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CFTRI to set up Centre of Excellence on Millets and Incubation Centre for aiding Millet startups

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CFTRI to set up Centre of Excellence on Millets and Incubation Centre for aiding Millet startups

Millets – The new fad of the health conscious people

Background Information

Millets have been a regular staple of Indians since ancient times. However, they slowly lost their sheen in the last 200 years or so with the arrival of processed food – ready-to-eat/ easy-to-cook/ not-so-healthy/ quick-to-bite kind. The superbly polished, visually appealing, pre-processed food whose taste has been enhanced through synthetic flavors, has become a disaster for health. 

Consuming this kind of unhealthy/ low nutritious food has brought the immunity of people around the world steadily down. The consequence of which is,  people are more prone to infections and diseases now than ever.

Nevertheless, man has understood this limitation, and is seen shrugging off consuming modern/ junk-worthy food. Atleast those who want to live healthy, have started eating food cooked in the good old ways, that retains the naturally available flavors and nutrients. In fact, organic food is gaining ground in Metros and Tier 1 & 2 cities.

Millet – The Super Food

Nature packs all kinds of nutrients in the veggies/ fruits/ grains/ cereals/ spices/ milk etc.  that are offered to living beings.  Among them millets have been the “king of kings” when it comes to nutrient richness.

Millets contain incredibly rich nutrients, which help in preventing and curing several ailments.

The nutrients include  B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc and are rich sources of fiber. Since millets are gluten-free and have a low-GI (Glycemic index), it makes them suitable for people with allergies to, and intolerance for wheat.

Diabetes patients can depend on millets to keep their blood/ urine/ sugar-level normal. As millets don’t add to the calories and are easily digestible, they can be consumed for losing weight as well.

Since they have 3 to 5 times more nutrients than rice and wheat, they are called “superfoods”. 

Millets

There are 10 types of millets grown in India, and apparently she is the largest producer of the same. Various types of millets are listed below for knowledge.

Type of Millets

  1. Sorghum Millet
  2. Finger Millet
  3. Foxtail Millet
  4. Pearl Millet
  5. Barnyard Millet
  6. Proso/Broomcorn Millet
  7. Little Millet
  8. Amaranth Millet
  9. Buckwheat Millet
  10. Kodu Millet
Millets

These nutrient-packed grains, which gradually faded away into history, are heading back to Indian kitchens as people started adopting healthier lifestyles.

This is more pronounced in big urban centers – Metros & Tier 1/ 2 cities. Looking at the potential these grains have in transforming society, there is an urgent need to make millet-based food products visually appealing, delicious in consumption while retaining all the naturally occurring nutrients. In short, make it more acceptable to the people. This is important because, the more millets are consumed, the healthier the society will be.

It can only happen when the millet food products are made affordable and delicious to the people.  This is a real challenge only advanced food institutes like CFTRI with decades of experience in food technology can address. 

CFTRI and its pioneering work on Millets

CFTRI based out of Mysuru has done path-breaking work on millets, making it palatable to the public. The technologists at the institute were able to come up with new ways of making quick-to-eat food, which the trendy/ health conscious people can eat on-the-go.

Following is the list of variety of food items prepared out of millets 

  • Multigrain sweet mix
  • Millet cookies
  • Millet muffins
  • Bread made out of Ragi and Bajra
  • Ragi rusk and Ragi Papad
  • Instant germinated ragi beverage mix
  • Multi grain pasta
  • Millet Upma
  • Millet Halwa
  • Instant millet beverage mix
  • Millet flakes
  • Millet semolina/ porridge
  • Nutritious Millet flour to make Chapatis/ Rotis
  • Ragi murruku mix
  • Ragi mudde mix
  • Flaked Jowar Ready-to-eat (RTE) biscuits

Apart from these products, CFTRI has worked on designing/ building equipment which can be used to treat harvested millets. A few from the list are given below

  • Millet milling and separator
  • Millet milling and dehusking equipment
  • Pedal operated milled dehuller
  • Millet milling aspirator

The constant effort of CFTRI has not gone to waste. If Millets are popular among people who want to be “healthy and fit”, the credit should go to this institute.

Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Millets

In order to make millet food-items palatable to the people from all-walks-of-life, CFTRI proposes to establish CoE to carry out focused R&D on millet grains. The work at CoE will elongate the list of millet based food-items,  which will satiate people from all regions, especially Defense personnel (DP). The DP at the front demands nutrition on the go to address various challenges, and millet grain based food should give that.  

Recently CFTRI has released a tender inviting companies on contract to build CoE at their Mysuru campus.

CFTRI – Millets

Incubation Centre

To make the wide-variety of millet products reach people across India and world, CFTRI needs private help. What better way to do it other than through startups? Indian youth are generally restless to make it big in life. They are very enterprising and raring to go. If a few such youngsters are encouraged to have their startups incubated at CFTRI, it can give a big boost to the Indian food startup ecosystem. 

The proposed incubation center at CFTRI campus would handhold and guide these youngsters till their startup business gets strong footing. Once that’s achieved, they can be on their own.

CFTRI’s tender included private parties to submit quotations for building the incubation center.

CFTRI – Millets

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EIA tender called for Chennai – Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

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EIA tender called for Chennai – Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has called tender for carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment Study / Field Work and Preparation of Environment Impact Assessment Report and Environment Management Plan for Chennai – Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor (About 45 klm long)

Activities to be Performed for Carrying out EIA Study

  • Identification of Study Area
  • Preparation of Inception Report and Feasibility/Screening Report
  • Preparation of Environment Management Framework
  • Preparation of Strip Map of the Alignment
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Study

Also Read:- Tender: Final Alignment Design including Aerial Lidar Survey for Chennai – Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

NHAI floats tender for four-laning between Mysuru and Madikeri (Package-2)

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NHAI floats tender for four-laning between Mysuru and Madikeri (Package-2)

RFP called for four laning with paved shoulder from Mysuru to Madikeri (Gudehosur)

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has called a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction of four laning with paved shoulder from Mysuru to Madikeri from Ch 122.200km  (at near Gudehosur) to Ch. 167.600km (start of SH 86 Ramnathpura – Terakanambhi Road Junction) of NH 275 on Hybrid Annuity Mode under Bharathmala Pariyojana in the state of Karnataka (Package -2) contract for a length of 45.400km with an estimated project cost excluding GST Rs 1061.81 crore with a construction period of 24 months.

Project is to be executed through Public Private Partnership (the “PPP”) on Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (“DBOT Annuity or Hybrid Annuity”) basis, and has decided to carry out the bidding process for selection of a private entity as the Bidder to whom the Project may be awarded.

Scope

Construction of new pavement, rehabilitation of existing pavement, construction and/ or rehabilitation of major and minor bridges, culverts, road intersections, interchanges, drains, etc. including those prescribed in the Concession Agreement and its Schedules and the operation and maintenance thereof.

Meeting Notice for Public

With the persistent efforts by Mysuru MP Shri Pratap Simha, 4 laning of National Highway 275 between Mysore & Kushalnagar is getting realised.

Also Read:- Mysuru urgently needs a regular Airport and a large Cargo complex

MUDA all set to upgrade Peripheral Layouts

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MUDA all set to upgrade Peripheral Layouts

Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is banking on internal funds for the upgradation, phase 1 spending is to the tune of 200 crore plus

The process of handing over peripheral layouts to Mysuru City Corporation has always hit a roadblock with one major contentious issue being unresolved i.e. lack of basic civic infrastructure. Recently the MUDA Chief requested the Chief Minister of the State to grant permission to utilise MUDA’s own funds for the developmental works, which has been granted. 

MUDA now has got into action with an expenditure plan of over 400 crore to develop layouts in its jurisdiction.

MUDA intends to take up various works like- electrification of roads, underground drainage, water supply, developing missing road links, streetlights, and park development among others. 

A positive step towards Greater Mysuru City Corporation

Once the basic infrastructure in the peripheral layouts is upgraded, the case for absorbing them under the MCC fold increases, thus paving the way for systematic maintenance under MCC.

MUDA
Pic Courtesy: Akash F Patil

Zones and their respective civil works are listed below for reference 

Roads, Drains, UGD and basic infra-  Nachanahlly-Kuppaluru 3rd stage Layout (P1), Handuvinahally Layout, Basavangudi Layout, Devirammanahally Layout & Nanjangudu Town. (P-2), Nanjangudu town and Village area (P-3), J.P.Nagara 2nd Stage (P-74), Srirampura 2nd & 3rd stage (P-75) under Zone 1.

Roads, Drains & basic infra- Datagalli 3rd stage, Bogadi 2nd stage, Martikyathanahalli, Dasanakoppalu, Bogadi, Ganigarahundi villages under Zone 2. 

Roads, Drains and park- Vijayanagar 4th stage 1,2 and 3rd stages under Zone 3.

Roads, Drains, UGD and basic infra- Vijayanagara 1st and 2nd stage, Gokulam 3rd stage, Hebbal 2nd stage, Nanneshwara layout, Mahalakshmi layout , Belagola, Hosa Ananduru, Hulikere, Beechanakuppe, Undawadi, Bastipura, Mogarahalli village (P83 TO P90 and P24) under Zone 4. 

Roads, Drains and other basic infra-  R.T.Nagara, Vijayanagar 3rd stage (A1,A,B,C,D,E,F,G Block) , Mooganhundi, Halalu, K.Salundi, Parasayyanhundi village (P37 to P39, P6 to P9 ) – under ZONE 3 and 7.

Roads, drains, UGD & Water supply works- Bannimantap industrial A & B, Metagalli, Brindavana layout, Gokulam 4th stage, Hongalli, Majjigepur, Belavatha, Belagola, Huralikyathnahalli villages under Zone 5A.

Roads, drains, UGD & basic infra – Devanur 1,2,3 stages, NR Mohalla, Udaygiri, Hanchya, Sathagalli A, Kesare & Ramanahalli villages under Zone 5B.

Roads, drains, UGD & basic infra – Devanur 1,2,3 stages, NR Mohalla, Udaygiri, Hanchya, Sathagalli A, Kesare & Ramanahalli villages under Zone 5B.

Roads, drains & culverts- Lalithadri nagar N & S, Lal bahadur shashtri nagar, Shantaveri gopala gowda, Vinaya layout, Chamundi hill, Nandini, Hosahundi, KC, JC, Bandipalya,Pinjarpole, Chornahalli, Hadjana * Makanundi villages under Zone 6.

Roads, drains, UGD & basic infra-  Vasanthanagara, Hanchya-Sathagalli B Zone, Sathagalli 1st and 2nd stage, Nandini layout 2nd stage, Nadanahalli, Alanahalli panchayathi limits, Vidyashankara layout, Gousiyanagar, Kalyanagirinagara (P40 TO P43, P45, P46, P100, P101, P108) under Zone 8.

External Electrification to Missing Links and Street Lights – Vijayanagara 4th Stage 1,2 & 3 Phase, Devanuru 3rd Stage, Vijayanagara 3rd Stage, Hanchya-Sathagalli A&B Zone, Hanchya-Sathagalli 2nd Stage and Kuppaluru Nachanahalli Layouts (P47 TO P49).

UGD Facilities and construction of STP – Nachanhally-Kuppaluru 3rd stage A & B Zone Layout, Goruru & Ramabainagara area , improvements to road from BEML layout to Mandakalli ,Villages of Varuna Constituency (UGD) , Lalbaudur Shashri Nagr,Shanthaveri Gopalgowda Nagar,Lalithadripura North & South Layout, Vasanth Nagar,Sathagalli 2 nd Stage & Hanchya,Sathagalli B Zone Layout (UGD) (P50 to P52, P59, P60) under ZONE-1,6,8.

Road & UGD Facilitites -Vijayanagar 3RD, 4TH Stage 1,2 & 3RD Phases ,Ilawala, Nagavala, Belavadi, Huliyalu, Chikkahulilalu, Devanur 3RD Stage, Dattagalli 3RD Stage, Martikyathanahalli and Dasakoppalu (P23,P53 to P58,P102) under ZONE-2,3,5B

Water supply facilities- Vijayanagar 4th stage, 1,2 & 3rd Pajses, Dattagalli 3rd stage, Nachanahalli-Koppaluru 3rd stage A under Zone-1,2,3. 

Water supply facilities- Devanuru 3rd stage, Lal bahadur shashtri nagar, Shantaveri Gopal gowda, Lalithadrinagar S & N, Hanchya, Sathagalli B, Sathagalli 2nd stage, Vasantha nagar under Zone 5B,6,8.

Also Read: L&T Technology Services opens Module X Design Centre in Mysuru

L&T Technology Services opens “Module X” Design Centre in Mysuru

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L&T Technology Services opens “Module X” Design Centre in Mysuru

LTTS inaugurates Module X, A new 1,300 Seater Design Centre in Mysuru

In March 2021, L&T Technology Services inaugurated Module-X, its newest facility in Mysore. This facility has a seating capacity of 1,300 plus and LTTS engineers in this centre will work on a wide spectrum of services covering multiple industries with a focus on design & development of digital products, embedded and software engineering.

L&T Technology Services Module-X
LTTS-Mysuru

Expansion of Mysuru Development Centre

LTTS operates its R&D centre from the Larsen & Toubro SEZ located in the Hebbal industrial area. As part of their expansion plans, LTTS has come up with a mega structure in their SEZ just next to their existing unit. It is touted to be a major engineering company in Mysuru. It is a ground plus 5 floors structure with provision for 2 extra floors in the future.

Their upcoming unit shall render the following services but not limited to CAD/CAE/CIM, Embedded Engineering, Plant Engineering, Design Automation, Asset Information Management, Document Management Services, Engineering Process Support & Engineering Change Management, and Technical Authoring, e-Cataloging among others.

In fact L&T says it’s focus is to “deepen and widen” the engineering services offered by its centres in Mysuru, Bangaluru and Mumbai. 

The expansion of Mysuru centre ( L&T Technology Services Module-X) is the outcome of such a plan.

About LLTS

Laursen & Toubro (L&T) has been offering engineering services over the last 8 decades with offices dotting all over the globe. L&T created an internal IT division called L&T technology services (LTTS) in 2009 exclusively for the development of such softwares and for supporting the engineering activities of the parent company. However, in 2013 the division was hived off into a separate company to offer technology (engineering) services to L&T and other corporates across the globe. The LTTS subsequently went public by listing in National & and Bombay stock exchanges.

LTTS has 15 major engineering research and development (ERD) centres all over the world and in India its centers are located in Mumbai, Bangaluru and Mysuru. Notably LTTS has also got into the development of Artificial Intelligence and cloud enabled solutions to industries of late.  

Also Read: Toutche Mysuru based E-Bicycle startup aiming to reach for the stars

Toutche – Mysuru based E-Bicycle startup aiming to reach for the stars

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Toutche – Mysuru based E-Bicycle startup aiming to reach for the stars

Toutche: The E-Bicycle startup founded by Raghu K and Mahesha HS has been an inspiration to all those “risk wary” wannabes who have dreams of their own but do nothing about it due to the fear of losing. “If there is life, it’s the goal that keeps it alive” – goes the adage. Life is full of exuberance and joy if one’s goal happens to be his dream and he is living it.  However, living one’s dream involves taking calculative, well planned and executed risks, which the above founders took and the result is there to see.

Here is the brief story of the duo, who not only dreamed big but worked hard to realize it by taking all sorts of risks in life.  The “Toutche”, is the fruit of their passion, hard-work, determination and perseverance.  Before we take a plunge into the story, let’s see what is E-bicycle all about.

Representative Pic | Tourche.com

Electric Vehicles (EV) – the future of mobility

The first decade of the 21st century saw the interest in renewables taking-off like never before. With the advent of new kinds of rechargeable batteries, super-fast Internet connectivity at affordable rates, smart phones, the mobility (public and private) got smart and electrified. That means, from public mobility vehicles –  trains, busses, lorries, vans, taxis, autoriskhas to private mobility vehicles – cars, scooters and bikes,  all saw “lithium ion battery” adoption. 

The “excitement” for EV driven mobility in the matured markets like US, EU, Japan, China, South Korea and others was comparable to the Internet in its initial years. The US based EV sensation “Tesla automotive” became “darling” of the investors with the company market cap reaching mind boggling US 585 billion dollars. This eclipsed marketcaps of all other industrial behemoths like General Electric (GE), Boeing, General motors, Ford etc, such is the craze.

The EV fever that took the developed world by storm finally reached the shores of India. Since 2010 many startups have built EV vehicles in India – from cars to auto rickshaws, to bikes and scooters.

However, the last mile personal mobility vehicles like bicycles that were untouched by the EV wave, also started catching the EV fever. That means the bicycle, which has always been dependent on the rider’s pedal power for motion, started seeing innovations like battery assisted pedaling. This changed the game altogether, as the battery assisted pedaling made riding cycles effortless even on upward gradients. Suddenly E-bicycle started appearing “hip” and “aspirational” for the young and for those who are young at heart.

By this, one thing is established that the future of electric mobility has arrived in India with a bang. 

Toutche

Humble seeds of Toutche were sown in 2014

In 2014 the founders – Raghu and Mahesha who were the mastermind behind Mysuru’s bicycle sharing project “Trin Trin”, set their sight on designing an E-bicycle from the scratch. Their design focused on offering all that a modern day bicycle boasts off – comfort, roadgrip, ride quality, ergonomics, durability  etc. The design was quickly turned into a workable prototype and they called it “Toutche electric”.   The first set of 100 bicycles were built in Mysuru itself, and the battery assemblies to power these bicycles were sourced from China.   

The founders could quickly sell-off 75 cycles to the buyers. However, to put the bicycles on a ruthless testing drive and to obtain feedback from the users, the remaining 25 cycles were put up on rent at Mysuru’s iconic Karanji lake. 

The users tested these bicycles and gave their honest feedback – both positive and negative. The duo had to head back to the drawing board and worked day-in-day-out ironing out all chinks  to build a near perfect prototype incorporating all suggestions made by the cyclists.  They gave incredible attention to details when it came to various aspects like comfort, styling and ride quality – the 3 most important attributes, which makes OR breaks bicycle sales.  Thus was born their first block-buster product “Heileo ” in 2015, and the rest, they say is history.

Initially Heileos were built and sold to cycle enthusiasts locally and in 2018 when the founders decided to take their product national, the company “Toutche” was officially registered.

Representative Pic | Tourche.com

Toutche in modern avtar

A manufacturing unit was quickly established to assemble E-bicycles in Mysuru where design, development and prototyping happens. A modern R&D center was established in Bangaluru to do the cutting edge work around electric transmission, battery technology and on-board electronics. 

As of 2020, the company has more than 18 service centers and 9 experience/ sales outlets across 9 cities in India. Plan is on card to take this number to 25 in a short period of time, so that the product is available pan India.

Bigger the aspiration bigger is the drive to work hard

In a free wheeling interview given to Velocrush India, the Toutche’s co-founder Raghu K, reiterated his ambition to become India’s “the best” E-bicycle brand by winning “hearts and minds” of bicycle enthusiasts. Looking at their achievements so far, one can’t take his ambition casually. 

They have this burning desire and strong will to make it happen, come what may.

Commencement of Electrification works on Mysuru – Chamarajanagar railway line

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Commencement of Electrification works on Mysuru – Chamarajanagar railway line

The Railways has kick-started the Electrification works on the Mysuru – Chamarajanagar railway line

Electrification work | Mysuru Chamarajanagar Railway Line

The electrification works include installation of Overhead cable support poles, catenary system among other allied activities. Currently, the foundation works for Overhead cable supporting poles have commenced from the Mysuru end. 

M/s Powerguru Infratech Private Limited to execute the works

The Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE) has awarded the electrification work to M/s Powerguru Infratech Private Limited headquartered in Gurgaon for Rs. 20.02 Crore, the period of completion being 12 months from the receipt of the letter of award. Electrification is to be carried out for a total of 61 Running KM/ 71 Total KM. CORE has set the target for the completion of electrification works in the entire stretch of the Mysuru – Chamarajanagar section by March 2022.

Electrification work | Mysuru Chamarajanagar Railway Line

Scope for MRTS in future and a boon to the industries

Mysuru – Chamarajanagar railway line connects industrial areas of Kadakola, Sujathapuram, Nanjangud & Badanaguppe enroute. With the completion of electrification works, the Chamarajanagar – Mysuru line will get integrated with the already commissioned Mysuru – Bengaluru – Chennai electric mainline, thereby, enabling the introduction of MEMU trains on the Chamarajanagar – Mysuru – Bengaluru section. Also, the electrification work assumes greater significance in the light of the upcoming Inland Container depot by CONCOR at Kadakola

Advantages of Electrification

Every 100 kilometres electrified section results in saving of annual consumption of more than four million litres of diesel oil, which saves crores worth foreign exchange annually.

Electric traction encourages a pollution-free atmosphere for not only the travellers but also the surrounding environment. It is proven to be less polluting than the existing diesel mode with reduced noise. 

Asian Paints to delay its Phase 2 investments due to Pandemic effects

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Asian Paints to delay its Phase 2 investments due to Pandemic effects

The proposal

In 2013, Asian Paints Ltd came up with a proposal to invest Rs. 2300 Crores on a 6 lakh KPA water based paint making facility on a 175 acres plot at Kochanahali industrial estate near Mysuru. When completed, the project promised to create nearly 4500 jobs (direct and indirect) bolstering the local economy.

Their proposal came up with a plan to invest the entire money in two phases. The first phase was to build a 3 lakh KPA plant with an investment of Rs. 1254 Crores. Subsequently after that, the second phase would kick in to expand the plant by another 3 lakh KPA at an investment of Rs. 1031 Crores. 

So, the overall 6 lakh KPA plant in 2 phases, as per their schedule,  was to be constructed and commissioned not later than December 2022.

Government’s Approval and Groundbreaking

The Karnataka Government gave in-principle approval for the proposal back in 2013 and allotted a 175 acres plot to the company and gave concessions applicable to large investments back then.  Soon the groundbreaking ceremony was performed at the site and the work was kick-started without any delay.

The engineers with the help of manpower laboured round-the-clock to complete the phase 1 of the project by September 2018.  Phase 1 gave employment to 605 people.

COVID Pandemic and its Repercussions

The planning for the phase 2 was underway by 2019 and from the later part of that year, the COVID19 outbreak happened and the panic of infection gripped the whole world like never before. That’s when all planning went for a toss, and the year 2020 saw the lockdowns every now and then.

World was slipping deep into economic slowdown, as a consequence of it. The year 2021 was no different and that’s when Asian Paints requested the Government to relax their completion schedule by 3 years and grant them time till 2025 december to complete the project in totality.

The Phase 2 of the Project

With the Government’s COVID vaccination drive catching up with the speed, the work on the second phase of the project with an investment of Rs. 1031 Crores, is also slowly accelerating with the hope of completion ahead of the December 2025 schedule.

ITC to Establish Rs 265 Crores Nicotine Manufacturing Unit

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ITC to Establish Rs 265 Crores Nicotine Manufacturing Unit

Nicotine salt OR Nic salt – A new found craze among smokers

Nicotine Salts are extracted from the tobacco leaves and processed through advanced/ state-of-the-art machinery in a controlled environment. Nic salt, as it is also called,  is one of the most effective and efficient ways to deliver nicotine into the bloodstream. 

Nicotine bitartrate dihydrate compounds (NBDC), which ITC intends to produce at Nanjangud, are suitable for many different applications. In its exceptionally pure form, this salt compound is soluble in water and makes it ideal for use in nicotine lozenges and other pharmaceutical products. The molecular structure of NBDC is such that it is easily ingested and quickly absorbed by the body.

One of the main benefits of nicotine salt compound is that it can provide smokers with a stronger nicotine fix within seconds. This allows the nicotine to enter into the bloodstream at a speed that is similar to OR faster than that of traditional cigarettes giving the same satisfaction, but less harmful to the body. This is exactly what people who want to quit smoking expect from the substitutes.

The Nic salt is used in liquid form attached to a Vape pod, a device to smoke Nic salt. Many users of the same have highlighted how vaping Nic salt juice is significantly easier to consume, which is due to its biocompatibility.

India exports crude Nicotine

Presently, India has been exporting crude nicotine to European nations for decades now. Then, after further purification and value addition there, she receives a small share of purified nicotine. As an act of Atma Nirbhar, India now sets sight on exporting processed Nicotine compounds directly to other countries instead of routing it through EU nations. This will stop forex outgo and earn handsome returns, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thus adding to the economy.

The ITC Indivision Limited proposes to do that by establishing a state of the art facility near Mysuru to position India as one of the purest nicotine manufacturers in the world.

ITC Indivision Limited’s proposed “Nicotine and Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate ” manufacturing unit to come up at a cost of Rs. 265 crores in Immavu, Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru District creating 205 jobs. Construction of the unit is in the advanced stage. 

ITC Limited - Nicotine
ITC Limited

About ITC Indivision Limited

ITC Indivision Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited and it is an SPV for manufacture of nicotine and its derivatives.

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SLN Coffee to establish Rs 128 Crores Manufacturing Unit near Nanjangud

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SLN Coffee to establish Rs 128 Crores Manufacturing Unit near Nanjangud

Humble Beginnings of Coffee

SLN Coffee: Nothing beats freshly brewed “GOURMET COFFEE” for stimulating our thoughts, and refreshing our mood. In fact, the coffee can shake us and keep us attentive at what we do. The truth is, caffeine rich coffee is what the world’s majority of writers, thinkers, scientists, artists, film directors, businessmen and others “SWEAR BY”, for bringing-out their “CREATIVE BEST”.

This obsession with coffee by the “RICH” and “FAMOUS” created an “aura” of “WELLNESS” and “SUCCESS” around coffee and gave it a “CULT” status. So, suddenly sipping hot cuppa started to look cool, and became a part of daily routine for the aspirational people. This created a huge demand for coffee, first in the western world, and later in the rest of the world. The “coffee craze” triggered a few coffee planters to set up their “UP-MARKET” coffee joints to tap the demand for signature brews. Their business met with roaring success.  

Thus started the era of “Starbucks”, “Costa coffee”, “Folgers” and others, which made drinking coffee highly fashionable. 

Coffee craze in India

In India, Cafe Coffee Day, Indian Coffee House, Barista, Frespresso, Brewberrys Café, Coffee Day Xpress, Gloria Jean’s Coffees and Starbucks started their operations in the early 2000s to tap the growing demand. The young crowd came in droves, and the rest, they say, is history. Coffee drinking has become popular in not only Metro cities, but also in mid and small towns in India.

The SLN Group

In 2000 SLN coffee – a unit of 60 years old SLN conglomerate established its first coffee curing business in Coorg in the state of Karnataka. Since then, they never looked back, dishing out their carefully crafted coffee year-after-year. 

However, in 2017 the company launched their iconic product “Levista Instant coffee” in TamilNadu, which became a super hit among the coffee lovers. Same year, the company launched their brand in Karnataka too, and consumers loved it.

Investment at Nanjangud

To meet the growing demand, the company (SLN Coffee Private Limited) is investing Rs. 128 crores to establish a unit to manufacture Instant Coffee Powder at KIADB’s 12 acres plot of Immavu Industrial Estate, Nanjangud, Mysuru District. The investment by SLN would provide direct employment opportunities to 250 people.

Group turnover

In 2020 the turnover of SLN group touched Rs. 270 Crores giving employment to 250 people and helping their families lead a decent life. 

Also Read: KCM Appliances to invest Rs 255 crores in Chamarajanagar

KCM Appliances to Invest Rs 255 crores in Chamarajanagar

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KCM Appliances to Invest Rs 255 crores in Chamarajanagar

Chamarajanagar’s first Industrial Estate Established by KIADB continues to rake in Investments. 

With improving infrastructure and connectivity to Chamarajanagar from Mysuru and Bengaluru, many manufacturing companies are showing interest in setting up their units in the district. Close on the heels of Grasim proposing a decorative paint plant worth Rs. 725 crore and colourtone textiles investing over Rs. 225 crore for a mega plant, the district now has attracted a household appliance maker. 

Impex or KCM Appliances (Private) Limited
Impex

KCM Appliances (Private) Limited OR Impex Technologies, as they are popularly known on the Internet, proposes to invest Rs. 225 crore for their unit which shall focus on production of home and kitchen appliances. The unit will be spread across a 30 acres plot in KIADB’s Badanaguppe Kellamballi Industrial Area. 

Goods to be manufactured shall include- LED TVs, Stainless Steel Cookers, Aluminum Pressure Cookers, and Non Stick Cookwares, LPG Stove among others.  

The investment shall provide employment opportunities to 735 persons.

About KCM Appliances (Private) Limited

The Company was established in 2007 with a main objective of manufacturing and trading of consumer goods viz Smart TV, Home Appliances, Cookware and other Electronics and Kitchen items.

Currently their production facility is located in a rented premises at Narasapura, Kolar District. The company recorded a sales turnover of Rs 290.47 crore for the year ending 31.03.2020. 

Also Read: Colourtone Textiles Pvt Ltd to invest in Chamarajanagar District

Colourtone Textiles Pvt. Ltd. to invest in Chamarajanagar District

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Colourtone Textiles Pvt. Ltd. to invest in Chamarajanagar District

Textiles – Fabric Processing unit to come up at a cost of Rs 270.95 crore

Adding further to the industrialisation of Chamarajanagar, Colourtone Textiles Pvt. Ltd. a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of First Steps Baby Wear Pvt. Ltd. proposes to establish a unit for “Textiles- Fabric Processing” with an investment of Rs. 270.95 crore. The unit shall be spread across a 30 acres plot at KIADB’s Badanaguppe Kellamballi Industrial Area providing direct employment to 938 persons.

The company has a 30-acre parcel and has applied for a lease agreement with KIADB.

Chamarajanagar is emerging as the new destination for investors owing to the tax incentives being doled out by the state government. The government is promoting auto parts, textiles, granite process and agro-based industries in the district.  

About First Steps Baby Wear Private Limited

First Steps Baby Wear Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2002, for manufacturing baby wear and children’s knitted garments for Newborns to 15 years . First Steps specializes in manufacturing large volumes with minimum turnaround period and focus on Safety and quality requirements of high street retail outlets.

Beginning with a modest factory housing 60 machines in 2002, they have grown into a multiple location company with 6 factories housing over 2000 machines, a design studio, dedicated fabric sourcing and storage warehouse, and liaison offices at Chennai and Tuticorin. First Steps has on its rolls 5200 employees and produces 50 million garments annually

The factories are situated in and around Bengaluru, with easy access to ports. The company has manufacturing facilities spread across six locations.

Colortone Textiles Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of First Steps Baby Wear Pvt. Ltd.

Also Read: Grasim Industries Limited to Invest Rs. 731.79 crore on a Decorative Paint Project at Chamarajanagar

Grasim Industries Limited to Invest Rs. 731.79 crore on a Decorative Paint Project at Chamarajanagar

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Grasim Industries Limited to Invest Rs. 731.79 crore on a Decorative Paint Project at Chamarajanagar

Brief Introduction

In the last few years the Mysuru region has seen investments in the chemical sector, and the investment mostly has been in the sectors like pharmaceuticals, decorative paints, fine-chemicals, perfumery, aromatics, Industrial & automotive lubricants, silk fabric dyes etc. 

Some of the major industries who put their projects around Mysuru are 

  • Jubilant Life Science, which currently operates a massive Pharmaceutical plant, is doing a brown-field expansion of the plant to include API (Active Pharma ingredients) into its portfolio.
  • Mysore Lac and Paints Ltd, which makes the world famous “indelible ink” that facilitates elections in the entire Indian subcontinent and beyond. The company exports to more than 100 countries.
  • Kluber Lubrication India, which makes specialty chemicals, greases, pastes, release agents, aerosols and oils at its state-of-the-plant and sells them to its local and global customers. Kluber is a part of the world renowned German MNC Freudenberg group.
  • Asian paints (AP), The elephant in the room certainly is AP. With an investment more than Rs. 2000 Crores, AP leads the pack with its breath-taking investment. It makes all sorts of paints – decorative and others. The paint is manufactured at a highly mechanised, zero discharge plant near Nanjangud.

There are other SMEs making chemicals in the region.

Next in line to make a sizable investment is Grasim Industries Limited. It has shown interest to invest 731.79 crore to establish a unit to manufacture of “CoPolymer Acrylic Emulsion, Alkyd Resin, Enamel (Solvent based Paint),  Water based Paint” at 102.2 acres plot in Chamarajanagar’s KIADB Badanaguppe Kelamballi Industrial Area.

Badanaguppe is the Chamarajanagar district’s first KIADB industrial estate. The estate has attracted a major investment to the tune of 700 crore+ Being an industrially backward place, the GoK is giving a lot of tax breaks to encourage investments in the district.

What is triggering the investments in the region?

Skilled manpower, qualified engineers at the door-step, quality infrastructure, reasonably good connectivity to major consumption centers through Mangalore/ Chennai ports, and a major inland container depot at Whitefield, Bangaluru. Good educational institutes and industrious people.  

Chamarajanagar’s attraction

Large tracts of land is available at very lucrative prices, the government is investing heavily in augmenting the infrastructure to bring it on par with other estates. Mysuru and Nanjangud are just within 60kms, so companies can tap into the pool of qualified engineers/ specialists there. Also, the cost of local labour is very low there. 

The icing on the cake for Chamarajanagar is the upcoming Multi modal logistic park (MMLP) & Inland container depot (ICD) at Kadakola, which is just 30 kms away from the city. With this infrastructure, the manufactured goods can be transported across India and abroad without much hassle.

About the Grasim Industries Limited

Grasim started as a textile’s manufacturer in India in 1947. It’s a leading global player in VSF and the largest chemicals (Chlor-Alkali) player in India. Also the largest cement producer and diversified financial services (NBFC, Asset management and life insurance) player in India through its subsidiaries Ultra Tech Cement and Aditya Birla Capital.

Also Read: KIADB to devlop Kochanahalli Industrial Area

Opinion: Multi Modal Transit Hub (MMTH) at Jnanabharathi (GNB) – Boon for Mysureans

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Opinion: Multi Modal Transit Hub (MMTH) at Jnanabharathi (GNB) – Boon for Mysureans

NEED FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT HUB (MMTH-GNB)

Even after doubling & electrification of Mysuru-Bengaluru railway line, full benefits are not being passed on to the commuters due to PLATFORM CONGESTION on either end. Moreover, commuters are paying higher fares for the express trains with no real express service. In most cases it takes about 45 Minutes on the express trains to complete 12 KM journey between Kengeri & Bengaluru city railway station. 

POTENTIAL FOR GNB AS INTEGRATED MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT FOR SEAMLESS TRAVEL

GNB is strategically located on the Mysuru-Bengaluru railway line positioned just adjacent to the operational Bangalore University (BU) Metro station. Both the GNB & metro station lie on the major arterial road connecting Mysuru-Bengaluru (Kengeri) expressway NH -275.

Metro services on (Mysore road-Kengeri) the stretch have already started. KSRTC & BMTC operate 1000s of bus trips daily enroute connecting nook and corner of Bengaluru.

GNB is the ONLY RAILWAY station CLOSEST to the Metro station on the purple line & is located on the Kengeri arterial route, thus enabling GNB to emerge as a Multi-Modal transit hub (MMTH).

The above problem can be addressed by-Integrating the public transport modes (Railway/Metro/Buses) at GNB while upgrading GNB as a halt station, wherein, it can accommodate the halting of 24 coach trains. 

  • ONE-STOP MANY DESTINATIONS CONNECTIVITY via Metro & Road
  • Saves time of Indian railways commuters
  • Seamless transit
  • Alternate modes of transport complement each other

CATCHMENT

Jnanabharati Halt station is close to many prestigious institutes like Bangalore University, UVCE, National Law College, Sports Authority of India, RV College to name a few. Many renowned textile companies like Arvind Mills, Shahi Exports etc are in the vicinity employing thousands of women from nearby major towns. Massive Warehouses, logistics & showrooms that are already operating & the upcoming ones further add to the catchment. Currently, only passenger trains stop here.

WAY FORWARD

Existing Infrastructure at Jnanabharati halt station is very basic-

  • Two platforms
  • Ticketing counter

Some infra works are needed to realise the benefits of a multi modal transit hub.

One major bottleneck that needs to be resolved is the platform length to accommodate 24 coach express trains. As Further Extension of Platform towards the west is not possible due to the proximity of arterial road (Kengeri). So, to facilitate the stoppage of 24 coach express trains, the platform must be extended towards east. 

EXTENSION OF PLATFORM TOWARDS EAST

In order to extend the platform towards the east, the existing underpass needs to be replaced with a bigger one to accommodate the extended platforms. Currently, the underpass to Jnanabharati (Bangalore University) is a 2 lane underpass with one track supported on RCC deck and other on Steel girder. 

Also, as per BDA City Development Plan 2015/2031, Bangalore University (Jnanabharati campus) road is proposed as 18 m wide. So, it is necessary to widen the underpass anyway. As a solution, wide segmental RCC Precast boxes can replace the existing RCC deck and steel girder supported by RCC abutment. 

Jnanabharathi Halt Station Platform Extension
Platform extensions over RCC Box towards East

FOOT OVER BRIDGE (FOB) CONNECTING METRO STATION– SANCTIONED IN 2021 STATE BUDGET

To facilitate easy movement of people from GNB to BU metro station an integrated FOB with future provision for lifts needs to be provided. The same has been already sanctioned in 2021 state budget.

Foot Over Bridge connecting GNB & Namma Metro
Integrated Foot over bridge

Once the above-mentioned infrastructure is added at GNB, popular express trains can be identified for 1-minute halt for the benefit of commuters from Mysuru.

Final notification issued for the formation of Hootagalli City Municipal Council and Bogadi, Kadakola, Rammanahalli, Srirampura Town Panchayats

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Final notification issued for the formation of Hootagalli City Municipal Council and Bogadi, Kadakola, Rammanahalli, Srirampura Town Panchayats

State Government has issued final notification for the formation of City Municipal Council (CMC) – Hootagalli and Bogadi, Kadakola, Rammanahalli, Srirampura Town Panchayats. Notification issued on 31st March 2021 for Hootagalli CMC & Bogadi TP for Kadakola, Rammanahalli & Srirampura TPs on 26 March 2021.

Hootagalli CMC will have 28.48 square K.M of jurisdiction which includes Koorgalli, Hootagalli, Hebbala Industrial area of Koorgalli Grama Panchayat, Belavadi of Belavadi Grama Panchayat and Hinakal Grama Panchayat

Bogadi Town Panchayat will have 32.35 Sq.k.m of jurisdiction which includes Bogadi, Maratikyathanahalli (Dasanakoppalu, Kemmanapura), Jattihundi, Kergalli (Nanjarachayanhundi, K.Salundi, Badagalahundi, Ramanahundi), Basavanapura, Madagalli (Sahukaranahundi, Ganagarahundi), K.Hemmanahalli.

Kadakola Town Panchayat will have 34.71 Sq. km Kadakola, Mandakalli(Gejjagalli) Hosahundi Bandipalya, (Eligehundi) Gudumadanahalli, S.Utthanahalli, Marase, Madaragalli

Rammanahalli Town Panchayat will have 22.81 Sq. km of jurisdiction which includes Rammanahalli Grama Panchayat, Nadanahalli and Alanahalli (Outside of Ring Road) of Alanahalli Grama Panchayat, Hanchya and Sathagalli of Hanchya Grama Panchayat.

Srirampura Town Panchayat will have 17.99 Sq. km of jurisdiction which includes Srirampura, Lingabudipalya, Gururu, Koppaluru, Kalalawadi.

Notification extract

Final Notification for CMC Hootagalli
Final Notification for Bogadi TP
Final Notification for Kadakola TP
Final Notification for Rammanahalli TP
Final Notification for Srirampura TP

Vidyaranyapuram Dumpsite Bio-mining of Legacy Waste Tender Initiated

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Vidyaranyapuram Dumpsite Bio-mining of Legacy Waste Tender Initiated

Scientific Processing (Bio Mining) of two lakh tones of Legacy waste to start soon

Brief

In a big relief to the citizens of Mysuru the much notorious dumping site at Vidyaranyapuram is all set to be cleared with the MCC calling tender. The works are expected to be completed in 9 months from the date of award of contract. The estimated cost of the work is Rs. 4.6 crores.

For years this topic was only debated and exploited as a political tool with no solution. However, taking note of the severity of the health hazards posed by the dumping site, Mysuru MP Pratap Simha took the onus of bringing in a proven technology of bio mining to clear the waste.

The technology to be adopted here has been successfully implemented in various cities of India like Indore, Nagpur, Pune etc. In Dec 2019, the then District In charge Minister V. Somanna and MP Pratap Simha formed a team under the DC, who visited Nagpur to tour a bio-mining facility to understand the technicalities. With the team reporting back positively, it was decided to implement the same in Mysuru.

Scope of Work

The contractor is expected to install plant and machinery of required capacity for bio mining of the existing legacy solid waste and subsequently reclaim the land. Necessary Vehicles for the Operation of the Plant will be provided by MCC by hiring vehicles on outsource basis. 

Broadly, the Project involves the reduction of the unprocessed legacy mixed waste by using suitable Mechanical Sieving Machine or any other equipment. Taking all the materials excavated in the assigned land areas and retrieving the recoverable materials while segregating, sorting, selling, storing, diverting for recycling the excavated materials.

And finally reclaiming the land occupied by the legacy waste to the useful purpose of Mysuru City Corporation.

Project Site and Equipment  Details

Processing Shed
Processing Facility Layout details of Site
Trommel 40, 12 & 04
Topographical Survey details of Site

Also Read: Tender called for 350 MT combined Capacity Municipal Solid Waste Management Plants

Tender Awarded for Electrification of Mysuru – Chamarajanagar Railway Line

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Tender Awarded for Electrification of Mysuru – Chamarajanagar Railway Line

Mysuru – Chamarajanagar Railway Line: Central Organisation for Railway Electrification – CORE (CAO/RE ), GOI, had called tender for “Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 25kV, 50 Hz, Single Phase, AC Electrification Works including OHE & TSS as Composite Electrical Work” in Mysuru (Excl)-Chamarajanagar(Incl) section Gr. 297 of Mysuru division of SWR.

The work has been awarded to M/s Powerguru Infratech private limited headquartered in Gurgaon for Rs. 20.02 Crore, with completion period of 12 months from the receipt of letter of award. The electrification work is to be carried out for a total of 61 Running KM/ 71 Total KM.

Indian railways plans to complete 100% electrification of broad gauge routes in the country by 2023. 

Mysuru - Chamarajanagar Railway Line

Background

Mysuru – Chamarajanagar railway line connects industrial areas of Kadakola, Sujathapuram, Nanjangud & Badanaguppe enroute. With the completion of electrification works, Chamarajanagar-Mysuru line will get integrated with the already commissioned Mysuru-Bengaluru- Chennai electric main line, thereby, enabling introduction of MEMU trains on the CMNR-SBC section in future and also ensure punctuality of trains powered by electric locos due to their reliability and better performance.

Also the electrification work assumes greater significance in the light of the upcoming Inland Container depot by CONCOR at Kadakola, which will benefit the movement of cargo with better energy efficiency, zero emissions and lower operating costs. The electric locomotives are more powerful and responsive than their diesel counterparts for heavy cargo movement.

Also Read:- Tender: Final Alignment Design including Aerial Lidar Survey for Chennai Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

MMCRI – Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality Hospital Mysuru

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MMCRI – Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality Hospital Mysuru
Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru
Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru

Introduction – KR Hospital

“Health is wealth” goes the adage and the rulers of Mysuru had this realization a century ago when they were building a 20th century modern city in the British ruled India. They knew that no nation could survive if its citizens are sick and anemic, as they (diseased people) make the nation weak and vulnerable. To address this problem, in the year 1878 the kings built a modern hospital in Mysuru called “Krishnarajendra (KR)” Hospital, which was called “Dhoddaspatre” in Kannada language. A true super speciality hospital in that era.

The hospital saw few modernization and expansion works first in 1918 and later in 1927 respectively. With increase in the patients frequenting the hospital, it (the hospital) got further expanded with the addition of children and women’s blocks post independence. 

The 1970s, 1980s and 1990s saw an unprecedented rise in hospital’s popularity among the patients, as it was considered to be “the hospital of choice” for the poor and downtrodden. It still is the most popular and one of the highly visited hospitals even in the 21st century.

What was started humbly by the Kings over a century ago, went on to become the most sought after modern government hospitals in the state catering to the patients of the Mysuru region. 

A peek into MMCRI

There was a realization that to serve the large number of patients, the hospital required qualified/ experienced physicians (doctors) in large numbers.  Thus the idea of starting a well-equipped modern medical hospital came into being.

The Mysore Medical College took shape  whose credit should go to His Highness Krishnarajendra Wodeyar IV. The college turned out to be  the first institution of its kind in Karnataka.

It was established in 1924 at Bangalore and was affiliated to Mysore University.  In 1930 it was shifted to Mysuru and was under the dual control of University of Mysore and Government of Mysore. In 1958, the Health Department of the Government of Mysore took over the complete administration.

This prestigious institution celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in December 1999. The K.R. Hospital, Cheluvamba Hospital, Trauma Care Centre, Princess Krishnarajamani Tuberculosis (PKTB) and Chest Diseases Hospital are attached to the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI).

Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru
Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru

MMCRI – Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality Hospital

In the 2010s there was a feeling in the government circle that each of the revenue earning zones in Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Belagavi should have a well-equipped super specialty hospital (SSH) funded by the government. The SSH can cater to the people of belonging to each of the zone

The former CM Shri Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone and allocated required funds for a 220-bed Super Speciality Hospital attached to the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) at Mysuru. The hospital was built at an incredible speed and the work was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 123.77 crore at PKTB Sanatorium premises on KRS Road.

Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru
Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru

The five-floor hospital offers over a dozen speciality services such as nephrology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, medical gastroenterology, surgical gastroenterology neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, urology and neurosurgery.

The hospital will be officially thrown open to the public in the year 2021, as manpower and medical equipment are in the process of induction when this article was being written. 

Approach Road | Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru
Approach Road | Princess Krishnajammanni Super Speciality hospital | Mysuru

However one thing is sure that the people will welcome the addition of one more hospital with modern infrastructure to the list, as they have more choice now.

Read Also:- AIISH Mysuru is being upgraded to Centre of Excellence

AIISH Mysuru is being upgraded to Centre of Excellence

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AIISH Mysuru is being upgraded to Centre of Excellence

₹137 crore for building the Centre of Excellence (CoE)

AIISH Mysuru CoE Representative Render
AIISH Mysuru CoE Representative Render

About AIISH

AIISH Mysuru: The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing popularly known as AIISH is a pioneer national organization advancing the causes of human resource development, research, clinical care and public education on communication disorders. The institute was established in the year 1966 as an autonomous institute fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Situated in a lush green campus of 32 acres adjacent to the University of Mysore in Manasagangothri, Mysuru, it is a unique institute in the Asian subcontinent which houses eleven departments having state-of-the-art facilities to offer interdisciplinary research and training to the students, Ladies hostel, Administrative, Academic, Clinical buildings and the Knowledge park along with a well equipped Library and Information Centre. There are two additional campuses – one is named as Panchvati and the other, new endowed campus is at Varuna, Mysuru.

The major objectives of the institute are to impart professional training, render clinical services, conduct research and educate the public on issues related to communication disorders such as hearing impairment, mental retardation, voice, fluency and phonological and language disorders.

AIISH Mysuru CoE
Upcoming AIISH Mysuru CoE

AIISH “Centre of Excellence (CoE)”

The Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi accorded administrative approval for the Up-gradation of the AIISH as Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the field of Communication Disorders at a total cost of Rs.137crore (for Infrastructure, staff and equipments) on 18th July, 2013.

With this upgrade, the Mysuru campus can now conduct high-value research in the area of speech and hearing disability, and look into all aspects of the same, which includes research and engineering on the measures to be taken to cure/ overcome the disability.

The CoE campus will house five clinical centres, and a unique/ first-of-its-kind Speech and Hearing museum.

CoE will have the following features.

AIISH Mysuru CoE
Upcoming AIISH Mysuru CoE

Salient features

The building is housed in G + 3 floors with a basement for 2/4 wheeler parking space. The building consists of the following units:

  • Centre for Hearing Sciences
  • Centre for Hearing Impairment in Children, Adults and Senior Citizens
  • Centre for Persons with Swallowing Disorders
  • Centre for Persons with Tinnitus and Vestibular Disorders
  • Centre for Speech and Language Disorders in Children, Adults and Senior Citizens
  • Centre for Speech and Language Sciences
  • Centre for AAC and Sign Language
  • Centre for Prevention of Communication Disorders and Epidemiological Research and Cognitive Behavioral Sciences in Communication Disorders
  • Centre for Informatics and Patents and Rehabilitation Engineering, Acoustics & Biomedical engineering (CRAB)
  • Centre for Surgical Rehabilitation of Communication Disorders  
  • Publication Wing Center for Public Education in Communication Disorders 

The building has a total plinth area of 2,71,250 Sq ft

AIISH Mysuru CoE
Side view of upcoming AIISH Mysuru CoE

AIISH Speech and Hearing Museum

A unique museum will be reality in the shape of a human face with two sections – basic and advanced sections – catering to the general public and the professionals respectively.

AIISH Mysuru Museum Representative Render
Speech & Hearing Museum Representative Render
AIISH Mysuru Museum U/C
Speech & Hearing Museum U/C

Also Read: VTU to setup Rs 60 crore Incubation and Skill Development Centre in Mysuru

Tender: Final Alignment design including Aerial LiDAR survey for Chennai-Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

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Tender: Final Alignment design including Aerial LiDAR survey for Chennai-Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor

National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) has invited tender for Final Alignment design including Aerial LiDAR survey and other related works for Chennai-Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor (about 435 kms. long). Earlier NHSRCL has invited tenders for the first dedicated preparatory survey work to develop the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming 450 km Chennai–Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor.

The project is to be completed in 150 days from the date of award of work. Estimated department cost is 10.20 crores.

Tentative Route | Chennai Bengaluru Mysuru High Speed Rail
Tentative Route | Chennai Bengaluru Mysuru High Speed Rail

Scope

Contractor shall refine the already developed preliminary route based on detailed engineering grade survey using Aerial LiDAR & Imagery, stability considerations, geological consideration, construction consideration, accessibility, safety maintainability, environmental considerations, etc, fixing of permanent control points using GPS survey, levelling survey from Survey of India GTS benchmarks, geo-referencing of revenue maps. Aerial LiDAR Survey shall be complemented by Aerial Imagery in a corridor width of 300 m (150 m on either side) around the proposed alignment.

LiDAR Technology

Lidar is a method which deploys laser light to measure distances and develop 3D projection of the target. The sensor picks up the reflection from the target and the differences in laser return times and wavelengths can then be used to make digital 3-D representations of the target.

Also Read:- Chennai-Mysuru High Speed Rail Corridor survey bids invited

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