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IN-SPACe announces Seed Fund Scheme for Start-ups in Urban Development and Disaster Management Sector12-2023

editor — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:37:16 +0000

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The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), the nodal agency in Department of Space (DoS) responsible to promote, enable, authorize and supervise space activities of the Non-Government Entities (NGEs), has announced the Seed Fund Scheme for start-ups operating in the areas of Urban Development and Disaster Management by using space technology.

The scheme, launched in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO will provide opportunities for NGEs that leverage space technology for societal benefits to graduate to the next level. The last date of application for the Seed Fund Scheme is 20th December 2023.

As part of the scheme, selected start-ups will receive seed funding for transforming an original idea into a prototype using space technology, ISRO facility support including Earth Observation (EO) data for validation of the concept, mentorship support, and access to data algorithm as transfer of technology from DoS.

Talking about the unique scheme, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe said, “The role of the space sector is crucial to the overall development of the national economy, and IN-SPACe has been bringing out schemes from time-to-time for promoting space technology for the benefit of the common man. The Seed Fund Scheme is a part of IN-SPACe's efforts to provide a special thrust to enhance the space activity capabilities of the nation with the active participation of the start-ups. This scheme is designed to support Indian space start-ups that aim to develop innovative space products and services, thereby improving the quality of life for people and communities in India and around the world.”

The scheme details can be downloaded from https://www.inspace.gov.in/. The IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme has the provision of providing financial assistance up to Rs.1 crore in addition to mentorship support, training and networking opportunities.

For urban development, opportunities abound for start-ups working in the domains of urban planning, monitoring and infrastructure management, telecommunication, navigation, broadband connectivity, water resources management, energy efficiency, climate and weather monitoring, disaster risk reduction, public health, healthcare, and more.

Similarly, disaster management offers opportunities for startups specializing in the domains of Geographical Information System (GIS), early warning and monitoring systems, insurance and risk assessment, communication and navigation systems, climate change monitoring, search and rescue operations, space-borne sensors, and instruments, among others.

The applications to the Seed Fund Scheme should be made only through the IN-SPACe Digital Platform (IDP). More details on eligibility criteria and nature of financial assistance can be availed at IN-SPACe Disaster & Urban Page – IN-SPACe (inspace.gov.in).

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Legends League Cricket get off to a royal start as India Maharajas win the Sky247.net Legends League benefit match

editor — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:49:00 +0000

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When Kolkata’s Maharaj Sourav Ganguly gave away the winning trophy to India Maharajas (https://www.sky247.net/) at the majestic Eden Gardens on Friday, it royally kickstarted the Legends League Cricket 2022 that is being held in India for the first time.

The City of Joy witnessed a thrilling special benefit T20 match between the India Maharajas and the World Giants. The Maharajas, captained by Harbhajan Singh, chased down a 171-run target in 18.4 overs and won the match by six wickets. Tanmay Srivastava and Yusuf Pathan starred with the bat for the Maharajas with half-centuries, while Pankaj Singh rolled back the years with his medium pace bowling, taking 5/26.

The proceeds of the match, a part of the celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence, will go to Kapil Dev’s Khusii Foundation, which supports girl child education. While former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly gave away the trophy to the winning captain Harbhajan, Match Commissioner and former India coach Ravi Shastri presented the Legend of the Match Trophy to Pankaj Singh.

“It was so special to play in Eden Gardens. I was a bit apprehensive playing after so long. But, in the end, it all came out good. I am so happy to see so many legends playing,” Harbhajan said after the match.

Though it was a special benefit match, make no mistake, it was a breathtaking affair, true to the T20 mood. The performance of the players, who were not ready to yield an inch without a fight, added to the charm of the contest.

Be it Kevin O’Brien’s daredevilry or Pankaj’s measured bowling or Yusuf turning back the clock with his muscular hits, it seemed the stars are still absolutely ready to walk into any top T20 side in the world. It was also an indication of what is in store for the fans once the league stage gets underway on Saturday, with a match between Gautam Gambhir’s India Capitals and Sehwag’s Gujarat Giants at the Eden.

The Maharajas’ chase did not begin on a great note as Sehwag was out in the very first over. They lost their first three wickets cheaply, but once Yusuf came to the crease, he changed the complexion of the match.

The elder of the Pathan brothers joined hands with the left-handed Tanmay to unleash a flurry of strokes as the Maharajas trotted towards the target. Eventually, Yusuf and Irfan, finished off the chase in clinical fashion. Irfan hit three sixes, one of them bringing the winning runs, during his fiery unbeaten innings of 20 off 9 balls. Yusuf stayed not out on 50 off 35 balls with five boundaries and two sixes.

The World Giants, electing to bat first, got the perfect start with their openers — O’Brien and Henry Masakadza — putting on a 50-run partnership within the Powerplay overs. O’Brien hit nine boundaries and a six in his 31-ball innings.

But the real drama was reserved for the last over of the Giants innings. After 19 overs, the Giants were 170/5, all set to go for the big shots off the last six balls. But former India pacer Pankaj had other plans. He scalped three wickets without conceding a single run to hurt the Giants’ ambition of a bigger total. What more do you need from a T20 match!

Brief scores: World Giants 170/8 in 20 ovs (Kevin O’Brien 52, Denesh Ramdin 42 n.o.; Pankaj Singh 5/26). India Maharajas 175/4 in 18.4 ovs (Tanmay Srivastava 54, Yusuf Pathan 50 n.o.). Maharajas won by 6 wickets.

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Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav – Dance and win your way to perform at the Republic Day Parade 2022

editor — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:40:40 +0000

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Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Smt Meenakashi Lekhi launches ‘Vande Bharatam-Nritya Utsav’ as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of independence of India.

Top selected 480 dancers from the All India Dance Competition will perform during the cultural programme at Republic Day Parade 2022 at Rajpath, New Delhi.

New Delhi; November 12: The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of ‘Vande Bharatam- Nritya Utsav’, an All-India dance competition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The prime objective of this competition is to select the top dancing talent from across the country and provide them the opportunity to perform during the cultural programme at the Republic Day Parade 2022. This final performance will take place on January 26, 2022 at Rajpath, India Gate (New Delhi).

Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi announced this during a press briefing in New Delhi while also launching the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Mobile App.

Minister of State for Culture, Smt. Lekhi said on the occasion, “Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has regularly stressed that during this 75th year celebrations, we should celebrate and showcase our cultural greatness as well as provide a vision of bright future of India through the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”

The Vande Bharatam group dance competition will open digital entries from 17th November 2021 for the district level. The competition which will be held progressively at District, then State, Zonal, and finally culminating at the National Level will provide participants with an opportunity to perform in front of an august audience including the Hon’ble President at Rajpath. Participants can perform in of the four dance categories, namely, Classical, Folk, Tribal and Fusion/Contemporary and ultimately 480 dancers will be eventually selected as winners.

Smt. Lekhi stressed that, “PM Modi has envisaged that the celebrations should be filled with our age-old traditional culture of dance, deshbhakti ke geet, lori and rangoli amongst others.”

The Minister also said that the Prime Minister has envisioned Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. It is important to take the celebrations and programmes to the grassroot level involving the people from across India. Also, connecting the youth to our heritage and culture is an essential component of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, she explained.

She further added that we have to take the entire country forward with a spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. “Cherishing our Indianess together is what is the goal for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.”

Smt Lekhi also informed that Culture Ministry has developed a website and mobile application especially for this event which will cover all aspects of the event and provide information regarding the competition to the people. The mobile app and website will be publicly available from 17th November 2021. “District level participation will be accepted only through the website and/or mobile application. These will showcase the guidelines and other useful information regarding the competition”, she added.

To participate and submit your entries, log on to www.vandebharatamnrityautsav.in or download the Vande Bharatam mobile app. To know more about other competitions by the ministry like the DeshbhaktiGeet, Lori and Rangoli competitions, visit www.amritmahotsav.nic.in or download the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile app.

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DIWALI REVELRIES

editor — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:52:58 +0000

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Socialite & Entrepreneur Rajan Jain hosted a grandeur Diwali soiree to usher in the festivities in the capital recently.

Dressed in their ethnic best in attendance were the crème de la crème of the city including Socialites Rekha Gupta, Kiran Prakash, Shuweta Kapoor, Lavina Bhatia, Chand Bakshi, Twinkle Vinayak, Babli Gupta; Designers Amit Talwar, Rochika Agarwal, Akassh Aggarwal, Rinkoo Tulsian Shroff, Malvika Sehgaal Kaura; Beauty Expert Bharti Taneja; Stylists Shaine Soni, Anuj Lalwani; Delhi Darlings Manya Pathak , Seema Gumber; Actors Akriti Bharti, Vivvan Purrohit & Author Vanndana Vaadera amongst many others.

Dancing to Live Dhol the shindig continued well into the wee hours of the morning & adding the panache was the gold & yellow marigold décor which sure did set the mood of the celebrations from the get go.

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