Experts’ Corner

Ms. Shaina Ganapathy Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group “One of the consequences of the pandemic was that educational institutions all around the globe had to hasten towards providing digital education. This came with many challenges, including accessibility for students, efficient content, teaching and learning resources, and more. In pursuance of this, our long-standing education partners worked extremely hard to create SPUTNIK, an online digital learning platform that has inbuilt lessons and assignments in math, English, and science that students can participate in from their homes. Through SPUTNIK, teachers could check students’ work regularly, keep a record of each child’s progress, and most importantly, keep in touch with the students during lockdowns to ensure that their academic progress did not

Dr K.C Ravi Chief Sustainability Officer Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agri-input company offering the best scientific and innovative crop solutions. This goes a long way in helping millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while also protecting the planet. It also aids in the improvement of sustainability, quality, and safety of agriculture. Dr KC Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India, at the helm of affairs, speaks about Syngenta India’s flagship CSR initiative I-CLEAN: Inculcating Cleanliness, Learning, Education, Awareness and New Habits, launched in 2015, inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s call for Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission). I-CLEAN is a formidable social intervention designed for farmers’ empowerment and rural prosperity. It works by creating

Dr. K K Upadhyay Professor and Chairperson Centre for Sustainability & CSR,  Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) Sudden weather changes, pollution around, floods, disasters—what’s happening to my world? It was better when I started. I understand everyone is created equal, which is undermined by the reality of growing inequalities, with the gap between rich and poor becoming larger and more intolerable.  I desire to do better—to preserve and accentuate all the wonderful features of life on Earth and make those features available to all, now and in the future, while minimizing any damage to our society and the natural world. That desire has a name: sustainability. And it was realized long back in “OUR COMMON FUTURE” in the Brundtland

Uniting Changemakers, Amplifying Voices, and Redefining Social Commitment In the vibrant tapestry of India’s social landscape, VolCon emerges as a pivotal thread, weaving together the aspirations, insights, and innovations of countless changemakers. Conceived by Bhumi, India’s leading volunteering NGO, VolCon transcends the boundaries of a mere conference, serving as a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration and commitment. A Tapestry of Insights: Highlights from Past Editions VolCon has served as the epicenter for thought leadership and transformative action. Within education, this signature event has spotlighted the indispensable role of volunteering in shaping holistic learning environments and fostering lifelong skills. As a beacon for educational reform, it underscores the imperative of grassroots involvement in enhancing academic outcomes, nurturing creativity, and building resilient communities.

Tapan Kumar Chand, an Indian mining veteran, has been Chairman and Managing Director of National Aluminium Co. Ltd. (Nalco) since July 27, 2015. He served Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd from September 22, 2010 to July 27, 2015 as Director (Commercial). Mr Chand holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Arts in Public Administration from Utkal University, Cuttack. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and a Diploma in Social Welfare (labour welfare) from University of Calcutta. His contribution for the growth of Nalco is immense, after joining Nalco in 2015, he had asked his team to renegotiate contracts with the objective of reducing procurement costs by 20 per cent saving