Telugu super news,Hyderabad November 7, 2023: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (BSE: 543217 | NSE: MINDSPACE) (‘Mindspace REIT’), owner and developer of quality Grade A office portfolio, is driving change in the commercial real estate ecosystem by adopting innovative practices, while prioritizing sustainability and operational efficiency, with the setting up of its Infrastructure Monitoring & Operations Centre (IMOC). Offering centralized control and real-time analytics for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) utilities, this system complements the integrated Building Management Systems (iBMS), leading to substantial reduction in energy and water consumption, while enhancing occupant experience. This initiative aligns perfectly with Mindspace Business Park REIT’s overarching purpose ‘to build sustainable ecosystems’.
The IMOC concept has been successfully implemented across key projects, in Mumbai Region, Pune and Hyderabad covering the business parks of Mindspace Airoli East, Mindspace Airoli West, Gera Commerzone Kharadi, and Mindspace Madhapur. The primary objective of IMOC is to empower engineering operations with a comprehensive suite of integrated technological tools specifically designed for elevating execution efficiencies. IMOC provides centralized control, continuous monitoring, and advanced analytical capabilities tailored to suit expansive Grade A ecosystems that cater to clients round the clock.
The adoption of IMOC across these locations has streamlined operations, allowing for the optimization of man-hours while improving the precision and agility with which MEP utilities are managed. It also reduces the downtime and enhances the life cycle of the infrastructure that has been commissioned.
Ramesh Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, said, “Embracing the IMOC framework is more than just a tech upgrade for us – it’s about boosting our operational game and staying devoted to our key sustainability goals. Over 98.6% of our projects are already up to global Green Building standards and with this initiative, we’re not just sticking to the status quo; we’re aiming to lead the way in setting the benchmark for operational energy efficiency in our industry.”
The need for sustainable practices in commercial real estate has never been more pressing. As concerns about climate change and resource depletion mount, the need to minimize the environmental impact of buildings becomes critical. The integration of iBMS and IMOC optimises the way energy is managed and consumed across the Mindspace REIT projects.
Telugu super news,2 August ,2023: Dasra, a strategic philanthropy organization, along with Observer Research Foundation launched a landmark report on the intersection of climate and the SDGs in India titled Our Uncommon Future : Intersectionality of Climate Change and SDGs in the Global South at the Think20 (T20) Summit yesterday. The T20 is an official engagement group of the G20 and serves as an “ideas bank” for the G20 by bringing together think tanks and high-level experts to deliberate on relevant policy issues.
The report delves into key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and aims to identify measures where policymakers can create convergence in efforts to tackle climate change and barriers to respective SDGs. In the year of India’s G20 presidency, the report endeavors to highlight these Intersectionalities in the Indian context – displaying learnings for India from various global experiences and showcasing climate action from civil society organizations in India.
The report seeks to shed light on the intricate web of connections between climate change and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals), highlighting the urgency of a holistic approach in our pursuit of a sustainable future. The report also looks at innovative interventions and solutions addressing the issues posed by these intersectionalities, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in the country. These case studies serve as compendium of insights, good practices and lessons shared by diverse actors on driving equitable climate action and strengthening community resilience.
The launch of the report was followed by a panel discussion on ‘‘Threads of Transformation: Unraveling the Intersectionalities between the SDGs and Climate Change” featuring Neera Nundy, Managing Partner, Dasra, India; Danang Parikesit, Professor, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia; Vijay Datta, Principal, Modern School (Barakhamba Road), India; Li Xiaoyun, Chair Professor, China Agricultural University (CAU), China; Prarthana Ramesh, Head – Environment City Systems, Janaagraha, India; Uthara Narayanan Co-Founder, Buzz Women, India and Aparna Roy (moderator), Fellow and Lead, Climate Change and Energy, Centre for New Economic Diplomacy, Observer Research Foundation. . The discussion explored the intersectionalities between climate and various critical SDGs, particularly with respect to their impact on underserved communities in the Global South. Panelists also discussed the role that various stakeholders can play in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, while also strengthening the resilience of the communities at the frontline of climate impacts.
Speaking at the launch of the report, Neera Nundy, Co-Founder, Dasra said, “Addressing climate change is not a solitary endeavor; to inspire and engage stakeholders for climate action, we need to talk about the interlinkages and intersectionalities between climate and development and make it clear that investing in climate is investing in sustainable development for all. Climate action represents 0.5% of overall domestic philanthropic funding in India, which meets only 10% of our climate financing needs. We must inspire philanthropy to unlock climate action and build adaptive resilience for the most vulnerable communities, by making the climate – SDG intersectionality mainstream. The movement towards a sustainable and inclusive future for our communities mandates the involvement of all actors in climate action. Civil society, the government, philanthropic organizations, industry and consumers must understand why it is important to shift this paradigm to an intersectional and collaborative approach.”
As we face mounting global challenges related to climate change and sustainable development, it becomes increasingly evident that addressing these issues in isolation is no longer feasible. Climate change has profound implications for all aspects of human life and the planet’s ecosystems, including the realization of the SDGs. Despite climate change being a global concern, its impact is different across geographies, the situation being particularly grave for India. India is the fifth most vulnerable of 181 countries to the effects of climate change, with our poorest and marginalized communities being the most at risk. The top 5 cities in India contribute 10% to its carbon footprint, a number only set to worsen. Given India’s vulnerability to climate change and its impact on the SDGs, there is an urgent need to move from symptoms of the crisis to the root causes and strengthen localized climate governance for effective sustainable development
“We stand at the crossroads of climate change and sustainable development, and this report serves as a compass for the future, where environmental stewardship and social equity converge. We must recognize that every aspect of our life, from biodiversity preservation to gender equality, poverty eradication to healthcare, is interconnected with the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Only by uniting these efforts can we pave the way for a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future for all.” said Nilanjan Ghosh, Director, Observer Research Foundation
Key takeaways of the report:
Ø With the global system facing a multitude of crises across the social, health, and environmental spectrum, there is an urgent need for scaling international cooperation to find solutions. Development cooperation is increasingly recognizing the roles that stakeholders play in the climate ecosystem, such as the private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs), and philanthropic organizations.
Ø India’s large philanthropic community is uniquely positioned to support the CSOs driving climate action by offering capacity building, long-term capital, and technical assistance and can play a catalytic role in supplementing the efforts of other development stakeholders towards climate action.
Ø India’s vibrant civil society, with its proximity to communities, vast geographical spread, and unique mobilization skills, has the potential to scale inclusive climate action in the country and enhance climate resilience at the grassroots.
Ø SDG 17 envisions encouraging and promoting effective public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
Telugu super news,India,april 1st, 2023: Over 400 million Indians use WhatsApp to stay connected to their loved ones, message businesses of their choice and access essential services. WhatsApp being a simple, reliable, private and secure messaging app, takes away the hesitancy towards tech for a ‘new-to-digital’ user and often serves as the primary digital gateway for millions of Indians, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.
The platform’s extensive reach makes it a powerful tool to scale social impact and deliver solutions for education, healthcare, and skill development. Women, in particular, have leveraged WhatsApp to create livelihoods, raise awareness, access services, and support social causes for their communities. Here are a few stories of resilient women who have empowered their communities through WhatsApp:
Dr Shruti More
Samphia Foundation: An organization working with children with disabilities. Their vision is an Inclusive world for people with diverse abilities.
Location: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
In Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, there are close to 1,700 children with developmental disabilities. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown imposed by the government, these children could not attend their therapy sessions. With each passing week of no intervention and therapy, families found that the children were lapsing into their pre-therapy routine. To solve these challenges, Dr Shruti More, the founder of the Samphia Foundation launched a ‘Therapy on Wheels’ programme on 3 December 2020. This was India’s first mobile van therapy unit and enabled the foundation to provide a door-to-door therapy service. The ‘Therapy of Wheels’ program continues to be functional, even post-pandemic and aims to reach every last mile and help as many special-needs children as possible. The foundation continues to use the simple technology of WhatsApp and uses different WhatsApp groups to connect with people and volunteers.
Aparna Krishnan
Paalaguttapalle Bags: Women’s collective designing and selling eco-friendly and pure cotton cloth bags.
Location:Andhra Pradesh
In the drought-affected village of Paalaguttapalle in Andhra Pradesh, Aparna Krishnan helped a group of women start stitching eco-friendly and pure cotton cloth bags to support their families. All aspects of design, procurement, quality control and delivery were managed by these women. Aparna used social media to promote these bags and used WhatsApp as a primary platform to sell these bags. The women artisans use WhatsApp to share prototype images, colours for the bags and any details that need to be discussed over WhatsApp. Aparna and her team, who call themselves friends of Paalaguttapalle, assist women artisans online and help them tell their stories and engage with customers. So far, they have sold over 50,000 bags to customers in India, the USA, the UK and Canada and supplied them to many conferences, events and functions. They have also started making tasty pickles, free of preservatives, using traditional recipes. This enterprise has enabled women in the village to lead self-sufficient lives and showcases the transformative power of technologies like WhatsApp which can transform lives even in remote regions of the country.
Dr. Ankita Raj
GreenHath: Greenhath is an all-women firm that offers a wide range of decorative, utility, fashion products from simple use key-chains to luxurious elite products. Handicrafts of Rural India for Women Empowerment through Employment is the focus area.
Location: Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
With the goal of empowering rural women via job opportunities and financial independence, Dr. Ankita Raj founded Greenhath in August 2017, an all-women firm that aims to empower rural women by offering them employment and training them to be financially independent. Greenhath enables women in small towns and villages to create and sell a wide range of unique hand-made products – including mugs, coasters, decorative pieces and artificial jewelry, from the comfort of their homes. Dr. Ankita educates women in rural parts of Uttar Pradesh, about various aspects of business such as finance, doorstep delivery, and new technologies using WhatsApp. The women get trained and updated on WhatsApp and are connected to run the business from their homes. Dr. Ankita also creates mini-documentaries on social topics to create awareness and shares her insights with women and youth on aspects of life.
Over the years, WhatsApp has become a powerful tool for promoting social impact among underserved communities. These stories are a testament to the fact that WhatsApp is a powerful tool to promote and scale social impact, particularly at the grassroots level, thereby integrating them into India’s digital revolution.
