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Drishti Lifesaving assists Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to conduct a study on Rip currents along Goa’s coast

2017, the first rip current experiment of its kind was conducted on 31st January and 1st February 2017 ~

Panjim, 8 February 2017: Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd supported the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team in executing the first rip current experiment also known as RIPEX 2017. This is the first study of its kind being carried out in India by ISRO. The study is being conducted by a team of scientists at Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO Ahmedabad.

Rip currents are one of the most common problem causing currents witnessed along Goa’s coast with a higher rate of incidents recorded at Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Colva beaches.

The ISRO team of scientists developed a specialized drifter using the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS),NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) receiver and tested the presence of active rips along some beaches on 31st January and 1st February 2017. Drishti Lifesaving identified a well known rip at Calangute and supported the team in executing this significant experiment. In the experiment, which was recorded with a drone camera, the team observed the strong rip current and even recorded its effects extending 90 metres from the shoreline.

With the successful completion of the experiment, ISRO is looking forward to conduct in collaboration with Drishti, a more detailed study on the factors responsible for the formation of rip currents along Goa’s coastline, thereby improving public safety.

“Drishti is already working on developing some of the world’s most advanced technologies in the lifesaving space. We are thrilled with the RIPEX project and extremely humbled to be of any support to ISRO. Drishti’s lifeguards are trained and adept at identifying and conducting rescues in RIP currents. Warnings and studies generated by systems like RIPEX are critical to augment our services and enable us to pre-empt an incident.” says Ankit Somani, MD, Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd.
Rip currents and under water currents are two of the significant causes leading to rescue operations along Goa’s coast as per the incident reports maintained by Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd. In the month of January 2017, lifeguards rescued 30 swimmers arsing from 23 related incidents reported along the beach stretches in the non-swim zones.

About Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd.
Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd. provides professional lifeguard services on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa along the coastline of Goa. Over 700 trained lifeguards provide dedicated service across the beach stretch of Goa and internal water bodies of Dudhsagar and Mayem Lake. Operational since 2008, it is a state of the art lifeguard program using international best practices focused on ensuring the best possible safety standards for the thousands of people that throng Goa's beaches and water bodies every year. Additionally, the company operates a Beach Safety Patrol providing beach marshals from sunset till midnight. The beach marshals focus on women's safety, assist tourists and deter tourists from venturing into the ocean.

More than 1500 employees of HOC on brink of starvation, three workers commit suicide

Mumbai, 06 August, 2016: The ‘Acche Din’ term so vociferously professed by the government seems to have eluded and become a tragic mockery for more than 1500 employees of Public Sector Unit (PSU) Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOC) and their families. Located at Rasayani near Panvel in Navi Mumbai, the unit has ceased operations since 2001, bringing several families on the verge of starvation and threatening their livelihood. Three workers have committed suicide owing to the unpredictable circumstances concerning the future of their survival.

“All concerned authorities have turned a blind eye to the plight of the suffering workers who have not received their salaries for the past 15 months. Under the guise of disinvestment in so-called sick units, NITI Aayog has proposed to the government the closure of the unit and the privatization of its assets including its land without formulating alternative steps for the rehabilitation of affected workers and their families. We foresee a deep-rooted conspiracy in the move to indulge in mass privatization of public assets for minting money at the cost of uprooting existing employees,” stated Shri. B. P. Peshattiwar, President, HOC Employees Union.

There have been allegations of blatant violations of stated protocols while ceasing operations at the unit. As per the stipulations of the Companies Act 1956, the planned closure of a PSU entails passing a resolution in an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of company shareholders and taking their consent. No AGM has been held, violating the rights of shareholders. The land of more than 250 workers belonging to the SC/ST category was also taken for the construction of the unit and they were given jobs at the unit as a compensatory gesture. Without rehabilitating these workers in a proper manner, there is no legal sanction for proceeding with the closure of the unit. A pertinent question here is if the government is in plans to spend Rs 6,000 crore for the revival of 4 sick fertilizer units in other states, why the same preference is not given to HOC, which has the capacity to make profits.

HOC is the sole producer of N2O4 in India,a material which is used by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for research purpose and launching activities. The company still possesses formaldehyde and aniline plants in good working condition which can be made operational again provided there is regular supply of raw material. This will not only revive operations at the plant but will also provide renewed livelihood to the workers who have been rendered jobless. It is time the government step in and take proactive action in the matter by pumping in much needed working finance to purchase the much-needed raw material to kick-start production activity and settling the dues of the affected workers in a prompt manner.

About HOC:

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited(HOC) was set up by the Government of India in 1960 with the objective of attaining self-reliance in basic organic chemicals needs. In fact this was the first endeavor to indigenise manufacture of basic chemicals and to reduce country’s dependence on import of vital organic chemicals.

Avasarala Technologies handing over 3000th Heat Pipe to ISRO

May 25, 15.41 PM IST || Pocket News Alert

(Dr. M Annadurai, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre at Avasarala Technologies to commemorate the association)

Bengaluru, May 25, 2016: Avasarala Technologies Ltd, head quartered in Bengaluru, today announced handing over 3000th Heat Pipe manufactured in Avasarala’s facility in Bommasandra to Padma Shri Dr. M. Annadurai, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre to commemoratethe long-standing relationship with ISRO.

Avasarala Technologies handing over 3000th Heat Pipe to ISRO

Mr. Mani TT, MD & CEO, Avasarala Technologies

Heat Pipes are very importantand critical components for Aerospace Applications for the spacecraft cooling and temperature stabilization due to their low weight penalty, zero maintenance, and reliability. Maintaining thermal uniformity is an importanttask with respect to orbiting satellites under adverse solar heating.

M.D & CEO T.T.Mani- Avasarala Technologies said “Today, Avasarala is one of the leading manufacturers of specialized and critical systems and components to Strategic Sectors under Make in India Program and we are extremely happy to receive

Dr. Annadurai to our facility and equally honoured to hand over our 3000th Heat Pipe to him endorsing our longstanding association with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)”.

Knowing the strength of Avasarala, ISRO entrusted the challenging task of development of Heat Pipes for their Satellite programs, which were being imported in those days. Avasarala started working on the development of Heat Pipes in the year 2001 and successfully manufactured and delivered Space Qualified Heat Pipes in the year 2003. A dedicated facility was established at Bommasandra Industrial Area to meet the needs of ISRO. Since then Avasarala has supplied 2986 Heat Pipes to ISRO for their 58 programs of which 38 satellites have been launched. These have completed a cumulative of 179 Years in space with Avasarala supplied Heat Pipes. Avasarala started working with ISRO since 1997 for indigenization of some of the critical capital equipment for their requirements. Heat Pipes are used in Thermal Management of Electronics in Satellites; it is a Thermal Device which transfers heat efficiently from one location to another with minimum thermal resistance. This is a very critical and important component of a satellite. Avasarala expressed that it is exhilarated to be a strategic part of the country’s Space Program and other sectors like Nuclear Power, Defence Labs and Domestic and International R&D Programs.

The company was promoted by 8 Technocrats, from Bharat Electronics with an objective of building capital machineries for import substitutes mainly for Electronic Industries. Apart from Strategic Sectors; Avasarala also caters to the needs of Automotive & Electronic Industries in India by supplying Automation Systems.

About Avasarala Technologies Ltd

Started in the year 1985 and set foot on the engineering arena, predominantly in the field of high technology engineering. A thirst for excellence and an eye for innovation saw them diversify into vastly different areas of Nuclear Power, Factory Automation, Engineering Construction, Space and Healthcare. It was only a matter of time before it consolidated its position across India and overseas. Their mission is to continue contributing towards engineering excellence by delivering optimal technological solutions in critical areas with comprehensive capabilities.

For more details visit: http://www.avasarala.com/