मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन धनास के पदाधिकारियों का निर्विरोध चयन: संजीव वर्मा को चुना गया एसोसिएशन का चेयरमैन, अनिल कुमार बने प्रधान

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन धनास,चंडीगढ़ की बैठक कृष्ण चंद्र मंडयाल की अध्यक्षता में रखी गई।जिसमें सभी दुकानदारों ने निर्विरोध पदाधिकारियों का चयन किया गया । जिसमें संजीव वर्मा को मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन का चेयरमैन,अनिल कुमार(जन्नत टेंट वाले)को प्रधान,सतवीर सती को उपप्रधान,योगेश कुमार को महासचिव, विजय कुमार को कोषाध्यक्ष,सुजीत राणा एवं विक्रम ठाकुर को मेंबर बनाया गया.। 

संजीव वर्मा ने बताया कि लंबे समय से मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन निरस्त थी। जिसको अब नए रूप से बनाया जा रहा है।  जिसमें आने वाले समय में मार्केट की समस्याओं को पुलिस एवं प्रशासन के समक्ष रखेंगे। मार्केट में शंकरा रोड है/ जिसमें आवाजाही अधिक रहती है।  जहां पर ऑटो चालक अधिक संख्या में निकलते हैं, उन पर प्रतिबंध लगाया जाएगा तथा मार्केट में जगह-जगह डस्टबिन भी लगवाए जाएंगे।  शौचालय एवं पीने का प्रबंध भी जल्द से जल्द नगर निगम से करवाया जाएगा।  सभी दुकानदारों ने नवनियुक्त प्रधान अनिल कुमार एवं सभी पदाधिकारियों को बधाई दी। 

India the 3rd Most Obese Country in the World: Dr Anupam Goel

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Panchkula 01^st July:- To Create awareness on “Obesity & its Health Hazards” a team of Doctors from PARAS Hospitals Panchkula,  addressed the media person today. Speaking on the occasion Dr Anupam Goel, Consultant Bariatric & Laproscopic Surgery from Paras Superseciality Hospital Panchkula “A recent study puts an alarming 70 percent of India’s urban population in the obese or overweight bracket taking the country right in the middle of a fat explosion.”

Dr Anupam Goel shared that according to a study published in the noted journal Lancet, India is just behind US and China in this global hazard list of top 10 countries with highest number of obese people. Also as per a recent report Obesity's global costs hit $2 trillion a year.  30 million of India’s adult population is either overweight or obese and 62 million diabetic  Indians exhibit unique features of obesity like excess body fat, abdominal adiposity, increased subcutaneous( under Skin) and intra-abdominal fat, and deposition of fat in ectopic sites (such as liver, muscle, and others). Obesity is a major driver for the widely prevalent type-2 diabetes & Other commonly associated diseases are Obstructive sleep apnoea, Osteoarthritis, Low self esteem, Depression, Menstrual irregularities, Infertility, Hernias, Cancers and Heart Failure.

Dr Anupam said that it is a common myth that obesity is a rich man's disease. In reality, obesity is not only caused due to over-eating but also due to adopting wrong eating habits. Therefore, obesity can affect both rich and poor altogether.

Losing even 5-10 per cent of your weight can delay or prevent some of the diseases discussed above. These results can often come from fitness centers, dieticians and nutritionists. But, there are conditions when surgery alone is the best option to deal with obesity. Patients can undergo Bariatric surgeries that either restricts eating or leading to decreased absorption of food that you eat. In Gastric Bypass surgery, the capacity of the stomach is reduced by stapling the intestines to create a smaller pocket of the stomach. These operations are done by laparoscopy and are keyhole surgeries. Patients those who undergo Bariatric surgery within five years of the onset of diabesity, there is a 90 to 95 per cent chance of them getting cured of both diabetes and obesity.

Dr Anupam also shared that Obesity is rising in India. So are weight-loss surgeries. About 18,000 weight-loss surgeries were conducted in India in 2014, up from 800 just five years ago. India’s government now covers the cost of weight-loss surgeries for its 3 million government employees, making the procedure available for the not-so-rich as well.

On this occasion, Ashish Chadha, Facility Director PARAS Hospitals Panchkula said that Diabesity (diabetes + obesity) is prevalent in 60 per cent of diabetic patients in India, out of which around 25-30 per cent have a high BMI index of more than 30. Nearly half the world's adults will be overweight or obese by 2030 should present trends continues. As the risk factors of Obesity & Diabetes increases, so does the mortality rate. He added that the current scenario demands an immediate emphasis be laid on preventive healthcare. This involves raising awareness about the disease and its risk factors. Conducting public education programmes, workshops and counseling sessions for creating awareness at a mass level.

Shiv Mandir Sec 8 Gets Registered: New Committee Announced

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- ‘Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha Shiv Mandir’ , Sector 8 C, Chandigarh has been registered under the Registration Act ,XXI of 1860 and as amended by Punjab Amendment Act, 1957. The registration number is 4840. The mandir has also constituted a new committee.

Harmohinder Singh was elected as President of the committee, while Bal Krishan Malik, Sr.Vice President, Narinder Singh, Vice President, Ashwani Gupta, General Secretary, Satish Suri, Joint Secretary and Satish Kapoor, Treasurer.

Harmohinder Singh, President of ‘Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha Shiv Mandir’, stated that with the new committee in place many more developmental activities within the premises will take place. These will include renovation of mandir rooms and halls with basements for the stay and holding of functions for public.

Bal Krishan Malik, Sr.Vice President said that we will soon start dispensary for poor people and will also organise marriage functions for underprivileged people.

Speaking on this occasion, Ashwani Gupta added that the Sabha will plan medical and blood donation camps at the temple premises.

The new committee announced that developmental activities in collaboration with different voluntary agencies will be organized from time to time to serve society.

With Monsoon Season Here Taxi Hailing Apps Make Merry

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- The monsoon months of June, July and August spell doom for commuters who use taxi-hailing apps to reach their destinations. The sky high cab fares on rainy days or on days when there is unending traffic, burns a deep hole in a consumer’s pocket. Their travel budget for whole month takes a hit, leaving them frustrated, dejected and burdened than usual.

Vistar Gupta, who uses one such app to get to work said that he usually pay INR 300 to commute from Zirakhpur to his office in Mohali. During the rainy season, he has even paid INR 600 which is very frustrating and has messed up his entire monthly budget. The only other alternative is public transport buses which have a set route and take forever to reach your destination.

Ride-hailing in Chandigarh has become difficult for commuters. It lacks transparency and freedom to choose at various levels. International markets have witnessed a revolution with apps like inDriver wherein consumer has the power of choice on fare, driver rating, estimated time of arrival, vehicle model etc so that he/she not only feels safe but also feels empowered. An app like this can be a solution for cab facilities in the tricity, providing a service that aids drivers and commuters to operate in a perfect analogy.  

On a wintery day during the New Year holidays of 2012, the temperature in Yakutsk, Siberia, an eastern region of Russia, dropped below -45C and the local taxi drivers doubled the cost of their rides. In order to overcome this issue, the residents of Yakutsk created a group by the name of “Independent Drivers” on social media. Group members would list the price they were willing to pay, and drivers accepted their orders. In just six months, more than 60,000 people had joined the group. Not long after, the mobile app inDriver was created to replace the group, allowing passengers to independently set the most optimal terms for their rides.

Besides wreaking havoc on pocket of the common man, the currently operating apps charge high percentage of commission from their drivers which is said to be around 15-20%. The entire setup is such that neither the consumer nor the drivers are benefitted but just the companies.

We require an alternate which resolves this concern for both the commuters as well the cabbies. The commuters in tri-city not only need better public transport but taxi services which are more organized and consumer-friendly.

Sadhu Sants and Mahatmas Arrives at Shri Mahavir Muni Mandir Sabha Received a Warm Welcome

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- On the occasion of 32 remembrance of 'Bhramlin Shri Satguru Dev Shri Shri 108 Shri Muni Gaurvanand Giri Ji Maharaj' and on the occasion of ‘Srimadh Bhagwat Katha Gyan’. In a large number of Sadhu Sants and Mahatmas arrived at Shri Mahavir Mandir Muni Sabha (Sadhu Ashram) Sector 23, Chandigarh here on Monday.

Dalip Chand Gupta, President of ‘Shri Mahavir Mandir Muni Sabha along with sabha members, O.P Pahwa, Ram Prakash, Pt. Deep Sharma, N.S Chauhan and Shri Shri  108 Shri Panchanand Giri Ji Maharaj warmly welcomed the Sadhu Sants and Mahatamas with tilak and offered them food, clothes & Dakshina.

Earlier in the morning ‘Prabhat Pheri’ was also organised at the premise of temple, which passed through different places of the sector 23 and culminated at the Shri Mahavir Mandir Muni Sabha. The 'bhawya hawan' was also organised on this occasion later.

During the occasion, Katha Vyas, Shri Atul Krishan Shashtri mesmerized the devotees with his spellbinding narration of 'Srimadh Bhagwat Katha'.

He benevolently narrated the Krishan-Sudhama relationship and elucidated that a person, who worships God never be unhappy in life and God always fulfill his wish.

He added that Sudhama never asked God for anything and after seeing his selfless devotion, god offered him a whole estate.

He said that people should go to the temple with selfless spirit.

During the occasion, he also elucidated the nuances of Raja Prakshit Moksha story to the gathering.

Pankaj Khanna Re-Elected as President of Industries Association of Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- Industrialist Pankaj Khanna was unanimously re-elected for the 2^nd successive year as President of the prestigious Industries Association of Chandigarh (IAOC) for the year 2019-20.

He was re-elected during the 57^th Annual General Meeting of the association. H S Mamik , Arun Mahajan, SS Sarkaria & Siddharth Gupta were also unanimously re-elected as Vice-President, Hon. Secretary, Joint Secretary & Treasurer respectively. The new team will be closely following & resolving industry demands and issues for the Industrial area spread over a whopping 1500 acres.

After being elected, Pankaj Khanna stated that he and his team’s primary objective will be to work on a start up policy for the Industrial area. We will work towards resolving issues like conversion of plots from leasehold to freehold, a policy for misuse/violation penalties, increase in FAR(Floor Area ratio) etc.

After being reappointed, he expressed his gratitude to Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher for her constant support in getting the issues plaguing Industries resolved from time to time. The head of the prestigious association also thanked the current team of UT officials, who according to him have been at their responsive best.

The new team also showed keenness to rationalise power tariff and enhance  the general infrastructure of the Industrial area.

The new office bearers underlined that they will coordinate with the administration to give a boost to Industry under the MSMED (Micro Small & Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006).

Pankaj Khanna said that IAOC will play an important part in building a spirit of camaraderie and co-operation among the various associations, forums, stakeholders etc of Industrial area of Chandigarh.

It is noteworthy that Industries Association of Chandigarh (IAOC) was established in the year 1962 as the pioneer body for Industries in Chandigarh. The Chandigarh Administration came out with its First ever Industrial Policy for the Industrial Area in the year 2015, which was subsequently amended in Feb 2019 to allow more activities in consonance with the MSMED Act.

Singer Vilen’s Motivational Track ‘Ek Raat’ Creates Waves on Internet

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- When words fail, music speaks. This is what exactly happened in the case of talented singer Vilen, when he came to promote his track “Ek Raat”, a philosophical art piece and a journey of depression, altered by a series of events, at the Chandigarh Press Club here today.

As an artist he never thought his song would get so much of love and appreciation from the audience. It became the massive heartthrob of the music world with its huge popularity on Tik-Tok. Also with over 129 million views to his song on YouTube without any promotion, regardless him being the first person, who uploaded his song on his own YouTube channel- Darks Music Company. The song is written and directed by Vilen himself. His real name is Vipul Dhankar.

Vilen said that the ‘Ek Raat’ song is for the youths and is motivational in nature. It is targeted to the youth, who are feeling low or suffering from depression. It describes that life can be changed for better in a single night also, if moved positively.

Undoubtedly, the music is the strongest form of magic, proved by Vilen through his song ‘Ek Raat’. He has a total of five songs to his credit, amongst which his favourite one is ‘Ravan’. He said that they are expecting the same level of love and support for his next song ‘Chidiya’.

His cousins, Aman Dahia (artist manager) and Kashish Maya (Rap Artist) were also present at the press conference. All these artists are animal lovers and have adopted a stray dog, named Vyakti (a human being), who lives in their music studio based in New Delhi.

ROTTO PGIMER Launches Week Long Awareness Campaign on Organ Donation

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Chandigarh 01^st July:- ROTTO (NORTH) PGIMER launched a week long Awareness Campaign today at an impressive function organized in collaboration with Arpan, a CSR initiative of Infosys, at Infosys premises in DLF Building, Chandigarh.  

The second awareness event under the Campaign was organized today by ROTTO (NORTH) PGIMER in collaboration with another industry giant Mondelez India Pvt Ltd at their Baddi Unit in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh alongside the blood donation camp under their CSR initiative.

Engaging with corporate workforce through fun filled activities like street play, slogan writing, graffiti and signature campaign, peppering these with information about the cause, the camps at Infosys Chandigarh and Mondelez Baddi witnessed enthusiastic response with 76 pledging for Organ Donation at both the events.  The maximum queries posed to the cousellors at ROTTO (NORTH) PGIMER camps  pertained to ethical practices, expenses involved, waiting list, difference between organ and body donation and the process of transplantation etc.

Detailing about the Campaign, Prof. Vipin Koushal, Nodal Officer, ROTTO (NORTH) PGIMER stated that 8th July 2019 would mark the completion of 25 years since the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA) was passed in 1994 in Parliament. As the Act provides for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs, the Awareness Campaign has been launched to highlight this milestone and garner enough traction for the cause of Organ Donation.

Prof. Vipin Koushal complimented Infosys Chandigarh and Mondelez India Pvt Ltd, Baddi  for their commendable initiative and said that building up focus on this altruistic and noble cause of organ donation by engaging with multiple stakeholders through these awareness campaigns will definitely help in boosting the transplantation activity in the region and thereby, saving precious lives.

While  expressing his gratitude towards ROTTO (NORTH) PGIMER for supporting their CSR endeavour, Lalit Singla, Senior Project Manager, Infosys Chandigarh said that in sync with Arpan’s  ideology of ‘joy of giving’, Organ Donation also celebrates the ‘spirit of giving’ and there is no bigger gift than ‘gift of life. Lalit Singla assured of Arpan’s commitment to take forward the mandate to different locations, thereby connecting and sensitizing a large base of employees.

Endorsing the need for corporate engagement,  Lalit Singla felt that the problem of low donation rates can be overcome with enhanced awareness as knowledge is the first step towards attitudinal change..

Ajay Kumar Jena, Facility Executive, Mondelez India Pvt Ltd. Baddi,  reiterated the same sentiment as he said that it is a social responsibility and we all must join hands and synergize  to make the National Programme on Organ Donation a success as our small efforts can play a savior for those suffering from organ failure and living in constant pain.

Through the week long campaign, various infotainment and engagement activities would be organized in collaboration with religious organizations, corporate houses, educational and financial institutions, NGOs & CBOs. The aim is to reach out to a larger base of people. The campaign would culminate with a community event on 8^th July celebrating the landmark of THOA 1994.  

The first day of the campaign concluded with an encouraging response from corporate workforce with 76 pledging for Organ Donation.

Mahindra Auto Registers 8% Growth in Utility Vehicles Segment in June 2019

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India 01^st July:- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today announced its auto sales performance for June 2019. M&M sold 17,723 Utility Vehicles in June 2019, a growth of 8% over June 2018.

The Passenger Vehicles (PV) segment (which includes UVs, Cars and Vans) sold 18,826 vehicles in June 2019, as against 18,137 vehicles during the same period last year, a growth of 4%. 

In the Commercial Vehicles segment, the company sold 16,394 vehicles in June 2019, as against 19,229 vehicles in June 2018.

In the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles segment, M&M sold 705 vehicles for the month. Exports for June 2019 stood at 3,076 vehicles.

The company’s Auto Sector overall sales (Domestic + Exports) stood at 42,547 vehicles, compared to 45,155 vehicles during June 2018.

Commenting on the monthly performance, Veejay Ram Nakra, Chief of Sales and Marketing, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd. Said that the market sentiment continued to remain subdued, especially in the Passenger Vehicles segment. At Mahindra, we are happy to register a growth of 4% in the Passenger Vehicles segment and 8% in the Utility Vehicles segment, on the back of our three recent product launches. Further, we continued to correct our channel inventory both in the personal and commercial vehicle segments in June 2019.

Injuries Won’t Stop Vighnaharta Ganesh’s Paras Chhabra from Rising

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Chandigarh 28^th June:- Injuries and pain come as an unavoidable part of one’s life journey but most commonly, people are seen losing to these troubles. But, Sony Entertainment Television’s Vighnaharta Ganesh’s Raavan played by Paras Chhabra has a different story to tell. Having been casted in the role of Raavan, Paras was needed to make his physique highly muscular and wide to adhere to the set rules of look for the popular mythological character. The look of the character also involves the use of heavy jewellery where, only the crown he wears for the show weighs 12 kgs. But what if this 12 kg article falls right on one’s nose? Something similar happened to paras during show.

While shooting for a sequence, the crown fell right on Paras’s nose, leaving him injured. He could have easily stopped shoot and left midway but being as dedicated a he is, Paras took a call to continue shooting and did not let the difficulties and injury comes in the way. Other than that, now and then Paras incurred various injuries while his shoot and workout sessions for the character but he took immediate precautions. Recently, the actor got a surgery of his shoulder and though, the production and even his co-actor and his real life girlfriend Akanksha Puri tried to convince him to cancel his shoot, Paras disagreed and decided to continue to shoot with his bandaged shoulder.

When contacted Paras said that injuries are bound to happen especially when one chooses to shoot for a character that requires heavy built like Raavan. A lot of preparation needed to be made in terms of his physique and workouts were heavy due to which he seldom got muscle pulls. Also, there were injuries sometimes due to his heavy metal costume which bytes his entire body. When the 12 kg crown fell on his nose the entire unit was concerned and wanted him to abandon shooting. The same happened after the shoulder surgery which I he underwent only a few days back. But according to him time is precious and time once gone never returns. One can’t lose to these small obstacles. His work is his passion and none of the injuries can break him from his passion.

Current track of the show revolves around Vishnu’s and Parvati’s marriage and their married life, how they are challenged by 5 girls who want Vishnu for themselves and even through a spell impress him. The show will depict how Shiva and Parvati help Lakshmi in winning Vishnu back for herself.

Omaxe Introduces New Chandigarh’s First Hyper-Hybrid Business Park

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New Chandigarh 28^th June:- Omaxe Limited, one of India’s leading real estate companies brings to New Chandigarh, region’s first hyper-hybrid business park- “Beacon Street”. The business park will be a future-proof business hub, complete with a glass and chrome skyline and 360-degree amenities such as retail, office, living, dining and entertainment spaces.

Manoj Suri, AVP-Sales & Marketing, Omaxe limited said that “Beacon Street” is part of Omaxe’s commercial projects, namely, India Trade Tower, International Trade Tower and Holiday Inn, in New Chandigarh. It will be a kaleidoscope of colour, taste, smell and pleasures for everyone and of every age. He further shared that under its roof, Beacon Street will have Palika Bazar, Bespoke Boulevard, Centre Point, Gourmet Gallery, Café, Clubs & Pubs, Court Cullinaire, Funder land, Megaplex, Odeon, Uni-Suites, Serviced Apartments, 7-screen multiplex cinemas and The Roof Top. With sky escalators, playing areas for kids and beautiful ambience, Beacon Street can cater to become the next favourite shopping destination. It will be a destination combining business space with green, high-end horticulture, which will take your commercial experience to a different level.

Bhupinder Singh, Business Head – Chandigarh, Omaxe Limited said that we are very excited to introduce our new project Beacon Street. New Chandigarh is a modern city, Omaxe is very thrilled to bring its hyper-hybrid hub as a project for the new generation. It brings multiple experiences under one roof. We are hopeful that Beacon Street will be a unique and successful journey.

Beacon Street project is conveniently located along a 200ft stretch on Madhya Marg Extension road, just opposite to MediCity and next to transport terminal. The site is close to major residential area. Marked by large landmarks and with more projects to come, the business hub will be fast becoming one of the most valuable investment zones in North India.

Mahindra Showcases World of SUVs: A First of Its Kind Transformative Experience in Automotive Retail

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Chandigarh 28^th June:- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group today showcased its World of SUVs, a new format, next generation dealership to redefine the customer purchase experience. A transformation experience in automotive retail, the company has already set up over 300 such World of SUVs across the country, within a record time span of 6 months.

The company envisioned the future to shape a breakthrough in brand and customer experience and presented the World of SUVs. It is a new format dealership that redefines customer experience, thanks to digital technologies and interventions. It is aptly themed around the Mahindra DNA of ‘Live Young, Live Free.’

Speaking at the showcase of the World of SUVs, Veejay Ram Nakra, Chief of Sales and Customer Care, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said that the Mahindra World of SUVs is a differentiated customer experience, a synthesis of next level technology with a physical environment that showcases the brand promise of ‘Live Young Live Free’. Infact it is built on the foundation of providing convenience, transparency and personalisation.

Veejay Ram Nakra further added that at Mahindra we have always leveraged technology to re-imagine the purchase and ownership experience for our customers.  For a personalized experience we have several industry first initiatives such as SYOUV.com, Bring the Showroom Home and multiple tie-ups with portals for online booking of our vehicles at the pre-purchase stage. Further, for a seamless ownership experience, With You Hamesha is a digital platform for our existing customers.

The World of SUVs fortify Mahindra’s engagement in the pre-purchase and purchase stages by integrating the virtual world with the real on a phygital (physical+digital) platform, alongside a robust backend mechanism.

Chief Minister Invites Industry Captains to Invest in Himachal Pradesh

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Mumbai 28^th June:- Himachal is a vibrant and jubilant State that has the highest forest cover of 70% in the country and also has a great potential to draw Investment. Through the Rising Himachal Global Investors Meet, we are looking towards welcoming all Sectors to come and invest in Himachal and help the state develop into a booming economy. This was stated by  Jai Ram, Thakur, Chief Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh at the Mumbai Road show organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) of the “Rising Himachal Global Investor Summit, 7-8th November at Dharmashala.

In the series of domestic road show, for attracting investors interest in the Global Investors’ Meet scheduled at Dharmashala on November 7th-8th, 2019, a high-level State delegation led by Jai Ram Thakur, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh along with Bikram Singh, Hon’bl Industries Minister and senior officers from the Himachal Pradesh Government called upon the Captains of the industry, including Ratan Tata, Adi Godrej, Anand Mahindra for investment in the state.

The State Delegation is seeking investments in Tourism, Infrastructure & Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, Food Processing, etc. and received a humongous response from the business leaders in Mumbai.  Many MoUs for investment in the State were signed with the leaders. One of the MoU signed with Mahindra holidays and Resorts worth INR 300 Cr in Tourism and another MoU in Wellness Resort by M/s Himalayan Bliss.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group shared that the group is exploring HP as the next destination for electric vehicles as well as in the areas of Intelligent traffic management for smart cities. The group is also keen in implementing Enterprise Solutions for Government bodies. Waste to Energy is another area where the group intends to invest in Himachal as there has a vast potential to convert pine cones and needles into energy.

Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts assured that he would ask Chairman of Tata Sons to constitute a task force to explore investment possibilities.

Chief Minister during the discussions with Adi Godrej, Godrej Group Chairman requested him to increase group's presence in the state in fast moving consumer goods and real estate sectors and extended an invitation for participating in Global Investors' Meet in Dharamsala in November.

The series of B2G meetings had a fruitful outcome and commitment of fresh investment in the state. The first meeting was with Arun Nanda, Chairman, Mahindra holidays and Resorts – an MoU was signed with Mahindra Resorts for investment in Mahindra resorts at Kndaghat, Dharamshala, Janjheli and Koldam dam for 300 crores

In the meeting with Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG group, Harsh Goenka shared his Investment plan in IT park at Wakhnaghat and informed that they are looking at plantation as they are largest in tea and rubber plantation. The group is looking at possible options in northern India to which the State Government suggested that contract farming is suitable option for plantation in Himachal Pradesh and invited Harsh Goenka for the Global Investors meet to be held in November.

D P World (a world leader in global supply chain solutions) expressed its interests in setting up logistic parks at large industrial area in Baddi. The State delegation also met Ms. Sree Patel, Executive Director, Mondeleze India and Sagar Kaushik, COO United phosphorous ltd, who expressed interests to invest in Horticulture. He shared the innovations done for apple irrigation and are looking at post-harvest technology to increase shelf life of fruits procured from Himachal Pradesh. They have also submitted a proposal for expansion of existing facility in Himachal Pradesh by 5 times for procurement of apples.

Bhupendra Dalal, Chairman, Foods and Inns ltd, expressed his interest in investment in Food processing sector.

Whereas Neeraj Akhoury, MD & CEO, ACC Ltd, appreciated state contribution over the years, and shared the company’s expansion plans in Chamba district.

Nikhil Miswani, Executive Director, Reliance Group expressed his willingness to invest in sectors such as Retail, agri-marketing, hospitality etc, were taken up.

Chief Minister greeted the distinguished guests and lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of Indians that has created wonders and is well acknowledged across the globe. He also presented the priority sectors of the state like Tourism, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, IT, etc and requested the participants to explore investment opportunities in these sectors. He shared about Himachal Pradesh’s strengths, meticulously framed policies, suitable opportunities and State’s readiness to attract and encourage investment. He informed the business leaders about the reforms undertaken by the State Government in Ease Of Doing Business and further added that the state would provide world class industrial infrastructure as well as enablers like one of the lowest tariff power, abundance of water and other amenities. He also invited the gathering of potential investors to block their dates for the Rising Himachal Global Investors Meet and make it convenient to join at Dharamshala.

Bariatric Surgery: Long Term Solution for Weight Loss; Reduces Risk of Serious Diseases

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Chandigarh 27^th June:- Bariatric Surgery provides the most effective long-term solution for weight loss when other methods have failed, said Dr. Amit Garg, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Mohali while addressing a press conference at Chandigarh Press Club here today.

Meanwhile, Fortis Mohali has launched its comprehensive Bariatric Campaign. A team of Specialists, a Bariatric Surgeon, a Dietitian and a Gastroenterologist will be offering complimentary consultation to overweight patients. During this period, Fortis Mohali will also be organising Health Camps across different locations.

Dr. Amit Garg said that on average, people can expect to lose 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight, which can be 40 kgs  or more. Like any weight loss plan, patients have to make lifestyle changes to make it work including exercise and adopting healthy eating habits.

Dr. Amit Garg said that one of the key aspects of the program that makes it different from many others is that we take a holistic approach to our care and follow our patients for life. After surgery, we follow them closely for the first 18 months and then annually to help keep them healthy and motivated. We work closely with their primary care doctor to check weight and nutrition, recommend labs and address any issues such as nutritional deficits, medical issues and any excess weight gains so we can help our patients stay on track.

We also understand that a successful transition to lifelong healthy living requires more than just losing the weight and may require the support of other specialists, said Dr. Garg. As a result, the Bariatric Center also includes medical nutritionists, an exercise specialist and a clinical psychologist to support a patient’s medical, physical and mental health throughout the process.

Dr. Amit Garg said that in addition to weight loss and improved quality of life, there are other reasons a patient and his or her physician may want to think about weight loss surgery. “Increasing evidence shows that it can help reduce a person’s risk for a number of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and cancer. He added that Morbidly obese patients having type 2 diabetes and other problems who don’t lose weight with all efforts are advised bariatric and metabolic surgery.

He added that all of the surgeries are performed laparoscopically, which means they involve making several small incisions that are closed with only a few stitches, resulting in fewer complications and a much quicker recovery time for patients.

Dr. Amit Garg, said that the health and quality of life benefits these patients receive from bariatric surgery and other weight loss methods are tremendous,. They are more mobile, feel better about them, have less depression and have better family, social and work lives.

At the press conference some patients who have undergone bariatric/ metabolic surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali shared their success stories. Vinod Bansal, 47 yrs old Journalist from Bathinda, who got Metabolic Surgery by Dr. Amit Garg at Fortis Hospital, Mohali shared that he had a long history of poorly controlled diabetes with HbA1c of 14.3 and was on daily dose of insulin. After metabolic surgery he is off all diabetes medicine and lead a normal life.

Another patient, Mrs Poonam Singh, 40 yr old Punjabi Film Choreographer shared that after diabetic surgery by Dr. Amit Garg, now ahe ia not taking any diabetes medicines. She feels lighter and energetic and able to keep up with her hectic work schedule.

Mrs Dipika Swarup, 53 yrs old from Gurgaon who lost 104 kgs in 18 months and was crowned the biggest loser 2018-2019 shared that being morbid obese with BMI of 68, she was rejected for surgery in some of the best hospitals of Delhi/NCR. After undergoing bariatric surgery her self-confidence is boosted in every step ahe take and now feel very independent and motivated.

Mrs Monica Mittal, 44 Yrs, Educator from Lucknow said that she had diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnea and was taking 90 units of Insulin and oral medications but her diabetes was still not controlled. She got Metabolic surgery done after suffering for eight years. Immediately after surgery, her blood sugar levels came to normal. Presently she is not taking any medicines and HbA1c is now 6.5. She feels very energetic with weight loss which was a bonus of diabetes surgery.