biotechnology, and the office of the Drugs Controller General of India.  The delegation participated in an interactive roundtable discussion on Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights: A discussion on policies, practices, and opportunities for U.S.-India Business Relations organized jointly by USIBC and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and sponsored by Trilegal, a leading full service law firm in India.   The delegation also joined briefings with U.S. Embassy officials.

“As an industry, we look forward to partnering with the Government of India at both the state and central levels,” said Justin McCarthy, leader of the USIBC delegation.  “We are encouraged by the positive signals we received on policy and regulatory issues that are critical to furthering growth of the industry, expanding healthcare access, and developing an innovation ecosystem in India.”

Formed in 1975 at the request of the U.S. and Indian governments, the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) is the premier business advocacy organization advancing U.S.-India commercial ties. Today, USIBC is the largest bilateral trade association in the United States, with liaison presence in New York, Silicon Valley, and New Delhi, comprised of 300 of the top-tier U.S. and Indian companies. The Chairman of USIBC is Ajay Banga, CEO and President, MasterCard Worldwide.

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