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Mr. Venkata Reddy Pasam has made significant strides in the field of technology. After obtaining his MBA from Osmania University, he embarked on an exceptional 14-year career in IT that has been marked by success. As a Data Engineer and Cloud Architect, he has taken the helm on projects involving artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology, and data engineering. His exceptional skills encompass AI, machine learning (ML), databases, cloud technology, cybersecurity, open-source software, DevOps, and cloud security, establishing him as a prominent figure in tech. He has a knack for designing and building high-quality software applications, playing a crucial part in the development of exceptional AI-driven solutions that promote business growth. His exceptional capabilities extend to solving complex problems and strategic

The youth in India, particularly those hailing from economically weaker sections and other intersectionalities, continue to grapple with attaining economic self-sufficiency. With limited availability of jobs and the lure of low-paying city jobs growing weaker, youth-especially young women- are beginning to search for other means of making a living-especially at the source. While studies showed youth in India have entrepreneurial mindset and necessary skills, local knowledge, and motivation to develop viable solutions that will, indeed, make a difference in their communities. However, insufficient entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and financial support are the roadblocks for many of these individuals to convert their ideas into viable businesses. Sadly, without formal business incubation, access to markets, and funding, many of such talented young people

(Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) As the morning tide gently laps against the shores of Navghar, Vandana Patil 1steps onto the damp earth of her village’s coastline. She recalls a time when the sea was generous, offering abundant crab and fish catch. But over the years, that generosity faded. “Earlier, we used to see unpredictable crab and fish catch and had to rely on other sources of livelihoods,” she says, her voice carrying the weight of years spent worrying about an uncertain future. The culprit was clear: the unchecked destruction of mangroves. The towering green guardians of the coastline had been silently disappearing, their roots no longer anchoring the land, their dense canopies no longer sheltering marine life.

In a significant push toward urban development and beautification, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday unveiled a series of infrastructure projects worth ₹2.3 crore in south Delhi’s Kalkaji. The projects, funded under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aim to enhance urban infrastructure and improve living conditions in the area, said a statement issued by the Delhi government. Accompanied by South Delhi MP and the local councillor, Gupta reviewed ongoing civic and government projects. She emphasized that these initiatives not only elevate the area’s visual appeal but also promote social and cultural awareness, cleanliness, and sustainability. As part of the development drive, the Chief Minister inaugurated a wall art project, developed by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited at ₹1 crore, in

29 MAR 2025: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ on March 29, 2025 in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that all days related to the environment give the message that we should keep their objectives and programs in mind every day and make them a part of our daily life as far as possible. Environmental protection and promotion will be possible only through continuous activism based on awareness and everyone’s participation. The President said that our children and the younger generation have to face and contribute to environmental transition on a much wider scale. She highlighted that elders in every family worry about which school or