Indian railways have discontinued concession for Senior Citizens since 20th March 2020, let's get insight and our demand and RTI Reply
 |
| https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bBVGq7DBFq2VhaPEu2ZXt?si=0XDm1v1NTmSS0KSbvx0-ww |
Episode 3: Rail no Way to Seniors - RTI
Dear Friends, I have started my #Podcast #RememberME - My Soulful Thoughts on Life, Journey and Human Habitat .
This episode is about: Conversations are key to human development, we need to talk, listen to enrich ourselves
 |
| https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XSfuEnvNdcFYs6FCDj89J?si=c8a365b70d774248 |
Listen Here:
Episode 2: Why I started my Podcast
Joint Action Committee (JAC) Press Conference was held on 8th June 2022 at Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Mumbai.
Silver Shakti!!!!!!!!
To make the 'Silver Voices' heard loud and clear and to make the 'Silver Presence' in society graceful and dignified; we have formed the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of various Organizations, NGOs working for Senior Citizens, researchers and academicians dedicated to the cause of elderly in Mumbai. The Committee will strive to work with the BMC and various Political Parties to mainstream the special needs and demands of senior citizens. We demand all Political parties to include issues of Senior Citizens in their Election Manifesto, as they are not only an important vote bank but also the important stakeholders with an estimated 25% of the Voting Population. If the Political Parties and Leaders fail to meet our Demands, we as the Powerful Vote bank will be forced to use NOTA in the upcoming BMC Elections.
A report released by the Ministry of Statistics, GOI in March 2019 said that the number of citizens over the age of 60 jumped by 35.5 per cent — from 7.6 crore in 2001 to 10.3 crore in 2011. In the upcoming elections, this population will be a major factor in deciding who comes to power. In Maharashtra, Senior citizens form around 10% of state population, which comes to an estimated 1.30 crore of Maharashtra’s and in Mumbai itself constitutes approximately 15 lakhs.
The right to vote is the foundation of any democracy. The vote represents the voice of people and is therefore a powerful tool to exercise to bring about a change in their city and their country as a whole. Senior Citizen are Committed Voters and understand the importance of voting and engage in the process to become egalitarianism warriors in their own communities. Issues such as health care, medical facilities, prices of medicines, pensions, Shelter, retirement schemes and transportation, special attention for poor and homeless, will be upper most in the minds of the older people. To make sure that their needs are met and concerns are heard is the very need of the hour.
Based on constitutional and legal provisions, Government of India and Maharashtra state government has formulated various policies and devised various programmes for the elders including National Policy for the Older Persons 1999 and Maharashtra Senior Citizens Policy 2013 and subsequently in 2018. However, these have remained only on Paper. After advocacy and constant struggle by Senior Citizens Originations from 2010 to 2013, The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on 5th August 2013 through its Resolution no. 622 cleared the Senior Citizens Policy in its general body meeting, which is first such policy by any Municipal Corporation in the country. This policy, which includes the provision of day care facilities and recreation grounds for them in every municipal ward as also medical helpline services and amenities in open spaces, was announced on 2013. Further benefits included in the policy are, dedicated spaces for senior citizens in large housing complexes, library with books on spirituality and health, and ramps, railings at public toilets. Senior citizens would also be provided specialized healthcare at select civic hospitals for hypertension, diabetes, loss of vision and other ailments. For the first phase of implementation, BMC had agreed to form a committee headed by the then Mayor Sunil Prabhu.
But it is with great regret and disappointment we note that a pittance of the expected work has been done by BMC after announcement of this Policy. A few Day care facilities and a few Nana Nani parks have been set up only at the whims and fancies of the Councilors. To make it worse there is no Budgetary provision has been made for the implementation of the Policy. It is shameful to state that an RTI filed for details of expenditure has received no response.
Based on the recommendations of the United Nations to which India is a signatory and the policies for senior citizens to which Central and State Governments have committed, the JAC demands the following:
I Finance and Planning
a) Make a definite budgetary provision for the welfare and security of elders in the Senior Citizens policy, allocate 10% of BMC budget to Senior Citizens Policy
b) Raise CSR funds for effective Implementation of initiatives for elders
c) Corporators need to spend minimum 10% of their allocated funds for the welfare of Senior Citizens
d) Form ‘Senior Citizens Policy Committee’ at HQ as well as at all the 24 administrative wards for Planning and Implementation. Senior Citizens Policy Committee’ to meet regularly for monitoring and evaluating implementation and progress of initiatives.
e) Permanent Office for ‘BMC Senior Citizens Bhavan’ at a central, convenient accessible location.
f) Appointment of a Nodal Officer at the rank of Joint Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner to monitor the progress of the implementation of the policies and programmes as well as to address the grievances of the senior citizens
g) The Community Development Officer (C.D.O.) / Social Worker at BMC to work on Seniors program, projects awareness, planning, implementation
II Health Care and Nutrition - Health care should be affordable and accessible to all senior citizens
a) Free medical treatment for all senior citizens at all Government Hospitals and Primary Health Center
b) Establishment of a Geriatric ward at every Government hospital. Appoint Geriatric Expert / Doctors in all BMC hospitals
c) 'Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana' to be implemented at all hospitals and specially for Elders with no documents and homeless
d) Free / Subsidized Medicines / Generic Medicine to be made available
e) Reserve 10% bed for Geriatric population in private hospitals / nursing homes
f) Introduce the WHO Recommended Adult Vaccination Programme. Priority to senior citizens in all Vaccinations and Health Care initiatives
g) OPD special section / desk for Seniors / Display of Notice board at every hospitals of available facilities for Seniors
h) Free / Subsidized Diagnosis at Government hospitals and clinics
i) MMC (Mobile Medical Clinic) for elders living in poor communities and elders below BPL
j) Wellness and Prevention program like Yoga, Alternative Therapies, AYUSH, Health camps for Seniors
k) Mental Health Screening in collaboration with BMC Hospitals
l) MID Day Meal to be extended to poor seniors. To initiate GOI POSHAN Abhiyaan / Shiv Bhojan like scheme
III Shelter and Welfare:
a) Multipurpose Senior Citizens Full Day Care Centre
b) Dementia Day Care Centre
c) Respite Stay Centre
d) Homeless Elders Night Shelter
e) Policy for protection of Senior citizens during natural and manmade disasters
f) Specific spaces and facilities to be reserved in Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), SRA and MHADA for Senior Citizens - Day Care Centres
IV Protection of life and property of Senior Citizens
a) Legal Aid Cell to work on issues and problems faced by the elders
b) Special concession in Water and Property tax for Old Age Homes and Seniors Day Care Centers
c) Provision to establish BMC Retired person's special cell
d) Involve NSS and Civil Defense officers and volunteers for Safety and Security of Seniors
e) Special Call Center for Senior Citizens issues
V Accessibility, transport and Age friendly environment
a) Application of WHO Global Age-friendly Cities Guidelines to city planning
b) Accessible, affordable and safe public transport
c) Age-friendly driving conditions and parking facilities
d) Age-friendly buildings, pavements and walkways, safe pedestrian crossings and adequate rest areas
e) Affordable, well-designed and safe housing
f) Auto, Taxi, Water Transport to be sensitize towards Seniors
g) Special Concession and Travel arrangement for Senior Citizens in BMC Buses
h) Age Friendly, Accessible Public Washroom and Sanitation
VI Capacity Building and Visibility
a) Training of Caregivers, Para Professionals, Medical professionals
b) Mandatory Celebration of Days of Senior Citizens : 15th June World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; 21st September World Alzheimer's Day and 1st October World Elders Day
c) Training and Sensitization of Senior Citizens Associations towards formation, management, of Trust / Society and various program and schemes of BMC
d) To give visibility to BMC Senior Citizens program and projects through Print, Audio Visual and social media
e) To strengthen research and documentation in social gerontology
We the Senior Citizens of this City, State and Country are Responsible Citizens; we have wisdom, experience and time, we are asset to the Society, we are always willing to help government and authorities for welfare of society at large, we need Independence, Freedom, Security and Dignity; we can’t be ignored or neglected any more. We expect that we will see the importance of senior citizens and their demands in the election manifesto of your party and your candidates.
JAC Spokespersons for Coordination:
Dr. Rekha Bhatkhande - Spokespersons
Vijay Aundhe - Spokespersons
Prakash Borgaonkar - Spokespersons
Adv. Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar - Spokesperson
Sailesh Mishra - Coordinator
LIST OF JAC MEMBERS:
1. Adhata Trust
2. All India Bank Retirees Federation
3. All India Central Government Pensioners Association
4. All India Retired Insurance Employees Federation
5. All India Retired Reserve Bank Employee Association
6. Brihan Mumbai Pensioners Association
7. Brihan Mumbai Retired Employees Association
8. Center for Life Long Learning , TISS
9. Centre for the Study of Social Change (RRTC Mumbai)
10. College of Social Work ( Autonomous) Nirmala Niketan
11. Dignity Foundation
12. Dilasa Kendra of Shushrusha Citizens Cooperative Hospital, Mumbai
13. FESCOM
14. General Insurance Pensioners, All India Federation
15. GIC Pensioners Association
16. Help Age India
17. Indian Association of Retired persons (IARP) Mumbai
18. Money Life Foundation
19. MTNL Pensioners Workers Associations
20. Silver Inning Foundation
21. Sophia College (AUTONOMOUS)
22. The Family Welfare Agency
Ajay became a part of A1Snehanjali in 2013 when he was seeking employment while working as a farmer. Ajay is 25 years old and currently works as a caregiver for people with Alzheimer’s disease. He spends his days taking care of them and tending to the needs of the residents.
Ajay has been a part of the organisation since the project was initiated in August 2013. After he started working at A1Snehanjali, he learnt about Alzheimer’s and he decided he wanted to help the people who have become the victims of such a “nirdaye” (cruel) disease. “Everyone should live a good life,” he said. “Just because they cannot eat or relieve themselves independently, it does not mean we will take away their right to live a good life.”
As a caregiver, Ajay’s job entails waking up the residents, giving them a bath, giving them their medicines, feeding them their breakfast, taking them for a walk, engaging them in group activities, changing their diapers, preparing their lunch and then taking them for a nap. He manages all their grooming activities like helping them brush their teeth, changing their clothes and trimming their nails.
Ajay shared the story of one of the initial days of his job as a caretaker. At that time, there used to be only one resident in the organisation who had a habit of wandering off. Ajay used to stay by his side all the time and follow him around. Spending all his time talking, playing and taking care of that one resident made him so attached to him that Ajay started considering him as his own family member. When asked about the challenges he faces during this job as a caregiver, Ajay laughed and replied, “It’s their anger and their violent hits.” In situations like these, he waits for a few minutes for them to calm down and then tries again.
Despite this job being physically exhausting and mentally draining, the emotional attachment that each resident has with Ajay makes this job worthwhile for him. He “feels good” even after being tired. There have been numerous days throughout the years where Ajay wants to take a leave. When the residents get to know about this news, they get anxious about how they would be spending their day without Ajay, or who would look after them and listen to them talk. And the day Ajay returns to them, they immediately become happy. Ajay says that all this love and little acts of caring they have for him touches his heart and makes him want to work harder for them.
There is one thing that, he feels, many people do not know about Alzheimer’s and dementia disease― the importance of taking care of people who are diagnosed with the condition. Many people give up on them after the diagnosis because they find looking after them to be very tiresome and taxing. Ajay strongly believes that people should not ignore the needs― physical, mental and emotional― of these people. He also thinks that as a caregiver, it is necessary to know how to handle the resident, how to calm them down and understand them and also efficiently manage their sanitation and grooming.
Whenever someone learns that he is working as a caregiver and taking care of people with Alzheimer’s, they greatly appreciate him. He promises to work for and help these people till the day he can and also hopes others would follow his lead and help these people in all the ways they can.
Ajay strongly believes "Those with dementia are still people and they still have stories and they still have character and they're all individuals and they're all unique. And they just need to be interacted with on a human level." - Carey Mulligan.
By Vansh Tibrewal
Visit Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HumansofDementia
Instagarm Page: https://www.instagram.com/sihumansofdementia/
#Silverinnings #HumansofDementia #dementia #Alzheimer #humanity #HumanityFirst #love #family #Instagram #A1Snehanjali #Relationship #Caregiver #Caregiving #Humans #Humanity #Caregiving #CarePartners #Touch #care #Smile
While we were always talking about how to tackle climate change and pollution and grumbling about no time to spend with family, God just decided he had enough. He decided to step in and here we are. A deadly virus locked down the world and disrupted our lives in such a way that it will probably take us years and years to recover from it. Economy, livelihood and the very freedom of living life was snatched from us and we lost loved ones in 2020 and 2021. No one was ever prepared for this onslaught. With this came a pandemic of human sufferings. Thousands of families, including daily wage earners, senior citizens, widows, transgenders, migrant workers, old age homes and orphanages residents, etc, were impacted. But then when we face a situation with helpless times of distress, we not only find ourselves, but humanity comes alive and we actually became truly 'human' with small act of kindness. In this very frightening environment, there emerged #CovidHeroes who stepped out of their comfort zones to help others without worrying about their own safety. One such Unsung Heroes of Covid Pandemic is Sailesh Mishra of Silver Innings.
People found new strengths and qualities, they never knew they possessed and the deadliest virus that took lives also gave back our lives to live anew. In a long time people stopped to smell the flowers, as they say. However, in all the good, there is something we seemed to have side stepped. The importance of the impact the virus had on seniors, which cannot be understated. It is at this stage, that most seniors actually required more care and support but sadly, it did not happen. It has affected their psychology, physical strength, behavioral patterns and they have become quite unstable and unsure of themselves.
Impact on Seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic caused untold fear and suffering for seniors across the world. As the virus spread rapidly to developing countries, the death rate for seniors also rose rapidly. Health care was denied for conditions unrelated to COVID-19 as the case rose. Seniors, especially those with medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer became more likely to contract the virus. Neglect and abuse in elder care facilities impacted their well-being and mental health.
The first wave of #Covid came suddenly and with the hasty lockdown and no proper guidelines, it was all was trial and error. When a national lockdown was declared, the citizens, especially senior citizens who were already suffering with other illness or co-morbidity were asked to stay at home and not step out. Daily walks, exercise routines, access to doctor, health care, medicine, food, recreation, caregivers, housekeeping was suddenly stopped. The pandemic impacted the health of seniors living on their own, that of seniors whose children were settled abroad and even of those living with their families in different ways. Misinformation and negative news added to the panic. To add to this, was the uncertainty and fear that they might not be fit enough to travel or perhaps never be able to travel abroad or within the country, to see their children in the near future. As time passed, restriction in movement, communication problems and social distancing lead to social isolation, not just with seniors, but every member of the family. Children, who were used to their space began to feel suffocated working from home and it impacted their interaction with their parents too. Everyone was head down into mobiles or laptops and even talking to seniors about their daily routine went missing. With no entertainment or physical interaction, the atmosphere at home was affected and in some cases finances, work pressures and stress in the family became issues.
The good part was that many organisations started virtual socializing and online events to keep seniors from being completely isolated while in lockdown. Some taught them skills like handling finance, making video calls while some created on-line contests. This helped a great deal in lessening the feeling of isolation and disconnect. However, living in urban India, most of us tend to forget about those seniors living in rural India, who have also been affected by the pandemic and social distancing norms. Workers have migrated back to their home towns and this has led to an increased risk of exposure to the virus among rural communities. There is lack of awareness, low levels of nutrition, ill-equipped and insufficient public health centers too. Worst was the impact on women of all ages trapped at home with abusive husbands and their drinking problems.
But where there are problems, there are also people who find the solutions. #CovidHeroes, such as Actor, Sonu Sood helped migrant workers of all ages, to reach homes and even arranged foods and shelters for those stuck in the lockdown. Closer to home is my friend and inspiration, Sailesh Mishra, Founder, Silver Innings, who has been tirelessly helping seniors living alone at home and seniors at his own resident's home, since the first wave of the virus struck. Another friend, Dipesh Tank, a Mumbai-based anti-trafficking activist, distributed reflectors to stick on the backs of migrants to ensure their safety as they walked home on the highways. How can we even forget those unsung #CovidHeroes who went out of the way to help seniors and others, find oxygen cylinders, hospital beds and provided them medicines, provisions, etc? These heroes restored our faith in humanity each day during the darkest hours of the pandemic, despite the several challenges faced.
Sailesh Mishra adds ‘Seniors are socially vulnerable and the lockdown brought with it a whole lot of other problems, such as insomnia, depression and those not directly related to the pandemic. Some of the notable challenges’ :
Efforts to protect the mental and physical health of seniors as also that of health workers, caregivers, volunteers and community leaders became difficult. Mental health took back seat.
Everything was sudden and unsystematic with no proper protocol or guidelines. There was a complete lack of coordination between different authorities from the Police to Municipality to Medical health workers, Health care professionals and so on.
With no public transport and restriction on movement, the caregivers and care partners could not attend to seniors. No one was available for home care.
Caregivers, medical professionals and nurses were unable to attend to the seniors as housing societies refused entry. Societies acted tough and did not allow people to visit, or home deliver grocery, medicine, food etc.
Seniors who spent evenings on the garden bench with their peers felt disconnected and at a loss.
Family members with person with Dementia and disability at their home faced challenging times.
Physiological changes that come with ageing and other health conditions spiraled and reports of increase in Elder Abuse began to do the rounds.
Single and seniors living on their own suffered most especially as they faced challenges to use Digital media.
In rural India, the non-availability of transport, medical aid, food, absence of family members and even loss of employment and ignorance and myths around the pandemic and its transmission, affected the mental health of the seniors in remote parts of the country.
Misinformation, co morbidity, shortage and accessibility of the vaccination drive took time to get resolved, but by then many had already suffered at the hands of the virus.
Way Forward Learnings as suggested by Sailesh Mishra Team Silver Innings
Social distancing should not result in social disengagement, in any way
Create disaster management plans for times like the pandemic, especially for seniors with special focus on food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, livelihood, security and rehabilitation with dignity
Make old age care as ‘Essential Services’ in the manifesto
Create a national single point contact center for seniors with a mental care helpline and outbound calls to understand their needs and well-being.
Identify, understand and resolve the challenges currently faced by seniors, not just in urban areas but in rural areas of the country too.
Involve NGO’s, educational institutes, relevant authorities, etc. and create a university course on old age care with special SOP for Dementia and mental health.
Involve local communities and societies to take care of seniors in their areas.
Youth with new technology and seniors with their experience, need to work together to create a better inclusive environment for all. Protecting senior citizens rights will help them to lead dignified, secure lives, as equal members of society will enable them to be treated with respect on an equal basis with younger people. Providing care and comfort to enable them lead a healthy life without worries and anxiety is their right. Ageing cannot be prevented and everyone grows old. We do not need another pandemic to teach us how to deal with the well being of our seniors.
Jenet is a 37-year-old qualified social worker who has been taking care of Person with Dementia, Alzheimer’s for the past 7 years. In 2012, she was working with children who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, but she was simultaneously also looking for a job opportunity. This is when in 2014, her journey as a caregiver with A1Snehanjali, assisted living elder care home, a project of Silver Innings, began.
 |
| Humans of Dementia - Jenet |
In 2006, Jenet’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This was the first time she encountered the condition and understood it. The diagnosis was a changing point in her life because she couldn’t fathom the fact that such a disease exists. However, in the process of taking care of her grandmother and looking after her, she learnt how important it is to be there for a person with Alzheimer’s. She recognized how important it is to tend to their needs and to let them know that there is someone to look after them.
As a professional, Jenet’s job begins at 9 in the morning and ends at 6 in the evening, but as a caregiver, she has a 24-hour job. She believes that there are no time boundaries for a job like this because the residents of A1Snehanjai require emotional care, which isn’t something that can be limited within fixed time periods. Her days are spent planning and managing other workers who work at A1Snehanjali and tracking the activities of the residents ― whether they’ve taken their medicines and meals, and if not, why, what’s their mood for the day, how they are engaging in different activities. She also arranges for doctors, physiotherapists, entertainment programmes and creative activities, helps her staff in grooming and feeding the residents, and always motivates and encourages the residents as well as her staff.
 |
| Dementia Friend |
She started working as ‘Center Manager’ at A1Snehanjali one of its kind Dementia home in India and her passion, dedication and curiosity to learn was not only noticed but also appreciated by Management and she been promoted as ‘Senior Center Manager’. Her work not only includes managing A1Snehanjali, but also to work and coordinate with local community and make meaningful impact for development of community including Zilla Parishad Primary Schools, Faith base organization, Municipal Corporation and Environment. Her work and and human management during 2020 and 2021 Covid Pandemic is her biggest achievement and moment of honour for her organization Silver Innings.
 |
| Unsung Corona Warrior |
She often came across situations where the family of the resident thought that the memory loss was just an act to gain attention and not a real symptom of something as severe as Alzheimer’s. That is why she believes that there should be more awareness as well as acceptance of the disease. People should know what Alzheimer’s is and if they suspect anyone is showing the symptoms, they should take it seriously and consult a neurologist or psychiatrist. There were also times when her own mood (or the staff mood) seemed like a challenge or hindered the caregiving work. In situations like these, Jenet conducts creative activities like painting and crafting, or different entertainment programmes like movies, listening to songs, dancing and playing games as a means to relieve the stress of her team and also refresh the residents mood.
 |
| Multi Role Dementia Warrior |
The person suffering from Alzheimer’s are dependent on others; they need love, care, support and attention. Even though there is some stress, the emotional attachment with the residents and their love makes up for all of it. She says that although the residents might not remember her name, they search for her when she is not around, and this, alone, is enough for her to keep working for them.
The day she had taken up this job, her family had been
bewildered, “Udhar jaake kya kaam karegi?” (What work will you do there?)
However, now, after Jenet has made a lot of people aware about Alzheimer’s and
how they need to be taken care of, people are proud of the work she is doing.
Jenet has learn from a wonderful quote from Leo Buscaglia that
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of
which have the potential to turn a life around.”
-Vansh Tibrewal
Visit Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HumansofDementia
Honorable Governor of Maharashtra presented 'Warrior of Change' Award at the Annual Impact Creator Awards 2021 to 35 Inspiring Innovators and Entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions during COVID-19 pandemic.
Sailesh Mishra, Founder President of Silver Innings group was given prestigious 'Warrior of Change' Award for their 'TEAM Silver Innings' excellent selfless work during Covid Pandemic 2021 and 2022, at the Annual Impact Creator Awards 2021 by Governor of Maharashtra on 18th Dec 2021 at Rajbhavan, Mumbai.
 |
| Sailesh Mishra of Silver Innings receiving award |
The Annual Impact Creator Awards 2021 organized by ‘Billennium Divas’ were presented to 35 innovators and impact creators in various areas during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The pandemic has tested the grit of humanity time and again. Despite the stature and strata, countless Samaritans have gone above and beyond their line of duty to help their peers. Where the front-line workers such as Doctors and Police have shown impeccable courage discharging their duties, start-ups, corporates and individuals have brought in innovation and impact. These real heroes have shone through their impeccable work. Chief Evangelist of Billennium Divas Ms. Shweta Shalini, Chief Innovation Officer, Government of India, Dr. Abhay Jere graced the occasion as Guests of Honour, along with Smt. Minal Kothari, Director and Shri. Bhavesh Kothari, Director – Billennium Divas Pvt. Ltd with the help of Ms. Deepika Singh, Ex-Chief Minister’s Fellow.
 |
| Group photo |
The list of Awardees included notable names and stalwarts from industry such as:
1. BSE Ltd. - Shri. Ashishkumar Chauhan
2. MPower Foundation - Smt. Neerja Birla
3. Nykaa - Smt. Falguni Nayar
4. Smt. Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund
5. LXME represented by Smt. Priti Rathi Gupta
6. Capt. Raghu Raman of Remani Consultancy
7. Smt. Amisha Vora of Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt. Ltd.
8. Shri. Anas Rahman Junaid of Hurun India
9. Dr. Akshay Batra of Dr. Batras
10. Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai of Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies.
11. Kaya Clinic represented by Shri. Rajiv Nair
12. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) represented by Mr. Sudhir Mutalik
13. Enrich Salon represented by Ms. Binoli Patel
 |
| Book Launch |
The presence of the aforementioned mavericks was complemented by outstanding start-ups and entrepreneurs for their innovative solutions that have impacted millions during the pandemic encompassing areas such as Healthtech, Fintech, Agritech, Social impact, foodtech and logistics, corporate governance and evangelists that have helped the state through technological interventions.
These include eminent names such as
1. Flipspaces - Shri. Kunal Sharma
2. Fasal - Shri. Shailendra Tiwari
3. Shri. Ranveer Allahbadia - The RanveerShow,
4. MahaKavach - Shri. Amit Kothawade and team
5. BMC COVID 19 War Room - Shri. Shubham Pareek and Shri. Janak Shah
6. United Way India - Smt. Jayanti Shukla.
7. Portea – Smt. Meena Ganesh
8. QR 678 - Dr. Debraj Shome and Dr. Rinky Kapoor
9. FIGGITAL.COM - Shri. Kamaljeet Singh Bhatia
10. Superpro AI - Shri. Gaurav Tripathi
11. Exampil - Shri. Dharmesh Ruparel
12. Shri. Sailesh Mishra - Silver Innings Group
13. CreditAI - Shri. Sangram Nayaka
14. Lean Meal Co - Smt. Mohak Bhingarkar and Shri. Jay Krishnanunny
15. Cloudphysician - Shri. Dhruv Joshi
16. Swasth Alliance- Shri. Ajay Nair
17. BodyCafé - Smt. Tanushree Ishani and Smt. Pooja Karegoudar
18. ASIMOV Robotics – Shri. Jayakrishnan T
19. Autovoltz Robotics – Shri. Yash Deshmukh
20. Kavitul Technologies - Shri. Yogesh Patel
21. Dr. Balsing Rajput
22. Flextool Equipments – Shri. Purvang Shah were among those felicitated on this occasion.
