ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is spearheading sustainable agricultural practices by facilitating mechanisation of farming activities. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has established a Custom Hiring Centre in Jamuwani Kalan, near ACC Kymore. This initiative showcases how collective farming efforts can transform agriculture into a profitable venture.

Jamuwani Kalan in Katni district is home to 450 families, which primarily depend on agriculture for their livelihood. However, challenges such as stubble burning and high input costs for land preparation have made farming difficult, especially for small and marginal farmers. In February 2024, the Adani Foundation established a Custom Hiring Centre in the village.

Managed by a five-member committee from Jay Shri Ram Kisan Samuh committee, the Centre was initially supported with a capital investment of Rs. 2.5 lakh from the Foundation. This amount was matched by the farmers’ group, mobilised through the Foundation’s efforts to secure registration in the Agriculture Department’s Subsidy portal.

The Centre offers rental services of farming machinery, including Super Seeder, Straw Reaper, two tractors, customised trolleys, and cultivators. The total capital cost of the Custom Hiring Centre is Rs. 24.63 lakh, with Rs. 1.10 lakh received as government subsidy for the Straw Reaper as well as Rs. 2.5 lakh from the Adani Foundation. During the last Rabi crop harvesting season, the Centre served 55 farmers and generated Rs. 1.18 lakhs in revenue from the Straw Reaper alone.

This initiative has saved approximately 100 tonnes of dry straw as cattle feed for the lean season and preserved soil microbes by preventing stubble burning, thus enhancing soil health. In addition, with the support of the Adani Foundation, the Centre promotes the use of Super Seeder for zero-tillage seed sowing, reducing input costs by 35-45% without affecting crop yield. This year, the Centre aims to extend its services to four neighbouring villages, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

ACC and the Adani Foundation are committed to community welfare and sustainable livelihooods, through promotion of modern farming techniques.

MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, announced the launch of its latest innovation – the MediBuddy Shield and MediBuddy Shield Plus Digital Cards. These cards aim to provide a seamless and comprehensive healthcare experience, catering to a wide range of needs with the convenience of digital accessibility.

As the demand for accessible healthcare continues to grow, MediBuddy has taken a significant step forward by introducing these digital cards, designed to cater to all essential outpatient department (OPD) services. These cards will not only provide customers with easy access to healthcare services but also help them manage their health proactively.

The MediBuddy Shield is a six-month card priced at ₹1,499 + GST, offering two complimentary online doctor consultations, one health checkup, an offline dental consultation, and a personal accident cover of up to ₹1 lakh. The MediBuddy Shield Plus, priced at ₹2,599 + GST for one year, provides additional benefits such as two health checkups, monthly health blogs, bi-monthly webinars, and exclusive discounts on condition management programs. The card will be available from 19th September 2024 for all customers. 

Key features of MediBuddy Shield include: 

• Two complimentary online consultations with general physicians
• One free MediBuddy Smart Health Checkup
• One free offline dental consultation
• Access to MediBuddy Concierge Services for conditional management
• Personal accident cover up to Rs 1 lakh

MediBuddy Shield Plus offers additional benefits such as:

• Four complimentary online consultations with general physicians
• Two health checkups (Smart and Basic)
• Monthly health-related blogs and bi-monthly webinars
• Exclusive discounts on condition management programs

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, MediBuddy remains at the forefront, developing solutions that meet the changing needs of consumers. The launch of these digital cards marks another milestone in the company’s mission to make healthcare accessible to all. 

Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app today announced the launch of its upscale Uber Black category. This new addition is a step towards addressing the growing preference of Indian customers towards premium offerings and Uber’s ability to deliver a new standard of on-demand mobility in premium cars.

Uber Black offers a range of cushioned features designed to elevate the ride with unparalleled comfort, style and convenience.

●       Brand new, higher end cars to ensure consistent vehicle quality

●       Top rated drivers, trained by our fleet partners

●       In-app experience while booking the ride to keep passenger comfort front & centre

●       The magic of on-demand mobility for those who desire a well-appointed experience

Riders will get to enjoy in-car amenities and on-trip preferences, ensuring consistently high quality experience. Uber Black allows for a personalized ride with customizable features like quiet mode, temperature control, and help with luggage. So if you’re dialing into a conference call on the way to work, you can request a quiet trip – without any music or conversation with the driver – to maximise productivity. You can opt for cooling to be turned up or down before you even hop into the car. With extended wait times, riders benefit from an additional 5-minute pickup window without incurring a waiting fee, offering greater flexibility. These new features also take out the guesswork for drivers looking to give riders a 5 star ride.

Commenting on the launch, Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said, “We are thrilled to bring Uber Black back in an all new avatar to meet the evolving aspirations of Indian customers and introduce the business class of back seats on Indian roads. As the largest on-demand mobility network with industry-leading matching, routing, and pricing tech and scaled fleet operations – we are bringing the magic of consistent high quality service and premium comfort with Black. As India’s leading multimodal mobility service, Uber endeavors to cater to the full spectrum of riders, from those seeking affordable rides on two or three wheels to those who desire a truly well-appointed experience in premium vehicles.”