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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Nealry 16,000 jobs on offer at Alva's Pragati scheduled on Aug. 1, 2 at Moodbidri
As many as 285 companies have already registered offering around 16,000 jobs for Alva's Pragati, the mega placement drive being organised by Alva's Foundation, Moodbidri, on August 1 and 2, said Foundation Managing Trustee Vivek Alva on Friday, July 25. Speaking to reporters about the event here, Mr. Alva said the organisers have approved participation by 285 companies while many more were expected to join in the coming days. Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurates the 15th edition of Pragati on August 1 at 9.30 am at the Vidyagiri Campus of the Alva's in the presence of Moodbidri MLA Umanath A Kotian, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor P L Dharma, Foundation Chairman M Mohan Alva and others. Mr. Alva said the Foundation was conducting the free placement drive since 2007 as its corporate social responsibility initiative to provide job opportunities to deserving rural candidates. To date, 61,517 candidates were shortlisted with 36,151 candidates securing spot job offers. The organisers would felicitate All Cargo Logistics Chairman Shashikiran Shetty, Dubai Fortune Group of Hotels Chairman Vakwady Praveen Shetty, Saudi Arabia multi sector company- Expertise Chief Operating Officer K.S. Sheikh Karnire, Big Bags International Pvt., Ltd., Founder and CEO Ravish Kamath, Rohan Corporation Founder and CEO Rohan Montero and Niveus Solutions Chief Executive Officer Suyog Shetty on the occasion. Top recruiters Mr. Alva said Pragati features participation of top recruiters representing major sectors, including IT, ITeS, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Pharma, Sales and Retail, Banking and Finance, Hospitality, Education, Media and NGOa. These sectors offer a large number of openings for Graduates, Postgraduates, Diploma, ITI and SSLC pass candidates in various streams. Participating companies' details will be updated on real time basis at Mr. Alva said urging candidates to visit the site on regular basis. Online registration at was compulsory for aspirants to streamline and digitise the process. Accommodation would be provided for outstation candidates from July 31 while free bus facility was available for ITI and Diploma candidates. For details, call 9611750531/ 9741440490/ 9008907716/ 7975223865. Foundation Placement Head Ranjitha Acharya and Journalism Department Head Prasad Shetty were present. Eom
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Alva's Pragati 2025 to Offer 15,000 Jobs in Multi-Sector Mega Fair
Mangalore: In a major push towards employment generation in semi-urban and rural India, Alva's Education Foundation is hosting the 15th edition of Alva's Pragati, a mega multi-sector job fair, on August 1 and 2 at Vidyagiri, near Mangaluru. Launched in 2007, the initiative has created a robust employment ecosystem for aspirants from less-privileged and rural backgrounds. So far, Alva's Pragati has enabled 36,151 confirmed job placements and over 61,500 candidates have been shortlisted by various companies for final rounds. This year, the fair has attracted 285+ companies offering 15,930+ job opportunities. The sectors include Information Technology, IT-enabled services, healthcare, pharma, banking, retail, hospitality, telecom, education, media, NGOs, and manufacturing. Firms are open to hiring graduates, postgraduates, engineers, paramedics, diploma holders, ITI-certified candidates, PUC, SSLC, and even freshers with basic qualifications. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao will inaugurate the two-day event. Mangalore University VC Dr P.L. Dharma will be the guest of honour, while local MLA Umanath Kotian will preside. Alva's Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva and several local dignitaries will be present. The event will also felicitate several global Indian entrepreneurs and industry leaders such as Shashi Kiran Shetty (AllCargo Logistics), Praveen Shetty (Fortune Hotels, Dubai), and Rohit Monteiro (Rohan Corporation), acknowledging their contribution to business and employment. Candidates can register free of charge at The platform also lists company-wise job openings and qualification requirements. 'We focus not just on placements but on creating a sustainable employability model,' said Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee. 'This initiative is about bridging the rural-urban employment divide.' With an estimated footfall of over 25,000 candidates, Alva's Pragati 2025 is poised to be a beacon for aspirants across India.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
‘Karavali Connect' brings HR leaders together ahead of job fair
Bengaluru: As part of preparations for the upcoming Alva's Pragati job fair on August 1 and 2, the Alva's Education Foundation hosted 'Karavali Connect – HR Greet & Meet' in Bengaluru on June 5. The event brought together over 85 senior HR professionals and representatives from leading firms to explore employment avenues for youth from coastal Karnataka. Presiding over the programme, former Chief Minister Dr M Veerappa Moily commended the Alva's Foundation for enabling job access for rural youth through sustained job fairs over two decades. 'Dr Mohan Alva transformed Vidyagiri into a hub of learning, helping thousands secure placements in global firms,' he said. He urged HR leaders to prioritise potential over appearance and to support aspirants with a hunger to succeed. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta, the chief guest, said the event reflects a serious effort to connect the region's youth with the corporate world. He noted that his 'Back to Ooru' initiative had attracted major investments, including ₹1,000 crore from two European companies into Mangaluru. Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee of the Foundation, said the job fair is expected to attract over 13,000 candidates across IT, graduate, postgraduate, diploma, and nursing streams. Adani Group Executive Director Kishore Alva praised the region's workforce and called for collective action to develop the coast as a future IT Education Foundation in Moodubidire 35 kilometres from Manglauru city in Dakshina Kannada can be called the first organisation in Karnataka if not in India to host the first privately organised job mela under the branding 'Pragati' The14th edition of Pragati will be held for two days on 7 -8 June 2024. In an explanation of the concept behind 'Pragati,' Vivek M. Alva told Hans India that 'the idea of 'Pragati' built on Corporate Social Responsibility platform, aimed at fostering job opportunities, particularly for rural and marginalised populations, is one of many other initiatives taken up by Alva's conglomerate of educational institutions.' The foundation has successfully conducted 13 Pragati mass placement drives since 2007, demonstrating its ability to generate employment opportunities. Alva's Pragati has organised Udyoga Melas (job fairs) in several locations, including Chikkaballapura, Mangaluru, Belthangady, and Bantwala, in cooperation with governmental agencies and social organisations. The foundation has attracted participants from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nvadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana with an investment of 5 crores. They have gained a great deal by landing positions in prestigious businesses.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Testing driver subscription model in India, says Uber's Dominic Taylor
One thing that I have learnt about India is that it doesn't stay still for long, it evolves and changes every time. India is an incredibly important country Shivani Shinde Mumbai Listen to This Article Dominic Taylor, Regional General Manager – Rides, Uber, believes India is a vital part of Uber's growth story. In an interview with Shivani Shinde, on the sidelines of its flagship event Pragati in Mumbai, he talks about the Indian market, the regulatory environment, autonomous vehicles, and much more. Edited excerpts... How significant is India in Uber's global footprint? One thing that I have learned about India is that it doesn't stay still for long; it evolves and changes every time. India is an incredibly important country. Globally, we are now in 70 countries, and India is the third largest. From
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
‘Karavali Connect' Brings HR Leaders Together Ahead of Alva's Pragati Job Fair
Bengaluru: As part of preparations for the upcoming Alva's Pragati job fair on August 1 and 2, the Alva's Education Foundation hosted 'Karavali Connect – HR Greet & Meet' in Bengaluru on Saturday. The event brought together over 85 senior HR professionals and representatives from leading firms to explore employment avenues for youth from coastal Karnataka. Presiding over the programme, former Karnataka Chief Minister Dr M Veerappa Moily commended the Alva's Foundation for enabling job access for rural youth through sustained job fairs over two decades. 'Dr Mohan Alva transformed Vidyagiri into a hub of learning, helping thousands secure placements in global firms,' he said. He urged HR leaders to prioritise potential over appearance and to support aspirants with a hunger to succeed. Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta, the chief guest, said the event reflects a serious effort to connect the region's youth with the corporate world. He noted that his 'Back to Ooru' initiative had attracted major investments, including ₹1,000 crore from two European companies into Mangaluru. Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee of the Foundation, said the job fair is expected to attract over 13,000 candidates across IT, graduate, postgraduate, diploma, and nursing streams. Adani Group Executive Director Kishore Alva praised the region's workforce and called for collective action to develop the coast as a future IT Education Foundation in Moodubidire 35 kilometres from Manglauru city in Dakshina Kannada can be called the first organisation in Karnataka if not in India to host the first privately organised job mela under the branding 'Pragati' The14th edition of Pragati will be held for two days on 7 -8 June 2024. In an explanation of the concept behind "Pragati," Vivek M. Alva told Hans India that "the idea of 'Pragati' built on Corporate Social Responsibility platform, aimed at fostering job opportunities, particularly for rural and marginalised populations, is one of many other initiatives taken up by Alva's conglomerate of educational institutions." The foundation has successfully conducted 13 Pragati mass placement drives since 2007, demonstrating its ability to generate employment opportunities. Alva's Pragati has organised Udyoga Melas (job fairs) in several locations, including Chikkaballapura, Mangaluru, Belthangady, and Bantwala, in cooperation with governmental agencies and social organisations. The foundation has attracted participants from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana with an investment of 5 crores. They have gained a great deal by landing positions in prestigious businesses.
