Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune celebrated the World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April by Unveiling the IPR Policy and filling 26 IPRs and Patents. The program was designed in sync with this year’s theme ‘IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity’ with distinguished speakers, including Pro Chancellor SSPU Dr. Swati Mujumdar and CEO of AIC-SEED, IISER Pune Ms. Shweta Uttam, who shared their insights on the IPR’s role and significance in a Skill University. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the University’s IPR policy and filling of 26 IPRs and Patents on the World IPR day. This includes a complete framework and know-how about any innovation by students or faculty, its protection, implementation, processes, etc. The IPR policy was drafted by a team of legal experts and curated by a team of management and faculty members at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.
A collaborative effort of Pune International Centre (PIC); Centre for Sustainable Development (Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics); and Pune Knowledge Cluster, the proposed “Jal Mulya” project aims to evaluate the true cost of water services and pricing structures in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. It recognises the critical importance of ensuring adequate and high-quality water supply, which is fundamental to enhancing livability and fostering economic growth. The project’s rationale lies in promoting a climate-resilient approach to ensure sustainable water security over time. The objective of the study is: Understanding the real cost of water at the level of Urban local bodies. One of the project’s key goals is to bridge the gap between citizens’ perception of water prices and the actual costs, factoring in economic externalities. By understanding the real costs incurred by administrative bodies for water acquisition, treatment, distribution, and wastewater management, the project seeks to develop evidence-based policies that rationalise water tariffs.
Tata BlueScope Steel’s flagship brand DURASHINE has been recognised as one of the ‘Most Trusted Brands of India 2024-25’ by Marksmen Daily, reaffirming the company’s commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The accolade comes as a result of rigorous evaluation and industry-wide consumer study conducted by LeadCap Ventures, where DURASHINE stood out for its unwavering adherence to parameters such as adaptability, resilience, holistic customer experience, reliability, social responsibility, transparency, and ethicality. The brand offers a wide array of products and solutions tailored for cladding applications, including Roof and Wall sheets, Tile profile roof sheets, and structural support accessories. These products provide exceptional aesthetics and deliver excellent thermal efficiency and unmatched material durability, owing to their innovative colour-coated sheets.
Expanding the reach of the micro-schooling concept in India, Dreamtime Learning Hub is set to add another micro-schooling hub in one of the largest IT cities, Pune. Located at Kalyani Nagar, the hub aims to provide an interactive and immersive learning experience. The hub is partnered with Goenka Education and named as Goenka Education’s Dreamtime Learning Hub. Micro-schooling is a community-based concept that exclusively focuses on hyper-personalized curriculum and is also becoming an emerging trend in the Indian market. Many parents, such as kids from affluent families, HNIs or the entertainment industry, are shifting to micro-schooling due to its flexibility, personalized learning, and competitive costs compared to traditional schools. It is also driven by a growing demand for flexible education options and has a smaller student-teacher ratio. The first micro schooling hub in Pune provides tech-enabled experiential learning for learners aged 3 to 16 years old. It also brings an exclusive community of 180 exclusive learners who can co-create and learn alongside the child in an experiential, engaging and collaborative environment. The hub also adopts a collaborative approach, and focuses on social-emotional learning.
