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FLO Report on Women Participation in Indian Agriculture
FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Report on Women Participation in Indian Agriculture was released by Hon’ble Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala, at a webinar held on May 7, 2020 in the Capital.
FLO has collated the report on Women Participation in Indian Agriculture to analyse the role of women in agriculture and provide solutions on how women in agriculture can get their due share and be recognized.
On this occasion the minister congratulated the great initiative taken for the first time by any Chamber of Commerce and encouraged the President and the FLO members to develop a channel to connect women farmers directly to the households. “ We are willing to extend our support to the Chambers wherever required. Citing the success story of Amul, he added that women can create so many more such stories in agriculture and allied sector, bee keeping is one such sector which has enormous potential”.
“The government is already giving special subsidies to women farmers and looks forward to supporting any viable project for the economic empowerment of women in agriculture. We are open for a 100% FPO (Farmer Producers Organisation) for women and for them there’s a 100 crore IT rebate which makes it very lucrative for the Food processing sector to get involved as well”, he added.
“ I began my term by launching the Agriculture Initiative nationally and have done my best to work towards facilitating the growth of women in agriculture. Now, with in-depth research, state wise analysis was created and in this report, we have come up with reasons as to what stops the growth of women in the field of agriculture and recommended solutions for the same.”, said Harjinder Kaur Talwar, President FLO.
Policy Recommendations by FLO are as follows :
* Creating a proper database of women in agriculture sector
* Improving Female Landholding Patterns
* Putting an End to Forcible Land Relinquishment (Haq-Daan) by Women
* Improving the land leasing framework
* Women only benefits
* Enabling “Scientific & Climate Resilient” Smart Women Farmers
* Support the formation of Female Farmer Producer organisations (FPOs):
* Implementation of SHG (Self Help Group) Model on national level
Stay in Vogue this Summer
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HOLIDAY TIME
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Frederique Constant unveiled five new round models in its Classics Art Déco collection. A return to the basics, both contemporary and classic, for a collection created 13 years ago and whose success is attested on the wrist of the modern woman.
The round form is offered for the first time in the “Classics Art Déco” collection. The new Collection has appropriated the classic look of its elders while asserting itself as a timepiece of the age. Resolutely modern, the watch is above all feminine, with a very delicate casing, of harmonious proportions and considerable finesse,
Careful consideration has been given to the finishes of this new range with minute attention.
The casing,for example,of a delicate diameter of only 30mm,has been grooved on its middle, in accordance with the strict standards of luxury watchmaking. On the dial, the hours and minutes are shown by needles, hand refined and polished in the so-called “cored apple” style .
Three of the five available models combine this guilloché sun with a mother-of-pearl outer dial whose soft reflections will animate a watch case in a steel or rose gold finish.
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Webinar organised by ASSOCHAM jointly with Narayana Health
Awareness about cleanliness & hygiene spread through Swachh Bharat Abhiyan significantly helped mitigate impact of Covid-19: Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Wide-scale awareness spread among the masses about importance of cleanliness and hygiene through Swachh Bharat Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 helped in mitigating the impact of Covid-19 in India to a large extent, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey said in an ASSOCHAM webinar organised today on the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day.
“While the entire world is grappling with the pandemic of Covid-19, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that awareness about hygiene and cleanliness through PM’s flagship nationwide campaign of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan helped India contain the spread of coronavirus much better than various countries,” said Mr Choubey while interacting with industry leaders and delegates in a webinar on ‘World Hand Hygiene Day,’ organised by ASSOCHAM jointly with Narayana Health.
“On Hand Hygiene Day, marked by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is imperative to spread among frontline workers, children and everyone else the importance of integrating healthy habit and adopting hygienic practice of hand washing with soap to control the spread of various diseases and infections,” he said.
He also said that viral diseases and infections are a grave challenge to entire world. “The pandemic of Covid-19 is a curse for global community including India and thus we need to become self-reliant in terms of dealing with this disease and defeat the same.”
The Minister stated that there is a direct correlation between hygiene and good health. “Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways we have to protect ourselves and others from illness, especially hand washing as most infections are spread through dirty, unwashed hands. The more cleanliness and hygiene we maintain, healthier we become.”
He also lauded the government’s initiatives taken to boost the morale of frontline Covid-19 warriors including the healthcare officials, sanitation workers, security forces and others.
Sharing his views, ASSOCHAM’s senior vice-president, Vineet Agarwal said, “As we battle Covid, hand hygiene will continue to be perhaps the most effective saviour and we believe it is very important today to reaffirm and highlight its importance.”
Deepak Sood, secretary general, ASSOCHAM said that cleanliness and sanitation, particularly, this simple but important practice of hand hygiene is one of the most critical and effective tool to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Before & after the Lockdown
The COVID 19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted all kinds of business activities round the globe. Textile industry is too facing the declining rate of sales due to sudden shut downs of businesses. The textile industry plays a crucial role in restoring India’s culture and heritage but now as per the current issued guidelines by govt. authorities it is trying to relocate itself in the market while taking effective measures.
OBEETEE, one of the leading hand-woven carpets brand was started in 1920. The frontline operations of the brand are run from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh where 25,000 weavers and several designers are working with the brand. Being a responsible and committed organization, we ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all, with state-of-the-art facilities and unmatched employee benefits.
Angelique Dhama, Spokesperson and Chief Marketing Officer of said, “OBEETEE weavers and designers are the cornerstone of our business. As a brand, we consider them as our responsibility and take pride in our long –standing relationships with them. Considering the current situation, we have taken proper precautions and measures for their well –being and will continue to do same in future as well”
In these current times of the Pandemic, while many operate from the safety of their homes , we are actively distributing food and sanitation supplies to over 2000 families that are spread over 100 small villages around the factory,
Over the past week, Obeetee’s senior members have been supplying essentials to those who are most valued at the organization -the weavers, craftsmen and their families, to sustain their livelihood and well being. The activity is being undertaken with several precautions like social distancing, use of hygiene kits including hand sanitizers, masks and gloves to be sure of everyone’s safety.
At the time of distribution, the families are being briefed of the importance of hand washing , maintaining physical distance within their social circle and staying aware and safe in the current situations.With this, we have been also adopting preventive measures to ensure the safety of our employees and everybody.
Even before the lockdown, the safety measures were put in action at the factory. To avoid touching the surface where multiple people mark their visits, the biometric attendance punching was put on hold at all our offices and factories until any further notice on the spread. Employees were using their ID cards only for attendance punching. our employees were scanned with thermo scanners for any abnormalities in their body temperatures by the office security and people below 94F or above 98F are sent back home and advised to see the doctor without any further investigation. The process was same for our offices and factories.
As per the WHO guidelines, it is more important to wash our hands frequently with running water and soap rather than just sanitizing them. To ensure this practice our employees were supposed to have a mandatory hand wash before entering the office or the factory after which only they can proceed any further. Also within the premises alcohol based hand sanitizers were placed at different places and all employees sanitized their hands frequently throughout the day. To avoid any communicable contact of illness the , it was made compulsory for the factory staff to wear face mask, after which only they are allowed to enter the factory premises. The company also provided mask to workers who needed them.
Since the outside postal or courier packets contains maximum possibility of carrying antigens, and to avoid such happenings they are properly treated by heat before opening and handled with gloves on.
We have been constantly ensuring awareness of COVID outbreak and to do that we have made posters and others awareness materials which are placed all around the workplaces with helpline numbers incase anyone wants to know more about the symptoms or consult a professional help.
In addition to this we have constituted committee in each section who will be responsible to identify the employee working there if they have any symptoms or health complaint and report to HOD and Admin Department.
Healthy habits can fight with any sort of illness but team effort is always needed to conquer any battle. If together we stand strong against the virus with solidarity, then we will surely be able to get rid ofthe pandemic in less time.
Impact of Interiors on Human Psyche
By Gobind Kapur, Partner & Product Designer at Maison Du Luxe
Considering the current scenario, the work from home situation is here to stay. The pandemic across the globe has forced people to work remotely and they have no option but to comply. By practicing simple techniques like social distancing and self-quarantine one can contribute to controlling the further outspread of the virus. With all of the private sector practicing it, there is no room for an alternative. But that doesn’t mean the entire process has to be dull and monotonous. The interiors of a house play an imperative role in human psychology as our surroundings have a deep impact on the mind. While the situation might not be under any man’s control, what we can do is ensure a better environment that promotes work. Gobind Kapur, Partner & Product Designer at Maison Du Luxe believes in designing and delivering living environments that are timeless, experiential, and on the leading edge of design innovations. The spaces designed by them aim to be bespoke & flawless and in many ways, make working from home both a seamless experience and an aesthetic delight. His own house is a stunning exemplification of a remarkable interiors adept with aesthetics & functionality. The space is a boon in terms of a visual treat in these depressing times.
With ample natural light entering through the window & reflection of various hues, this living room acts as a catalyst for work efficiency.
An area that’s not always taken into consideration is the psychological effect of interior design on one’s subconscious. The choices that one makes when deciding how your home will look have a documented effect on your emotions and perceptions. The lockdown has left people across the globe feeling underwhelmed and less driven to go about their daily routines. The environment around us affects our mood, productivity, energy levels, aptitude, and attitude.
A beautiful interior is a space where one feels relaxed, comfortable, organized, and at peace as the idea of the space is to be thought of as therapeutic. Sitting in one corner of the house can get quite dull and monotonous, Choosing the perfect set up to work from home can aid in improving skills and better work performance.
The wallpaper in the background bought from Italy reminds Gobind of a time when travelling was allowed & exploring various places for inspiration was the norm. Sitting in his favorite spot he works on designing innovative furniture that promotes social distancing by implementing self cleaning materials on it. It considers communication and user experience for instance how spaces work, how individuals respond to this when going about their daily lives, and how people move around space and interact with objects or people. With the ability to combine engineering, construction, art, and psychology in creating spaces interior specialists must consider the basic provision of design.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a wave of despair, uncertainty, and disturbance, it is important to remind ourselves that although the situation isn’t under our control our approach is. The way we look at it defines our stake in this crucial manner. All architects and designers should do what they do best: face the future with optimism and creativity and adapt to present circumstances. We must join hands so that when the coronavirus pandemic passes, we will emerge ready to design a better future.
Ways to Keep Hair Healthy
By Make-up Expert Aashmeen Munjaal
In the time of quarantine along with your skin and body it is really important and best time to take care of your hair as well to avoid roughness and damage. Therefore, in this house arrest, quick ideas for best Hair Spa by using ingredients available from your kitchen itself.
* Firstly keep a regular routine of shampooing and conditioning your hair. Cleaning process is very important. Whenever you shampoo or condition your hair, make sure to give natural rinse, for this you can use Chai patti, (boil it in a mug of water, and cool)after conditioning you can rinse with this tea water, or in the same way you can rinse by coffee as well.
You can make and use rinse from peel of lemon, orange, watermelon. It’s called fruit peel rinse. They carry high amount of protein which is best for your hair. In the same way you can do vegetable rinse by using green vegetables from your kitchen. They carry iron, zinc and vitamins which can do wonders with your hair. You can use this rinse process according to the length of your hair.
* Secondly, never spa your hair in dirty scalp. Do shampoo your hair, if you don’t have conditioner, you can use body moisturizer to start your spa. And if you don’t have moisturizer, you can use curd or milk creams for spa. Make small sections in your hair and smoothly apply curd or milk cream to nourish your hair. Make sure to use your finger to apply these creams in your hair, it gives natural heat. Keep giving finger massage and then have comb massage. Then you can give steam (if you have steamer in your house, else hot towel will work). Keep for approximately 40 minutes. Now rinse your hair.
* One of the best hair spas which I also apply at home is Banana, one of the best fruit which is highly beneficial to your hair. If you have ripened banana at home, mash it in mixer grinder and apply on your hair. It is called banana pulp. No matter your hair is oily, dry or frizzy, this is one of the easiest and best process to give spa to your hair. Apart from this you can use curd and egg pack. For this you can use full egg along with the yellow part, mix it in curd depending upon your length. Apply this on your hair by using cotton or brush. Massage your head and keep it for half an hour. After wash you will see a natural shine in your hair.
Beauty Expert Aashmeen Munjaal is the Director of Star Salon n Academy
Roseate Hotels & Resorts introduces “Care by Roseate’
Hospitality will never be the same again post Covid 19. These uncertain times call out loudly for trusted associates and Roseate Hotels & Resorts has discovered new nuances in hospitality to give to their valued guests , unparalleled experience & utmost satisfaction keeping all the hygiene and safety standards in place.
In a bid to minimise physical contact with guests at their hotels, Roseate Hotels and Resorts has launched ‘Care by Roseate’; believably a novel approach towards instilling confidence among its customers about their safety while staying and dining at restaurants across their six properties in India and UK.
The Coronavirus Pandemic is far from over and “Touchless Hospitality” is the new future which is here to stay with us. Roseate Hotels & Resorts have completely remodelled their standard operating procedures towards providing greater care and ensuring a safe environment for their cherished guests.
Dr Ankur Bhatia, Executive Director, Bird Group says, “Roseate Hotels & Resorts firmly believes that in the hospitality industry, we need to constantly reinvent ourselves according to the need of our guests and stay ahead of the game. I am proud of the fact that Roseate Hotels & Resorts is the first hotel chain in India to implement across its six hotels in partnership with its sister company Bird Apps, this initiative to make guests feel more comfortable with availing hospitality services in the new normal, post lock-down scenario.’
Care by Roseate involves stringent procedures in place to ensure no contamination enters via any route. The measures involve thermal screening at entry gates of all passenger vehicles. Display of “Safe’ status in Arogya Setu app for staff & guests and wearing of masks that be a must to enter the hotel premises. All hotel vehicles would be disinfected at entry points and after every use. Sanitizers would be kept in all prominent locations within the hotel. Guest luggage would be disinfected from outside on arrival. To enable seamless, remote check ins, Touchless Check ins would be facilitated via app, in which all information would already be pre-registered. After check out, the same room would be allocated only after 24 hours post being thoroughly disinfected. Roseate Hotels & Resorts would also follow an alternate room occupancy policy to maintain social distancing. Housekeeping staff would wear Personal protection Equipment(PPE). Delivery and clearance of Room Service orders would be just outside the hotel room entrance. To ensure touchless usage of elevators, a staff member in PPE would be present to operate them with not more than 3 members at a time.
Also, under this new initiative “Care By Roseate ” , touchless dining is going to be paramount. Here for dining, the guest while booking a table can see the menu and order from it. The guest shares their location with the hotel so that the kitchen staff start preparing the meal when the guest is enroute to the hotel restaurant. Guests also have an option to add more items while they are enjoying their meal. In addition the app would allow guests to see food being prepared live in the kitchen. At the end, the bill comes on the App on which it can be paid via credit cards. There would be no Buffet services for the time being.
The tables in the restaurant will be placed at a minimum two metre distance and kitchen and service staff will wear PPE (masks, gloves & other protective gear)at all times. Moreover, regular temperature checks of staff will continue to be a part of the new normal. Personnel from areas designated as hot spots will be discouraged in the hotel premises.
For their delivery services all meals will come in double layered packaging and delivered with utmost hygiene, as will be for laundry care services.
Care by Roseate would ensure that while utmost care is taken, guests will not be deprived of availing luxe fine dining and stay services. Roseate Hotels & Resorts is treating the COVID-19 with the utmost gravity and is taking every precaution to keep the guests safe.
