As per an announcement recently by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Jindal Steel & Power, led by Shri Naveen Jindal, has been declared as the winner in the category of ‘CSR in Aspirational Districts / Difficult Terrains’ (Eastern India) and ‘Contribution in National Priority Areas’ (Support to differently-abled). JSP has been selected for this coveted award after a rigorous three-stage selection process initiated by the Ministry based on its prescribed systems of nominations by various Ministries, State Govt, three eminent Professional Institutes in India and Industry & Trade Chambers followed by Field verification and Grand Jury evaluation.

Commenting on the development, Chairman, JSP, Shri Naveen Jindal said, “We at JSP pursue Industry led inclusive development of our Nation partnering with the People and caring for the Planet. We have been implementing multidimensional Social development programmes under our CSR to improve the Quality of Life of the Community sustainably in the geography of our operational locations and beyond. The National CSR Award by the Ministry of Corporate Affair to JSP under two categories is indeed recognition of our philosophy of Passion for People. For us, it is always People First “.

Expressing her gratitude to the Government of India for recognizing Jindal Steel & Power with the National CSR Award, Smt. Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of JSP Foundation said, “We are humbled and encouraged that the Government of India has awarded us the highest recognition for our CSR programmes. As we emerge from the pandemic world, we are more aware of the crisis and needs that we are facing at various levels, in health, education, society and climate.

All our Programmes are completely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and aim to develop a more equitable and developed balance for the people in this country. This award will continue to motivate us to accelerate our efforts in implementing sustainable and inclusive development programmes across India.”

WADI, one of the innovative projects by JSP reviewed for the National CSR Award is an Agro Horti Silvipasture-based project implemented on 500 acres of hilly land benefiting the tribal populace of Chhattisgarh’s Tamnar block in Raigarh district. Under JSP Foundation’s Project Sneh, JSP has significantly contributed to major reduction of malnutrition in more than 1200 Children in Pallahara block in Angul district of Odisha. Both these interventions were reviewed in the multilayer selection process for the National CSR Award in the category of ‘CSR in Aspirational Districts / Difficult Terrains’ (Eastern India) apart from the Project Vastalya to control IMR and MMR and other projects of women empowerment in the tribal predominant region of Tamnar. Similarly the JSP’s flagship programme ‘Asha the Hope’ was reviewed for the award in the category of ‘Contribution in National Priority Areas’ (Support to differently-abled). Through this project, implemented under the umbrella support of JSP Foundation, the company works for the rehabilitation and empowerment of differently abled, particularly people in the formative age group.

Through its CSR arm JSP Foundation, JSP has been implementing multi-faceted sustainable social development initiatives around its operational areas in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand as well as across India with focus on consistent Improvement of the Human Development Index and associated socio-economic development measures in rural and tribal areas.  This is the announcement of CSR award for 2020 . The awards announced for the very first year of the award in 2019 was delivered by the HE President of India in Vigyan Bhawan , New Delhi.

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 In an exemplary heroic and humanitarian act of nobility, a family which lost a young member to brain stroke decided to donate his organs to save several lives. Jayeshbhai Patel aged 35 years, was a factory worker. While working he collapsed and moving through various hospitals, the patient was brought to Marengo CIMS hospital where he was declared “Brain-dead”.

The family rose above their grief and sorrow to embrace humanity and donate the deceased family member’s organs to save four lives and restore the sight of one. One kidney, two lungs, two corneas and one liver were retrieved. Post the retrieval process, the organs were reached to patients over four states. This was a show of immense courage and strength by the family to restore faith in humanity. At Marengo Asia Healthcare, we believe every minute counts, every life matters. The importance of timely decisions taken in organ donation is paramount in contributing significantly to saving lives.

With Marengo CIMS Hospital armed with multiple organ transplant programs such as heart, lungs, kidney, and liver, the hospital is fast emerging as a preferred destination for organ transplants in India.

Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, MD & CEO, Marengo Asia Healthcare said, “Marengo Asia Healthcare expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the patient’s family who went beyond their intense grief to think of several other patients whose lives could be saved by their act of organ donation. Our gratitude to many more such families who overcome their sorrow to save many lives by donating organs of their deceased family member. Many patients die every year due to lack of organ donation. Organ donation can save 500,000 lives in India each year. When families come forward with such humanitarian act, the fact that organ donation is picking up is reiterated. We encourage people to become a part of such humanitarian acts that can save thousands of lives every year.”

The patient’s family said, “We realized the enormity of the number of lives that could be saved with this simple act of organ donation. We are encouraged by the fact that Jayeshbhai Patel will live through the people who have received his organs.”

With increased organ donation we can save more and more lives. India happens to be one of the top countries in organ transplant in the world and yet, we lag our western counterparts. In India, a huge disparity between demand of organs for saving lives and the organs donated is witnessed consistently. The increasing numbers in organ donation in India is just about picking up, the awareness having been low and other reasons working as deterrents being religious beliefs, spiritual beliefs, and a negative mindset towards organ donation. The recent increase has been an outcome of increased awareness on the noble act.

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Allo Health , India’s first digital health clinic for sexual wellness, announced the appointment of a technology leader Gaurav Gupta, as the CTO. In his new role, Gaurav will be responsible for leading and spearheading new efforts to build the holistic care platform and scaling the business.

Prior to this, Gaurav led the Labs and Billing team at Carbon Health, a chain of modern full-stack primary and urgent care clinics in the USA. Before Carbon, Gaurav was the CTO and Founding engineer at Eligible Inc, New York City, USA. Eligible provides a platform to securely process all insurance billing transactions, which powers some of the most innovative and advanced healthcare providers in the USA. As the CSO and security lead at Eligible, he extensively contributed to building highly available, scalable, reliable, secure, and HIPAA-compliant tech infrastructures. He was also instrumental in category expansion, automation in retail, and monetizing image inventory systems at Amazon. He was also part of the IBM Tivoli Solutions team, where he architected three solutions and published a patent with the US patent Office.

Speaking on the appointment, Pranay Jivrajka, CEO – Allo Health said, “I am thrilled to have Gaurav join the team. His appointment comes at a time when Healthcare technology is rapidly changing the ways patients receive care in India. His experience in building and scaling world-class technology teams will be enormously helpful in creating a user-first platform that makes sexual wellness care accessible to all. Welcoming Gaurav to embrace the new wave of digital care delivery with Allo Health.”

Speaking on his appointment, Gaurav Gupta, CTO, Allo Health said, “Allo Health is revolutionizing the way Sexual wellness care is delivered by bringing doctors, operators, and engineers under one roof. The numerous taboos and discourses associated with sexual wellness in India prevent people from seeking help or even talking about it. We had our first baby through IVF last year, and since then, my wife and I have been raising awareness and breaking taboos associated with fertility treatment. I always wanted to return to India and improve healthcare discovery, delivery, and management here. I am thrilled to be a part of a team working relentlessly to bring a paradigm shift in care delivery through advanced technologies and services. We aim to normalize sexual wellness and make it accessible to all. I am ecstatic to join Allo Health and do my bit in building India’s first digital health clinic for sexual wellness.”

Gaurav’s appointment underscores Allo Health’s mission to normalise sexual wellness for all and make sexual health care delivery accessible to all through technology. He is a graduate of IIT Varanasi with a recognized track record of conceptualising and realising scalable solutions across various industries like Health Tech, E-commerce, Tech Corps to name a few .

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Amid hectic work schedules, tentative vacay plans, and the never-ending to-do list that’s lingering on us, you’d agree that we are all doing the best we can to live the fullest and stay fit in our small but unique way. And days like, June 21, which is celebrated every year as International Yoga Day, act as a gentle reminder to embrace health and wellness. According to the Ministry of AYUSH, yoga is key to improving flexibility, strength, balance, and attaining harmony. And its popularity across the globe is proof enough.

Handful of Walnuts

What is important to remember here, however, is the fact that this ancient practice alone can’t help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Yoga and a nutritious, balanced diet go hand in hand, and eating the right foods ensure your body gets the essential nutrients it requires for optimal health – not just body but also mind.

“Adding a handful of walnuts to your daily diet can set you off to a great start and fuel your brain and body,” says Naaznin Husein, renowned Nutritionist, Yoga Consultant, and Founder of Freedom Wellness Management. She further explains, “By a handful, I mean approx. 28g of walnuts that contain 4g protein, 2g fiber, and 2.5g plant-based omega-3 ALA. All these beneficial nutrients are known to support the health of our heart, brain, and gut.”

Did you know that California walnuts are produced under stringent quality controls that exceed California inspection standards, reputed to be the world’s toughest? It’s a long road from planting a walnut orchard to delivering fresh, delicious walnuts to our local markets. Not only this, these wonderful crunchy and mildly sweet wonder nuts, when added to our daily diet, can help in overall wellness, shows research:

1) Say hello to a healthy heart

Loaded with good fats (plant-based omega-3 ALA), walnuts, as part of a nutritious and balanced diet, may decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke.¹  They help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decrease blood pressure, two of the major risk factors for heart disease.^2,3

2) Focus on immunity

Walnuts are a good source of plant-based vitamin B, zinc, and selenium – the trio that boasts of the potential to ensure normal functioning of our immune system as per FSSAI’s Eat Right during COVID-19 guidelines.⁴

3) Weight maintenance

Most of us exercise to lose weight and get into the perfect shape. While walnuts may not make you shed those extra calories, they sure help along the way. Research shows walnuts’ potential role in influencing appetite hormones that make you feel full for longer. Which, in turn, avoids unnecessary cravings.⁵

4) Reduce the risk of diabetes

One of India’s most common and concerning diseases is diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes. It has been discovered that walnuts, as part of a healthy diet, may help manage diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A study representing more than 34,000 American adults suggests those who consume walnuts may have about half the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to adults who do not eat nuts.⁶

Here are some quick hacks Nutrition and Yoga expert, Naaznin Husein recommends to add walnuts into the daily diet regime:

1) Blend it into your pre-workout/post-workout smoothie to keep yourself energized.

2) Toss it into your salad or trail mix to transform them into an omega-3-rich meal/snack.

3) Add them to your curries and tikkas, and you can say goodbye to the cream for good.

4) Coat your meat and seafood with chopped walnuts for that extra crunch and nutrition quotient.

5) Indulge in a handful of walnuts to fix your mid-meal hunger pangs.

References:

¹Fleming JA, Kris-Etherton PM. The evidence for α-linolenic acid and cardiovascular disease benefits: comparisons with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. AdvNutr. 2014;5(6):863S-76S. doi: 10.3945/an.114.005850.

²1FDA approved claim: Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, March 2004. One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat, including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid, the plant-based omega-3.

³2Kris-Etherton P. Walnuts decrease risk of cardiovascular disease: a summary of efficacy and biologic mechanisms. J Nutr. 2014; 10: 39:2S-8S.

⁴fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Guidance_Document_Eat_Right_07_06_2020.pdf

⁵Farr OM, Tuccinardi D, Upadhyay J, et al. Walnut consumption increases activation of the insula to highly desirable food cues: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over fMRI study. Diabetes ObesMetab. 2018;20(1):173-177. doi: 10.1111/dom.13060.

⁶Arab L, Dhaliwal SK, Martin CJ, et al. Association between walnut consumption and diabetes risk in NHANES. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2018;34(7):e3031. doi:10.1002/dmrr.3031.

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Oakridger Khashikha spreading awareness on Menstrual Health at one of her missions Samrakhsa

As part of her community project in MYP Grade 8, she educated adolescent girls and women on menstrual hygiene, its management and waste disposal, while suggesting solutions that would also uplift underprivileged women. Interacting with rural women in Warangal, Telangana, she was disheartened to hear about some terrible menstrual practices that could be extremely hazardous to women’s health. Through her surveys, she learnt that hygienic facilities, poor economic conditions, lack of awareness, shame, and social curbs were some of the barriers for rural women. “Menstrual hygiene is a multi-faceted issue, and the evidence compels us to address it in a holistic manner engaging not only adolescent girls and women but also the environment and society around them.” says Oakridger Khashikha.

Backed by her parents’ support, Khashika established Avadhi Foundation, an NGO committed to creating a positive impact, by educating adolescent girls and women to adopt effective and hygienic menstrual management practices that are safe for the body and mother earth.  She has also conducted multiple awareness sessions to promote Menstrual Hygiene at various institutions and communities.

Intrigued by the Sanskrit language, she has named her NGO as Avadhi, a Sanskrit word meaning “period” and she works for three Missions under the foundation.  Mission Sameeksha that seeks to break the silence over menstruation with awareness sessions in schools, colleges, orphanages, tribal areas, and underprivileged sectors. Mission Samraksha works to protect human health and the planet by gifting underprivileged women an ‘Avadhi Dignity Period Hamper’ with period panties, reusable cotton pads, a leak proof pouch, and an instruction leaflet. Mission Samseva aims to empower rural women with employment, by training them to stitch reusable cloth pads.

“I thank my school and teachers for molding me to lead various IB profiles throughout my education at Oakridge. Multiple activities, teaching-learning process, mentoring, and exposure to global issues at Oakridge have inspired me to go forward to serve society. All credit for my personality growth goes to my school and teachers,” said Khashikha.

“Out of shame and superstitions associated with this biological phenomenon, women are restricted irrespective of their social and economic status. I am immensely proud of Khashika for addressing this taboo subject and instilling confidence among underprivileged and uneducated women. Her efforts to address environmental hazards and empower women through employment is commendable,” said Principal, Hema Chennupaty.

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