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High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022
High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022.
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Bombay Chamber’s 15th AgriCorp focuses on FPOs as pathways to link farmers to the value chain
Bombay Chamber’s 15th AgriCorp focuses on FPOs as pathways to link farmers to the value chain
Pune:
Bombay Chamber recently organised its 15th AgriCorp Conference themed ‘Enriching FPOs’ in Pune. The event was held over two days and was held in partnership with KISAN and was supported by State Bank of India, Axis Bank, Rallis India, MTS S.r.l, IDBI Bank, Nichem Solutions, Union Bank of India, KETO Pharma, AGRIBAZAAR and NABARD.
Dr. P K Chakrabarty, PhD, FNAAS, Chief Scientific Advisor, Dhanuka Agritech and former Member – ASRB, DARE, MoA & FW, ADG (PP&B), ICAR and Krishi Bhawan was the guest of honor. In his presentation, Dr Chakrabarty said that Agricultural prosperity was a game changer to national prosperity. While comparing India and China, he said that India’s inherent rich geographical advantages support its potential to become the global food and manufacturing hub. However, he pointed out that despite having 30% more arable land and 67% more rainfall, India’s agricultural GDP is only about 1/3rd of that of China. Nonetheless, there is a considerable disparity between the two countries in the usage of fertilisers and pesticides, two crucial components for optimum production and protection.
He listed some of the challenges that India faces and which need intervention both form government and the private sector. The challenges include less expenditure on research in India vs developed nations; crop losses which threaten our food and nutritional security; illicit/counterfeit fertiliser products; regulatory challenges; Pesticide Management Bill; lack of awareness regarding spread of technology. Dr Chakrabarty also questioned whether the Indian cropping system is ready to embrace organic cultivation without compromising on food security.
The first day saw several knowledge sessions including a panel discussion on Current & Upcoming Govt Schemes for FPOs moderated by Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture and Marketing), Government of Maharashtra & Mentor, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, Bombay Chamber. Speakers included Shri Uday Deshmukh, Additional Project Director, SMART – Government of Maharashtra; Dr Amol M. Yadav, Additional Project Director, MAGNET and Dr Prashant Waghmare, Deputy General Manager & Regional Head Mumbai, APEDA.
The second panel discussion on the same day was on FPO Start-Ups (Success Stories). The session was moderated by Prasad More, Product Head Organic And Lead Auditor, Cert ID India and the panelists were Vikram Deshmukh, Director, Rui Farmer Produce Company; Jaysing P. Hulawle, Production Head, Pawna Sanskruti Farmers Producer Company and Mithilesh Desai, Managing Director, Jackfruitking Agro Producer Company.
The second day started with a session on Digitalisation in Agriculture (Climate Stack, Agri Stack, Mandi Stack). The moderator was Rajesh Urkude, Digital Food Initiative – Operations, Tata Consultancy Services and the speakers were Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Managing Director, Aries Agro; Sachin Nandwana, Co-Founder and Director, BigHaat Agro and Saurabh Khanna, MD & CEO, NeRL.
Another session on Export Success Stories was moderated by Azhar Tambuwala, Executive Director Sahyadri Farmers Post Harvest Care (Sahyadri Farms) & Expert Committee Member, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, Bombay Chamber. The speakers included Anant More, President, Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company; Narendra Patil, Vice-President, Soex Flora and Kapil Sawant, Senior Manager, Farmonaut.
This was followed by a presentation on MTS Sandei, Tomato Harvesters for Industrial Tomatoes by Matteo Migliorini, Export Manager, MTS S.r.l., Italy.
The session on Understanding Quality Control under Fresh Produce was moderated by Rajesh Sinha, Angel Investor, Consultant & Expert Committee Member, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, Bombay Chamber. The speakers included Smita Murty, India Representative for FSSC; Anupama Patil, Assistant Commissioner of Food, Food and Drug’s Administration (FDA) Maharashtra and Dr Chun Mei Chang, COO, Envirocare Labs.
The final session of AgriCorp was on Finance (PSU, Banks, NBFCs). The moderator was Dr Sudhir Kumar Goel, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture and Marketing), Government of Maharashtra & Mentor, Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, Bombay Chamber and the speakers included Yogendra Shelkey, DGM – Agri Business Unit, SBI; Saleem Kamaal, Head, Bharat Enterprises, Axis Bank; Ghazi Islam, GM, IDBI Bank and Dr Pradeep Parate, GM, NABARD, Pune.
In the private sector, the rise of the gig economy has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements – Supreme court
In the private sector, the rise of the gig economy has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements – Supreme court
In the private sector, the rise of the gig economy has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements, often characterized by lack of benefits, job security, and fair treatment. Such practices have been criticized for exploiting workers and undermining labour standards.
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No justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings if exonerated in disciplinary proceedings – Delhi HC
No justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings if exonerated in disciplinary proceedings – Delhi HC
If an accused is found innocent in disciplinary proceedings and the same charges are levelled in the criminal case, then there is no justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings.
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Employee cannot remain absent from service merely because his VRS application is pending – Supreme court
Employee cannot remain absent from service merely because his VRS application is pending – Supreme court
Employee cannot remain absent from service merely because his Voluntary Retirement Service (“VRS”) application is pending.
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No refund of court fees when matter is settled by Mediation – Supreme court
No refund of court fees when matter is settled by Mediation – Supreme court
No refund of court fees when matter is settled by Mediation. Refund permissible only if settlement is before Lok Adalat.
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Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee – Delhi HC
Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee – Delhi HC
Burden of establishing that an employer is an ‘industry’ is on the employee
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Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% if they delay payment of gratuity – Jharkhand HC
Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% if they delay payment of gratuity – Jharkhand HC
Employers are liable to pay interest at 10% rate if they delay in payment of gratuity.
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The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments – Kerala High Court
The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments – Kerala High Court
The law does not provide for payment of gratuity in installments as the purpose of gratuity is to serve as a retirement or terminal benefit ensuring immediate financial support to the employee or their dependents, as the case may be. It provides financial protection during the autumn years of a retired employee’s life.
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Bombay Chamber celebrates 189th Foundation Day, Kumar Mangalam Birla shares his vision of roadmap to Viksit Bharat
Bombay Chamber celebrates 189th Foundation Day, Kumar Mangalam Birla shares his vision of roadmap to Viksit Bharat
Mumbai, December 13, 2024: Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, India’s oldest industry Chamber celebrated its 189th Foundation Day recently. Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group who was the Chief Guest on the occasion shared his vision on India’s Viksit Bharat journey and stated that there are four fundamental aspects that will drive India’s Viksit Bharat journey: Business, Innovation, Talent and Sustainability (BITS).
Speaking at the Chamber’s 189th Foundation Day, he said, “These four pillars will shape India’s future as a global leader. For Business, the government has done its bit by creating the enabling ecosystem and it is now for the businesses to drive growth forward. The large Indian companies of tomorrow will emerge from the entrepreneurs of today. In Innovation, India has demonstrated the power of public digital goods like Anna Yojana Scheme, Housing for All, etc. The need of the hour is to leverage tech across all sectors. As for Talent, globally Indians are creating or leading the biggest companies. India’s workforce is shifting from agriculture to more productive sectors. Industry 4.0 needs to adopt AI, ML, IoT and needs concerted efforts in education and skilling. In Sustainability, economic growth and social equity need to advance in sync.”
He commended the vast history of the Chamber in promoting the Mumbai region and serving as an effective vehicle between industry and the government. He added, “Viksit Bharat by 2047 is an inspiring vision and the Chamber’s mission statement captures this vision. Ten years ago, India was the 11th largest economy in the world. Today, we are the fifth and on the way to beating Japan to become the fourth largest economy. By 2030, 80% of households in India will enter the middle income group, up from the current 50%. This is the largest national development effort any economy has made. Initiatives like Aadhaar, Jan Dhaan, UPI have brought in financial inclusion. Urbanisation is on the rise, every minute 30 people are moving from the villages to the cities. By the next decade, 25% of the incremental global workforce will come from India – this will power Viksit Bharat.” He said 18-year-old chess grandmaster D Gukesh’s recent historic win is emblematic of the rise of a new India, which is young and self-assured.
On the same occasion, Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry unveiled its much-anticipated report on Viksit Bharat @ 2047 setting the stage for India’s vision of development over the next two decades.
The report which was commissioned to Artha India Research Advisors, was unveiled by Pinky Mehta, President of Bombay Chamber & CFO, Aditya Birla Capital Ltd., alongwith key industry leaders including Sudhanshu Vats, Vice President, Bombay Chamber & Managing Director Designate, Pidilite Industries Ltd.; Sudhir Kapadia, Senior Advisor, EY India; Dr. Sachchidanand Shukla, Chairman, EPR&D Committee, Bombay Chamber & Group Chief Economist, L&T, Dr. Niranjan Rajyadhyaksha, Executive Director – Research & Strategy, Artha Global and Sandeep Khosla, Director General, Bombay Chamber.
Sudhir Kapadia, Senior Advisor at EY India, set the context for the report launch, providing deep insights into India’s economic journey and the strategic steps needed to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat. His expert perspective framed the conversation, emphasising the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and inclusive development for India to emerge as a global leader. Citing examples of Germany and Japan where the national resolve to rebuild post WW2 was palpable, he said that there need for a similar national resolve to achieve a Viksit Bharat.
The evening also saw an interesting Fireside Chat between A. Balasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd and Dinesh Kumar Khara, former Chairman, State Bank of India. The speakers discussed the change in growth dynamics, with India’s GDP growing by $1 trillion every three years, and explored the levers of growth such as the startup economy, AI, renewables, and the transformation of traditional industries. Looking ahead to 2047, they delved into how India’s economy and industries will evolve in the vision of Viksit Bharat and the need to effectively leverage AI for sustainable growth.
They also highlighted three key areas for focus: efficiency of capital, investment in talent and capacity building, and energy efficiency as critical to achieving long-term progress.
This was followed by a panel discussion on Viksit Bharat@2047: Blueprint for a Developed India. Moderated by Dr. Sachchidanand Shukla and including speakers like Sudhanshu Vats; Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist, Axis Bank; Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL and Dr. Niranjan Rajyadhyaksha, it explored India’s path to becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Earlier in the day, Bombay Chamber hosted two events – the annual Sustainability Conclave themed Green Growth for a Viksit Bharat and the Smart City Leaders’ Conclave with industry experts deliberating on the topics.
