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Hans India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
1M1B holds job mela in Kuppam
Kuppam (Chittoor District): Towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the United Nations-accredited 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), in collaboration with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) and APSSDC, organised another edition of the 1M1B Job Mela in Kuppam on Tuesday. The event witnessed the participation of over 500 youth from Chittoor and Kuppam regions, with more than 200 candidates securing job offers in various roles across industries. Organised under the 1M1B Green Skills Academy, the initiative aims to create meaningful employment opportunities for young job seekers and empower them with career prospects in diverse sectors. The two-day job mela brought together more than 20 reputed companies and hundreds of candidates from across South India. District Collector Sumit Kumar, MLC Kancharla Srikantha and KADA PD Vikas Marmat inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Sumit Kumar said the mela was opening up vital employment avenues for local youth and boosting regional economic growth. He highlighted that focused efforts were being made in Kuppam to create employment opportunities and such job fairs play a significant role in that direction. He informed that pre-screening and registration were completed on July 21, while interviews were held on July 22, with over 30 companies participating and offering more than 500 vacancies for candidates qualified from 10th standard to post-graduation. MLC Srikanth lauded the event, stating that it was inspiring to see the youth gain industrial exposure and job opportunities, with the 1M1B Green Skills Academy rapidly turning Kuppam into a hub for sustainability, innovation, and future-ready skills. KADA CEO Vikas Marmat said, 'This edition of the 1M1B Job Mela was a great success, offering our youth direct access to industry experts and real job opportunities. Each event sees growing participation, reinforcing Kuppam's emergence as a hub for employment.' APSRTC Vice Chairman PS Muniratnam, Dr Suresh Babu, Raj Kumar, 1M1B Founder Manav Subodh, prominent company HR representatives, and KADA advisory committee members were among the attendees.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Job mela held in Kuppam, 200 hired on spot
The United Nations‑accredited 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) in partnership with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) and State Skill Development Corporation hosted a massive job mela offering over 2,000 job openings across multiple sectors, in Kuppam on Tuesday. The job mela, which also offered pre‑placement workshops, attracted more than 500 aspirants from Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, and Kadapa districts. More than 20 leading companies, including Tech Mahindra, Flipkart, MedPlus, Puma, DHL, Muthoot Finance, Suguna Foods, Raymond, Apollo Pharmacy, and Hetero, participated, recruiting candidates for roles in manufacturing, IT/ITES, BFSI, retail, education, telecom, and ed‑tech across southern States. Over 200 youth were hired on the spot, while many others were shortlisted for follow‑up interviews. District Collector Sumit Kumar, KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat, and Government Whip and MLC Srikanth Kancharla inaugurated the event. Addressing participants, Marmat said, 'This job mela gave our youth direct access to industry experts and real opportunities.' Manav Subodh, Founder of 1M1B, said that the platform would bridge the gap between job seekers and top recruiters and equip the youth with soft skills and career guidance, making them industry-fit. The job mela also featured interactive sessions, focusing on orientation for the participants on how they could prepare for interviews and get acclimatised to different work cultures.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
World Environment Day 2025: A global call to protect our planet
World Environment Day, celebrated every year on June 5, is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. Since its inception in 1973, the day has grown into a global platform, with participation from over 150 year, a different country hosts the event and a unique theme is chosen to highlight a pressing environmental concern. From combating plastic pollution to promoting biodiversity, these themes help raise awareness and mobilise change at both grassroots and global the years, World Environment Day has spurred major policy changes and community-led initiatives. From bans on single-use plastics to large-scale reforestation projects, it has served as a catalyst for environmental reforms. Educational institutions use the day to instill eco-conscious values in students, while businesses are encouraged to adopt greener practices and reduce their carbon footprint. As climate challenges become more urgent, the role of individuals has never been more critical. Simple steps like conserving water, minimising waste, embracing sustainable travel, and supporting eco-friendly brands can make a significant difference. World Environment Day reminds us that protecting the Earth is not just the responsibility of governments and organisations, it is a shared duty, and every action, no matter how small, contributes to a healthier planet for future generations."On this World Environment Day, as we rally to end plastic pollution, it's our young changemakers across India who hold the power to inspire real change. Through local actions—whether it's reducing plastic use, educating communities, or innovating sustainable alternatives—they're not just creating awareness but also leading the movement. At 1M1B, we believe these efforts deserve a global stage. That's why initiatives like the Changemakers World Cup serve as a launchpad, offering selected changemakers from across the country a chance to present their impact at the 1M1B Activate Impact Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York . Small steps taken in villages, towns, and cities today can echo globally tomorrow." Manav Subodh, Founder and Chief Mentor, 1M1B (One Million for One Billion)- UN accredited youth focused Rajasthan, the Forest Department—alongside JICA, BCG, and the Department of IT—is developing India's first Forest Data Exchange to drive rapid, data-informed interventions against forest degradation. Scaling such innovations across the country can unlock transparent, inclusive conservation and accelerate sustainable impact nationwide.' Sushma Vasudevan, Managing Director and Partner at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)The planet is facing multiple environmental crises, climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, pollution, and unsustainable consumption. World Environment Day serves as a crucial reminder that collective and individual actions both matter. Whether it's planting trees, reducing plastic usage, switching to renewable energy, or simply educating others, every effort this World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive future, driving change across India through our global vision of 'Progress for Humanity.' The choices we make today will shape a better, healthier environment for generations to come.' Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head - Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited'It isn't just about hitting sustainability targets—it's about building a circular economy that delivers measurable impact while opening up entirely new revenue streams for businesses across the value chain.' Ishita Bansal, Co-Founder and COO at Plannex RecyclingadvertisementGovernments, corporations, schools, NGOs, and citizens come together to organise tree plantation drives, clean-up campaigns, awareness workshops, and eco-friendly challenges. Social media campaigns amplify the message, urging people to rethink their relationship with nature."Office buildings, often seen as static backdrops to productivity, are in fact powerful levers for climate action. From how they are constructed to how they are operated, everything can be reimagined, through passive design, low-carbon materials, energy modelling, and adaptive reuse. This World Environment Day, the focus must move beyond green certifications and towards regenerative design that enables workplaces to give back more than they take." Sandhya Hegde, Head of Operations - Sustainable Solutions, Space recovered waste is transformed into high-quality raw materials, reused in packaging, and repurposed for various applications. Therefore, the solution lies in circularity: designing for recyclability, building recycling infrastructure, and promoting responsible consumption to reduce environmental impact.' Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai, Director - Sustainability, President - Flexible Packaging and New Product Development, UFlex LimitedThis annual observance is more than just a date on the calendar, it's a growing movement that reflects a global commitment to building a sustainable future. On this day, let's pledge to make choices that heal the Earth, not harm it. After all, there is no Plan B, because there is no Planet Watch
