Reaffirming its commitment to Inclusivity, Tata Power showcased its ongoing efforts through ‘Pay Autention – India’s First Phygital Autism Support Network’ experiential zone and launch of Dance Movement Yog therapy foundational course; leveraging its unique, open access learning platforms of Pay Autention & E-Sanidhya co-developed with Tata Elxsi.

A key highlight of the event was the announcement of Tata Power’s Phygital (physical + digital) Dance- Movement-Yog course; being co-developed in collaboration with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), and Pay Autention network partners. Recognizing the impact of movement-based therapies in enhancing motor skills, improving attention, regulating emotions, and fostering social connections, Dance & Movement Therapy (DMT) has been integrated into the company’s Pay Autention initiative, delivering multiple online and offline sessions through the E-Sanidhya Portal and has proven to be energizing, engaging and impactful – not just for the neurodiverse but also for care-givers and several other segments.

The course was announced by esteemed leaders from DePWD  & NIEPID, including Hon. Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar; Secretary, DePwD, Rajesh Agarwal; Joint Secretary DePwD, Raju Sharma; Joint Secretary, DePwD, Manmeet Kaur Nanda; DDG, DePwD, Richa Shankar; and Minister of State, Social Justice & Empowerment, Sh. Banwari Lal Verma along with senior leaders of Tata Power – Mr.  Himal Tewari – CHRO, Chief Sustainability and CSR , Pankaj Kumar Singh – Chief Community Impact , Foram Nagori – Head CSR, Programme governance, Mr. Shreyas Desai, GM, Affirmative Action Program, Tata Sons.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO, Chief Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power, said, “We are honoured to partner with the National Purple Fest for the second year. Last year, alongside MSJE and Tata Elxsi, we launched and successfully mega-piloted E-Sanidhya neurodiversity support platform. This year we have committed to co-create a short, hybrid foundational course in Dance-Movement-Yoga therapies with DePwD; bringing together experts in ‘arts in health’ domain including yoga alongside Tata volunteers. Tata Power remains committed to fostering inclusivity, and our participation in the National Purple Fest 2025 reaffirms this. Tata Power will continue actively work government agencies and partner organisations in this area of Neurodiversity and inclusion.” 

The event saw an overall footfall of over 23,000 participants, including children from special schools, community members supported by Tata Power, public workers, and Pay Autention network partners, actively participating in the event, and joined by volunteers from Tata Group companies like Indian Hotels ad Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Children from Tata Power communities near Ahmednagar delivered inspiring cultural performances, showcasing their talents and also highlighting the company’s commitment to strengthening educational and learning initiatives for communities. Pay Autention network partner Victory Arts Foundation led a Dance and Movement Therapy workshop, engaging special kids, youth and regular audiences alike in a fun session.

The Pay Autention Experiential Zone, another major highlight at the event, offered interactive exhibits designed to educate and engage visitors. The zone featured the Adhikaar initiative of Tata Power, providing information on various government schemes for PwD empowerment; an Interactive Gaming Zone featuring a LEGO Corner by Sunday Bricks to foster cognitive and motor skills in children; nutrition therapy by Iyurved and yog therapy by SRCC; and merchandize by Anokha Dhaaga special youth entrepreneurs.

In collaboration with Sensory All and NIEPID, a Sensory Room was also curated, offering a Dark Room Experience; this allowed visitors to engage in interactive activities that simulate the unique strengths and challenges faced by PwDs.

Tata Power, through its participation in events like National Purple Fest 2025, demonstrates its dedication to foster inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that individuals with special needs are empowered with opportunities to thrive.

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A group of 175 IAS officers of the 2020 batch, currently deputed to various Union Ministries and Departments as Assistant Secretaries were called on at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

While addressing the officers, the President said that as civil servants, you have an important role to play in the emergence of India as a global hub of knowledge, supply-chain, innovation, technology development and various other fields.

President further added, “At the same time, India has to strengthen the leadership position it has taken in the areas of socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable development.”

Pointing to the fact that by 2047, officers of the 2020 batch will be among the senior-most decision makers, the President said that by working with passion and pride, they can ensure that the India of 2047 will be much more prosperous, strong and happy.

President also pointed to the central government initiative ‘Mission Karmayogi’ as a major initiative to make our civil servants more modern, dynamic and sensitive in their approach.

The President said that with tremendous growth in infrastructure, it has become easier to reach remote parts of the country. She said that it is expected of civil servants to reach the last person or the most deprived person in their area of responsibility and improve her living condition.

Civil servants should be guided by dedication to public service, empathy and compassion towards the weaker sections, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and conduct and impartiality and objectivity, further, she added.

They are also expected to be especially mindful and active with respect to constitutional provisions related to Panchayati Raj Institutions, administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, and provisions about the administration of tribal areas in the North-East mentioned in the Sixth Schedule.

Civil Servants should be fired with the passion to make their region ‘number one’ in terms of human development indices. They should be sensitive to the people they are duty-bound to serve.

President Murmu ended his discourse by saying that “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam” – the entire world is one large family – is part of the great Indian ethos. “Bharatamev Kutumbakam”- all India is my family – should be integral to the ethos of civil servants belonging to All India Services.

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The person was tested positive four days ago.

While the secretary-level officials and their families were asked to be under home quarantine, workers were taken to a quaratine facility in central Delhi, sources said.

Apart from the sanitation workers, all the others have tested negative.

Coronavirus cases in India crossed the 18,000 mark this morning with 18,601 cases, including 590 deaths. The country recorded the biggest jump in the number of deaths in a day with 47 patients dying in the last 24 hours.

With over 2,000 cases, Delhi has the second-highest numbers in the country after Maharashtra.

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The actor was accompanied by wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan at the ceremony. The 77-year-old actor, who skipped this year’s National Film Awards ceremony due to health issues, received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. After receiving the award, Amitabh Bachchan said,”Jab iss puruskar ki ghoshna hui to mere mann mein ek sandeh utha. Ki kya kahin ye sanket hai mere liye ki bhai sahab aapne bahut kaam kar liya, ab ghar baith ke aaram kar lijiye. Kyunki abhi bhi thoda kaam baki hai jise mujhe poora karna hai.”

In September, this year, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that Mr Bachchan will be awarded with the prestigious award. “The legend Amitabh Bachchan who entertained and inspired for 2 generations has been selected unanimously for Dadasahab Phalke Award. The entire country and international community is happy. My heartiest Congratulations to him,” Prakash Javadekar tweeted.

Amitabh could not attend main function last week when The 66th National awards were presented to the winners by Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu . 77-year-old actor stated that he could not attend the National Award ceremony because he was “down with fever” and that he was not allowed to travel. “Down with fever… Not allowed to travel.

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