NTPC ltd. has recruited its first all-Female Engineering Executive Trainees (EETs) batch to reaffirm its stand on diversity and inclusion. NTPC had received an overwhelming response of the recruitment advertisement, which was published in April, 2021. The engineering graduates were selected based on the performance in GATE 2021 in the Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Instrumentation disciplines. Company has envisioned an all-female Operation Control Room at NTPC in the near future, towards a brighter future ahead for females in the organisation. Out of 50 offers sent by NTPC, 30 Female Executive Trainees (ETs) have already joined the company between 31st July and 6th August 2021.
Niranjan Ingale, a Pune-based software engineer has created a platform called ‘artPRESENT’ to help Indian artists present
their unique artworks to the art lovers abroad. Speaking at a press conference held at the Art Pune Foundation on Bhandarkar Road, Ingale said that with the help of such platform and modern information technology he wants to assist Indian artists create a footing and present their works virtually in major art markets in the US and Europe. Through this platform, artists will be able to share their art with galleries and fans around the world. Ingale said 16 artists have registered on this platform whose art will be publicized in major galleries in the US and Europe.
Capco India CSR team has partnered with a diverse range of non-governmental and charitable organizations while also driving internal fundraisers and donation drives to assist those hit by COVID-19. In December 2020, the CSR Committee organized an art auction and fundraising event, raising a total of Rs.1,51,000/- (US$2022); part of the proceeds went towards supporting Shishu Mandir – a government-funded institution that runs an orphanage for 46 children below six years of age – with the remainder being allocated to future initiatives. As the human damage caused by the pandemic escalated in the early part of 2021, Capco’s Global CSR team committed US$10,000 to funding COVID relief projects in India. Capco India matched this contribution with a further US$4,862, and the combined total of INR11.09 Lakhs was directed to support the work of three NGOs:Khushiyaan Foundation – Capco funded 50L oxygen cylinders for hospitals and two oxygen concentrators for home emergency use. Uday Foundation– 400 wellness kits and 5000 cooked meals have been funded for homeless footpath dwellers. DAVO – funding for medical supplies (pulse oximeters, nebulizers, PPE kits and 500 N95 masks) and machinery for producing biodegradable sticks for use in cremations. Capco India has also been supporting the work of Give India, which has been collaborating with NGOs across the country to provide medical equipment and other resources. Capco’s contribution INR10.58 Lakhs (US$14,160) provided for the purchase of beds, oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators.
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