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Edovu Ventures Achieves Remarkable Success at Education & Edupreneur Summit 2024

Feb 8, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Edovu Ventures, #H.E. Freddy Svane, #Jalaj Desai, #Jeff Goldberg, #Kevin Merges, #PK Samal, #Vaibhav Shastri

New Delhi, [8 February 2024] – Edovu Ventures, a pioneering force in the realm of education, proudly announces the resounding success of the Education and Edupreneur Summit 2024 at JW Marriott New Delhi, marking a monumental milestone in the journey towards transformative education. The summit, organized under the auspices of Edovu Ventures, will commence with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp & panel discussion symbolizing the dawn of a new era in education.

This landmark event witnessed the convergence of visionaries, educators, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe, igniting conversations and fostering collaborations to shape the future of education. Under the stewardship of Edovu Ventures, the summit served as a beacon of inspiration, driving transformative change in the educational landscape. Our flagship K12 Online Schools, American EduGlobal School collaboration with Saddle River Day School – USA, and eduXLL is an online higher education vertical.

Mr. PK Samal, Founder & Managing Director of Edovu Ventures”, articulates our vision with unwavering clarity: “Our flagship institution not only delivers world-class education but also moulds students for the future by integrating innovative and forward-thinking disciplines.” As the first educational group to offer education from primary to PhD levels, our commitment to comprehensive learning is unparalleled. Our collaboration with Jeff Goldberg Studio for performing arts further underscores our dedication to holistic development. We extend sincere gratitude to H.E. Freddy Svane for fostering educational relations, a testament to the mutual benefit for students in both nations. With ambitious projections of 500 CR within five years, we are poised to redefine educational excellence on a global scale.

Mr. Vaibhav Shastri, Co-founder of K12 Online Schools, eduXLL, and American EduGlobal School articulates our collaborative ethos with Jeff Goldberg Studio: “This partnership underscores our mutual commitment to nurturing acting excellence and life skills through the arts.” Our joy is further amplified by the expansion of American EduGlobal School, with new campuses in Sirsa, Lucknow, and Pune. At our institutions, we pledge to provide comprehensive opportunities and guidance, nurturing students from their earliest stages. With K12 Online Schools transcending borders to serve students from over 40 countries, our expansion into the USA, Australia, and New Zealand reaffirms our global reach and unwavering dedication to educational excellence.

Dr. Kevin Merges, the Global Impact Officer of Saddle River Day School, New Jersey emphasizes the significance of American EduGlobal School’s entry into India: “The arrival of American EduGlobal School initiates a transformative era in global education, bridging our esteemed legacy and forward-thinking learning principles with the dynamic landscape of this nation.

Mr. Jeff Goldberg, Veteran Actor & Director and Founder of Jeff Goldberg Studio, outlines the upcoming initiatives: “New programs will be introduced for those with an interest in performing arts. In every Indian household, there should be at least one individual proficient in the performing arts. The challenge in this domain lies in reaching the audience, as family expectations evolve rapidly. Indian families prioritize formal education for their children, emphasizing the need for a solid backup plan. Online education offers a solution, enabling students to pursue both formal studies and their passions concurrently. With just an internet connection, students can access education from prestigious institutions in London, fulfilling a dream for many.

Mr. Jalaj Desai, Head of School at Saddle River Day School, New Jersey USA, expresses enthusiasm for extending the institution’s legacy to India: “We are delighted to bring the esteemed heritage of Saddle River Day School to India, nurturing a new gen of global learners. Our offerings will include student transfer and exchange programs to the USA, immersive study tours, collaborative initiatives for teachers, comprehensive teacher training, and, most importantly, a holistic approach to teaching and learning methodology aimed at fostering well-rounded development.

H.E Freddy Svane, Ambassador Denmark (Video Message):

Hello my friends. I am extremely happy to welcome EduXLL. I know that you are signing an agreement with the Danish Consortium for Academic Craftsmanship, and I’m happy that this Danish organization can sign up with you. It’s really important that that education brings a lot of comfort services to India. India is the world’s youngest democracy and we need to bring knowledge inside to all these youngsters, not only in India but across India and Denmark. Stands for something very important. We would like to raise awareness about you, your and my individual responsibility. So, I would like to congratulate you on this. It’s great and I see a lot of happy learning and learners and learn people coming out of that. Tell me about.

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India and Denmark launches Green Strategic Partnership

Jan 28, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Green Strategic Partnership, #H.E. Freddy Svane, #H.E. Mette Frederiksen, #Prime Minister of India, #Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark and Shri. Narendra Modi, #the Danish Ambassador to India

New Delhi – India and Denmark have begun a new era in the form of a “far reaching Green Strategic Partnership” that will enable Denmark in delivering sustainable solutions to India. The Green Strategic Partnership is a mutually beneficial arrangement to advance political cooperation, expand economic relations and green growth, create jobs and strengthen cooperation on addressing global challenges and opportunities; with focus on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The agreement is in line with the vision expressed by H.E. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark and Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, who held a virtual summit on September 28, 2020. The two Prime Ministers acknowledged the importance of establishing the Green Strategic Partnership, under which India and Denmark will cooperate through relevant Ministries, institutions and stakeholders.

This partnership will build on and consolidate the existing agreement establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation (signed 6 February 2009) between India and Denmark that envisaged cooperation within the political field; economic and commercial field; science and technology; environment; energy; education and culture. Additionally, it builds on and complements the existing Joint Working Groups on Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Urban Development, Environment, Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Science, Technology and Innovation, Shipping, Labour Mobility and Digitization.

Mr. Modi also suggested to explore the opportunity for creating India-Denmark Skill Institute to help Danish companies operating in India to select the people that they require from the local skilled population. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Frederiksen held an in-depth exchange of views in a warm and friendly atmosphere on bilateral relations, discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and global matters of interest to both sides, including climate change and green transition and reached common understanding with a view to accelerating sustainable economies and societies.

The Ministry of External Affairs said over 140 Danish companies are currently participating in the “Make in India” initiative in India. Prime Minister Modi said they are indeed “making in India for the world”. Both sides also discussed regional and multilateral issues.

Speaking about the Green Strategic Partnership, the Danish Ambassador to India, H.E. Freddy Svane said, “The Green Strategic Partnership is a vital milestone in the ever closer cooperation between India and Denmark. Both countries are working on government-to-government level in the strategic sectors of energy, water and environment, urbanisation and IPR. This new age partnership will not only lead to creating a green and sustainable future but will also boost job creation, innovation and investments.

India and Denmark agree to be at the forefront in the global fight against climate change. Both countries have set very ambitious national targets on climate and energy that will contribute to an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement. Together, the two countries will show the world that delivering on ambitious climate and sustainable energy goals is possible.

 

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Novo Nordisk Education Foundation unveils second-year report of Impact India: 1000-day Challenge

Nov 8, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Anil Kumble, #Dr. Banshi Saboo, #H.E. Freddy Svane, #Impact India: 1000-Day Challenge, #Mr Vikrant Shrotriya, #Novo Nordisk Education Foundation, #Prof. Dr A.K. Das, #Shri Sachin Kumar Singh

In the run-up to World Diabetes Day, the Novo Nordisk Education Foundation today unveiled the second-year report of its Impact India: 1000-Day Challenge’ programme. The program was launched two years ago with an ambition of reducing the HbA1c levels of people with diabetes in India by 1% over the next 1000 days, thereby reducing the risk of complications and the economic burden associated with diabetes. Encouraged by the government’s ground-breaking health care initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the availability of real-time data from digital platforms, this programme further strengthens Novo Nordisk’s belief that it is now possible to fight the battle against diabetes.

According to the report, the average HbA1c level of the country was recorded at 8.48% from October 2019 to September 2020. Though the average HbA1C level has decreased marginally compared to last year’s figures, the prevailing high HbA1c levels is a matter of deep concern especially in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic which puts people with uncontrolled diabetes at a higher risk of a fatal outcome and serious health complications. The data collection exercise for the iDCI was conducted across 30 Indian cities. The average respondent age was 55 years, of which 57% were males and 43% female.

At present, more than 77 million people are living with diabetes in India and the country’s annual spend is approximately INR 64,500 crores on diabetes-related healthcare which is further expected to increase if diabetes is not controlled. HbA1c is the best-recommended indicator of long-term blood sugar control and gives average blood sugar control for 3 months.

The second-year report was launched in the presence of Mr Vikrant Shrotriya, Trustee, Novo Nordisk Education Foundation, Prof. Dr A.K. Das, Professor of Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry and Patron of the Impact India programme, Shri Sachin Kumar Singh, CEO, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India and H.E. Freddy Svane, the Danish Ambassador in India.

Amidst these COVID-19 pandemic times, a few cities have shown a drop in their HbA1c levels from Jan-June 2018 to July-Sep 2020. These include Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Jaipur but the majority of Indian cities have seen an upsurge in HbA1c levels.

In South India, Hyderabad HbA1c levels have dropped from 8.64% to 8.02 % (down by 0.62%) in 24 months.

In the East, Kolkata registered a drop from 8.24% to 7.96% (down by 0.28%) in the same period.
Jaipur in North India has notched a dip from 8.30% to 8.01% (down by 0.29%) in the same period.

Speaking about the programme, Dr A.K. Das, Professor of Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences and Patron of the IMPACT India programme, shared, “For the last two years, Impact India has striven to create awareness on the ‘Indian Reality’ of diabetes management. We have created a scientific framework as a part of our train-the-trainer approach through which 3311 doctors have been reached via 180 Impact Workshops across 150+ cities so far. We are hopeful that the programme will continue to empower thousands of Indians on successful diabetes management.”

Mr Vikrant Shrotriya, Trustee, Novo Nordisk Education Foundation, said, “We have worked towards managing diabetes for nearly 100 years at Novo Nordisk. The “Impact India: 1000-Day Challenge” Programme is a unique initiative focused at educating and improving the lives of people with diabetes We believe that our real competition is with the uncontrolled growth in diabetes, lack of awareness, and restricted access to medicines. So, we will continue partnering with stakeholders including healthcare professionals, professional associations, and government bodies to overcome these obstacles. We are happy that cities like Hyderabad, Jaipur and Kolkata are showing a decline in their HbA1c levels over the last two years, and are hopeful that by next year, many more Indian cities will report similar dips.”

Mr Sachin Kumar Singh, IRS, CEO of BPPI, Department of Pharmaceuticals advised that “The Government of India has made adequate provisions for all known/ diagnosed people with diabetes to receive a regular supply of prescribed medicines. The data generated under the IMPACT India programme will be useful in identifying the trend in HbA1c levels across major cities in India. We congratulate Novo Nordisk Education Foundation for developing a tool through which policymakers and doctors can analyze the trends and accordingly prepare the right medical approach and policies for people living with diabetes. “

H.E. Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India, mentioned, “Novo Nordisk Education Foundation has been doing an admirable work in the field of diabetes awareness in India. I congratulate everyone who has contributed towards the “Impact India: The 1000-Day Challenge” Programme, second year running. The positive difference that this programme has made in the lives of people living with diabetes in India is commendable.”

Former Indian Cricketer and Brand Ambassador, Novo Nordisk India, Anil Kumble said, “As a sportsperson, I have learned that a healthy exercise routine goes a long way in staying physically and mentally fit. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to stay home for prolonged periods of time, barring us from performing outdoor sports or other exercises. However, indoor exercises are as beneficial as their outdoor counterparts. Practices like Yoga, Pilates and brisk walking are useful in keeping blood glucose levels down in people with diabetes. The iDCI findings concretely demonstrate that diabetes can be controlled even under a lockdown if people with diabetes are to follow a balanced exercise regimen.”

Dr. Banshi Saboo, President, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) informed, “The high level of HbA1c in people with diabetes is deeply concerning. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic influence on the physical and mental wellbeing of people. Under such a scenario, staying fit through physical exercises becomes critical for effective management of diabetes. In our pursuit to encourage people to stay healthy, we have partnered with Novo Nordisk to bring the second edition of Pedals Changing Diabetes. The 5K Virtual Run & Cyclothon urges people to take up running or cycling as a fun way to keep fit and manage their diabetes. We look forward to participation from people across the country in the Pedals Changing Diabetes programme as this will help in raising awareness around the disease and its management.”

iDCI (Indian Diabetes Care Index) was introduced in the year 2018 as part of the programme to improve diabetes care in the country. Based on big data analytics, iDCI has been providing a real-time view of the average HbA1c in India, a key indicator of the state of diabetes control across select cities. Under the Impact India programme, digital platforms are also being leveraged to partner with practitioners (doctors and paramedics) to evolve and implement an approach to diabetes care appropriate to India. iDCI is a dynamic tool that not only tracks the status of diabetes care but also helps to increase awareness, motivate, and sensitize healthcare professionals (HCPs) and society towards better diabetes management.

The last two years of the programme has seen significant contributions from healthcare practitioners (HCPs), and people living with diabetes from across the country. There has been an improving trend in the iDCI results since its inception, and this will lead to a reduction in the future burden of diabetes-related complications in India.