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MAGNET AND THE PENILE CANCER:- Role of MRI in Penile cancer
Many people were interested in knowing how I manage penile cancer patients as it is a males very private area of discussion. As result of this some people try to hide and seek treatment very late, perhaps due to the stigma attached. Many people sent me private messages asking me to cast more light on the MRI scan as they had never heard of it before. Yes, I agree that we hear MRI spine, brain, abdomen but don’t hear much about MRI penis.
MRI Penis is a highly specialised investigation, which requires involvement of trained urologist, specifically in Andrology. Fortunately, my vigorous training and work in Andrology not only helps me with such highly specialised investigation but also to manage all andrology related cases. The urologist must be aware about the medication required with required amount of concentration to be injected in penis, including where exactly it needs to be injected to get the desired effect avoiding injury to the neurovascular bundle (nerves and vessels of penis). The injury to these structures can be disastrous.
I searched extensively for centres in Gujarat who offers this type of MRIs but so far couldn’t find anyone doing it. I am not sure about other states of India but if anyone has come across it can guide me or enlighten me. However, once the elective work starts post corona lockdown, I would be carrying out penile MRI scans in Surat (off course with radiologist) to the identify level of muscle invasion and local staging of this patient’s penile cancer. I was fortunate to receive my Andrology training under extremely senior and highly regarded urologist, who gave me many valuable tricks to handle any complex Andrology cases. I highly trained and experience in delivering such injection in penis for the purpose of MRI of Penis and other areas of Andrology practice.
In any cancers including Penile cancer precise staging before the treatment is vital to assist with best treatment option for the patient (due to multiple treatment options available). Recently the American Joint Committee on Cancer-Tumour Node and Metastasis (AJCC-TNM) revised the staging for penile cancers, with invasion of corpora cavernosa (one of the main muscles of penis forming 2 tubes) upstaged from T2 to T3 and invasion of urethra down staged. Because of this, MRI has become essential part due to its accuracy in detecting invasion of corpora cavernosa. Even recent European Urology Association (EAU) guidelines recommend MRI to rule out invasion of the corpora cavernosa. It also helps with measurement of residual-penile-length for surgical planning as well as to detect and extent of enlarged and abnormal inguinal and pelvic lymph nodes (National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)treatment guidelines).
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Visiting delegation says UK universities are working to address housing crunch faced by foreign students
Accommodation options in UK universities have not risen in line with the increase in the number of students flocking to the country for education.
UK universities are working towards solving the problem of accommodation, Steve Smith, former vice-chancellor of the University of Exeter and one of the leaders of the UK delegation visiting India to explore educational partnerships, told The Indian Express in New Delhi on Monday.
“There is pressure of accommodation. There is a lot of work going on in the universities to increase the stock of accommodation, and they’re going in partnerships with private providers to increase accommodation. There are some issues, but the vast majority of the international students have their accommodation sorted out,” he said.
Accommodation options in UK universities have not risen in line with the increase in the number of students flocking to the country for education. Many Indian students have, as a result, had to put up in cities close to their universities, as per reports. This option tends to be unaffordable for many too, given the rising inflation and room rents. Construction challenges during lockdown have been cited as one of the reasons behind the accommodation shortage in the universities. Experts have suggested students contact other Indian aspirants before moving in, to avoid facing any trouble after landing in the UK.
In its week-long visit to India, the UK delegation is expected to visit three more cities — Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad — to explore the possibilities of a joint degree programme, industry-academia partnership and other modes of collaboration between Indian and UK higher educational institutions. These discussions will be held as a part of the Going Global Programme of the British Council.
“The delegation from the UK is the largest to have visited India for these purposes,” Smith said. The participating bodies from India include the University Grants Commission, the Department of Science and Technology, the Association of Indian Universities, the Department of Biotechnology, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, and several public and private higher educational institutions.
Asked about the aims of the visit and the scope of the delegation, Smith said the delegation focused on “developing partnerships with Indian educational institutions to offer high-quality degrees in India itself”. He did not say anything about UK universities setting up campuses in India.
“The focus of this delegation is on developing partnerships. Whereas some delegations come to recruit students, this isn’t. This is about developing partnerships with organisations in India so that we can think about offering high-quality degrees here, with Indian partners responsive to the needs and skills gaps of students here, without necessarily the expense of travelling to the UK,” he said.
Rittika Chanda Parruck, director of education (India) at the British Council, told The Indian Express that sustainability has emerged as one of the top areas of interest where the universities seek to join hands. “The other areas include computer science and AI,” she said.
The delegation will also visit several institutions across the country, including IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, TISS, Anna University, Ashoka University and Gujarat BioTech University — besides engaging with the stakeholders from other public and private universities via discussions and roundtable conferences.
“You can expect frequent announcements from universities throughout the next year,” Smith said.
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The 50:75 Food Formula: The Secret Food Habit of Game Changers
It was the year 2020 when the whole world was under lockdown.
On a regular day, I found a weighing machine in my home. I dragged it out from a cupboard, blew the dust off with doubt if it would work or not, then I stood over it to check my weight.
The digital weighing machine slowly started from 00 and stopped at 96KG, blinking multiple times, indirectly telling me, “I might burst pretty soon if you keep increasing.”
That was my beginning of understanding the relationship between this body and food.
A couple of weeks later, I enrolled myself in a course related to filmmaking. 15 participants from across the world were participating for over 1 month of LIVE sessions. During one of the sessions, the instructor from Singapore shared his experience of undergoing “Water Fasting” for a week.
I was surprised and couldn’t believe one could live with just water for days.
After a few days, this weighing machine caught my attention again.
I went and stood over it to check the number. This time the number slowly went to 99KG and started blinking.
This made me learn about different types of diets and fasting. I soon experimented with gradual diets with discipline, including water fasting for 2 weeks straight. Within 3 months, I lost 20 kg. From the moment I shared the news, many people started asking what I did, which diet I followed, etc. I even shared with disclaimers.
This blog is not about weight loss tips or which diet to follow but a few rare realizations (Untold secrets) about our relationship with food.
1. Most of the time, your hunger is coming from the mind, not the body.
When I started fasting with just water, more than me, my family members started to panic that I might get fainted or get a stomach ulcer. But what happened? I was super energetic by just having a lot of water. My eyes were so clear, and I could feel a new energy during those days.
Whenever the clock hits our regular mealtime, check within yourself with this question, “Is my body asking for food or my mind? Is the body feeling hungry, or is it the mind’s craving?
Two years ago, I was part of a group of 6 men selected to be part of an 8-day WALK near the banks of the river Narmadha in Vadodara, Gujarat.
It was a self-realization journey for people in roles of world transformation like CEOs, Innovators & activists.
Before the start of the walk, we had to hand over all our belongings such as money, phone, digital devices, etc. No contact with the outer world.
We walked in the grace of the villagers who might offer food.
Every day we walked for around 20 km and underwent a few processes designed by the facilitators.
During one of the days, the facilitators invited us to Fast the whole day. (Meaning, you may not take the food offered by the villagers and complete your day with just water)
Along with me, a few agreed to fast.
Some who had food, with a fear of getting fainted on the way, got surprised by seeing us walking the whole day under the sun with just water.
Some of us even volunteered for a few more days of fasting.
This leads to another realization
2. We don’t know how much food quantity our body needs.
Do we need 3 meals a day? Probably the answer is yes because we got used to having 3 meals/day.
A person working physically Vs A person working on a laptop most of the hours per day. Does the quantity differ or remain the same?
When it comes to changes in food habits, most of our mind’s enthusiasm will go towards “Change In Type of Food rather than the Change in Quantity Of Food.”
You would have found yourself saying, “Now I have decided to have only Organic veggies or millet or fruits.” But we start consuming more than what our body needs.
Why our focus on the quantity of food intake is equally important?
If you have read the book “Sapiens,” the evolution of human anatomy changed over time based on the type of food they had.
For example, when ancient humans were eating raw meats, the size of their heads was small because the stomach took so much energy to digest the food, so very little was transferred to the brain.
When we have more than what we require, the body takes more energy to digest which results in less energy to the brain. That’s why most of us feel sleepy and tired after a heavy lunch or dinner.
If having food in the body is logically similar to fueling a car, then with a full tank, a car performs well. But with a full stomach, why do we feel super tired and sleepy?
Many legends in history have said this: “Sit with hunger, get up with hunger.”
I happened to meet many people who have been following this secret Mantra. Leaving some space for hunger.
Many physically active people who are 65+ years old have been consuming only 1 meal/day.
People who are focused on spiritual growth are always conscious of the type of food and the quantity of intake.
I have been experimenting with consuming only 50–75% of my ideal food quantity during every meal for a couple of months.
I feel so energetic and could focus deeply for more hours.
We often don’t know what happens to the food after it crosses our mouth. This documentary on Netflix called “Game Changers” has beautifully explained the impact of even a little quantity of food on our bodies.
And this leads to my last lesson.
3. Consider this life as an experiment. Stick to the Quantity which helps you to live your fullest potential.
Thank you for reading till the end.
I hope this was useful.
See you soon with the next realizations!
Jai
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Milk Gives Government A Headache As Prices Soar Ahead of 2024 Polls
The average retail price of milk in India has increased by 12% from a year ago to 57.15 rupees ($0.6962) a liter.
Milk is ubiquitous in India - from the morning glassful that most middle class school kids glug to its use in Hindu religious rituals. Now it could become a headache for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as prices soar.
The average retail price of milk in India has increased by 12% from a year ago to 57.15 rupees ($0.6962) a liter. A mix of factors is at play - a jump in the cost of cereals has made cattle feed more expensive coupled with lower dairy yields as cows were inadequately fed due to the pandemic rupturing demand at the time.
In turn, milk - which has the second-largest weight in India's food basket - pushes up overall inflation as well. India's headline inflation for March fell below the central bank's target of 6% as high interest rates cooled overall demand, according to data released Wednesday. However, milk inflation trended higher than the overall figure at 9.31%.
High prices of milk and related products - emotive items that most poor families aspire to and wealthier people see as indicators of status - have the potential of becoming a political risk for Modi's government ahead of national elections next summer.
"This trend of higher milk prices is problematic, since it is a highly price elastic product and has a direct impact on consumption," said R.S. Sodhi, president of the Indian Dairy Association.
For now, the demand-supply mismatch has helped a rally among dairy stocks in India as analysts expect this situation can help organized players expand their share of overall market in India.
However, Sodhi said the balance sheet of dairy companies may eventually come under stress as the cost of procurement is rising. One factor is the increase in the prices of cereals and rice bran, ingredients used in animal feed, which is discouraging farmers from feeding their cattle sufficiently and is reflecting in milk prices that have risen 12%-15% during winter months, he said.
Unseasonal rain and heat waves have also contributed to this jump in feed prices. Cereal inflation came in at 15.27% for March 2023.
But trouble was brewing even before prices of cattle feed began to rise.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit and India introduced one of the world's strictest lockdowns, demand for milk and milk products dipped as many restaurants and sweet shops were forced to shut down either temporarily or permanently.
India accounts for almost a quarter of the world's milk supplies, but those massive volumes are produced in large part by tens of millions of small farmers who maintain modest numbers of animals. The drop in demand meant they were unable to feed their livestock well.
"A cow has to be fed irrespective of whatever quantity of milk it is giving and this is a pressure point for the producer," said Jayen Mehta, who heads India's largest dairy cooperative, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which owns the iconic Amul brand.
And while the South Asian nation consumes the bulk of the milk it produces, exports have also been rising, especially once the global virus disruption eased and demand for milk products picked up across the the world. India exported dairy products worth about $391.59 million in the 2021-22 fiscal year compared to $321.96 million in the year before that.
"In terms of the outlook for this year, we believe that milk prices will continue to increase, since there is a shortage of milk heading into the peak demand season," Madhavi Arora, economist at Emkay Global wrote in a report this month.
Demand for ice cream and yogurt jumps as summer temperatures soar. That's followed by the season of Hindu festivals, which starts around September - milk-based sweets are a holiday staple - and carries on for the next few months.
While Modi revamped a food program to make monthly rice and wheat rations free for about 800 million Indians, higher prices of other kitchen staples add to the pressure on his government to do more to help citizens cope with the rising costs of living. That's crucial as he prepares to seek reelection next year in a country that has by far the largest number of poor people worldwide.
"It's an issue that affects ordinary people rightly," said Neerja Chowdhury, a New Delhi-based political columnist. "But whether it becomes a poll issue depends on the opposition, how effectively they can use it and make it into a right issue that make people vote in a particular way."
Analysts expect Modi to win as the opposition remains in disarray. But the government may still have to do some heavy-lifting to beat back price pressures, given the Reserve Bank of India has already paused monetary tightening amid mounting growth risks.
While economists expect overall inflation to ease going ahead, things are not looking up for this staple. India's central bank last week said that prices of milk may continue to be firm going into the summer season due to tight demand-supply balance and fodder cost pressures.
Amul's Mehta describes it as walking a tight rope. On one hand, it is about limiting the impact of inflation on consumers for an essential item, while simultaneously ensuring producers get a fair price to encourage them to continue producing milk, he said.
For now, even middle class families are tweaking their milk consumption. Ruchika Thakur, a lawyer and a parent to a five-year-old, says cutting down on milk purchases is not an option so she's started buying cheaper options to tackle the surge in cost.
"I think twice before making that extra cup of coffee," she said, adding that there is no room for buying more, especially for a family of eight who consume three liters of milk each day.
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A Short Introduction About Rakesh Rajdev
When you think of the courtesy of the nation, Mr Rakesh Rajdev will be the name that comes first to mind if you are in Gujarat, India. He is a sign of emblem, a man of letters, a philanthropist and a kind-hearted person along with a successful businessman.
Are you curious to know about him? Then let's take a deep glance at the glimpses of his life journey till now.
A Quick Introduction About Rakesh Rajdev:
There are different genetic traits which are transferred from generation to generation. InRajdev’s family, the kind-hearted nature and philanthropic nature are transmitted within the family from generation to generation.
Rakesh Bhai Rajdev got his kind-hearted nature from his late father – PartapbhaiRajdev. He belongs to Rajkot, Gujarat. Rakesh is a famous businessman and an active social worker in the state. He is the owner of the three-star hotel namely Roma Kristo Hotel in Dwarka. Usually, elite-class family members and celebrities visit the hotel to have delicious food and a great time at a luxurious three-star hotel.
But Rakesh Bhai Rajdev being a Nobel heart person, thought about the lower class people too who lead their lives under the poverty line in society. At that time, Rakesh took a stand for them. He took the initiative of starting a social welfare organization namely KanudaMitra Mandal for the sake of social well-being.
Rakesh always believed that decreasing the illiteracy rate in society will help in the country’s development. He felt sad thinking about the students who discontinue their education due to poverty. Hence Rakesh thought of supporting them in some way. Hence, Rakesh Rajdev offered them educational kits which contain school bags, water bottles, lunch boxes, notebooks and other necessary stationery items.
Rakesh Rajdev also supported the people, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. He supported the medical centres, hospitals, needy people and families so that they can cope with the challenging time.
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Exporting Fruits And Vegetables From India
Fruit And Vegetable Export & Import From India
India is the second largest fruit producer across the globe after China. The production, size, and productivity of fruits have bestowed India with the name ‘Fruit Basket’ of the world. The diverse climatic condition of the country gives it the ability to grow many common fruits such as mango, papaya, guava, and banana. Among vegetables, India is the second largest producer of brinjal, cabbage, potato, onion, cauliflower, etc. Fruit and vegetable export is a potentially profitable industry for many countries.The below-mentioned table shows the final data for the last 14 years. The area and production of horticulture have gone up from 26.48 million and 320.47MT to 27.48 million and 334.60MT.
After the pandemic and the global lockdown, the rate of fruit and vegetable export from India has increased. The progress done in the research, cold chain infrastructure, government policies, modern technologies in harvesting, and APEDA initiatives have also enhanced the quality and production of fruits and vegetables. During 2021-22, India exported 721.47 million dollars of fresh vegetables and 765.2 million dollars of fresh fruits. Although the lockdown happened and many problems occurred due to corona, the statistics are quite good and promising.
Potatoes export from India
India export potatoes to many countries across the globe. The primary source of the economy in the country is agriculture, thus it is quite obvious that the export of agricultural goods is a good deal. Potatoes are consumed everywhere around the world and are very popular. Being the second largest producer of this vegetable, India has the ability to export potatoes to other countries even after completing its domestic requirement. The top 10 countries that import potatoes from India are:
Nepal
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Malaysia
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
Maldives
Mauritius
The demand for potatoes made from Indian seed has gone up by 25% in the last 25 years. It is an important crop for this country and is thus grown in various states such as West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.An aggregate of 30 countries across the world import potatoes from India.
Mango suppliers from India
India produces so many varieties of mango in different states of the country.The farm fresh mango comes in various ranges of sizes, shapes, and colors popular for their aroma and flavor. Thus, mango exporters in India export this fruit to many other countries. Also called the “tropical peach”, mango is the “king of fruits.” Although more than 80 countries grow this fruit for commercial reasons, India still ranks as the leading producer growing more than 40% of the world’s total production. The below-mentioned table shows the production capacity and area covered by various states in the country.
The most popular variety of mango in Uttar Pradesh is Langra, in Andhra Pradesh it is Banganapalle, Karnataka has Badami, Bihar has Malda, Telangana has Imam Pasand, and Gujarat contributes to Kesar mango export.Popular mango export destinations include:
United Arab Emirates
UK
USA
Oman
Qatar
Nepal
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh
Singapore
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In an upscale village in Gujarat, not a single one of the 400 households has a family member from abroad
His village is also known as Paris and is also called "The Village for NRIs" in Southern Gujarat. One out of 400 households living in the village is not abroad. 200 homes are still under lockdown. Many residents do not want to leave their homes every year. Within the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, the town's total population is over 3000.
Because of this, no development activities are taking place in the town. However, after submitting a request to the Anawala International Association established overseas, only one donor can contribute 10 million rupees. So far, these donors have donated thousands of rupees for the village's infrastructure. Its contribution is also evident in the creation of basic services for communities.
Currently, the NRI sponsor of the village has donated Rs 1.75 crore to build a hall for cultural activities in the village called Charotariya Patidar Samaj. The hall was officially opened over the weekend with over 150 NRIs in attendance.
We established Anawala International Association in 1984 and all facility development work in the village, proposals are placed and completed in just 10-15 minutes. For many jobs, I decided to pay all my personal expenses.
The Village for NRIs
We established Anawala International Association in 1984 and all facility development work in the village, proposals are placed and completed in just 10-15 minutes. For many jobs, I decided to pay all my personal expenses.
In Ena, a town with a population of about 4,700, more than 2,000 people live abroad. But these NRIs who are happy abroad are helping in every way to make the village ideal. As a result, all kinds of good facilities are developed in the small 'Ena' village today.
The NRI people in his village, which is spread over 640 hectares, are also raising funds from abroad for village development. Navratri, which is mainly inhabited by the Patel, Halpati, Ahir and Mayavanshi communities, also has a special charm to this village. People from all over the world make a special presence here to enjoy Navratri organized by NRI.
Not only that, the town's wide paved roads and bungalows make you forget the city. NRIs who have settled in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are always helping villages develop.
Another special thing about this village is that the overseas settled NRIs of the village have maintained Gujarati culture and traditions over the years. Since there are foreigners in every house in the village, English education is emphasized in the school here. However, there are strictly English-speaking children from overseas who come to town and look very native.
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WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL FEES IN INDIA
Many parents who were unable to pay their bills as a result of Covid-19 enrolled their children in public schools rather than private institutions. The fundamental reason for this is because private schools charge exorbitant prices. Many parents believe that school costs should not be thus high because classes are held online during the pandemic.
WHY ARE STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM PRIVATE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
There has been an impact on children's education as a result of most schools being closed in lockdown 2020. Because schools across India were required to transition to online education, parents were required to purchase a laptop or a smartphone with unlimited bandwidth in addition to paying tuition fees to the school.
Another reason, in addition to the health repercussions of Covid-19, is that the epidemic resulted in millions of job losses and economic troubles. Due to a scarcity of jobs, migrant workers were compelled to return to their home countries, and thousands of employees in even large corporations lost their jobs.
As per research conducted by schools in Mumbai ,States where youngsters have been reported to be transferring to government schools. According to the Gujarat state education department, 2.82 lakh pupils transferred from private to government schools in the academic year 2021-22. Similarly, 1.58 lakh children in Delhi switched from private to public institutions.
Similarly, a Telangana official from the state's senior education department said that 1.25 lakh pupils from private schools have transferred to state government schools for the 2021-22 academic year, a 40 percent increase over the previous academic year that ended in 2021.
In Haryana, two lakh pupils were transferred from private schools to government schools. According to Madhya Pradesh's state education department, 1,29,126 pupils relocated between April and September of 2021.
During the epidemic, 1,85,480 pupils in Punjab switched from private to public schools. During Covid-19, enrolment in government schools in Uttar Pradesh increased by almost 5% at the elementary and higher primary levels.
WHAT ARE THE OPINIONS OF PARENTS AND SCHOOLS?
Another survey done by schools in Pune shows that Meena, the mother of a Class 3 student, recently transferred her son to a government school in Delhi because she couldn't pay the fees at his previous private school. "My son is not benefiting from online education. My spouse and I are not getting paid adequately because of the pandemic.
As a result, we chose a government school," Meena explains. Her son is also pleased with the behaviour of the teachers at the public school. He claimed that private school professors did not pay attention to the students.
Teachers in government schools, on the other hand, are responsible for the students. A Class 12 kid from Jaipur who had previously attended a private school was forced to transfer to a government institution after his parents lost their employment.
The admissions department of a Delhi school, on the other hand, claimed, "We have granted some discounts on outstanding school costs." It did not, however, assist parents, who now solely come for their children's TCs."
Covid-19 has grabbed the jobs of many parents, according to Anil Kaushik, head of the Progressive Private School's Association in Delhi, and this is why parents are sending their children to government institutions. Furthermore, with scientists predicting the possibility of a third wave, parents are wary about putting their children's health at risk.
THERE ARE OTHER CAUSES FOR THE CHANGE
Many parents believe that their children would receive a good education and access to certain amenities in government schools, which is another reason they are making the switch.
For example, the governments of Haryana and Rajasthan announced plans to provide free tablets and computers, bridging the digital divide that existed in India during the pandemic.
The government of Andhra Pradesh has created a flagship scheme named 'Jagnanna Ammavodi,' under which Rs.15000 is granted annually to the mothers of children in government schools in Classes 1 to 12.
Another important element to note is that government schools are strengthening their facilities in comparison to prior years, and teachers are enthusiastic about teaching the pupils.
STATE GOVERNMENTS FACE A DIFFICULT TASK
The difficulty now facing state governments is how to deal with the growing number of pupils in government schools while maintaining facilities and teaching standards to demonstrate to parents that sending their children to government schools was the right decision.
Students who have relocated as well as teachers from government schools will encounter additional hurdles in adjusting to their new surroundings.
Private schools, on the other hand, believe that this will have a negative influence on their budget and that their teachers may lose their employment as a result.
They also believe that such a large number of pupils across India are making this shift for a temporary reason: government school education standards aren't thought to be as high as those in private schools. As a result, government schools must now demonstrate their value by improving their teaching standards and facilities.
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Rakesh Rajdev Family And The Impact Of Their Social Works
Most of us devote our wealth in some way to help needy people. But what makes us different from social workers is that they work continuously for the betterment of the lives of the people suffering from poverty. We all should understand how to dedicate our life and be selfless with the true spirit of giving to others just like Rakesh Rajdev and his family.
Rakesh is a great businessman as well as an active social worker who devotes their wealth to charity and welfare for uplifting society. Rakesh Rajdev and his family are from the Western Indian state – of Gujarat. Philanthropy is the leading trait that is spread over the whole family. God has blessed the family with wealth, honor, and all other life essentials.
But being kind-hearted they thought about the people who lead their life hand to mouth. In tribute to his late father ParapraiRajdev, Rakesh started a social welfare organization namely KanudaMitra Mandal. This NGO is government-registered and a popular NGO in society. This is because the organization has been one of the active organizations all the time in helping people.
With the NGO, Rakesh Rajdev helped several families and people who suffer from poverty. Especially he chose the people who suffer from hunger issues and offered them grocery and food packages. Also, for the students, they supported them by offering educational kits which contain school bags, water bottles, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other necessary stationery items.
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic time, Mr. and Mrs. Rakesh Rajdev made sure to offer support to many families and people. Especially for the daily wagers and laborers, they ensured to supply of food, grocery packages, and sanitizing materials. Also, they helped the people who were stuck in the lockdown to reach their hometowns safely. We can say that many families and people lead better lives due to the several steps taken by Rakesh with his NGO.
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Injuries, punishing conditions: At Gujarat migrant hub that saw clashes during lockdown, workers an afterthought
Injuries, punishing conditions: At Gujarat migrant hub that saw clashes during lockdown, workers an afterthought
An overpowering clatter of power looms pervades the lanes and bylanes of Surat’s Fulwadi, drowning out not just political noise but also the grim realities of its residents, mostly migrant workers from Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Back in March, when Prashant Kumar Swain’s left index finger got stuck in a mechanised power loom machine, he let out a scream. As his cries for help struggled to…
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What went behind the scenes to make PM’s ‘lights-out’ call a true success?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nine-minute lights-out call was met with resounding support on April 5, 2020. PM Modi had urged Indian citizens to switch off lights at their homes and light up candles, lamps, and mobile phones in a display of solidarity and the country's ‘collective resolve’ to defeat coronavirus.
While there were apprehensions about the negative impact on the grid due to the sudden drop and spurt in demand following the event, the Indian power utilities along with national and state load despatch centres ensured grid operations remained smooth and uninterrupted throughout the country.
So, how did India’s grid successfully manage a load drop of 31 GW on the night of April 5, for nine minutes? Emerging Tech Radio host Netra Walawalkar spoke with B B Mehta, Chief Engineer, SLDC at Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp Ltd (GETCO) to understand what went behind the scenes in managing this unprecedented event successfully.
Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/2Z2iUN1
Interview Transcript:
Q: Can you share how the load despatch centre prepared for the event and coordinated it. What were some of the planning and projections around the event?
It was a great event. Practically, grid operators are habituated to managing such grid vulnerability on a day-to-day basis however the challenge here was that it was a pan-India event. It was going to be held at the same time for the same time (nine minutes) across India so it was important to have meticulous and precise planning in that aspect.
It was a large-scale distributed operation but in one way it is integrated also.
Electricity is a concurrent subject in our country, it is not only looked after by the states but also the central government. All the states were working in a low-demand scenario since the lockdown was announced in the country. The general power requirement of the country has already fallen by 40 percent to 50 percent and amid that, there was a massive event by the people where people were going to have lights out at 21:00 hours for 9 minutes on April 5.
To cope up with that contingency we did a detailed analysis with different stakeholders in the power sector. As you may know, electricity cannot be stored so we need to generate just the amount we want to use and if you don't want to use it then you have to switch off the generation or reduce it. Now, for that we need to have a response time of the generator which is analogous with the goal given by Hon’ble PM; so the fast ramping or fast response devices in generation segment is hydro & Gas power plant and others so they have been called upon a couple of hours before the announcement of the program and they were to act as per the plan. They were informed that there needs to less gap between the power that is being generated and the power that is demanded either on the plus side or the minus side. So, we had a detailed meeting with our generation stations, with the regional despatch centre then we had national meetings by the POSOCO and SLDCs, all the SLDCs connected through video conference, and lots of statistical details were prepared and shared.
We probably went wrong in some of the places, initially with respect to Gujarat we submitted a drop of 12,500 MW but probably our regional load and national drop came around 700 MW to 800 MW only. By and large, there was an idea that there will be a load drop of 12,500 MW but we all went wrong, when it took place, we had around 31,000 MW load drop.
With respect to preparation, we identified the team which will do each operation, we put perfect people on those teams and at power stations and sub-stations. Our protection team was on its toes, for voltage control our sub-SLDC was trapped on time and with that level of precise planning, we were ready to meet the challenge on the day of April 5.
Q: How exactly was the operation managed during the nine-minute event on April 5?
It was very precisely planned as to who will contribute to the management of the grid variation. Say, the grid is having some baseload and there was some delta factor which is going to vary during the nine-minute window, which plant will play a role to control that dynamic so that hydro station was informed and put on mark an hour before the start of the event.
They were operating at an MW-level as per what is planned by the regional load despatch centre and as soon as the load started to fall, they promptly responded by reducing their generation so as to have the net balance remain as is. As soon as the load dropped, the frequency shot up to some 50-point level but by that time the generation was drastically reduced to ensure it does not go beyond the limit.
Further, once the event was over, instructions were passed as to who will pick up how much generation to ensure there is no hue-and-cry over any imbalance or mismatch. They acted very promptly and all power plants that participated in the event were part of the video conference and it was a seamless transfer of information. Overall, it was a very tightly integrated approach and there were no more deviations beyond the standards and the grid code and we could manage it very promptly.
Q: As we see, this event was planned and scheduled and still unprecedented in the history of the power grid, what are some of the learning from this event?
An important lesson is that our action plan for mitigating these contingencies should be more precise. We should have a more detailed study of the load and the component because, as you see, it was anticipated 12,500 MW but it went up to a 31,000 MW drop. Further, we had a strict advisory from the government that other states should not face any problems because of us, so we had double back up.
We could curtail wind generation when frequency crossed about 50.2, it was about 600 MW wind generation immediately shut off and it was planned, advanced intimation was given to the wind generation station and on one call they immediately operated it.
We had taken the help of agriculture load too, some of the [agriculture] load was going to switch off just before 21:00 hours on the day of the event so as to have more inertia on the load of the demand. For some of the agriculture power which was scheduled to start after 21:00 hours we preponed them, we told farmers they will get power half an hour early so that there is less load drop from the grid point of view and overall grid management will become easier.
Another learning is that we should take the help of these dynamics, this may not be available to distribution companies serving only urban cities like Delhi or Mumbai but for large state discoms this was one of the good opportunities. Another learning is that we still need to have a more flexible generation at our disposal to mitigate such events in case such contingency arises in the future.
Q: Since 2011 the Regulatory Commission has talked about tightening the frequency band but there has been no firm step taken in this regard, what are your comments on that.
No, they have tightened the band a little but ultimately frequency is a benchmark that indicates the balance between the generation and load.
Today what happens is that the load is not in my control, everyone is free and flexible to use power as per his convenience, so the requirement of power is not in the hands of the grid control operator anymore. Generation was under the control of the grid control operator, but it seems to have declined over the last decade as the portfolio of renewable has increased. What has happened is there is limited control of renewable as we do not know how much renewable will be harnessed.
Now, there are some forecast regulations but those regulations themselves have a lot of loopholes. Say, there is a percentage error formula that does not match with the conventional power percentage error formula. There is already an open band with respect to Gujarat saying there is up to 12 percent zero penalties. So, if I have an 8000 MW portfolio of renewables to manage but I cannot vary more than 250 MW, that is one of my boundaries, and that is also one of the regulations.
Therefore, to me, there is a huge mismatch between the regulation being planned. They may have the idea to give incentives and promote renewables, but electricity follows some laws, renewable does not follow different laws and conventional does not follow some different laws.
So, with respect to the management of the grid, our rules should be analogous with each other, the amount of penalty can be different. One more thing, we knew that promoting a type of generation say renewable, is going to have a huge vulnerability, variability, or uncertainty but we are not planning any balancing mechanism and we are asking the grid to do plus-and-minus 250 MW at SLDC-level.
Frankly speaking, we have planned 175 GW, but we never plan any gigawatts for balancing. Now, they are planning 450 GW, but I do not see any associate planning for balancing with that. If you know you are planning something intermittent, seasonal, or variable, but we are not planning to counterbalance that type of source, that creates a lot of problems with respect to the grid operation. Therefore, we need to take a call.
Unfortunately, due to the lockdown, the demand has fallen but renewable or wind remains as it is.
One other important thing was the real market operations date, it has been delayed by two months, it was supposed to be started by April 1 and I am surprised as to why that has happened.
So administratively, at the policymaking level, we need to take a call that we have homogeneous synchronous planning, regulations, and policy that supports grid operations in the true spirit.
Q: Yes, the real market operations date is now postponed to June 1, and so discoms and generators will get one more avenue of managing their schedule with real-time market starting and that will help to manage charges and penalties but how do you see the role of energy storage in grid management?
Energy management and energy storage are the need of the hour. I already mentioned that we missed the bus planning about storage and balancing device. We need to take a call for promoting storage.
Today what happens is, suppose someone wants to plan a 10 MW storage he has to think about CAPEX, as soon as he is a member of the grid he has to pay the transmission charges, who will bear that cost? These are some of the problems that need to be addressed.
And some of the storage mechanism which is already with us like pumped board hydro station; probably across pan-India more than 4000 MW pumped board hydro station which is constructed, technically tested, but not in operations due to administrative or small technical issue so people are talking storage but people are not taking actions, there is still no road map that is that being prepared.
Q: What are your thoughts on a battery energy storage system?
I think somebody has to take the call. If you remember the history of solar, in the state of Gujarat during 2008-09 we invited and paid ₹15 tariffs for solar. Similarly, if we want to grow towards a new technology today, somebody has to pay the high cost then the research will take place, the industry will take shape, and someone will come with a lower-and lower tariff. Say pan-India I do not think we have more than 100-200 MW of storage solutions in service or under construction. Say, we have a 3000 MW grid and we do not give a 300 MW storage solution under implementation here, so somebody should take the call. If the required viability gap fund can be utilized, we need it.
Storage in lieu of the penalty of renewable; my point is why do we have that ‘penalty thinking’. My thinking is storage in lieu of balancing the dispatch of the renewable, if you think and talk in that sense then there will be a huge quantum, and the balancing requirement will be justified, and the course can be determined later.
Today, what happens is every state regulator is first keen to know what is the penalty of renewable and whether the storage solutions fit that or not, so the RE developer is happy to bear the penalty and not go for storage. That is not the system need, it is a commerce/economic requirement.
My requirement is very simple, if I have a variation of wind, a 1000 MW every day, almost 250 days in a year then I need to have at least 300 MW of storage then I can mitigate something. But then, people start asking how many penalties it can raise? How much impact is on your grid? I say, if 1000 MW variation is already there then we should at least have 1/3rd of that for balancing, and to keep it operational wherever the support is required it should be granted.
Large transmission projects have a huge impact on the tariff of the distribution company, whether the project is taken up by the CTO or the STO but that is being granted because it is essential for the transmission of power from one place to another. My plea is that balancing is also an important element of the grid to maintain the grid discipline and to operate the grid within the desirable hygiene.
Last, but not least, I’d add the event was a great challenge for us, but it was a large distributed operation with one integrated theme: let us all control the grid. And, we have all been successful.
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Rennet Market Key Developments, Opportunity, New Technology & impact on Market
Rennet Market-Overview
The surge in consumption of milk-based products is anticipated to create favourable opportunities in the forthcoming period. The food, beverages & nutrition reports are made by Market Research Future, which includes market options for expansion. A prospering CAGR is projected to stimulate the global rennet market analysis in the forecast period.
The amplified consumption of cheese is rising steadily due to its incorporation in a range of cuisines, especially in Italian food, this trend is estimated to back the development of the rennet market in the impending period. The high incorporation of cheese in fast food items is estimated to promote the development of the rennet market in the approaching period.
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The segmental overview of the rennet market has been segmented based on form, application, source, and region. Based on the source, the rennet market has been divided into animal and microbial.
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Based on application, the rennet market has been segmented into cheese, dessert, yoghurt, and others.
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Key Players
The significant contenders in the rennet market are Renco New Zealand (New Zealand), Enzyme Supplies Limited (UK), Österreichische Laberzeugung Hundsbichler GmbH (Austria), WalcoRen (Canada), Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark), DuPont (Denmark), Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand), Mahaan Foods Ltd (India), Clarion Casein Ltd (Gujarat), and AlindaVelco S.A. (Greece).
Competitive Analysis
The influence of disruptive trends is assessed to be deftly considered in the approaching period to cut disarrays in the market composition. The need to focus on practices that ensure agility is estimated to stimulate the global market in the upcoming period. The exceptional organization of market tactics is appraised to stimulate customer opinions in the correct viewpoint and bring about the buying of the many products and services being sold. The delivery of bottled-up demand and slackening of lockdown restraints are estimated to further spur the global market expansion in the forecast period. The market outlook on the global scale is estimated to reflect a state of stabilization and recovery in the coming period. The amplified focus of market stakeholders on improving the economic outlook in the market is estimated to take the main stage in the upcoming period. The governments around the world are estimated to play a significant role in getting the development of the global economy back to normal in the approaching period.
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