Month: August 2022

ü India’s first FMCG Direct selling company to become pre- and post-consumer plastic waste neutral

ü Recycles over 50 million units of plastic product waste annually[1]

ü Amway transcends its sustainability imperatives for a positive environmental and societal impact

ü Key sustainability [i]practices aiding significant carbon emission reduction, equivalent to saving 47000 trees a year on year

Amway India, one of the largest FMCG direct selling companies in the country, has become ‘Pre- and Post-Consumer Plastic Waste Neutral’ after having managed 100% post-consumer plastic waste based on its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) collection^[2] and recycled 100% pre-consumer plastic waste generated at the Amway manufacturing facility. The company has collected and recycled 800 metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste[3], which is equivalent to managing over 50 million units of plastic product waste comprising bottles, tubes, caps, jars, and sachets of different sizes. Additionally, it has recycled and reused 100% hazardous products and plastic waste at its manufacturing plant to achieve pre-plastic waste neutrality. Driving its business through the lens of overall environmental and societal impact, the company has embedded some discernible steps to meet its sustainability ambitions, thereby reinforcing its vision of helping people live better, healthier lives.

Commenting on the achievement, Adip Roy, Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Amway India said, “At Amway, our commitment to a healthy planet reflects in our products, processes, and philosophies. Sustainability is not just about compliance but is an intrinsic part of Amway’s culture. Achieving pre- and post-consumer plastic waste neutrality is one of our key milestones. As we move forward, we will continue to explore ways to reduce plastic waste pollution and in line with what we are envisaging by making our product bottles from recycled plastics. We are committed and determined to become a more sustainable company, bringing a positive change in the world, and enabling future generations to thrive.” As a responsible corporate, Amway India was one of the first brand owners in the country to have registered with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for Plastic Waste Management.

Further, at Amway India, a cross-functional team primarily from the manufacturing and planning & procurement departments have together made remarkable efforts to further minimize the impact of the business on the planet, aiming for long-term sustainable growth of the organization. Some of the key sustainability initiatives include the usage of renewable energy at the plant, soil and water conservation, and sustainable farming practices. Further, through consistent sustainability efforts, the company – by way of paper reduction, supply chain optimization, and usage of solar power – was able to reduce carbon emissions by close to 10.50 lakh KGCO2e, equivalent to saving 47000 trees year-on-year.

Building its sustainability story in the sourcing of ingredients for Nutrilite

With a rich legacy of over 80 years, the brand Nutrilite from Amway has championed the seed-to-supplement approach to supplementation. The company has been sourcing its ingredients from plants grown on its own certified farms and partner farms, thereby offering quality nutrition products worldwide. In line with its commitment to sustainability, Amway has been practicing ecological sustainability standards in farming, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), landscape conserved with diversity, and choosing the right geographical location for cultivation and collection of herbs. Furthermore, traceability is another integral part that helps in creating a transparent supply chain, advancing sustainability purposes, aiding documentation, and tracking the product path right from raw material to finished goods, ensuring the safety and quality of the product.

Green Initiatives in and around Amway India’s Manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu.

Amway India’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu is recognized with the prestigious LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council as being one of the most environment-friendly and sustainable facilities in the country. With a commitment to environmental conservation, the company has taken some conscious steps inside its manufacturing site including some the key initiatives such as

• 63% of energy consumption is from renewable sources of wind and solar power
• It houses one of the biggest roof-top solar plants in Tamil Nadu, spanning around 100,000 sqft, and is a Zero -water discharge site
• Rainwater harvesting with storage of 5000KLs of water
• Advanced water recycling process and reuse of wastewater for landscaping purposes

As a part of its social responsibility, Amway India has initiated a water conservation project around its manufacturing plant in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. The project aimed at raising groundwater levels helps mitigate water scarcity for agriculture and drinking purposes. The water conservation project has improved the groundwater level in 7 villages, benefiting more than 10,000 people, including farmers.

[1] Plastic product waste comprising of Bottles, Tubes, Caps, Jars and Sachets of different sizes

[2] 100% post-consumer plastic waste neutral based on our EPR collection from 2020 onwards

[3] Through third party plastic waste management agency

[i] paper reduction, supply chain optimization and usage of solar energy

Nutriherbs is an India-based herbal supplement brand being launched as part of Skygain Nutricare Pvt. Ltd. It was founded by CEO Sunny Singh with a shared passion for providing healthy nutritional supplements grounded in the power of nature. Nutriherbs is an organic business (Certified by the ISO, FSSAI, and GMP). The portfolio includes over 50 herbal-based supplements. Nutriherbs is your one-stop shop for natural health and wellbeing. The focus at Nutriherbs is on delivering products made using only natural ingredients as the brand has discovered nature’s secrets and crafted them carefully in each of their products so that it can benefit your health and beauty needs. The brand’s R&D team has gone as far as the Himalayan range to source natural ingredients and pride themselves on being a vegetarian company and make no use of animal-derived ingredients. The brand is cruelty-free.

Nutriherbs Supplements

Talking about Nutriherbs, Sunny Singh, Founder & CEO of Skygain Nutricare, said, “Nutriherbs is a visionary holistic luxury brand in health and wellness offering completely natural and organic products with unique herbal formulations for personal care, nutrition, and nutraceuticals that serve to protect health, stimulate healing, uplift energy, balance emotions, offer anti-aging nourishment, detox and curb stress: empowering lives with health and wholesomeness. Nutriherbs stands on the belief that it can achieve wellness both internally as well as externally, thus bringing balance to your life. Nutriherbs stands by its resolution, to provide its customers with products made from ingredients of the highest quality, hand-picked by their experts from the purest sources, giving you the most effective and authentic experience of herbs.”
Sunny further explained that, Nutriherbs is based on the concept of 6 Rings For Your Health:

1. Transparency
2. Traceability
3. Clean Ingredients
4. Environment Friendly
5. Faster Absorption
6. Giving Back

When it comes to transparency, traceability, and clean ingredients the 6 rings symbolize all of these.
Around the 75^th Indian Independence Day, Nutriherbs is launching its 3 new products – Nutriherbs Brain Tea, Nutriherbs Brain Coffee and Nutriherbs Glow Builder.

Nutriherbs Brain Tea for Brain Health, Memory, and Focus 

India’s first-ever, 100% healthy organic alternative for caffeine that will boost your focus, reduce anxiety, and supercharge memory. Nutriherbs Brain Tea is a daily supplement that ensures you have the energy and focus to do anything. It supports your mental clarity, helping with tasks like studying or networking while also improving memory function for more efficient work performance.
Nutriherbs Brain Tea is a healthy way to improve your cognitive function. This tea contains high potency herbs like Ginkgo leaves which may help sharpen the memory & focus. MCT powders may increase mental clarity, while Tulsi is known as an immune supporter that helps keep the system strong. Gotu kola and Lion’s Mane mushroom are natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidants that may reduce mild symptoms of anxiety & stress while boosting energy levels. The Brain Tea’s active ingredients are – Organic Ginkgo Biloba, Organic Gotu Kola, Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Organic MCT Coconut Oil.

Nutriherbs Brain Coffee for Brain Health, Stress, and Focus 

Nutriherbs has created “brain coffee” to provide people with all-natural solutions. This supercharged brew not only increases productivity but also helps those who suffer from stress or even dementia because it contains various components which can improve cognitive function when consumed regularly. The Nutriherbs Brain coffee is the Daily Coffee For Memory and Mood. Nutriherbs Brain Coffee is the perfect way to get your day started with a little extra something. It’ll make sure you have all that energy and focus so there’s no stopping you! Plus, it supports mental clarity which means studying or networking won’t be such an issue anymore.
Nutriherbs Brain Coffee is a healthy way to improve your cognitive function. This coffee contains high potency herbs like MCT powder which may increase mental clarity and sharpen memory and focus while Lion’s Mane mushrooms are natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidants that may reduce mild symptoms of anxiety & stress while boosting energy levels. When consumed in moderation, coffee can be very good for your brain. In the short term, it may improve mood, vigilance, learning, and reaction time. The Brain Coffee’s active ingredients are Organic Roasted Coffee Beans Powder, Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder, Organic MCT Coconut Powder.

Nutriherbs Glow Builder

When you need a little extra boost of glow, the NutriHerbs Glow Builder is what’s for sure. It contains around 40 super foods with a mixture of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics that help your skin feel supple, smooth, and healthier looking. It has high level of vitamins, which will give you energy and boost your immunity. It may also improve overall texture making brittle nails stronger.
Glow Builder is an incredible supplement that helps you to achieve the perfect skin glow. It’s not just for women, men can use it too! It contains many different trace minerals, including magnesium and copper for increased hydration in skin cells while helping to fight off inflammation with antioxidants such as vitamin A & C; this will leave your complexion glowing from within.
To know more about Nutriherbs, please visit nutriherbs.in.

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Latest move by online sport blog major to support homegrown sports

Parimatch News has signed a sponsorship deal with Rajasthan Warriors, one of six teams to feature in the inaugural season of Ultimate Kho Kho, the country’s first-ever professional Kho Kho league, which got underway in Pune on August 14.

Parimatch News Title Sponsor for Rajasthan Warriors 

Parimatch News recognises the potential in homegrown games and its sponsorship of the Warriors is part of the online betting major’s strategy of giving indigenous sports greater exposure, and enabling teams and athletes in leagues the opportunity to grow and aim for the bigger stage.

Rajasthan Warriors kicked off their campaign against Mumbai Khiladis on August 15th. All matches, the final included, will be held in the badminton hall at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, in Mahalunge, Pune. Overall, there will be 30 league ties-with every side playing each other twice-to be followed by an eliminator, two qualifiers and the final.

Ultimate Kho Kho seeks to raise the profile of and promote talent in this traditional tag game. Besides Rajasthan Warriors and Mumbai Khiladis, the league comprises Chennai Quick Guns, Gujarat Giants, Odisha Juggernauts and Telugu Yoddhas. Each of the franchises has drafted players from across the country.

Embracing the experience that local sports offer has felt like being on a sporting journey, and Kho Kho is no exception. Parimatch News are delighted to be involved with Ultimate Kho Kho, and to sponsor the Rajasthan Warriors in the inaugural season. Parimatch News has great faith that the team will do well, and all their fans look forward to watching the action over the coming month.

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GURGAON, India, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — One of the fastest growing travel booking platforms HappyEasyGo has announced the launch of its premium festive season offers that will be running from 13th August 2022 to 31st August 2022.

Boris Zha, CEO, HappyEasyGo said, “The Big Freedom Sale will give our customers the freedom to plan their festive travel well in advance and yet get lucky. A Big Freedom Lottery is our way to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence by giving 75 lucky customers special discount vouchers and bumper prizes on their booking as a surprise to ensure customer delight. Our customer satisfaction when they realise all their travel dreams and goals is of utmost importance to us.”

While HappyEasyGo offers the lowest flight fares and best hotel deals, this ‘Big Freedom Sale’ offers a massive 18% discount on travel (12% OFF up to INR 1500 on domestic flight bookings and FLAT 6% OFF on domestic hotel bookings).

The users can avail this ‘Big Freedom Sale‘ bonanza by applying the promo code ‘HEGIND75’.

This Independence Day offer sale is open for all customers on all payment getaways.

About HappyEasyGo

HAPPYEASYGO embarked on its journey in the Indian travel industry in 2017, bringing affordable flight booking solutions for Indian business and leisure travellers. After witnessing rapid growth in the flight booking space, the company forayed into the hotel booking genre to add to the convenience of its customers and help them save more while travelling. HappyEasyGo has become one of India’s leading online travel aggregators in an extremely short span. It gained popularity for its Lowest Fare Guarantee where 300x of difference is refunded if the customer finds a lower price on flights elsewhere.

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~ MEIL Founder & Executive Chairman P. P. Reddy dedicates ‘DrillMec Manufacturing Hub’ to Nation

~ MEIL Chairman hoists Tricolour atop India’s first ever Made in India Oil Rig as Megha Engg & Infrastructure Group celebrates India’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Drillmec International., part of the US$ 4 Billion infrastructure conglomerate, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) group completed the 1^st phase of Rs. 1500 Crore (US$ 180 million) DrillMec global manufacturing hub in Kakinada, Telangana for manufacturing Oil Drilling Rigs, ancillary equipment as well as establish an R&D Centre and a Centre of Excellence for the imparting training & skills to the workforce of this sector. This facility, at its full capacity, will employ in excess of 2500 people directly and another 2500 indirectly.

The MEIL’s DrillMec global manufacturing and research facility will cater to both Indian and global energy exploration markets especially in South Asia, South East Asia, MENA and the Indo-Pacific.

On the occasion of India’s 75^th Independence Day and in celebration of “Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Mr. P. P. Reddy, Founder & Executive Chairman of MEIL Group dedicated the DrillMec Manufacturing Hub to the nation. Mr. P. P. Reddy also announced the handover of the “First Ever Indigenously built Oil Drilling Rig” to ONGC, from whom MEIL Group had received a Rs. 6000 Crore           order for the manufacture & delivery 47 Oil Drilling Rigs- a product to showcase 33 years of commitment by MEIL’s towards Engineering Excellence.           To mark his commitment & contribution to India’s Amrit Mahotsav MEIL Founder & Executive Chairman Mr. P. P. Reddy unfurled the flag atop the newly manufactured Oil Drilling Rig, located at the DrillMec factory, heralding India’s presence on the high technology global Oil Rig Manufacturing map.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P. P. Reddy, Founder & Executive Chairman of MEIL Group said, “As we mark this special and momentous day of Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our 75^th independence day, It is with great pride and a sense of privilege to share that MEIL Group dedicates the Drillmec Global Manufacturing hub to the people of India putting India firmly on the global Oil & Energy Exploration equipment manufacturing map. It is part of our vision at MEIL and our commitment to build, elevate & transform India’s infrastructure in alignment to the Make in India program to boost manufacturing.”

“Further, it is our aim and vision, at Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Group, to ensure and provide a superior quality of life to the common man by the continuous improvement of core national infrastructure. It is my strategic vision to make India an R&D, Technology, Manufacturing & Innovation Hub in the Energy Sector giving a platform for realising the dreams an aspiring, ever-evolving and growing Indians. The DrillMec Manufacturing Hub is another milestone in a long and continuing list of contributions to nation building made by the MEIL Group.” Mr. P.P.Reddy added.

• Dr. Prashant Bhalla and Dr. Sanjay Srivastava hoisted the National Flag followed by the National Anthem
• ‘One Week for Nation’ initiative began with Tree Plantation Drive
• Entire MR fraternity participated in the week long celebrations organized at Manav Rachna

The 75th Independence Day of India was celebrated at Manav Rachna in solemn and dignified festivities as part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Dr. Prashant Bhalla hoists the national flag along with Dignitaries

Dr. Prashant Bhalla – President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions hoisted the national flag at Manav Rachna Campus today in the presence of special guest Biren Dang – Taare Zameen Par Winner; Dr. Sanjay Srivastava – MD, MREI and Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS; Prof. (Dr.) D S Sengar – Pro-Vice Chancellor, MRU; Lt. General RK Anand – Director General, MRIIRS; Ms. Sanyogita Sharma – Director, MRIS; Mr. Sarkar Talwar- Director Sports, MREI; Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Grover – Pro-Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS; Prof. (Dr.) Pardeep Kumar – Pro-Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS; along with other dignitaries, faculty and students.

Students and Alumni of Manav Rachna participated in the cultural programme by showcasing magnificent dance and singing performances.

Dr. Prashant Bhalla addressed the audience quoting, “Our founder visionary Dr. O P Bhalla envisioned Manav Rachna to transform into educational Institutions that create nation builders who not only bring laurels to the Institutions in India but also raise the flag of India all over the World. We are amazed to see our Alumni doing so well in India and Abroad and as we complete 25 Years of our existence, we are elated to celebrate the 75 Years of Independent India where freedom to education is valued.”

Dr. Sanjay Srivastava quoted, “We are celebrating the 75th Independence day of India, and Manav Rachna Educational Institutions are celebrating the completion of 25 Years. Education is the foremost priority at Manav Rachna where we focus on ‘Jay Vigyaan’. To inspire our youth to contribute towards nation building, we have been at the forefront and our efforts have materialized with time. I am truly fascinated by the progress we are making each day as a nation and with continuous efforts, India shall soon join the league of Developed Nations.”

To celebrate the 75 Glorious Years of a progressive Independent India, numerous activities were organized in Manav Rachna International Schools, MRIIRS and MRU. A special rally was organized in the institutions to spread awareness about the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Students at all 8 Manav Rachna International Schools celebrated Independence day through various cultural activities along with Selfie with Tiranga.

The National Flag was also hoisted at all Manav Rachna International Schools this morning in the presence of Principals, Teachers, Executive Directors and Students.

Manav Rachna Campus along with Manav Rachna International Schools in Faridabad were adorned in the beautiful tricolor lighting on the eve of Independence day.

‘One Week for Nation’, a nation-wide initiative by Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi kickstarted today at the Institutions with a plantation drive and pledge to protect nature as ‘Paryavaran Prehri’ with an intent of, ‘A Swasth Paryavaran Bharat – A clean Healthy and Prosperous Bharat’.

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Ketto’s Social Impact Plan initiative registered 1000% growth in terms of adding a new donor base

Ketto.org, Southeast Asia’s most trusted and visited crowdfunding platform is reinventing the donation landscape in the country. The company’s monthly giving program Social Impact Plan (SIP) is evangelizing the circle of giving, and registered a whopping 1000% increase in participation.

Ketto’s SIP initiative aims to bridge the healthcare affordability gap, it enables medical finance aid to children who urgently need advanced surgery or treatment for critical ailments. The program is focused on building a community that pledges to help others by providing monthly donations. The company initiated the Social Impact Plan in the month of June 2021 and has managed to raise over Rs. 250 million for their medical treatment.

The growth has primarily been due to Ketto pioneering efforts to increase the size of the online donations landscape in India. Being the leading community in this space, it not only added newer audiences to the pie, but also unlocked newer geographies.

Commenting on this success, Varun Sheth Co-founder and CEO of Ketto.org said, “We have been getting tremendous response from our community for the Social Impact Plan monthly contributions. Contributions from Tier 2 & 3 cities have grown by over 100%. Traditionally, people between the age group of 30 to 40 donated online, however today we have noticed a significant change in demographics, with a significant rise in donations coming from the age group of the early 20s.”

Data at hand claims that people do not perceive donation as an obligation or an ad hoc activity rather they want to practice it as a habit to create a meaningful and sustainable impact on people’s lives. SIP is creating a long-standing impact and we are fortunate to have first movers advantage in this.

Ketto boasts of a highly engaged user base, with over 35 percent of the donors willing to contribute monthly. For them, monthly giving is a way to do something about things they ‘care’ about, and changing society for equal good.

Primarily medical crowdfunding dominated the category in terms of funds raised. However, Ketto has seen a significant increase in education and memorial fundraisers. In the last two years, Ketto has hosted 15000 education fundraisers, 2000 memorial fundraisers, followed by Animal fundraisers. The company has recently introduced Animal welfare as a cause in the SIP program, which too has witnessed a massive uptake in a short span of time.

“SIP is focused on creating a community that believes in building a healthy India. We understand the commitment and dedication of our donors. They have pledged to save a life to make a significant impact. Therefore, inspired by the idea of ‘giving that gives back’ we have curated a bouquet of rewards programs for our social impact plan donors. Our paramount responsibility is to look after our donors whose relentless efforts are saving so many lives,” added Sheth.

Ketto was co-founded by Varun Sheth, Zaheer Adenwala, and Actor Kunal Kapoor to bridge the affordability gap. The company enables people to raise funds for health and medical emergencies, natural calamities, education, short-term emergency needs, sports, competitions, events, animal welfare, children and women empowerment, and many more. The company has managed to host over 400000 campaigns and raised over 2500 crores so far.

Ketto has designed a micro website to celebrate the 10 year milestone, for more details visit the link – www.ketto.org/new/anniversary?payment=form

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