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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
IGNOU now offers M.A. in Bhagavad Gita, Disaster Management Diploma, Agricultural Cost Management, and B.A. in Home Science
IGNOU has introduced new academic programmes, including an M.A. in Bhagavad Gita, offering a structured study of Indian knowledge traditions. It also offers a flexible, distance-learning postgraduate diploma in Disaster Management for preparedness and mitigation; a Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management to promote sustainable, profitable farming. It offers a B.A. in Home Science combining theory with skill-based learning in human development, nutrition, and community sciences. M.A. in Bhagavad Gita IGNOU offers an M.A. degree in the Bhagavad Gita to teach the Gita in a structured academic format. The two-year course aims to provide an understanding of Indian knowledge traditions, including Vedanta, Upanishads, scientific perspectives, and cultural insights. This program is designed to help students explore ethical values, leadership principles, conflict resolution, environmental concerns, and socio-political aspects through the Bhagavad Gita. IGNOU already runs a Master of Arts (Vedic Studies) program, known as MAVS. This program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Vedic knowledge, including the Vedas, Vedangas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads, and other subjects like Vedic Science, Mathematics, and Art. Disaster Management IGNOU offers a postgraduate diploma in Disaster Management, an area that helps deal with disasters of different natures, whether it be floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, or landslides in a systematic manner. The students are intended to be trained in disaster preparedness and response, risk assessment, disaster mitigation, and emergency management. It provides a certificate diploma of six months and a Postgraduate Diploma of one to three years Angeli Quatra, a renowned disaster management expert, said, 'Even though there are several universities offering courses in Disaster Management, what is unique about IGNOU's courses is that they are offered online by distance learning and are flexible in terms of period. Plus, they have centres all over India.' Ms. Quatra said, 'The course flexibility is very useful for professionals who wish to learn alongside their job or other occupation. Personnel responsible for planning and response for disasters can enhance their theoretical knowledge base and learn the latest information and technology available by taking up these courses.' The course covers various aspects of Disaster Management, including disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, as well as response, recovery, and rehabilitation. It covers most disasters, both natural and manmade. Agriculture Cost Management In the area of Agriculture, a few specialised courses have been started, such as the Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management, which aims to sensitise the farming community on cost management and return maximisation. It is being conducted by the School of Agriculture, IGNOU, in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). The programme will educate and train individuals in this sector on agricultural cost management, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and help manage farm costs, enhancing crop yields, and improving the well-being of farmers and rural communities. IGNOU also offers a postgraduate diploma in agribusiness, which would attempt to train persons interested in the farming sector on how to make it into a successful commercial venture. Today agricultural sector has become a competitive high-tech business with global reach. The sector is volatile with fluctuating demands of consumers and markets in terms of the diversified product base, quality, and price. The diploma intends to create agribusiness professionals in agriculture, food, and allied sectors. It intends to encourage entrepreneurship among farmers, intermediaries and traders, and other stakeholders in the Agri-enterprise chain. Home Science IGNOU has also started a Bachelor of Arts degree program in Home Science. The program is designed in line with the curriculum and credit framework of the University Grants Commission and the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to meet the growing demand for specialisation in diverse disciplines within Home Science or Community Science. The programme aims to empower students with a comprehensive understanding of Human Development and Family Studies, Community Resource Management, Food and Nutrition, Extension and Communication, and Fabric and Apparel Sciences. The programme aims to integrate theory with practical application, providing skill-based learning aligned with contemporary social needs and employability. It would cover Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Resource Management, Fabric and Apparel Sciences, and Extension Education.
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for Its Biorefineries
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking oil to TotalEnergies' biorefineries. This deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). From the collection of used cooking oil to the production of biofuels in France Under the terms of the agreement, Quatra will collect used cooking oil directly from restaurants, restaurant chains and industry in France and the rest of Europe. The oil will then be delivered to Quatra sites for filtering before being shipped to TotalEnergies' biorefineries to produce road biofuels and SAF. TotalEnergies has converted its refineries at La Mède in the south of France and Grandpuits near Paris into biorefineries. La Mède: The biorefinery at La Mède, launched in 2019, has an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons of biofuel. Through this site, TotalEnergies is the only producer of HVO biodiesel in France. This year, La Mède will also produce sustainable aviation fuel for airports in the south of France. Grandpuits: the site's conversion into a zero-crude complex includes a biorefinery with an annual production capacity of 230,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel. Commissioning is planned for 2026. TotalEnergies has partnered with SARIA, the European leader in the collection and reuse of organic waste in the form of sustainable products, which will supply most of the site's feedstock. 'I am delighted with this strategic agreement with Quatra that contributes to our aim to secure the feedstock we need to produce biofuels in our biorefineries. The development of biofuels is one of our Company's strategic goals. By directly reducing the carbon intensity of the energy products used by our customers, we are actively working with them as part of our net zero approach, together with society,' said Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President, Renewable Fuels & Chemicals at TotalEnergies. 'At Quatra, we believe in long-term partnerships with leading industrial groups that combine logistics, environmental responsibility and financial viability. The deal between Quatra France and TotalEnergies is an excellent example of that. By supplying locally collected used cooking oil, we are contributing to a sustainable value chain. That allows us to focus on our core business, which is the efficient collection of used cooking oil across France, allowing TotalEnergies to turn that valuable resource into biofuel,' stated Pol Van Pollaert, Co-CEO, Quatra. *** About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. About Quatra Quatra is the European leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil. With operations in ten countries, Quatra specializes in sustainable oil management solutions for the food and catering industries. In France, we work closely with thousands of restaurants, food producers and local authorities, to efficiently collect used cooking oil according to environmental standards. Our mission is to close the loop between food and fuel by turning waste into renewable energy. @TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Cautionary Note The terms 'TotalEnergies', 'TotalEnergies company' or 'Company' in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words 'we', 'us' and 'our' may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies' financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). TotalEnergies Contacts Media Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 99 l presse@ l @TotalEnergiesPR Relations Investisseurs : +33 (0)1 47 44 46 46 l ir@
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for Its Biorefineries
PARIS, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Quatra, the European market leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking oil to TotalEnergies' deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). From the collection of used cooking oil to the production of biofuels in France Under the terms of the agreement, Quatra will collect used cooking oil directly from restaurants, restaurant chains and industry in France and the rest of Europe. The oil will then be delivered to Quatra sites for filtering before being shipped to TotalEnergies' biorefineries to produce road biofuels and has converted its refineries at La Mède in the south of France and Grandpuits near Paris into biorefineries. La Mède: The biorefinery at La Mède, launched in 2019, has an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons of biofuel. Through this site, TotalEnergies is the only producer of HVO biodiesel in France. This year, La Mède will also produce sustainable aviation fuel for airports in the south of France. Grandpuits: the site's conversion into a zero-crude complex includes a biorefinery with an annual production capacity of 230,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel. Commissioning is planned for 2026. TotalEnergies has partnered with SARIA, the European leader in the collection and reuse of organic waste in the form of sustainable products, which will supply most of the site's feedstock. "I am delighted with this strategic agreement with Quatra that contributes to our aim to secure the feedstock we need to produce biofuels in our biorefineries. The development of biofuels is one of our Company's strategic goals. By directly reducing the carbon intensity of the energy products used by our customers, we are actively working with them as part of our net zero approach, together with society," said Valérie Goff, Senior Vice President, Renewable Fuels & Chemicals at TotalEnergies. "At Quatra, we believe in long-term partnerships with leading industrial groups that combine logistics, environmental responsibility and financial viability. The deal between Quatra France and TotalEnergies is an excellent example of that. By supplying locally collected used cooking oil, we are contributing to a sustainable value chain. That allows us to focus on our core business, which is the efficient collection of used cooking oil across France, allowing TotalEnergies to turn that valuable resource into biofuel," stated Pol Van Pollaert, Co-CEO, Quatra. *** About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. About Quatra Quatra is the European leader in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil. With operations in ten countries, Quatra specializes in sustainable oil management solutions for the food and catering industries. In France, we work closely with thousands of restaurants, food producers and local authorities, to efficiently collect used cooking oil according to environmental standards. Our mission is to close the loop between food and fuel by turning waste into renewable energy. @TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Cautionary Note The terms "TotalEnergies", "TotalEnergies company" or "Company" in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies' financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). TotalEnergies Contacts Media Relations: +33 (0)1 47 44 46 99 l presse@ l @TotalEnergiesPRRelations Investisseurs : +33 (0)1 47 44 46 46 l ir@ View source version on Contacts TotalEnergies SE Sign in to access your portfolio
