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Midea Group to invest ₹800 Crore to setup manufacturing facility in Pune

· The Manufacturing facility will come up over an acquired area of 43 acres
· To set up R&D Center to develop products for India
· Plant will be operational by end 2018
· To create employment opportunities for over 500 people over 5 years

New Delhi, 29 June, 2017: Midea Group, a Fortune 500 company, today announced plans to invest ₹ 800 Crore to set up a manufacturing facility near Pune. The company will acquire 43 acres of land in Supa Parner Industrial Park II. Mr. Andy Gu, Vice President, Midea Group, made the announcement of a greenfield manufacturing facility for consumer Home Appliances and components. The products manufactured at the plant will cater to Midea Group’s operations in India as well as others. The facility will also evaluate export for Midea Group to other distribution locations.

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ vision, Midea Group has earmarked an investment of ₹ 800 Crore for the new facility which is expected to generate 500 jobs over 5 years. The state of the art, greenfield manufacturing facility will have a dedicated R&D centre which will design, develop and test products for the Indian market. The new facility is expected to commence commercial operations by end 2018 and is an exemplary showcase of Midea Group’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.

Mr. Andy Gu, Vice President, Midea Group, said “We are extremely happy to begin work for expanding our base in India. India is a key market in our global growth strategy and will be an important manufacturing hub in the future. Our investment is an example of Midea’s belief in the Indian market and reiterates our commitment to ‘Make in India’. The new home appliances manufacturing plant in India will enable us to offer “Designed in India” product solutions to our valued customers.”

“This manufacturing plant will further support our focus to accelerate our business and establish Midea as a significant player in the home appliance market in India.”

The highlights of the new facility will be:-
§ Production lines for home appliances including Refrigerators, Washing Machines and Water Appliance products.
§ The plant will have a capacity to manufacture Five Lakh refrigerators, Six Lakh washing machines and Ten Lakh Water Appliances products.
§ In addition Midea Group’s Parts & Components Divisions GMCC and Welling will also be setting up exclusive manufacturing facilities to manufacture Compressors & Motors for Appliances
§ Stringent environment and safety standards will be used to ensure that the India manufacturing facility is at par with global operating standards.

About Midea Group
Midea Group is a leading global player in consumer appliances, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and robotics and industrial automation systems. Midea offers diversified products, comprising of consumer appliances (Kitchen Appliances, Refrigerators, Laundry Appliances, and various Small Home Appliances) and robotics and industrial automation. Midea is committed to improving lives by adhering to the principle of “Creating Value for Customers”. Midea focuses on continuous technological innovation to improve products and services, and to make life more comfortable and pleasant.
Founded in 1968 in Guangdong, China, Midea has now established a global platform of more than 200 subsidiaries, over 60 overseas branches and 10 strategic business units, as well as being the majority shareholder of Kuka (95% shareholding).
In 2016, Midea Group was listed in Fortune Global 500. The sales revenue of Midea was nearly US$ 24 Billion in 2016. Midea has hundreds of millions consumers, major customers in different areas, strategic partners worldwide and about 130,000 employees in total.

The Best Areas for Women: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai & Hyderabad

Santhosh Kumar, CEO – Operations & International Director, JLL India

For over a century, people across the globe celebrate March 8^th as International Women’s Day and the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This year’s theme for International Women’s day is ‘Be Bold for Change’ – and change is definitely called for. The world needs to raise its collective voice against gender bias, inequality and violence against women. We also need to give more encouragement for women’s advancement, celebrate their achievements and champion the cause of women’s education.

Closer home and the ground realities in India, working women need to know they can live, work and yes - entertain, peacefully and safely. Far from raising it for change, the voice of countless working women in India is stifled under the pressures of a daily work commute and the responsibility of managing their households. Not all residential locations are created equal – and certainly not for women in our largest metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Pune.

To identify the relatively safer and more convenient areas where women can live, work and relax in relative peace in these cities, we focus on some critical operative real estate factors, such as:

· Proximity to work places and shopping areas

· Proximity to schools

· Safety at home and during commute

· Adequate commuting options

· Good healthcare facilities

· Reasonably priced housing

· Healthy, green environment

Some locations have themselves been agents of change. Thane in Mumbai, for example, has evolved over the years from being a largely industrial hub to a location that sports large IT/ITes offices, offers a variety of malls and supermarkets, has reasonably priced housing within self-sufficient housing complexes, ample green cover and decent healthcare amenities.

Thane’s proximity to the BKC CBD has also enhanced after infrastructure developments, resulting in it becoming a location of choice for many working women in MMR today. Other locations which have evolved from humbler identities to become cosmopolitan hubs include Gurgaon in NCR and parts of Whitefield in Bangalore.

The changes in most cases present veritable case studies of improving social infrastructure that support women who seek a healthy work life / home life balance. They have developed in a manner that aligns with the growing demands of an ever-increasing women workforce.

Safety, especially for single working and senior citizen women, is a growing cause for concern in Indian cities. Not all new urban centres which have evolved on the periphery of the older cities can call themselves truly safe places for women. A lot more needs to be done by town planning and law enforcement agencies to ensure that women working late night shifts and single working and senior citizen women need not fear for their safety.

This list of areas is not exhaustive but is a fair representation:

Mumbai	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK / (Rs per month)*
Western Suburbs (Andheri, Vile Parle)	Good connectivity to the Eastern and Western suburbs, good social infrastructure, excellent public transport, proximity to domestic / international airport, workplace hubs, malls and schools.	Andheri: 15,000-25,000, Vile Parle: 25,000-35,000	Andheri: 40,000 -60,000 , Vile Parle - 45,000-65,000
Eastern Suburbs (Mulund)	Good connectivity to commercial locations like Thane, Airoli etc., green and pollution-free environment, proximity to malls, good spread of residential options	Mulund: 12,000-15,000	Mulund: 25,000-40,000
Thane	Good, serene environment, proximity to malls, good spread of residential options, proximity to work hubs in the Western and Eastern suburbs and Navi Mumbai, good healthcare facilities.	7,500-10,000	15,000-25,000
Navi Mumbai (Nerul)	Green and pollution-free environment, proximity to malls, good proximity to key workplaces hubs like Vashi, Thane and Belapur.	Nerul: 10,000-12,000	Nerul: 20,000-35,000

Pune	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK (Rs per month)*
North-East (Viman Nagar, Kharadi)	Good connectivity & availability of public transport, proximity to workplace hubs, leisure and entertainment options, quality residential projects	Viman Nagar – 7000-8000 Kharadi – 5500-6500	Viman Nagar -18000-20000 Kharadi-12000-14000
North-West (Baner, Pimple Saudagar, Aundh)	Safety during commute, good availability of public transport, access to high street shopping areas, quality residential projects	Baner – 7000-8000 Pimple Saudagar -6000-6500 Aundh -9000-10000	Baner – 16000-18000 Pimple Saudagar – 14000-16000 Aundh – 17000-22000
South-East (Hadapsar, Wanowrie)	Availability of leisure options, established office corridor, safety, connectivity to workplace hubs, access to high street shopping,	Hadapsar- 6000-7200	Hadapsar – 12000-20000,
	Proximity to central area, connectivity to workplace hubs, access to high street shopping	Wanowrie – 6500-8000	Wanowrie - 16000-21000

Delhi NCR	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK / (Rs per month)*
Golf Course Road, Gurgaon	Proximity to workplace hubs, multiple apartment and condominium options with adequate safety features, easy access to shopping areas	7,500-11,000 for older apartment projects of generally 2 and 3 BHK formats	2 BHK – 25000-30000 (multiple women may share rooms individually or on double occupancy basis)
DLF-Phase 1 and areas near MG Road	Row housing options for PG accommodation, safety measures implemented by local RWAs, multiple apartment and condominium options with adequate safety features, easy access to shopping areas, proximity to commercial corridors, Metro connectivity	Row Houses: Independent Floors – 10,000–15,000 Apartments: 10,000-16,000	2 BHK independent floors: 20000-25000 2 BHK apartment: 30000-40000 (based on project location and quality) Multiple sharing basis
Parts of South Delhi, especially around Greater Kailash – I and II	Row housing options with adequate safety provisions implemented by local RWAs, access to public transport and Metro linkages to CBD, well connected to prime commercial corridors of Nehru Place and Saket and shopping malls	Apartments - 12000-16000/sq.ft.	2 BHK: 50,000-60,000 2 BHK Row houses in CR Park & Kalkaji internal blocks: 30,000-40,000 Multiple sharing basis
Prime residential sectors of Noida (sectors 14,15, 40, 44 and 93)	Metro connectivity, condominium safety features, accessibility to neighbourhood shopping and connectivity to malls	Apartments - 6500-10000 per sq ft	2 BHK: 20000-25000 in typical apartment projects

Bangalore	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK / (Rs per month)*
CBD area	Good connectivity, camera surveillance in some places, streets have high activity 24X7, access to public transport (Metro and bus connectivity)	8500-10000	28000-45000
Koramangala	Good connectivity, camera surveillance in some places, access to public transport (buses)	9000-12000	20000-40000
Parts of Whitefield	Good connectivity, camera surveillance in some places, streets have high activity 24X7 due to many BPOs operational, access to public transport (buses)	5000-6000	18000-23000

Chennai	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK / (Rs per month)*
Adyar	Good connectivity, presence of reputed schools, proximity to shopping areas, places of worship, a beach and restaurants, good residential options, green surroundings, specialty healthcare and proximity to IT hubs, police patrolling, safe for women.	18000-22000	22,000-27,000
Anna Nagar	Presence of schools, access to quality healthcare, proximity to business hubs like Ambattur, connected through buses, green spaces, good residential options	13000-15000	17,000-24,000
Velachery	Proximity to IT offices, schools, colleges, bus and local train connectivity, good residential options, presence of multiplexes, green surroundings	16000-19000	15,000-22,000

Hyderabad	Why They Score High For Working Women	Capital Values (Rs/sq.ft.)	Rent - 2 BHK / (Rs per month)*
Secunderabad	Camera surveillance and police patrolling, well connected, presence of schools and hospitals. Localities safe for women are- Sainikpuri, Marredpally, Sindhi Colony and surrounding locations in 2-3 kms radius.	2500-5000	8000-25000
Begumpet and Somajiguda	Proximity to offices, shops, schools, hospitals. Camera surveillance and police patrolling. Localities safe for women are- Prakash Nagar, Chikoti Gardens, Kundan Bagh and surrounding locations.	4500-6500	14000-35000
Banjara Hills Road No 1, 2, 3, 7, 10 and 12	Camera surveillance and police patrolling, well connected and presence of school and hospitals, mostly high end residential options, many restaurant and entertainment options.	5500-10000	15000-50000

Note: * Rents are for 2 BHK semi-furnished apartments

VODAFONE SUPERNETTM 4G LAUNCHED IN PUNE

With a bonanza of special offers for customers - 22 GB at just INR 999

FREE SIM upgrade to 4G plus 2GB Data free with every 4G SIM upgrade
Prepaid Customers enjoy 4 times 4G data on purchase of 1GB pack
Faster 4G services at 3G prices
One hour unlimited SuperNet 4G/3G at INR 18
Array of Data Packs starting from as little as INR 8 for 30 MB

FREE 3-month access to VODAFONE PLAY - your one stop destination to a world of entertainment – 150+ Live TV channels, over 14,000 movies and TV show titles and a wide range of music of all genres
4G Mi-Fi that supports Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 15 devices
Enhanced customer experience- immediate 4G SIM exchange at multiple touch points
Enjoy 4G international roaming in 20 countries i.e. UK, Netherlands, Mauritius, Singapore, Czech Republic, Romania, UAE, Albania, Turkey, Germany, Sri Lanka, Canada, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland and many more countries to be launched in the near future

Pune: Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunication services providers, today announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G service in Pune. Vodafone SuperNetTM4G services have now been rolled out in 107 cities and towns in Maharashtra & Goa including Nagpur, Nashik, Vasai, Akola, Chandrapur, Amravati, Latur, Dhule, Malegaon, Goa, Ahmednagar, Nanded, Sangli, Miraj, Kolhapur, Jalgaon etc. and will soon be rolled out across all major towns and cities of Maharashtra by March 2017.
The state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mi-Fi & dongles. Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets, offered by leading smartphone manufacturers and available across the country.
Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G will significantly enhance the mobile internet experience for customers with faster download/upload of videos and music, seamless video chats and will also facilitate greater ease in using their favourite apps. Customers will also adore features like high definition video streaming, mobile gaming and two-way video calling.
Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G service is built on a strong fibre backhaul, a new and modern network. With this launch, Vodafone is now uniquely positioned to offer in Pune, 2G/3G/4G services on its own state of the art, convergent radio technology.
Leveraging its global network and experience, Vodafone also pioneered international roaming on 4G for its India customers visiting in 20 countries including UK, Netherlands, Mauritius, Singapore, Czech Republic, Romania, UAE, Albania, Turkey, Germany, Sri Lanka, Canada, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland with many more countries to be launched in the near future.
Announcing the launch of Vodafone SuperNetTM4G service in Pune, Ashish Chandra, Business Head – Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Vodafone India said, “Maharashtra is a key market for Vodafone India and as one of the leading telecom service providers our 1.87 crore customers in the circle have a lot to look forward to. We started our 4G journey in Maharashtra from Nagpur and followed it up with launches in 107 cities and towns within a period of 3 months. Vodafone is now expanding its services across the IT, Manufacturing and Education hub of Pune and will be rolled out in other important locations by March 2017. We invite our data savvy customers in the city to make the most of the bonanza of special benefits being offered to enjoy the best mobile internet experience. 4G has the potential to revolutionize the mobile experience through powerful innovation that impacts how we work and live. Vodafone’s global expertise and experience of launching 4G across 20 countries gives us a better understanding of this technology and the needs of the 4G customer. We have received overwhelming response from customers where Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G is already available.”
The Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G launch in Pune follows the successful rollout of services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, UP East, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, UP West, A&NE and Punjab. Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G coverage will be available in 2400 towns across the country by March 2017. These 17 circles where Vodafone offers 4G service contribute over 90 percent of Vodafone India’s data revenues.
Vodafone’s customers in Pune have a bonanza of special benefits to enjoy the Vodafone SuperNetTM4G experience seamlessly. This includes:

Unmatched value
FREE SIM upgrade to 4G plus 2GB Data free with every 4G SIM upgrade
Prepaid Customers enjoy 4 times 4G data on purchase of 1GB pack
Faster 4G services at 3G prices
One hour unlimited SuperNet 4G/3G at INR 18
Array of Data Packs starting from as little as INR 8 for 30 MB
FREE 3-month access to VODAFONE PLAY - your one stop destination to a world of entertainment – 150+ Live TV channels, over 14,000 movies and TV show titles and a wide range of music of all genres
4G Mi-Fi that supports Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 15 devices
Enhanced customer experience- immediate 4G SIM exchange at multiple touch points
Enjoy 4G international roaming in 20 countries i.e. UK, Netherlands, Mauritius, Singapore, Czech Republic, Romania, UAE, Albania, Turkey, Germany, SriLanka, Canada, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland and many more countries to be launched in the near future

Seamless customer experience
Instant SIM swap at all Vodafone stores and select retail outlets
Vodafone subscribers can also check if their SIM / Phone is 4G compatible by sending an SMS <4GCHECK> to 199

The Maharashtra & Goa circle is a focus and significant growth market for Vodafone India. To cater to the growing volumes of customer usage and their increasing need for speed, the company has invested INR 10,880+ crore till date including INR 248 crore in H1 FY17 to expand, modernize and build a more technology and energy efficient network. Vodafone has a large retail footprint with 940 Vodafone branded stores spread across prominent localities in the circle, making it convenient for customers to access Vodafone’s products and services within their neighbourhood.

About Vodafone India

Vodafone India is a 100% fully owned subsidiary of the Vodafone Group Plc. with operations across the country serving over 200 million customers (over 106 million in rural areas). Commencing operations in 2007, Vodafone is today a robust, award-winning business and committed for the long term. Vodafone Business Services serves the needs of enterprises and government by providing total telecommunications (Voice and Data) solutions across mobility and wireline platforms. Our mobile wallet, M-Pesa is a unique and innovative money transfer service from Vodafone that fosters financial inclusion.

Committed to optimizing the near-ubiquitous reach of mobile telephony to address national developmental priorities, the Vodafone Foundation partners is actively engaged in community development initiatives especially in the domains of m-Women, m-Agriculture, m-Education and Disaster Relief. Building on its global experience and expertise, an outreach across India and offering a comprehensive portfolio of technologies- 2G, 3G & 4G, Vodafone is uniquely positioned to actualize the vision of Digital India.

Globally, Vodafone is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 49 more, and has fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 31st December 2016, Vodafone had 470 million mobile customers and 14.3 million fixed broadband customers.

For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com.
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VTP Realty Raises The Bar By Launching Two New Projects In Pune For The MIG Segment

Two of its new offerings promise a guaranteed value-add

Pune, February 16, 2017: VTP Realty, one of Pune’s largest forward integration company, announced new inventory launch at two of its most versatile destinations in the making; VTP Urban Nest at Undri and VTP Urban Life at Talegaon. Both the properties are developed as self – sufficient destinations in the respective markets, and have a grand frontage to welcome you.

VTP Realty has set the bar high for delivering unmatched quality, attention to detail and transparency owing to its forward integrated model, thus exercising immense quality control over each of their projects. This model helps VTP Realty to have all key competencies and in-house resources to deliver both Life and Nest right from conceptualization to completion as it has for the earlier projects present pan Pune.

Spread over 13 acres, VTP Urban Life is the unique 1 and 2 BHK apartment project is located amidst refreshing landscapes of Talegaon designed and planned by renowned architect Reza Kabul. But calling it just homes would be an understatement. Because the space inside the homes is as well planned as the space outside the homes. Spacious homes, more ceiling height, three balconies with every apartment, well-lit and ventilated floor lobbies, three-tier security system, grand entrance lobby make homes truly incomparable. Phase 1 of this project is sold out with construction on site going on in full swing. More than 350 families are already a part of it.

Unobstructed views on all four sides, 60,000 sq. ft. of open, landscaped and amenity space, Eden International School within its premises makes Urban Life even more promising. The project enjoys easy connectivity to Mumbai via Pune-Mumbai expressway and highway, Talegaon and Chakan MIDC and Hinjewadi IT Park.

VTP Urban Nest on the other hand is the best location in Undri (NIBM Annex.) having a grand frontage of 750 ft. at Katraj-Hadapsar Bypass Road. It spans over 9 acres offeing 1.5, 2 and 3 BHK homes with integrated shopping and entertainment arenas within the premises. Abs Gym and Star Bazar are already are a part of it. The construction of all the towers is going on site.

Urban Nest encompasses Trade Park, a modern day commercial complex having boutique offices, high-end retail and lavish showroom spaces. Along with that, it also offers a marketplace comprising of daily convenience stores for residents’ everyday needs. The property boasts of a plethora of amenities like swimming pool, community hall, indoor games room, amphitheater, senior citizen sit out, yoga/meditation room etc.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Sachin Bhandari, CEO VTP Realty said, “VTP Realty believes in providing the best living spaces to customers by creating innovative projects keeping in mind customer expectations. We are working towards becoming a customer-centric brand focusing on providing that little extra to the customer in the MIG segment like more usable space in homes, premium specifications and all the conveniences within project premises. We are also one of the very few developers charging only 50% upon RCC completion. We do not charge any transfer fee, nor do we charge any cancellation charges.”

PCMC's Townships Save the Day for Pune's Home Buyers

PCMC's Townships Save the Day for Pune's Home Buyers

- Anil Pharande, Chairman - Pharande Spaces

Townships are a new property mantra in India, and for the bigger cities they're without any doubt the sole remaining hope for good quality living standards. Slowly but surely, residential quality of life in cities like Pune are on the decrease, and township properties are rightfully getting increasing importance as the most logical response to the increasing need for quality-based living.

In cities such as the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, the ‘Infrastructure First’ strategy being employed by the governing authorities since several decades has served to provide highly adequate living conditions for PCMC residents. On the other hand, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has not been able to keep up to speed on its own infrastructure scenario. The heedless way with which real estate development has been taking place in Pune has not only resulted in a veritable concrete jungle but also made problems like traffic congestion, air and noise pollution and also water depletion much worse over the past several years.

PCMC - The New Townships Capital

In this depressing scenario, the massive integrated townships being developed in the booming city of PCMC has offered Pune's citizens a new and invigorating lifestyle standard. In the PCMC, the integrated township revolution started in areas like Ravet and Moshi, and today the city's leading developers have also established high-end townships in Punavale and on Spine Road.

Though negligence and greed are definitely operative factors in the illogical way the Pune Municipal Corporation has been developing, it also has certain limitations. In the first place, integrated township projects require substantial acreage, and large plots have essentially been completely used up in the central regions of the PMC. As consequence, the focus has now shifted to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, where superlative support infrastructure, affordable property rates and a scientific approach to real estate development still make townships a very workable proposal.

In integrated townships, the issues are infrastructure shortfall and deteriorating living conditions are totally negated. These projects provide an extremely high grade of living standards, set to the backdrop of tasteful natural surroundings and adequate open spaces.

Providing township-level facilities in smaller residential projects would entail prohibitive prices for the developers – and the cost escalations would have to be passed on to the property buyers. Such facilities would immediately boost a smaller residential project into the luxury category, with consummate price implications to buyers. However, as a result of the economies of scale, township developers in the PCMC are giving the township lifestyle option to buyers at prices that reasonable and attractive.

High-quality infrastructure, open spaces and instant accessibility to every requirement of day-to-day living in these townships result in a first-class lifestyle equation since all residents in a township gain from one big integrated and centrally managed system.

Township Properties - Higher Price but Ultimate Value

As already mentioned, when a builder offers township-level facilities in smaller housing projects, the prices to consumers are comparable to those of high-end luxury residences. In townships, the vast variety of facilities, fully-integrated infrastructure as well as the availability of schools, hospitals and shopping complexes within the premises obviously means that township properties come at a price that is somewhat higher than standard multi-storey flats. On the other hand, the added expense is vindicated by the reality that people who buy into township properties are guaranteed a greatly superior living standard – not to mention vastly higher yields on investment.

For property buyers who just don't desire to compromise on their lifestyle choices, the township properties of PCMC are the most logical and intelligent options. The direct benefits include a healthier life thanks to open spaces and greenery, complete security, the guarantee of high-grade infrastructure and facilities within the premises, and instant accessibility to recreational facilities and retail outlets. This results in a very high measure of convenience and comfort within an entirely cosmopolitan ethos.

About The Author:

Anil Pharande is Chairman of Pharande Spaces, a leading construction and development firm that develops township properties in West Pune. Pharande Promoters & Builders, the flagship company of Pharande Spaces and an ISO 9001-2000 certified company, is a pioneer in the PCMC area offering a diverse range of real estate products catering especially to the 42 sectors of Pradhikaran. The luxury township Puneville at Punavale in West Pune is among the company's latest premium offerings. Woodsville in Moshi is another highly successful PCMC-based township by Pharande Spaces which is now in its 3rd phase.

Giant Starkenn and Rotary Club of Pune Smart City along with Kotak Mutual Fund to organize CYCLOTHON in Pune

· 23 Km bicycle rally to promote smarter and greener commutation will be held in Pune on February, 5, 2017

Pune, 2nd February, 2017: Starkenn Sports Pvt. Ltd. in association with Rotary Club of Pune Smart City and Kotak Mutual Fund is organizing a ‘SMART CYCLOTHON’ in Pune. This 23 KM bicycle rally will commence on 5th February, 2017 at 6.30 am from Sangamwadi Bridge near RTO. This first of its kind bicycle rally for a smarter and greener Pune will see participation of people from different walks of life. Elite riders, common citizens and cycle enthusiasts from the city are participating in this ride. This bicycle rally is powered by Kotak Mutual Fund & Exelon Basket.

Mr.Jaideep Parekh, President Elect., Rotary Club of Pune Smart City and Mr. Pravin Patil, MD & CEO, STarkenn sports addressing the PC

Mr. Pravin Patil, MD & CEO, Starkenn Sports. Pvt. Ltd and Jaideep Parekh, President Elect., Rotary Club of Pune Smart City addressed a press conference today to announce this initiative. Ultimate aim of ‘SMART CYCLOTHON’ bicycle rally is to promote active and alternative transportation towards sustainability and engage families and the entire community. The idea behind this bicycle rally is to create an awareness about the need of pollution free commutation and promote Pune’s forgotten cycling culture.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pravin V Patil, Managing Director and CEO, Starkenn Sports Pvt Ltd said, “The way Pune is growing with increasing motorized vehicular traffic we need to promote sustainable and pollution free commutation moving towards a healthier, greener and cleaner future by taking up cycling. At Giant Starkenn our aim is to promote cycling as a means of transport in a common man’s life and want to educate the general public about the health benefits of the sport. With this activity we aim to continue our association with Rotary Club of Pune Smart City to extend our support in all their future endeavors to promote cycling for the better tomorrow.”

Speaking on the occasion Jaideep Parekh, President Elect., Rotary Club of Pune Smart City said, “Earlier Pune city was known for its cycling culture with maximum bicycles in the country but currently there is a major drop in cycling in Pune. With this ‘CYCLOTHON’ we want to promote Pune’s now forgotten cycling culture and sustainable way of transportation for the betterment of the environment. We at The Rotary Club of Pune Smart City closely works on the various projects that are aligned to the Smart City vision and we are looking forward for the maximum participation from the Puneites for this CYCLOTHON. Starkenn being a frontrunner in promoting cycling as a lifestyle in India, we are extremely happy to partner with them and Kotak Mutual Fund and look forward to their continued association. When a brand like Starkenn extends their support for an initiative like this, it encourages the community to take on the wheels and work towards a healthier city.”

Online registrations for the CYCLOTHON are open till 4th February, 2017. Cycle enthusiasts can enroll on https://easebuzz.in/link/JC7CT . Registration fee for the CYCLOTHON is Rs 200/-.

Hardik Patel shares his thoughts at the 7th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad organized by MIT-SOG, Pune

18 January 2017, Pune: Social and political activist Hardik Patel shared his thoughts on ‘Reservation on caste, social justice or total injustice? ’ at the 7th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad organized by MIT SOG, Pune amidst much anticipation and excitement. He spoke his mind on the reservation system in India and spoke about his expectation for a fair reservation system.

Here are some excerpts from his speech:

“My fight isn’t with other reserved classes like SC, ST OBC etc; my fight is against a system where a qualified farmer’s son is jobless due to a biased system. We must understand that giving reservation is nowhere closer to giving alms, I believe reservation should be designed in a way that it adds to the strength of the country. The reservation system should be divided basis the number of members in any cast. It has to be proportionate and only then will it make sense. I believe we can take the country forward if all casts are one, but that is still a distant dream. We are the youth and we have to make a new India. I firmly stand by reservation in India and will fight for it come what may. I am with farmers, I am with the youth and I am with reservation.” Hardik Patel

His session concluded with a couple of questions from the young audience and this is what he had to say to them:

Question from youth: I am a Pathidar myself and don’t want reservation, why I am I forced into it?

Response from Hardik Patel: This is for a greater good. I am asking for a reservation that is fair and proportionate to the population and number of castes in India. Please don’t think you are forced into it, think that this will help the country come out of a biased system.

Hardik Patel’s session was attended by Prof. Viashwanath Karad, founder MIT group of institutes, Prof. Rahul Karad, founder and dean MIT – SOG, Prof. Hari Narke, renowned scholar-Pune university, Shri. Vinod Patil, organizer Maratha Morcha, Shri, Jehangir Hussain Mir, Dept. Chairman, J&K legislative assembly.

About MIT-SOG:

MIT-SOG is a part of the MAEER's MIT Group of Institutions, Pune, a highly acclaimed name in the field of education since 1983, founded by Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad. The group consists of educational institutions right from Primary Education to Post Graduate Programs in varied field like- Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Management, Information Technology, and Foreign Languages and so on. MIT-SOG was initiated by Shri. Rahul V. Karad with the vision of creating Ethical, Spirited and Committed Political Leadership for the country from the grassroots and from all walks of life.

MIT-SOG students get an opportunity to intern for a period of two months with Political Leaders & Political Party Offices. Assignments, projects and workshops are a regular feature of the program.

About Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad:

The Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (Indian Student Parliament) was initiated by Rahul V. Karad in 2011, wherein students of the entire country can be sensitized about entering into public life or embracing active politics.

The innovative platform: Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (BCS) is a non-political platform to sensitize and harness the power of youth, mainly through the general secretaries, joint secretaries and socially active & politically sensitive students from around 25000 colleges of more than 400 universities in India.

It provides lessons on the functioning of a democracy and encourages the students to serve the society by entering public life and attaining leadership roles.