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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
EPFO distributes Pension Payment Orders under ‘PRAYAAS' initiative
As part of its 'PRAYAAS' initiative, which stands for prioritising pensioners, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), regional office in Chennai distributed Pension Payment Orders on Monday to 29 members of the Employees' Pension Scheme, who retired in May 2025. The initiative aims to streamline the process and ensure PPOs are handed over on the day of retirement for timely pension disbursement. According to a press release, the Pension Payment Orders were presented by Debi Prasad Bhattacharya, Regional PF Commissioner-I, in the presence of officials including Assistant PF Commissioner (Accts), Bipin Kumar, Assistant PF Commissioner (Pension), Accounts Officer (Pension), S. Senthilvel, Nodal officer (PRAYAAS) and Section Supervisor (Pension).
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
IIT Tirupati celebrates 10 years with landmark tie-ups
Marking a decade of its existence, the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT-T) has announced a series of strategic tie-ups with state, national, and international agencies aimed at benefitting the student community. A standout collaboration is IIT-T's tie-up with the Government of Andhra Pradesh as the official knowledge partner for the Tirupati Spoke of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH). This partnership is part of the government's visionary Hub-and-Spoke model for entrepreneurship and innovation. The Tirupati Spoke will serve as a regional catalyst for startup growth and MSME support, working alongside industrial partners such as Adani Group, Amara Raja Group, and Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. As a knowledge partner, IIT-Tirupati will provide critical support through mentorship, research collaboration, and development of tailored solutions to regional and national challenges—aligning closely with the Viksit Bharat Mission. Another significant partnership is a five-year partnership with carmaker Kia India, supported with an investment commitment of ₹35 crores (2025–2029). This collaboration aims to promote engineering excellence, research-driven innovation, and nurture industry-ready talent in the domains of advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and sustainable automotive technologies. Kia India will also initiate an internship program with Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), ensuring smooth industry integration for students. Additionally, merit-based and need-based scholarships will be extended to deserving students, expanding access to advanced education. Addressing a media conference at the campus on Thursday, IIT-T Director Prof. K.N. Satyanarayana said, 'The partnership with Kia goes beyond an MoU—it's a convergence of vision and commitment toward shaping the future of mobility and engineering in India. Together, we aim to create transformative opportunities.' Campus infrastructure On the infrastructure front, under Phase-A civil works worth ₹867.49 crore, furniture and equipment procurement worth ₹224.26 crore, and ₹352.31 crore allocated for recurring expenditure totalling to ₹1,444 crore. The Central government has now approved works under Phase-B amounting to ₹2,313 crore, a major boost to campus infrastructure.
