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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cyber security upgrade for cooperative banks planned
Lucknow: In a major step toward modernising and securing the state's cooperative banking network, the Yogi govt is set to equip Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited and 50 district cooperative banks with advanced cyber security infrastructure. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As part of this initiative, these banks will be onboarded onto a core banking system (CBS)-based cloud platform, ensuring complete safety and transparency of all customer transactions. Leading technology firms such as TCS and Wipro will support the implementation of this ambitious initiative. These companies will help strengthen the cooperative banking system with state-of-the-art technologies for data protection, server management and cyber-attack prevention. The project will also receive support from NABARD, which will provide technical guidance, training, monitoring and financial assistance. The objective is to make all cooperative banks more secure, resilient and trustworthy for their customers. The Yogi govt is not only deploying a robust technological shield but also launching a public awareness campaign on cyber safety. Banking customers will be educated on how to protect themselves from cyber fraud, where to report incidents and which practices are considered safe. Awareness drives will be conducted through bank branches, gram panchayats and digital media. To ensure effective implementation of this initiative, the state govt has made a special budgetary provision of Rs 10 crore for the financial year 2025–26. This fund will be used for establishing technical infrastructure, enhancing server security, conducting training programs, raising cyber awareness and integrating services with the cloud platform. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Beyond improving cyber security, this initiative will also bolster the financial strength of district cooperative banks. With better technological infrastructure and more transparent services, public confidence in the cooperative banking sector is expected to grow, leading to an increase in deposits and credit disbursements.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Light & sound show at Sarnath to depict Lord Buddha's life
Varanasi: The Yogi govt is set to revamp the light and sound show in Sarnath, showcasing the biography and teachings of Lord Buddha in a new and engaging way. Using state-of-the-art 8-D technology, the "Laser Projection and Sound Show" will be displayed with 4K quality and 3-D effects, providing an immersive experience to show's duration is being extended from 25 minutes to 45 minutes to cover all locations associated with Lord Buddha's life. According to Rajendra Kumar Rawat, deputy director of tourism, the show will be broadcast using a 7-channel audio system and 8-D technology, enhancing sound effects and quality. The show is likely to start in the next two upgraded show will feature an analogue digital surround system and advanced laser-based technology, making the sound and picture quality more vivid and engaging. The show will initially be available in Hindi and English, with plans to add Pali in the Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the light and sound show in Sarnath in Nov 2020. The show is screened on the iconic Dhamkha Stupa in the late evening. The upgraded show is expected to start in the next two months, offering a fresh and captivating experience for The Yogi govt is set to revamp the light and sound show in Sarnath, showcasing the biography and teachings of Lord Buddha in a new and engaging way. Using state-of-the-art 8-D technology, the "Laser Projection and Sound Show" will be displayed with 4K quality and 3-D effects, providing an immersive experience to show's duration is being extended from 25 minutes to 45 minutes to cover all locations associated with Lord Buddha's life. According to Rajendra Kumar Rawat, deputy director of tourism, the show will be broadcast using a 7-channel audio system and 8-D technology, enhancing sound effects and quality. The show is likely to start in the next two upgraded show will feature an analogue digital surround system and advanced laser-based technology, making the sound and picture quality more vivid and engaging. The show will initially be available in Hindi and English, with plans to add Pali in the Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the light and sound show in Sarnath in Nov 2020. The show is screened on the iconic Dhamkha Stupa in the late evening. The upgraded show is expected to start in the next two months, offering a fresh and captivating experience for visitors.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Varanasi's ODOP women entrepreneurs to be trained e-commerce
1 2 3 4 Varanasi: UP govt will offer free e-commerce training to 150 women entrepreneurs associated with the ' One District One Product ' (ODOP) initiative and train them in basic knowledge of online trading, onboarding, branding, digital marketing and accessing national and international markets. Assistant commissioner of the District Industries Promotion and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Vinod Verma, said a private company Yuki will provide two-day training to over 150 women entrepreneurs associated with Varanasi's ODOP from Monday. The unique aspect of the workshop is that trainers and the trainees will both be women. In Varanasi, there are over 100,000 artisans linked to ODOP. Of these, around 25% are women and the annual turnover of products is Rs 1,500 crore. After gaining international recognition for ODOP, Yogi govt is now set to train women entrepreneurs to access international markets. The assistant commissioner mentioned that women entrepreneurs linked to Varanasi's ODOP products, such as Banarasi silk, pink enamelling, lacquerware and wooden toys (all three products included in GI), will receive training. Yuki is a South Indian organisation that works for uplift and empowerment of women. Regarding the annual trade of Varanasi's ODOP products, GI expert Dr Rajnikant said Banarasi silk, pink enamelling, lacquerware and wooden toys rake in revenue of about Rs 1,600 crore. Over 100,000 artisans are associated with this industry, with 20-25% being women. The annual export of these three products is approximately 30%. Pink enamelling state awardee Jaya Singh said, "The Yogi govt has included pink enamelling in ODOP and is continuously promoting it, benefiting artisans. After learning e-commerce, we will be able to sell our products in the global market too."
