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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
MITRA Endorses 45 Applications For PPSMI Grant Worth RM40 Mln
PUTRAJAYA, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) committee has endorsed 45 applications under the first phase of the 2025 Socioeconomic Development Grant for the Malaysian Indian Community (PPSMI). The applications are currently being processed for approval at the Prime Minister's Office. MITRA Special Task Force Committee chairman P. Prabakaran said all 45 applications, totalling RM40 million, aim to implement activities that directly contribute to enhancing the socioeconomic status of the Indian community.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MITRA endorses 45 applications for PPSMI grant worth RM40 mln
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) committee has endorsed 45 applications under the first phase of the 2025 Socioeconomic Development Grant for the Malaysian Indian Community (PPSMI). The applications are currently being processed for approval at the Prime Minister's Office. MITRA Special Task Force Committee chairman P. Prabakaran said all 45 applications, totalling RM40 million, aim to implement activities that directly contribute to enhancing the socioeconomic status of the Indian community. 'MITRA received over 1,332 applications for PPSMI between Dec 2, 2024, and Jan 5. Out of this number, 1,073 applications were rejected for failing to meet the mandatory criteria, while the remaining applications are still under evaluation for subsequent approval phases,' he said in today's press conference on the status of PPSMI 2025 held here. Prabakaran said that reasons for rejection included incomplete application forms, applicants submitting multiple applications under different organisations, individuals declared bankrupt, and organisations lacking the capacity or experience to carry out the proposed programmes. 'MITRA appreciates the patience and cooperation of all applicants, as this process involves three stages of evaluation conducted transparently and with full integrity,' he said, adding that the outcome of the PPSMI applications will be announced by June 30 at the latest.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt reaches out to cos for developing ITIs
Mumbai: The state govt has reached out to around 5,000 companies, associations, federations, professionals and entrepreneurs to rope them in the policy aimed towards developing the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through public-private partnerships (PPP). The policy was announced through a govt resolution (GR) last week, and the state's skill development , employment and entrepreneurship department is in the process of getting feedback from all stakeholders, mainly the industries. The govt is already in talks with a handful of industries, said minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday. "We are asking industries to come forward and adopt the ITIs, offer a tailor-made course that is required in their industry and directly employ the students," said Lodha. The ownership of the ITI land and building will remain with the govt, but the industries can use existing courses or offer new ones based on their requirements. Existing teachers will also be retained, but if the partner industry wants to hire additional staff, they can be hired. One company from the food industry has already shown interest in an ITI in Sangli. The department has written to 5,000 organisations to take their feedback and understand their requirements. "We want these institutions to teach new-age courses that are not being currently offered in the ITIs. We will urge them to absorb 50% of the batch, and the remaining students will be employable in other companies from the same industry," said the minister during a media interaction. The cabinet had approved the policy during a meeting last week. The state has over 425 ITIs. While the state wants all the ITIs to be gradually adopted by the industries, in the first year the plan is to have at least 25 running in the PPP model. The Maharashtra Institute for Transformation (MITRA) will act as the strategic partner for the implementation of the policy. Every adopted ITI will have a monitoring committee too.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
15 long-term inmates leave mental hospital for rehabilitation and new beginnings
Nagpur: After spending a major part of their lives battling mental illness and abandonment, 15 male inmates of the Regional Mental Hospital were given a warm and emotional farewell on Monday as they set out for a new chapter of their lives through a rehabilitation initiative. The hospital facilitated their transition to the Mission Institute for Training, Research and Action (MITRA) in Godhni, where they will undergo vocational training and reintegration into society. These patients, who had no families willing to accept them back, are part of 25 individuals selected in the first phase of the hospital's extended rehabilitation efforts. The remaining 10, all women, will follow soon. "These individuals have battled not only mental illness but also societal neglect. Though they recovered medically, their return to normal life was blocked by the absence of a support system. Rehabilitation is not just a medical goal but a human responsibility," said Dr Satish Humane, medical superintendent of the hospital. The farewell programme held at the hospital was a moving affair, marked by gratitude, hope, and quiet dignity. Each patient was presented with a personal care kit to support their daily needs at the new facility. Dignitaries present included Dr Prashant Wadavi from the divyang department, deputy superintendent Dr Sachin Ramteke, MITRA director Dr Ashish Kuthe, and social workers Abhijit Raut and Rupali Thakre. The initiative is part of a broader drive to rehabilitate medically fit patients who have no known families or whose families refused to take them back. So far, the hospital has successfully rehabilitated 95 patients. Some of them were sent earlier to the Human Development Centre in Khapa. According to hospital authorities, 78 more such "unclaimed" patients await rehabilitation. Twenty-five of them are being sent to MITRA now. "With MITRA joining hands, we now have one more centre that can help give these individuals a life of dignity and purpose," said Dr Humane, underlining the need for more such partnerships. Currently, the hospital houses 472 patients — 269 men and 203 women — many of whom are still without an identity or contact with their families. Despite having recovered, their future remains uncertain without community and institutional support. The farewell ceremony was anchored by Dr Vaishali Lokhande, with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Reena Khurpude. Staff members including Dr Suryakant Dhenge, Kunda Bidkar, Jyoti Fiske, Praveen Kakde, and Priya Sonawane of the Udaan project contributed to the success of the event.
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MITRA To Empower Indian Community Through Investment Programme
BUTTERWORTH, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia, is organising the Malaysian Indian Investment Program (MIIP) 2024/2025, or Investment Training Programme, as an initiative to empower the Indian community, especially youth, in investment and the stock market. MITRA Special Task Force Committee chairman P. Prabakaran said that in today's digital era, the organisation of such a programme was vital as it served as the sole platform to raise investment literacy among the Indian community, ultimately helping to improve the socio-economic level of the Indian community in equity holdings through stock investments. He noted that statistics indicated only about three per cent of the Indian community was actively involved in investment, which was a small number, and efforts needed to be made to increase the percentage. 'One of the main reasons for the low participation is the negative perception of the investment world, which is often associated with scams, as well as past unpleasant experiences with investment companies that failed to deliver results after training sessions. 'Therefore, MIIP presents itself as a legitimate and quality solution through direct collaboration with Bursa Malaysia, offering comprehensive guidance and training,' he told reporters after attending the northern zone leg of the programme here today, which was also attended by MITRA director-general G. Prabagaran. Prabakaran said that through the training programme, youths would be able to equip themselves with investment skills, gain exposure to the mechanisms of the stock market, and identify suitable investment strategies based on their financial goals. With guidance from investment experts, he said participants would also gain knowledge and build confidence when engaging in stock investment or pursuing careers in finance and investment. He said MIIP was divided into three levels, with 500 participants at Level One (Beginner), 300 at Level Two (Intermediate), and 150 at Level Three (Advanced). He added that the programme was held by zone, namely the Central Zone in Kuala Lumpur, the Northern Zone in Penang, and the Southern Zone in Johor Bahru, while participants at Level Three would also be offered job placements in the financial investment sector.
