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Celebrating World Computer Literacy Day: Empowering Minds in the Digital Age

Dec 2, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #enhance, #skills

World Computer Literacy Day, observed on December 2nd every year, aims to highlight the importance of computer education and digital literacy around the world. Established by the United Nations in 2001, the day encourages individuals to develop essential skills for navigating the digital world, empowering them to engage in the modern economy. It promotes awareness about the critical role of computers in personal, educational, and professional spheres, while also addressing the digital divide that exists between different communities. Celebrating this day emphasizes the need to bridge gaps in digital access and create opportunities for lifelong learning in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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World Computer Literacy Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of cultivating digital literacy, social and gender inclusion, and education and empowerment in a growing economy like India’s. At Riveron, we support women’s growth and learning by building strong internal communities. Whether cultivating connections through our women’s employee resource group, creating more career pathways, or supporting a flexible workplace, Riveron fosters a more diverse, inclusive digital ecosystem. We believe in engaging women as digital ambassadors within our communities—from enterprise systems to emerging technologies like AI and machine learning—to not only address the gender gap, but also to empower women to take on leadership roles that drive innovation. – Geetanjli Dhanjal, Managing Director at Yantra – A Riveron Company

Bridging the digital divide is not just about access to technology; it’s about unlocking the potential of those held back by systemic barriers like poverty and underdevelopment. On World Computer Literacy Day, we must recognize that true progress comes from empowering underserved communities with the tools and opportunities to participate fully in the digital economy. This way, we’re not just advancing technology—we’re fostering equity, innovation, and a future where everyone has a seat at the table. – Piyush Mehta, CEO, Data Dynamics

 Technology has the power to transform lives, but only if it’s accessible to everyone. On World Computer Literacy Day, I can’t help but think about how far we still have to go. Women in tech still face barriers, and underserved communities are often left out. But the real challenge is dismantling the systems that reinforce exclusion. Focusing solely on skills gaps misses the bigger picture: the biases and inequities built into the tech ecosystem. True change means rethinking these structures, doing away with bureaucracy & rigidity, and shaping a future where innovation thrives on equality, equity, and shared success. – Payal Roy Choudhuri, Marketing Director, Data Dynamics

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Unwind this winter in Pune with Bhimthadi Jatra

Dec 21, 2023 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Agricultural College Ground, #Bhimthadi Jatra, #Culture, #entertainment, #food preparation, #handicrafts, #Love for the Loom, #Mumbaikars, #pune, #Punekars, #Shivaji Nagar, #skills, #Sunanda Tai Pawar, #textiles, #The Kishkinda Trust, #tradition, #Viva La Vida India

National, December 21st, 2023: Bhimthadi Jatra, founded by Sunanda Tai Pawar, celebrates its 17th year, with a captivating rural extravaganza that offers a unique and vibrant experience for visitors from all walks of life. Held annually in Pune, this extraordinary carnival seamlessly blends culture, tradition, skills, and entertainment, making it a must-visit.

With over 400,000 visitors every year, the Jatra welcomes Punekars, Mumbaikars, and art enthusiasts from neighboring cities. There is a beautiful music anthem attached to Bhimthadi this year with an aim to attract the younger generation to embrace the cultural diversity, bridging the gap between the rural and urban culture at Bhimthadi Jatra.

The 17th year is a platform empowering women to showcase their skills in handicrafts, textiles, and food preparation, contributing to their communities.

In a world where the allure of preserving and revelling in cultural heritage is irresistible, Bhimthadi Jatra emerges as a distinctive and authentic experience that beckons exploration. This annual spectacle, nestled in the heart of Maharashtra, not only showcases the region’s agricultural splendour but also unfolds as a vibrant stage for local artisans, craftsmen, and farmers to showcase their talents and products.

Bhimthadi Jatra has attracted eager visitors who are interested in buying products from rural and tribal women around India. The handicrafts at Bhimthadi are made of materials like khun, neem wood, and bamboo. Specially abled children from NGOs make coasters, warli paintings, and pen holders which are sold at the Jatra. She can give valuable input on the things showcased at the event. The home decor items are upcycled and brought to the event. Furniture, kitchenware, and other items made from neem wood and bamboo are also available.

Since its inception, Bhimthadi Jatra has attracted eager visitors who anticipate the delectable food served annually at the fair. The event also boasts repeat customers who return each year to patronize specific food stalls. Millets have been a staple in our diet for generations and have seen a resurgence in popularity recently. Attendees at Bhimthadi Jatra will have the opportunity to sample local Maharashtrian cuisine at various food stalls. Bhimthadi Jatra also provides support to entrepreneurs seeking certification for their food products and assists with proper branding and packaging strategies for their goods.

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Continuing its ongoing approach towards embracing conscious choices and clothing, sustainable fashion wear brands like The Kishkinda Trust, Viva La Vida India and Love for the Loom are going to be participating in Bhimthadi Jatra’s 17th year exhibition.

Bhimthadi Jatra itself as an event follows sustainable practices, encouraging and educating the people who are participating and those attending.

– There is a farmers market where you can purchase organically produced products from direct contact.

– There is a policy for non-plastic, non thermocol plates being used, etc.

– The flexes used at the event for advertising purposes are all sent for recycling, ensuring zero wastage at the event.

– Plastic water bottles are not allowed at the event.

– Zero food wastage is ensured as well.

Date: December 21st – December 25th, 2023

Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Venue: Agricultural College Ground, Shivaji Nagar, Pune

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Practical Learning; The Mantra for Success in Tech

Nov 7, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Jilani S, #Mr. Jilani S, #skills, #Tech

“A pro-active approach of on-the-job training helps tech companies develop a workforce that is ready to serve clients on the go”

By Jilani S Founder (DIRECTOR)
BLEND INFOTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES

The times are a-changing. From mere adoption of technology to forced adaptation following the pandemic, organizations across the board have been seeking support from the tech world to ensure a return to normalcy at the earliest. A new contactless world has forced organizations to adopt technological or rather digital interventions in their entire value chains. Processes right from production and distribution to finance and HR are being digitised to build value chains that will be future-ready and more particularly averse to disruptions of any kind.

The entire mindset transformation leaning towards technology as a quintessential partner in growth has brought technology companies providing products and services into focus. However, tech companies by themselves have a lot more to prepare before they can serve clients with the right kind of products and solutions suited to their business needs. This calls for a workforce, which is up to date and skilled enough with the latest technologies and platforms. In a rapidly changing tech world, staying ahead of the competition is another important factor of success. All this calls for a carefully calibrated strategy of providing the right kind of training to the workforce taking care of their needs of up-skilling as well as practical training.

One of the most feasible and workable solution to a seemingly incongruent situation is to provide adequate on the job training to the employees.

Why is learning new skills crucial for tech?

As mentioned earlier a fast-changing business environment, which calls for quick scale-ups and adaptation, calls for organizations to deploy newer technologies that can keep pace with the current times and needs. This is exactly where the introduction of the workforce to these newer technologies and providing an opportunity to hone their skills through proper practical exposure helps. In a world of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Realities and Virtual Realities, it definitely is important to train and mentor their workforce to provide the right kind of solutions to their clients.
What makes it stand out?

On-The-Job training prepares employees for real-time engagement whenever needed. Anyone can gain theoretical knowledge in colleges, but one does not learn a skill if he/she does not have any real-time hands-on experience with a task. Managing and handling real-life problems and provide solutions to handle those problems is a must, especially for the tech world today.

We at Blend InfoTech have consciously developed a workforce that is constantly learning to keep them up to the mark. This helps us provide services like training, consultancy, and placements seamlessly managing the entire value chain. These learning have helped us provide services in the field of employee training which can be harnessed by various organizations.

Benefits of the training

The training imparted through various micro-learning modules and real-time experiences have many advantages, which organizations today are harnessing:

1. Specific and focused: On-the-job learning is relevant and saves time, so employees don’t have to do any work that requires sitting and reading through dusty manuals. It is specifically designed for employees and focuses on their needs as it is a practical way to learn.

2. Quick learning: Employees are trained while working in an organization. Getting trained on-the-job helps them learn quickly and execute tasks in real-time.

3. Immediate productivity: Within an organization, newly hired employees are an essential part of the team and have responsibilities assigned to them from day one. It ensures immediate productivity as the company resources are used right from the day employees are appointed. On-the-job training allows for training and does work simultaneously.

4. Systematic: The training program is systematic as it is far more effective than other ways of learning, as classroom learning. An employee gets to learn while the superior perform tasks and can assist his/her superior in the job.

5. Flexibility: This type of training is not a pre-made format that teaches the employees in some monotonous way. Employees learn while doing their job and using the company’s resources, and bringing results in real-time.

Especially with changing technology, training with the latest tech, and understanding the trends keeps employees satisfied with their work as well as their personal growth. Training and business development programs can be used to improve the skills and knowledge of everyone, which leads to the company’s success.

So, in order to be ahead of the curve, tech companies need to have a practically trained workforce which not only ensures higher productivity but also enhances the ability to provide the right solutions at a faster pace. Practical learning, therefore, helps not only the employees but also the employers, keeping training costs at rational levels and a workforce ready to excel.