Mr. Rajnikant D. Shroff, Chairman and Managing Director of

 Mr. Rajnikant D. Shroff, Chairman and Managing Director of UPL Ltd. conferred Padma Bhushan

On the eve of the 72^nd Republic Day of India, Mr. Rajnikant Devidasbhai Shroff, the founder of UPL Ltd. a global provider of sustainable agriculture products & solutions, was conferred one of the India’s highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, for his contribution to the field of trade and industry.

This year the President has approved conferment of 119 Padma Awards and Mr.Shroff is the only industrialist to receive Padma Bhushan.

The scientist turned entrepreneur and equal opportunity crusader, Mr. Shroff, CMD, UPL Ltd. said, “I have always been a strong nationalist at heart and I am eternally grateful for all the opportunities I had to be a part of the growth of this great nation, and its backbone, which is the agricultural sector. It is truly a humbling experience to be bestowed with such a prestigious award, and it brings immense joy and pride to the UPL Ltd. Group.”

He added, “I began working in this industry over 50 years ago, and it has truly been a remarkable experience for me. I am extremely proud to see what the company has achieved over these years, each milestone a feather in the cap of every one of the 14000 employees of UPL Ltd. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Government of India for bestowing upon me this great honor, and I would also like to congratulate my fellow awardees and thank them for their respective contributions to our country.”

With a professional career that spans over more than 50 years, Mr. Shroff has received several other accolades and honors for his contribution to the field of agricultural technology. His dedication to his profession and the causes he supports is unwavering and the many awards he has won are a mere testimony to his abilities. Under his watchful eye, UPL Ltd., which began as a small-scale chemical unit in 1969 at Vapi (Gujarat) involving complex chemical processes to manufacture Red Phosphorus, with a seed capital of just Rupees 4 Lakhs, has grown into India’s only multi-national and multi-cultural agrochemical company, employing over 14000 people, worldwide, with a turnover of US$ 5 billion.

Mr. Shroff has been spearheading a larger purpose that is, to expand industrialization of agrochemical sector in India, saving foreign exchange for the country by manufacturing standard quality products at affordable prices for the Indian farmer. He believes, that the purpose of science and technology is only achieved if the products are affordable to be adopted by small holding farmers.

Mr. Shroff has always been an ardent believer in giving back to society and helms various Human Welfare Trusts and Organizations. Under Mr. Shroff’s leadership, UPL Ltd. has worked towards taking several socially beneficial steps including creating Institutions of Excellence, organizing Sustainable Livelihood Programmes for neighboring farmers, as well as instilling nature conservation practices in their processes.

Needless to say, the honor is truly befitting this man who has such an extraordinary record in the industry, and who has given so much back to his nation, all while creating value for all the stakeholders of his corporation.

RED FM launches ‘Mind Detox with Sri M’

RED FM launches ‘Mind Detox with Sri M’ to motivate people to stay mentally fit and healthy 

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM has come-up with a brand new on-air and digital initiative to help people stay calm during the nationwide lockdown with spiritual guide and educationist, Sri M. The new segment ‘Mind Detox with Sri M’ will bring motivational speech and inspirational stories to encourage listeners to rejuvenate their minds and take good care of their mental health. The segment went on-air from 15^th April and will be run during weekdays to help people cope-up amidst challenging times. The segment is also available as a podcast on the RED FM app.

As per a recent study by AZ Research PPL & AROI, FM Radio has witnessed a jump in its listenership during the covid times with a total average of 51 million people tuning in. Being an important and significant medium, RED FM has taken-up the responsibility to calm and de-stress their listeners from the panic caused by COVID-19.

Speaking about this new show, Ms. Nisha Narayanan, COO and Director, RED FM and Magic FM, said, “The nationwide lockdown has brought challenges for all of us in some form or the other. While a lot of us have also adopted this phase as an opportunity to explore new hobbies like cooking or trying home workouts, it is equally important to take good care of your mental health. When everyone is sharing COVID-19 updates, it often becomes difficult to digest so much information together. Therefore, we wanted to come-up with a unique segment to spread positivity and de-stress our listeners. We are extremely excited to launch the segment with Sri M who is a veteran in spirituality and has done commendable work in this field. This is a humble effort to make a difference by bringing content to help you manage your mental health during the lockdown phase.”

Sri M has been awarded the Padma Bhushan this year for the distinguished service of high order in the field of Spirituality. He is a spiritual guide, social reformer, educationist and author. With millions of followers worldwide, he is an inspiration and a preacher of love and peace. In this new segment on RED FM, the listeners will get a chance to listen to an expert who will take them on a ride to spirituality while spreading positivity and happiness.

VEL'S MAHA UTSAV CELEBRATED

VEL'S MAHA UTSAV CELEBRATED AT VELAMMAL

      Velammal Main School, Mogappair Campus celebrated Vel's Maha Utsav, 10th year of dance and music confluence in the school premises with great splendor on 29th February, 2020  in the benign presence of Padma Bhushan Smt. Sudha Raghunathan, Carnatic Vocalist, Singer and Composer.

A live musical concert by our honourable chief guest graced the ocassion and she also advised the students to focus on education along with extra curricular activities for holistic development.

      The program included live musical concerts by 70 young songsters, followed by fascinating and riveting dance performances by 501 dancing dazzlers.

      Asanas by our agile yoga pupils threw light on the necessity of leading a healthy life, through regular exercise.

Varna, the display of exclusive 701 paintings, enthralled the audience.
The Utsav raised excitement, making the day remarkable and encouraging the students to set milestones in their future endeavours.