Archive: December 27, 2022

Startup – Jaipur Chakki’s ‘Farm to Family’ Model

Jaipur based e-commerce startup – Jaipur Chakki takes Barmer farmer on its board

Jaipur, December 27th 2022: Jaipur Chakki, an e-commerce startup, has taken a unique step to set a new example in the country by onboarding a progressive farmer from Barmer, Rajasthan Vikram Singh Taratra as a part of its Management core team. He will help company procuring quality farm produce at affordable prices.

Vikram Singh has been innovative in his working and has associated with reputed Zeta Farms (Jaipur based agrotech startup) to train women farmers from nearby villages to produce with scientific farming process.

Jaipur Chakki – a Startup in Stapled Food, started with home delivery of Flours (30+ types) & Spices to the customers within 24 hours, is now venturing into other food items (Cold Press Oil, Pulses, Rice, Cereals, Oatmeal, Gram Flour, Tea, Poha, etc). Uniqueness of Jaipur Chakki is its freshness as Flour is milled after the customer’s order. Jaipur Chakki is committed to provide fresh & pure food ingredients to our customers through both online and offline mode.

Mr. Vishnu Upadhyaya, the founder of Jaipur Chakki said, “Even today people in India want flour milled in the traditional neighborhood mill, but this is not easily available in big cities. The low hygiene level of traditional chakki stores, lack of home delivery system and limited range of flours are keeping new generations away. In our fast paced life, we are playing with our health by buying packaged food available in the market. Even we are not consuming flours made out of other grains like Millets, Pulses and Multi Grains as these are not easily available.

Established with a bootstrap investment, Jaipur Chakki has grown to become a brand with over 10,000 customers across Jaipur city. Seeing the potential in the Jaipur Chakki business model, the founders roped in an angel investor (NRI with experience in Food Industry).

Jaipur Chakki co-founder Manoj Maru said that after operating in Jaipur, the company is aiming to have a presence in top 20 cities across the country with over 500 exclusive stores by 2024. As part of the expansion plan, Jaipur Chakki has started operations in Ahmedabad, and is soon opening its next stores in Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Surat and Chandigarh to make it big.

To give purity and quality to the customer, the quality of the raw material is very important. Here comes the role of newly on-boarded farmer. He will ensure procurement of the quality goods directly from the farm without any intermediaries so that the customer gets fresh and pure goods at affordable prices.

Mr. Vikram Singh Taratra, a farmer from Barmer said, “I believe in new ideas of farming. From the very beginning, I have been bringing knowledge of new techniques of farming to my village. With best scientific practices and proper training, we can increase the chances of doubling farmers’ income. Associating with Jaipur Chakki will help us to bring supply partner, farm to family connectivity, better income source, market knowledge etc. to the farmers and ultimately the goal of ‘Farm to Family’ will be substantial in real sense.

Get set to Goa to not miss these 3 things this New Year

By Abhilasha Negi, Co-founder – SanKash

Goa, a perfect place to party is a must-visit during the festive season, and what better than to celebrate New Year’s the place. With numerous beaches and beautiful churches, this place makes a perfect combination to party and pray. If you are worried about finances, look no further. The new player in the market – SanKash, which is a synonym to “Money for Travel”, is here to sort your Travel finances! With SanKash by your side, you will be able to travel to all your dream destinations. Just convert your cost into easy EMIs at no additional cost for up to 6 months. Feeling relieved? Pack your bags and hit the place to celebrate a never forgetting party. Choose from our top recommendations to enjoy to the fullest.

1- Partying at the best places – Goa is the most happening place throughout the year but on New Year it’s something special. There is no denial in the fact that all party lovers crave to enjoy and party in Goa. There is no way you can miss the nightlife for the ultimate experience.

2- Sunburn Festival- We are sure this was definitely on your to-do list to celebrate and there is no way you want to miss this festival. The event usually happens between Dec 27-Dec 30, so book your tickets accordingly. Also considered Asia’s biggest festival, this electronic music festival showcases the talents of outstanding international and Indian musicians.

3- Fireworks at the beach- There is no better way to end the celebration than sitting back and enjoying the fireworks at the beach. If you are headed to North Goa, the best beaches to witness the same are Baga and Calangute, and if you are planning to travel south Goa, head to Colva and Bogmalo.

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Leadup Universe witnesses 2x growth in 2022, aims Asia Region in FY24

27th December 2022, New Delhi: Leadup Universe, Asia’s leading career acceleration platform for aspiring CXOs, witnessed 2x growth this year in the senior executive education business, and the startup is consistently growing on a month-on-month basis.

The start-up was established in 2021 by Mayank Verma and Rashmi Mandloi, who believe in maintaining a lean workforce and have leveraged technology to accomplish more with less.

The start-up currently has partnerships with top universities, a private CXO Club, and strategic programmes for senior executives. After being acquired by Board Infinity in October 2022, the proposition is delivering value from early careers to the C-suite. Through its advanced Executive Career Playbook, Leadup Universe has established Asia’s first exclusive membership club for aspiring leaders. In order for any working professional to be a C-suite player, the club claims to provide access to high-impact career tools including certification programs, mentoring by CXOs, career management, and curated professional networks.

“Going forward, we are looking at senior leaders from the Asia region using our platform. More C-suite-focused programmes and tools for senior leaders will be introduced in the new year. The exclusive private membership for aspiring CXOs will ensure leaders getting access to global programs, coaching, career services and curated networks.”, shares Mayank Verma CEO & Co-founder, Leadup Universe.

Rashmi Mandloi, Co-founder, Leadup Universe, says, “Aspirational CXOs are now accelerating their growth by investing in continuous learning to advance across the business. This was necessary in order to respond to changing market dynamics and priorities, which necessitated a fresh look at the company’s vision. Leadup Universe is changing the rules of the game by giving working professionals the arsenal to combat the late-career blues. Most mid to senior level professionals lack the access or capability to assume greater responsibility. Leadup, with its game changing proposition, aims to settle just that.”

“Our flagship programme in partnership with XLRI, called PGDM HRM ‘CHROs in Making’ has 40% of the class already showcasing growth. Our network of CXOs boasts about 100 plus CXO leaders across APAC.” she added.

Hyderabad Based Start-Up, Brickko Will Build Job Opportunities For Youth

India, December 2022: Brickko, a Hyderabad-based start-up that provides property buyers and sellers with 0% brokerage fees. They are building innovative solutions that provide consumers access to services at zero added cost.

Brickko has participated in a youth conference against corruption that was held at Hi-TechCity, Hyderabad, with over 50 young entrepreneurs from different sectors attending the event. The main idea behind the conference is to build some new ways so that youth can be helped with jobs. Youth contribution is very important today, and it is young entrepreneurs who are driving the disruption waggon across multiple sectors. They are building billion- dollar businesses, launching innovative solutions, and trying to make the world a better
place, one step at a time.

Speaking at the conference, Manideep Kavali, founder of Brickko, said, “Corruption is the key to all problems. It leads to poverty, unemployment, and other social issues. It further reduces the opportunities available for both young and old, making it quite difficult to improve their lives. The youth in society must fight against corruption if they want to have a better future.”

He also stated that the majority of the youth are affected by the issue because they depend on other sources in search of employment, like government job opportunities, while waiting for a good package. But instead of that, they should start a career in a particular field and try to explore as much as they can so that they can earn expertise and build a fruitful life. Corruption, is a problem that must be addressed sooner rather than later if we are to see positive progress in society and the nation. Youth can contribute to society by creating innovative start-ups and employment opportunities, which can further help reduce poverty. Youth need access to education and resources, which in turn can help them create more jobs and businesses.”

Youth can also play an important role in politics by influencing lawmakers and promoting policies that benefit the general public. A young person’s success will be determined by their commitment and willingness to serve people who have nothing better than themselves.

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Ambuja Cement Foundation wins FICCI CSR award for Ambuja Cements in the Women Empowerment Category

New Delhi, 27th December 2022: Ambuja Cement Foundation, the CSR arm of Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of Adani Cement, part of Adani Group has won FICCI CSR Award for the company in the women empowerment category. The award has been presented at the CSR Summit in the attendance of all highly esteemed representatives from the industry.

Representatives of ACF received this prominent award from the Union Tribal Affairs Minister, Mr. Arjun Munda. Through the women empowerment program, a total of 2970 SHGs (Self-help groups) and 8 women federations were facilitated, 31,000 female youth were trained.

Ambuja Cement Foundation empowered these women to be changemakers, breadwinners, and community leaders. They were encouraged to earn and gain capital reserves by participating in Self Help Groups, which has led them to contribute to credit savings ultimately aiding them to start their businesses independently as well in bigger groups. These businesses include goatery, poultry, dairy, kitchen gardening, stitching, and others. From the time the program launched, approximately 9000 women have engaged in revenue generation activities.

Through the women empowerment model, women participation and inclusion, their socio-economic strengthening and encouraging to build local institutions are integrated across other six thrust areas. Women are a part of water user associations, FPOs, Sakhis (community health workers), and Pashu Sakhis (community animal health workers) and female youth are also urged to get skilled in male-dominated courses as well.

Pearl Tiwari, Director & CEO, Ambuja Cement Foundation said, “We are delighted to receive the FICCI CSR Award which proves our credibility and strength of our robust model on Women Empowerment. Today, empowered women are proving to be the pillars of rural communities and we aspire to empower many more women in rural India so that there is gender equality, poverty eradication and economic growth.”

FICCI instituted this India’s first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award in 1999 to encourage corporate participation in inclusive growth. The FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Award is recognized as the benchmark that acknowledges the most socially responsible Indian corporates.

The selection process for the 20th FICCI CSR Award was extremely competitive and was assessed through a 3-tier assessment process. Nominations received were thoroughly scrutinized by CSR experts. Subsequently, a panel of invited CSR experts from institutions of repute conducts an ‘on-site assessment’ of the CSR work of the shortlisted companies. The final selection for the Award was made by an Independent Jury comprising eminent personalities from different spheres.