Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched the MasterPacT MTZ Active, a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability while ensuring business continuity. In a world increasingly driven by electricity and digitization, MasterPacT MTZ Active enables customers to respond to complex daily challenges, including 24/7 uptime demands, spiraling energy costs, and urgent calls for sustainable practices.“MasterPacT MTZ Active will empower operators to visualize and monitor their energy consumption in real time,” explains Nikhil Pathak, Vice President, Power Products and Digital Energy, Schneider Electric, Greater India. “This real-time insight will equip businesses to optimize energy management, reduce consumption, minimize waste, and ensure business continuity and enhance reliability.

“A more electric and digital world is key to addressing the energy and climate crises. In industries such as Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Data Center, Building, etc, power is becoming more distributed and increasingly complex to manage. We have an existing legacy of 35+ years in designing and making air circuit breakers for safety and security. MasterPacT MTZ Active is our latest offering to accelerate energy efficiency coupled with high reliability, optimizing asset life without compromising on functionality or safety.”This superior product comes equipped with features such as and Native ERMs (Energy Reduction Maintenance Settings), which sets a new benchmark enhancing the protection of maintenance operators against arc flash hazards.

In response to circuit breaker trips caused by overloads, short circuits, and equipment ground faults, the control unit of MasterPacT MTZ Active introduces a pioneering QR code solution. This innovative feature allows operators to swiftly access guidance tailored to the specific root cause of the trip by scanning the QR code. In the event of an overload, the solution provides clear instructions to evenly redistribute loads across circuits, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual searches.

For 35 years, the MasterPacT name has been synonymous with circuit breaker innovation and reliability, with several million units in service worldwide. Now, with smart, connected power distribution becoming a must-have, Schneider Electric is expanding the range again to advance circuit breaker performance. MasterPacT MTZ Active features an electrical control unit that serves as the brains of the breaker, allowing facility managers to monitor and measure power use in real time.

ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, along with the Adani Foundation, is enabling rural entrepreneurship across Gudur Gram Panchayat near ACC Tikaria. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has set up 12 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to transform the socio-economic landscape of the village.Gudur Gram Panchayat, with a population of about 2,000, used to face significant socio-economic challenges, with most villagers engaged in agriculture and labour, often struggling below the poverty line. Essential services like hospitals, banks, and markets are located over 13 km away, making access difficult for many.ACC, through the Adani Foundation’s intervention, formed and nurtured 12 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the village.

By providing microfinance and business training, the initiative has uplifted many families, enabling them to improve their livelihoods.Sundra, a 54-year-old woman, has transformed her life through community-driven microfinance, receiving Rs. 1.50 lakh from her SHG to invest in farming equipment. This venture, under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), now provides her with a stable monthly income of Rs. 15,000, significantly enhancing her family’s living conditions.ACC and the Adani Foundation’s impact through this initiative is seen in the empowerment story of villagers including Sundra, who have turned challenges into opportunities, fostering economic growth, and uplifting their rural communities.

Apna.co, India’s leading jobs and professional networking platform, has launched apna Canvas, a solution transforming the hiring process for early talent (0-3 years). With access to over 2 crore freshers from 22,000+ colleges across 2,500 cities, the platform streamlines hiring and talent assessment for early talent through competitions and skill evaluations. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-21, approximately 41 lakh students graduate every year in India, yet there was no centralized platform connecting freshers to employers. Apna Canvas fills this gap, helping candidates get assessed, filtered, and hired. On the other hand, companies get access to a wider talent pool, minimizing logistical overhead, and saving time, cost, and effort in the hiring process. The platform aims to address key hiring challenges and bridge the gap between companies and freshers, empowering both sides for success.

One of the primary challenges in hiring early talent is the limited diversity in the candidate pool and the logistical overhead of visiting multiple campuses. apna Canvas addresses this by leveraging its extensive network of 2 crore freshers from 22,000 colleges, along with partnerships with AICTE, TPO/Placement Cells, and apna’s strong social media channels. This broad reach ensures that companies can efficiently access diverse talent, especially beyond metros in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, helping them find the right cultural fit while reducing recruitment overhead. Another significant challenge is the intense competition to attract top candidates. apna Canvas solves this by helping companies build a strong employer brand recall through interactive microsites, virtual pre-placement talks, and gamified challenges. These tools allow businesses to showcase their culture and values directly to students, enhancing engagement and increasing their appeal to top talent. This seamless, tech-driven approach leads to a more efficient and impactful recruitment process across regions.

As part of its ongoing initiatives, apna Canvas has already hosted notable competitions and engagement activities with top multinational companies. The PwC Campus Contender 2024 saw over 12,000 students, competing for a cash prize of ₹6 lakhs, marking a 3X increase from the 4,000 registrations in the previous year. Additionally, Leverage Edu’s Dream University Pitch 2024 also saw thousands of students competing for exciting prizes such as MacBook Air, iPad Air, and AirPods, further driving engagement and increasing the platform’s appeal among young talent. Looking ahead, apna Canvas is set to expand its reach with upcoming partnerships, including large-scale competitions with Swiggy and PhonePe, further enhancing its recruitment ecosystem and offering even more opportunities for freshers to connect with top employers.