MAHE Partners with The/Nudge to Empower 43,500 Jharkhand Households
Bengaluru, 20 February 2025 – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The/Nudge Institute to provide alternative, dignified, comprehensive and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the most excluded households in Jharkhand. Under this MOU, a series of initiatives will be undertaken in identified areas of Jharkhand, by The/Nudge and MAHE, through its constituent unit Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC), to enable sustainable and diversified livelihoods for women-led households and at the same time provide for primary healthcare requirements.
Starting April 2025, the partnership is expected to impact 43,500 households over the next six years across several districts in Jharkhand, to drive transformative change in the state.
With a focus on making women agents of change, The/Nudge Institute has been supporting the efforts of the Government of Jharkhand to target women from particularly vulnerable tribal groups and those currently engaged in the manufacturing and selling of haria and shift them to more dignified livelihoods. The program enables an interest-free loan to purchase assets, provides 150 weeks of coaching on vegetable cultivation, livestock rearing while linking households to government programs, market services, and livelihood assets.
“The support from MAHE and MTMC underscores our joint commitment to enable the upliftment of rural women in Jharkhand and is a significant milestone in our journey to serve the most excluded households in the region in partnership with the Government of Jharkhand”, said Atul Satija, Founder and CEO, The/Nudge Institute.
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor MAHE said, “We are thrilled to partner with The/Nudge Institute which is looking to scale the evidence-based graduation approach to catalyze long-term, sustained socio-economic growth in the region. Given the long-term commitment of MTMC to the region, this initiative aligns with the vision to reach out to those who are socially and financially excluded and work towards the comprehensive well-being of the excluded households. MAHE through MTMC will participate in various primary health care initiatives, livelihood skill support.”
Garuda Aerospace to Unveil 8 Drones Announce Partnerships at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, India – February 7, 2025 – Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone technology company, gears up to launch 8 advanced drones for defence, safety, and military operations at Aero India 2025.Aero India is India’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. As demand for sophisticated unmanned systems continues to surge, Garuda Aerospace is set to showcase groundbreaking technology products aimed at enhancing defence capabilities, disaster management, and logistics.
Garuda Aerospace will introduce several new drones, each designed to address critical needs within the defence sector. The company’s product range will include the Rocket Launcher Drone, offering enhanced firepower, a specialised Land Mine Detection & Diffusement system for safer operations, the versatile Logistics Drone, the Thales Garuda UTM, an advanced unmanned traffic management system developed in collaboration with Thales, a dedicated Firefighting Drone for SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) for rapid response in emergencies, a VR Military Drone Simulator for training Jawans, a Grenade & Cannister Dropping Drone designed for loitering munitions, and the life-saving Life Bouy Drone for the Navy & Coast Guard. With these innovative solutions, Garuda Aerospace is committed to defence operations through the integration of next-generation drone technology.
Furthermore, strengthening its technology capabilities, Garuda Aerospace is set to announce key strategic partnerships with industry leaders and institutions, including Thales, Rajasthan Electronics (REIL), HFCL, DRDO, Tata Elxsi, and the Central University of Jammu. These collaborations are focused on advancing the development of unmanned aerial systems and pushing the boundaries of innovation.
“These partnerships, coupled with our new drone platforms, represent a significant leap forward in our commitment to bolstering India’s defence capabilities”, said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace. “Aero India 2025 provides the ideal platform to showcase how these innovations will shape the future of defence, security, and humanitarian efforts, addressing critical needs both domestically and internationally. These developments will fuel the expansion and explore new markets further solidifying our position as a global leader in drone technology”, he concluded.
With the upcoming launches and strategic alliances, Garuda Aerospace is poised to create a positive impact at Aero India 2025. Aero India 2025 will be held from 10th to 14th February 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India. These advancements are further strengthened by Garuda Aerospace’s impressive portfolio of 20 granted patents, demonstrating a commitment to innovation. Furthermore, the company’s development of moulds for Indigenous manufacturing underscores its dedication to the “Make in India” initiative and its focus on reducing dependencies on foreign imports, solidifying its position as a leader in Indigenous drone technology.