July 2026

With a distinguished legacy spanning more than 30 years, ANHAD Group has earned a reputation for excellence in one of India’s most demanding industries-mining. With operations across India and international markets, the Group has consistently demonstrated precision, resilience, operational excellence, and uncompromising integrity.   ANHAD Group Enters the Delhi-NCR Real Estate Market, Building on a Legacy of Over Three Decades Today, ANHAD Group marks a significant milestone by entering the Delhi-NCR real estate sector through ANHAD Developers, bringing with it the same values that have defined its success for over three decades. The Group’s transition into real estate is a natural evolution of its enduring philosophy: building with transparency, creating long-term value, and delivering with unwavering commitment. Every development by ANHAD Developers will be guided by a customer-first approach, sustainable planning, superior quality, and timely execution. Leading this vision, Mr. Pramesh Singh, Chairman, ANHAD Group, said: “Gurugram is one of India’s most dynamic and discerning real estate markets, where quality and credibility are valued above all else. Our entry into this sector is driven by a simple yet unwavering commitment – to deliver transparency, uncompromising quality, and projects completed on time. At ANHAD Developers, we aspire to build not just exceptional developments, but lasting trust an enduring relationships with our customers.” ANHAD Developers aims to create iconic developments distinguished by thoughtful architecture, sustainable design, meticulous planning, and worldclass execution. Every project will reflect the Group’s long-standing philosophy of responsible growth while creating enduring value for customers and stakeholders alike. Recognising Gurugram as India’s most vibrant luxury real estate destination, ANHAD Developers has established its corporate headquarters at Worldmark, Gurugram, and is assembling a highly experienced leadership team committed to redefining benchmarks in the sector. As part of its initial growth strategy, the company is developing three flagship projects comprising a luxury residential development, a premium plotted township, and a landmark high-street commercial destination. Together, these projects represent an estimated development value of approximately INR 7,000 crore. Every ANHAD development will be driven by four uncompromising principles: Prime and strategically connected locations Exceptional quality and craftsmanship Timely delivery with complete transparency Long-term value creation for homeowners and investors With the strength of a trusted legacy and a clear vision for the future, ANHAD Developers is poised to emerge as a distinguished name in Delhi-NCR’s premium real estate landscape -building spaces that inspire confidence, enrich lifestyles, and stand the test of time.

CloudifyOps, an AI Transformation Partner for enterprises, today announced the launch of MIXIMO, an AI-driven cloud migration and modernization platform designed to simplify the full cloud transformation lifecycle, from discovery and assessment to migration and modernization planning and execution.   CloudifyOps | MIXIMO Built with an AI-first approach, MIXIMO helps organizations understand their infrastructure and applications, map dependencies, and make migration decisions based on real utilization data rather than guesswork. Supporting AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as both source and target environments, it enables both on-premises-to-cloud and multi-cloud transformation through one platform. Sushanth Bellapu, Founder and CTO, CloudifyOps / MIXIMO, said, “The industry has long treated cloud migration as a logistics problem. MIXIMO reframes it as an intelligence problem. Built by engineers who have navigated large-scale transformations firsthand, MIXIMO applies AI to understand applications, dependencies, and modernisation opportunities before a single workload moves. The result is predictable outcomes, lower risk, and infrastructure that is truly cloud-native not just cloud-hosted.” MIXIMO combines automated infrastructure and application discovery, portfolio assessment, dependency mapping, and AI-driven instance and service recommendations in one platform. Discovery supports agent-based, agentless, and repository-based approaches, enabling assessment at scale. The platform supports three migration strategies: Rehost, Replatform, and Refactor, making it suitable for different cloud transformation journeys. Its tri-mode instance recommendations provide 1-to-1, cost-effective, and high-performance mapping based on actual source utilization. MIXIMO also automatically generates a visual and actionable End State Blueprint for individual workloads, helping teams plan their migration architecture with greater clarity. “We are not entering the migration tooling market; we are creating the migration intelligence category,” said Vaitheeswaran Krishna Subramanian, CEO, CloudifyOps. “MIXIMO turns years of migration expertise into a platform, making intelligence-led migration available to any engineering team, at any scale.” MIXIMO is designed for startups, SMBs, and enterprises across healthcare, BFSI, SaaS and technology, e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing. For organisations with data sovereignty and compliance requirements particularly in BFSI and healthcare MIXIMO supports self-hosted and hybrid LLM deployment, ensuring sensitive infrastructure data remains within the organisation’s own environment. With MIXIMO, CloudifyOps aims to make cloud transformation more intelligent, predictable and accessible for businesses at every cloud maturity stage. CloudifyOps is India’s leading AI Transformation Partner, helping enterprises move from manual complexity to autonomy through AI, cloud, and intelligent operations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, with offices in Chennai, Dubai, and the United States, CloudifyOps combines over a decade of mission-critical cloud engineering with purpose-built AI capabilities. An AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and one of the few organisations in India to hold the AWS AI Services Competency across both Generative AI and Agentic AI, CloudifyOps serves businesses across BFSI, healthcare, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors in India, the Middle East, and the United States. With a team of over 150 cloud and AI specialists, CloudifyOps delivers AI Transformation, Cloud Transformation and Managed Services. For more information, cloudifyops.com and miximo.ai.

Galgotias University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Felix Hospital, Greater Noida, to strengthen clinical education and skill development for students of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) and the School of Nursing.   Felix Hospital runs two NABH-accredited multispecialty hospitals in Greater Noida, with a combined capacity of 400 beds. Under the partnership, students will receive structured clinical exposure, compulsory internships, competency-based education, and hands-on training with advanced medical technologies, along with practical experience in NABH quality standards, patient-safety protocols, and professional healthcare practice.   Galgotias University’s state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and optometry lab give students hands-on mastery of clinical skills before they enter hospital practice   Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Healthcare education is complete only when classroom learning meets the realities of patient care. Our students first master their skills in our cutting-edge nursing simulation lab, and this partnership with Felix Hospital now takes them from simulation to the bedside, giving our allied health and nursing students the clinical immersion they need, in a NABH-accredited environment, to graduate as confident, compassionate professionals ready to serve from day one.”   The collaboration spans the full breadth of the University’s healthcare programmes. At SAHS, students of Physiotherapy, Cardiovascular Therapy, Laboratory Sciences, Optometry, and Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology will gain clinical exposure in their respective specialties at a working multispecialty hospital, complementing the school’s on-campus facilities such as electrotherapy labs and its outpatient department.   For the School of Nursing, the partnership strengthens the clinical rotations that are central to its B.Sc. Nursing programme, a four-year degree recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty. Actual clinical experience at Felix will build directly on the University’s cutting-edge nursing simulation lab, where students first master clinical procedures and emergency response on advanced mannequins in a safe, controlled setting before applying those skills at the bedside with real patients.   Working under experienced clinicians, technologists, and nurses, students will develop clinical competencies aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.   Beyond clinical training, the collaboration will foster interdisciplinary learning, joint research, workshops, and continuing professional education, helping students connect classroom and laboratory learning with real-world healthcare delivery and develop the technical, ethical, and interpersonal skills that modern clinical practice demands.   The MoU adds to the University’s growing engagement with the region’s healthcare ecosystem. Galgotias University recently upgraded the Community Health Centre at Dadha, Greater Noida, in coordination with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar, strengthening its physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit with modern therapy equipment and trained physiotherapy support to improve rural access to care.   About Galgotias University Galgotias University is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities recognised for academic excellence, research, innovation, global collaborations, and industry aligned education. With a vibrant student community of over 50,000 learners and a global alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates, the University has built a rapidly growing ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact.   In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201-1400 global band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, the University was placed in the 1201-1500 global band and ranked 27th among private universities and 65th among all universities in India. The University is also accredited with NAAC A+, one of India’s highest institutional quality ratings.   Galgotias University offers programmes across engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and emerging interdisciplinary domains. In 2026, students secured more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. The University has built strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple, Infosys, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while continuing to strengthen its global academic engagement and startup ecosystem.

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has successfully concluded its three-day Orientation Programme for the newly admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students of the 2026–27 academic session, recording a remarkable footfall of over 15,000, including students and their parents. Conducted through 13 meticulously planned sessions, the programme witnessed participation from students representing all the States and Union Territories of India, reaffirming MUJ’s position as one of the country’s leading destinations for multidisciplinary higher education.   President Dr N N Sharma addressing the new students and their parents The orientation programme, organised across various faculties and schools of the University, provided the incoming students and their families with a comprehensive introduction to MUJ’s academic ecosystem, research culture, innovation-driven learning environment, global collaborations, student support services, campus life, and future-ready educational framework. The various orientation sessions were addressed by President, Manipal University Jaipur, Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma; Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Amit Soni; Provost, Prof. (Dr.) Nitu Bhatnagar; Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA), Prof. Kuldip Singh Sangwan; Dean, Faculty of Management, Commerce & Arts (FoMCA), Prof. Brajesh Kumar; Dean, Faculty of Law (FoL), Prof. Vijay Laxmi Sharma; Dean, Student Welfare, Prof. Madhura Yadav and Associate Dean, School of Arts, Dr. Trishu Sharma. Through their addresses, they welcomed the freshers to the MUJ family and encouraged them to embrace academic excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, ethical values, and holistic development while making the most of the opportunities available on campus. Addressing the students, President Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma urged them to make the best use of the opportunities available at the University and uphold the values envisioned by the University’s founder, Late Dr. T.M.A. Pai. He encouraged students to cultivate curiosity, discipline, innovation, and lifelong learning while preparing themselves to become responsible global citizens. Dr. Sharma Motivated students through storytelling and sharing anecdotes from life experience. He also highlighted MUJ’s growing academic excellence reflected in national and international rankings, advanced research facilities, AI-enabled learning ecosystem, Cyber Labs, AR/VR laboratories, industry partnerships, and global academic collaborations. The orientation programme featured dedicated sessions for students from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA), Faculty of Management, Commerce & Arts (FoMCA), Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Students enrolled in engineering, computer science, architecture, biological sciences, management, commerce, economics, liberal arts, media and communication, fine arts, psychology, law, hotel management, biotechnology, and several postgraduate programmes participated in programme-specific sessions designed to familiarise them with their academic disciplines and future learning pathways. Besides introducing students to the University’s academic regulations, examination system, research opportunities, innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship initiatives, placement support, and student welfare services, the sessions also highlighted MUJ’s emphasis on experiential learning, interdisciplinary education and holistic development. Following the successful completion of the Orientation Programme, the University commenced its Departmental Induction Programme on Monday to facilitate students’ transition into their respective academic departments. The induction program will continue from 20th to 24th July 2026. During the induction sessions, students were welcomed by the Heads of Departments, Deans, programme coordinators, and faculty members, who introduced them to the academic structure, curriculum framework, credit system, departmental regulations, laboratories, studios, research facilities, innovation centres, mentorship programmes, and the various academic and co-curricular opportunities available within their disciplines. The induction programme also enabled students to interact closely with faculty members, understand departmental expectations, explore research and project opportunities, and become acquainted with the learning environment that will shape their academic and professional journey over the coming years. Speaking on the successful completion of the orientation programme, University officials noted that the overwhelming participation of students and parents from across the country reflects the growing trust reposed in Manipal University Jaipur as a premier institution of higher education. They added that the University’s integrated orientation and induction model has been carefully designed to ensure that every student experiences a smooth transition into university life while becoming part of an academically enriching, research-oriented, and student-centric environment. With the successful conclusion of the three-day orientation and the commencement of departmental induction programmes, Manipal University Jaipur has formally welcomed the newest members of its academic community. As the academic session gathers momentum, the University looks forward to empowering the 2026–27 batch with world-class education, cutting-edge research opportunities, industry engagement, innovation-driven learning, and holistic development, preparing them to emerge as competent professionals, visionary leaders, and socially responsible citizens. To know more about Manipal University Jaipur please visit – www.jaipur.manipal.edu.

Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited, India’s first publicly listed IVF chain, today kicked off its first milestone in the Company’s planned 19-centre expansion, as outlined in the growth roadmap shared with investors during its IPO. The launch reinforces the Company’s commitment to making high quality, technology driven fertility care more accessible to aspiring parents through a standardised clinical and laboratory model that combines AI powered innovation with the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety and ethical care.   India’s first listed IVF chain, Gaudium IVF, unveils its AI-powered Signature Lab, kicking off its planned 19-centre expansion   Strategically located in South Delhi, the new centre offers comprehensive fertility care under one roof, combining experienced fertility specialists, advanced reproductive medicine and Gaudium IVF’s standardised clinical protocols. At the heart of the new centre is the Gaudium Signature Lab, the Company’s proprietary laboratory framework that integrates advanced embryology, AI-powered technologies and internationally benchmarked quality standards to create an optimal environment for embryo development. As Gaudium IVF expands its network, the Signature Lab model will be replicated across every new centre, ensuring patients experience the same high standards of precision, safety and clinical excellence, irrespective of location.   The centre also brings together Gaudium IVF’s AI-powered embryology ecosystem, including SiD (Sperm Identification Device) for advanced sperm assessment and ERICA (Embryo Ranking Intelligent Classification Assistant) for embryo evaluation. By complementing the expertise of embryologists with data-driven insights, these technologies enhance precision, consistency and confidence throughout the IVF journey.   Built on a 17-year legacy of innovation and patient-centric care, Gaudium IVF has established itself as one of India’s trusted fertility care providers. Its commitment to laboratory excellence has been recognised internationally with the European Quality Award from ESQR, Spain, reinforcing the high standards that underpin the Company’s clinical outcomes, including in complex infertility and recurrent IVF failure cases.   Commenting on the launch, Dr. Manika Khanna, Chairperson and Managing Director, Gaudium IVF, said, “Fertility care is one of the most specialised fields of medicine, where science, clinical expertise and ethical practices come together to help couples realise their dream of parenthood. At Gaudium IVF, we believe every patient deserves care that is not only clinically advanced but also transparent, compassionate and centred around their individual needs.   The launch of our South Extension centre reflects our commitment to making world-class fertility care more accessible without compromising on the standards that have guided us for the past 17 years. As we expand our network, our focus remains on building centres that combine scientific excellence, AI-powered innovation and globally benchmarked laboratory standards with a patient-first approach. The Gaudium Signature Lab reflects this philosophy by bringing together qualified embryologists, technologically advanced laboratory, ethical practices and evidence-based care to support informed clinical decisions and provide patients with the highest standards of fertility care. These principles will continue to guide every step of our growth journey.”   The launch comes at a time when demand for specialised fertility care continues to grow across India, driven by delayed parenthood, changing lifestyles and increasing awareness of assisted reproductive technologies. Through its planned network expansion, Gaudium IVF aims to replicate its Signature Lab model across new centres, combining advanced reproductive medicine, AI-powered embryology and standardised clinical protocols to deliver consistent, high-quality fertility care at scale and reinforce its leadership in India’s rapidly evolving fertility care sector.   About Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited Founded in 2009, Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited is a leading fertility care provider with a PAN India presence and a growing global reach. Recently becoming India’s first publicly listed IVF chain, the organisation has consistently pushed the boundaries of reproductive healthcare innovation in the country. With the introduction of AI-led embryology, Gaudium IVF continues to redefine the future of fertility treatment, reinforcing its position as an industry pioneer. Under the leadership of Manika Khanna, the organisation is known for its patient-centric approach, advanced clinical excellence, and continuous focus on innovation in reproductive medicine.

Celebrating 77 years of fragrance excellence, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, India’s No.1 agarbathi manufacturer and one of the world’s largest incense brands, today unveiled its latest festive range of Bamboo-less Solid Dhoop and Medini Judwaa Premium Cup Sambrani. Manufacturing over 12 billion incense sticks annually and reaching consumers in more than 75 countries, the company continues to blend tradition with innovation, offering products that reflect evolving consumer preferences while staying rooted in India’s rich spiritual heritage.   Cycle Pure Agarbathi Unveils New Festive Fragrance Range Ahead of the 2026 Festive Season   Founded in 1948 by visionary entrepreneur Shri N. Ranga Rao, Cycle Pure Agarbathi has grown from a traditional incense manufacturer into a globally trusted brand. Over the decades, the company has strengthened its leadership through consistent product innovation, responsible manufacturing, modern technology, and an unwavering focus on quality, while remaining deeply rooted in Indian culture and spirituality.   As a pioneer in sustainable manufacturing, Cycle Pure is proud to be the world’s first carbon-neutral agarbathi manufacturer, a milestone it has consistently maintained through investments in renewable energy, afforestation initiatives and responsible manufacturing practices. Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, the company has also achieved Plastic Neutral status by offsetting the equivalent amount of plastic it uses through certified plastic waste recovery and recycling initiatives.   Bamboo-less Solid Dhoop – 3 variants Dasara, Yagna and Woods each fragrance has been thoughtfully crafted to evoke a distinct sensory experience.   Inspired by the grandeur of the world-renowned Mysuru Dasara celebrations, Dasara combines the warmth of sandalwood with a rich masala blend to recreate an atmosphere of celebration, elegance and timeless tradition.   Yagna, one of Cycle’s oldest and most revered formulations, traces its origins to the late 1940s. Inspired by the sacred Vedic ritual of offering natural ingredients to the holy fire while chanting mantras, it creates a divine fragrance that enriches prayer, meditation, and spiritual reflection.   Drawing inspiration from the serenity of nature, Woods captures the feeling of an early morning walk through a lush forest. Blending sandalwood, amber, Ailanthus Malabarica and natural oils, it offers a deep, woody fragrance that promotes calm, balance and rejuvenation.   In Indian tradition, Medini is revered as the Earth Goddess, symbolizing stability, abundance, and harmony. Inspired by this nurturing essence, Medini Judwa Cup Sambrani is crafted to create a deeply calming and sacred atmosphere for your prayers and rituals. The special pack contains two soothing fragrances – Rose and Jasmine, each chosen for its ability to enhance the spiritual ambience of your home.   Speaking at the media interaction, Mr. Amarnath Datta, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said, “For over 77 years, our journey has been guided by one simple philosophy to honour tradition while continuously evolving with changing consumer needs. Our success has been built on trust, consistent quality and innovation. While our roots remain firmly embedded in Indian culture and spirituality, we have embraced modern technology, research-led product development and sustainable manufacturing practices to remain relevant across generations. Today, consumers can access our products through traditional retail, modern trade, e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, ensuring we remain available wherever they choose to shop.“   He further added, “Innovation also means taking responsibility towards the environment. As the world’s first carbon-neutral agarbathi manufacturer, and now a Plastic Neutral company, sustainability is embedded into the way we design, manufacture and deliver our products. Equally important is our commitment to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women, reinforcing our belief that business growth must go hand in hand with social progress.“   The company noted that consumer preferences are increasingly shifting towards premium pooja products, authentic fragrances and environmentally conscious choices. These changing preferences have inspired the development of the new festive range, which combines traditional fragrance experiences with modern innovation.   Mr. Dwaipayan Das, Associate Vice-President, Marketing, said, “The festive season is a time of deep emotional and spiritual connection for Indian families. Consumers today are seeking products that combine authenticity, quality and sustainability. Our latest launches reflect these evolving expectations while preserving the rituals and traditions that have been passed down through generations. Bihar continues to be an important market for us, and we are witnessing growing demand for premium fragrance offerings during the festive season.”   The company also highlighted that its recent acquisition of Satvik aligns with its long-term vision of strengthening its presence in the pooja and spiritual products category. By bringing together complementary strengths, the company aims to offer consumers a broader portfolio of trusted products while continuing to invest in innovation, sustainability and consumer-centric growth.   As India prepares for the festive season, Cycle Pure Agarbathi remains focused on expanding its product portfolio, strengthening its market presence across channels, and delivering meaningful fragrance experiences that bring together heritage, innovation and responsible growth.   About NR Group Founded in 1948 by visionary entrepreneur Shri N. Ranga Rao in Mysuru, NR Group is the maker of Cycle Pure Agarbathi, India’s No.1 agarbathi brand and one of the world’s largest incense manufacturers. Over the past 77 years, the Group has diversified into home fragrances through IRIS, functional air care products under Lia, floral extracts through NESSO, and aerospace engineering through Rangsons. Guided by its philosophy of innovation with responsibility, NR Group continues to blend heritage, sustainability and community development while serving consumers across India and more than 75 countries.

2026 is a Number 1 year, ruled by the Sun. At the beginning of the year, I had predicted that the energies of the Sun would dominate global events. I specifically mentioned that the colours of the Sun—yellow, orange and gold—would prosper, and that countries carrying strong Sun symbolism, particularly the lion, would find themselves in positions of prominence and success.    When numbers speak, the future listens – Swetta Jumaani   The lion holds special significance because it is associated with Leo, the zodiac sign ruled by the Sun. Leo embodies leadership, authority, recognition, growth, courage and power—all qualities amplified during a Number 1 year.   Link to the video – www.instagram.com/reel/Da0MoVoqJfn/?igsh=MTY1djV1Y3lram9oZg==   This was a theme I revisited in my July predictions and had also highlighted earlier when RCB lifted the trophy, where the symbolism of the lion and the energy of the Sun were clearly visible.   What makes this particularly interesting is how it is unfolding at the FIFA World Cup. Out of 48 participating teams, only 8 carried strong Sun or lion symbolism within their flags, crests or national emblems. Yet, 3 of those 8 teams (Spain, England , Argentina) have successfully reached the semi-finals.   Spain has already secured its place in the final after defeating France, further strengthening the observation that Sun energy is outperforming and rising to the top in this Number 1 year. Numerology is not merely about numbers; it is about patterns, timing and recurring energies. The FIFA semi-finals provide another fascinating example of how the symbolism of the Sun, leadership, visibility and victory continues to manifest throughout 2026.   Ps. The Sun may be winning. The lion may be roaring. But the real victory belongs to Numerology, whose predictions continue to play out on the world stage.   For booking an appointment contact the below numbers via call or WhatsApp :- 9822354526 9834885132 7028655513 9503193210 — Swetta Jumaani Astro-Numerologist   Swetta Jumaani is an internationally renowned astro-numerologist with over 20 years of experience in numerology, astrology, and name correction. A member of the esteemed Jumaani family, she is known for her insightful predictions, guidance on personal and professional growth, and expertise in aligning individuals and businesses with the power of numbers. Her work spans relationships, careers, business, and global trends, making her a trusted voice in the field of occult science.

The sports complex has been developed in response to an identified need highlighted by the District Rural Development Agency State-of-the-art sports facility will encourage youth and boost community fitness The project aims to benefit more than 500 students annually   Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the newly constructed Indoor Sports Complex at the Government Arts & Science College, Tiruchuli on 18 July. Developed under SBI Foundation’s sports programme, the facility will provide students and local youth with modern multi-sport and fitness infrastructure to promote healthy lifestyles and nurture grassroots talent.   Hon’ble FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Indoor Sports Complex at Govt. Arts & Science College, Tiruchuli, under SBI Foundation’s sports programme with SSRDPT   The Indoor Sports Complex has been developed in response to an identified need for quality sports infrastructure at the Government Arts & Science College, Tiruchuli, as highlighted by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Virudhunagar. The facility comprises a multipurpose indoor hall with turf adaptable for a range of sports, including basketball, volleyball and badminton. There are also a fully equipped gymnasium and a dedicated board games room. Designed for inclusivity and accessibility, the complex is intended to serve both college students and nearby community members through scheduled open-access hours and outreach activities.   “This is an important milestone for State Bank of India and SBI Foundation as this state-of-the-art sports facility is dedicated to the youth of Tiruchuli. We are truly honoured by the gracious presence of Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, which adds great significance to this memorable occasion,” said G.S. Rana, DMD (HR) & CDO, SBI.   The project aims to directly benefit more than 500 college students annually and to reach over 1,000 youth from surrounding villages each year through community engagement and open-access programming. By creating long-term and sustainable infrastructure, the initiative seeks to increase regular participation in sports and fitness, developing holistic life skills, and create pathways for talented individuals to pursue competitive sports and related opportunities.   “SBI Foundation extends its gratitude to everyone whose support has brought this Indoor Sports Complex to life. This facility is designed to encourage youth participation, nurture grassroots talent, and strengthen the health, confidence and leadership potential of students, youth and athletes from nearby villages. We are glad to partner with the Government of India and local stakeholders on this initiative, which aims to help promising young athletes to develop the skills and exposure needed to compete on national and international stages.” said Swapan Dhar, Managing Director, SBI Foundation.   The project is being implemented in partnership with Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (SSRDPT). The facility is already functioning, with students using the spaces for physical training, recreational activities and organised coaching sessions.   Through its wider sports programme, SBI Foundation is working with both para and able-bodied athletes to help them prepare for national and international events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, as well as major national competitions such as the Khelo India Games. In the same spirit, the Indoor Sports Complex at Tiruchuli is expected to strengthen grassroots sports in the region by enabling students and young athletes from nearby villages to access quality training infrastructure and pursue sporting aspirations in a more structured manner.   To date, SBI Foundation has supported over 300 athletes, who have collectively won more than 650 medals at national and international levels, including the Paralympic Games and Para Asian Games. Notably, over 40% of these medals have been won by para-athletes.   About SBI Foundation SBI Foundation is the CSR arm of the State Bank Group. True to the Bank’s tradition of ‘Service Beyond Banking’, the Foundation engages with communities in various focus areas, including rural development, healthcare, empowerment of PwDs, sports, education, sustainability and environment, livelihood and skill development, and more. Operating across 28 states and 8 union territories in India, the Foundation undertakes initiatives to provide resources to vulnerable sections of society through strategic partnerships with impactful entities in the social sector. The Foundation believes in reflecting the ethos of the State Bank Group in running interventions that are ethical, promote growth and equality, and improve the socio-economic well-being of the society. www.sbifoundation.in.