Mphasis Announces Quantum Computing Framework and Consulting Services

Mphasis Announces Quantum Computing Framework and Consulting Services

~ Mphasis offers Quantum-based commercial offerings leveraging patent-pending framework

Mumbai, November 30, 2020: Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, today announced the launch of their Quantum Computing Framework powered Consulting and Quantum Algorithm development services.

Mphasis helps enterprises leverage the power of Quantum Computing in solving complex business problems in areas such as Machine Learning, Optimization and Simulation. Quantum Computing allows for the building of computing systems which incorporate richer data handling and processing elements than the ones currently used by traditional computers. Quantum computers help reduce the execution time for algorithms, identifies complex patterns in data to improve accuracy and help solve complex problems which are difficult to solve on classical computers in finite time.

The company engages with customers through Quantum computing services such as Assessment, Workshops, Consulting and Algorithm Development. The Quantum Computing Consulting and Algorithm development are powered by the Mphasis’ patent-pending Quantum Computing framework named, Energy Optimized Network (EON). The framework overcomes the limitations of quantum computing systems not being able to work on varied input datasets. The framework consists of Quantum assisted Machine Learning, Quantum Circuit and Deep neural network layers.

We at Mphasis work consistently towards driving innovation to bring our customers seamless solutions to complex business problems. The Quantum Energy Optimized Network (EON) based solution and services solve the next level of complex business problems of our customers across areas such as Machine Learning, Optimization and Simulation,” said Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Mphasis.

Quantum Algorithm Development and Implementation services are spread across Quantum Annealing based systems, Quantum Circuit based systems as well as simulators and emulators. The Mphasis expertise in building Quantum based algorithms include Capacitated Vehicle Routing Optimization, Financial Services Portfolio selection, Financial Services Asset allocation, Supply Chain Demand Prediction, Large Scale image analytics, Graph Theory and Network Analysis, Distributed supply network optimization, Text categorization on large document corpus, Rare event classification such as Anomaly detection, Content Generative frameworks such as Natural Language Generators etc.

About Mphasis

Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS) applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2 TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients. Click here to know more.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in Dev Deepawali Mahotsav in Varanasi today.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister said it was another special occasion for Kashi as, He said, the idol of Mata Annapurna that was stolen from Kashi more than 100 years ago, is now coming back again. It is a matter of great fortune for Kashi. He said these ancient idols of our gods and goddesses are a symbol of our faith as well as our priceless heritage.

The Prime Minister said if such effort had been made earlier, the country would have got back many such statues. He said for us legacy means the country's heritage, while for some, it means their family and their family name. He added for us heritage means our culture, our faith, our values! For others it might mean, their idols and family photos.

The Prime Minister named Guru Nanak Dev ji himself as the biggest symbol of reforms in the society and system. He said whenever there are changes in the society and the national interest, the voices of uncalled for opposition arise somehow. But when the significance of those reforms becomes clear, everything gets alright. He cited this as the lesson we get from the life of Guru Nanak Devji.

The Prime Minister said when development works started for Kashi, the protesters protested for the sake of it. He said when Kashi had decided that Vishwanath Corridor would be built till Baba's Darbar, the protesters had criticized that too, but today the glory of Kashi is being revived by the grace of Baba. He said centuries-long direct connection between Baba's Darbar and Maa Ganga is being re-established.

The Prime Minister expressed happiness that by the grace of the Lord Kashi Vishwanath, he got the opportunity to participate in the festival of light at Kashi. He recounted the glory of the ancient city and said that Kashi has guided the world over the ages. The Prime Minister said that due to the Corona restrictions he could not come to the city, which is also his constituency, very frequently and keenly felt the void created by this. He said he was never distant from his people during this time and kept tab on the arrangements during the pandemic times. He praised the spirit of public service displayed by the people of Kashi during the pandemic.

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Who is Alia Bhatt?

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Born on 15th March 1993 (Age 27 years as of March 2020), Alia Bhatt is a beautiful talented actress, singer, and model. She predominantly works in the Bollywood film industry.

Started her film career in 2012, today she needs no introduction. She named herself four Filmfare awards for the best actress and many more awards in different categories.

Alia also owns a production house named Eternal Sunshine Productions.

Age, Height, Birthday, Education, Hobbies & More

Real Name Alia Bhatt
Nick Name Aloo, Shanaya, Sasha
Profession Actor, Singer, Model
Birth Date 15th March 1993
Age 27 Years
Height 5 Feet 3 Inches (160 cm)
Birth Place Mumbai, India
School Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
College/University No
Educational Qualification 12th Standard (High School)
Hobbies Singing, Dancing, Travelling, Listening Music, Yoga, Playing Piano
Nationality British
Religion Atheist

Alia Bhatt Family & Husband

Father

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Mahesh Bhatt is the father of Alia Bhatt. He is one of the most popular film directors in Bollywood.

Mother

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Soni Razdan is the mother of Alia Bhatt. She is an Indian actress and movie director.

Brother

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Rahul Bhatt is the brother of Alia Bhatt. However, he is the step brother.

Sister

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Shaheen Bhatt is the elder sister of Alia Bhatt. She is an actor and screenwriter.

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Pooja Bhatt is Alia’s step sister. She is an actor, producer and film director.

Life Story / Success Story

Mahesh Bhatt and his second wife Soni Razdan‘s daughter Alia Bhatt is the youngest member of the family. Inspired by Kareena Kapoor, Alia wanted to become an actress since childhood. Therefore, at a young age, she joined Shiamak Davar‘s dance academy to make herself a complete Bollywood package.

After the completion of her 12th standards from Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, she wanted to pursue higher education. But at the age of 16, she was cast in Karan Johar’s romantic drama “Student of the Year” in 2012. This movie made her quite popular in India.

But 2016 proved to be a Golden Year for her, in which she showed her brilliant acting talent in the movie Udta Punjab and won the Filmfare Award for the best actress. After this, he never looked back and climbed the ladder of success.

Alia Bhatt First Movie

As A Child Artist

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Sangharsh (1999), a crime-thriller, was her first movie as a child artist. She appeared in it for a minor role which was directed by her father Mahesh Bhatt.

As A Lead Artist

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Student of The Year (2012), a romance-drama, was her first movie as a lead artist. She played the character of Shanaya Singhania, a charming school girl.

Alia Bhatt Net Worth, Salary, Cars

Net Worth 80 crores as of 2020
Salary 9 – 10 crores per movie
Brand Endorsement 2 – 3 crores
House alia bhatt house
Silver Beach Apartment, Juhu, Mumbai (20 crores)
Cars alia bhatt car image
Range Rover ( 2 crores)
Audi Q7 (60 L)
BMW 7 Series ( 90 L)

Boyfriends / Affairs

Ali Dadarkar alia with ali dadarkar
Siddharth Malhotra alia with sidharth malhotra
Varun Dhawan alia with varun dhawan
Ranbir Kapoor alia with ranbir kapoor

Unknown Facts

  • Kareena Kapoor is the role modal of Alia.
  • Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is the best friend of Alia Bhatt.
  • Aalia auditioned for Rani Mukerji‘s childhood role in the movie Black but didn’t get selected.
  • She loves to sleep and can sleep 12 – 14 hours continuously.
  • Alia was at first non-vegetarian but now she a pure vegetarian.
  • Her second wish is painting.
  • Alia Bhatt is very afraid of the dark.
  • Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri are her cousin brothers.
  • Alia worked out to reduce her 17 kg weight for the movie Student of The Year.
  • She has been a student of A. R. Rahman‘s music school.

Favorite Things

Actor Bradley Cooper
Actress Kareena Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor
Movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Singer Lata Mangeshkar
Food Chinese, French Fries, Curd-Rice
Drinks Beer, Wine
Holiday Destination London, Paris, Italy
Colour Blue, Purple
Festival Christmas
Sport Cricket
Writer William Shakespeare
Book I Love You, Kite Runner

Alia Bhatt Best Movies

Of all the films she has acted in so far, we have brought a list of Alia Bhatt best movies / top 10 movies for you so that you can enjoy watching them.

1. Udta Punjab (2016)

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Director Abhishek Chaubey
Cast Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor, Anna Ador
Budget 40 crores
Box Office 99 crores
Award Filmfare, Zee Cine, IIFA for the best actress

Plot: Udta Punjab is one of the best movies of Alia Bhatt. The film portrays a growing drug addiction in Punjab. It interconnects three stories. Alia has played the character of a daily wage worker. She accidentally falls into the clutches of the drug lord and somehow manages to escape from their clutches.

IMDB: 7.8/10

2. Raazi (2018)

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Director Meghna Gulzar
Cast Alia Bhatt, Vickey Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, Soni Razdan
Budget 35 crores
Box Office 200 crores
Award Filmfare, IIFA, Screen for the best actress

Plot: Raazi is based on an incredible true story. Alia has played the character of Sehmat Khan, a spy from India, who steals valuable information from Pakistan during the Indo-Pak Kargil war in 1971.

IMDB: 7.8/10

3. Gully Boy (2019)

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Director Zoya Akhtar
Cast Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Raj
Budget 40 crores
Box Office 238 crores
Award Filmfare, Screen, Zee Cine for the best actress

Plot: Gully Boy is the story of an underdog slum boy, Murad Ahmed (Ranveer Singh). Inspired by a famous rapper Srikanth (Siddhant Chaturvedi), he dreams of becoming a rapper. Due to the bad condition of his family, he confronts many problems on his journey. But in the end, he gives wings to his dreams.

IMDB: 8.1/10

4. Highway (2014)

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Director Imtiaz Ali
Cast Randeep Hooda, Alia Bhatt, Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Durgesh Kumar
Budget 25 crores
Box Office 47 crores
Award Filmfare critics for the best actress

Plot: Highway is a story of a girl, Veera (Alia Bhatt), who is the daughter of a business tycoon. One day she gets kidnapped. The kidnappers change several locations to escape from the police. In this sequence, she roams a lot of places and understands the true meaning of freedom.

IMDB: 7.6/10

5. Kapoor & Sons (2016)

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Director Sakun Batra
Cast Siddharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah
Budget 35 crores
Box Office 152 crores

Plot: Kapoor & Sons, an emotional family drama, narrates the story of a Kapoor Family’s chief Amerjeet Kapoor (Rishi Kapoor). On his wish, his grandsons Rahul (Fawad Khan) and Arjun (Siddharth Malhotra) come to India after a long time to save their parent’s marriage and reunite their family.

IMDB: 7.7/10

6. Dear Zindagi (2016)

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Director Gauri Shinde
Cast Shah Ruk Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kunal Kapoor, Ali Zafar
Budget 22 crores
Box Office 139 crores

Plot: A very modern girl Kiara (Alia Bhatt) falls in love. But soon her heart breaks and she starts suffering from insomnia when her boyfriend leaves her. Meanwhile, she contacts Dr Jahangir (Shah Ruk Khan) to get cured. But Dr. adopts a new way to cure her and she realizes the true value of life.

IMDB: 7.6/10

7. 2 States (2014)

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Director Abhishek Verman
Cast Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amrita Singh, Ronit Roy, Shivkumar Subramaniam
Budget 25 crores
Box Office 175 crores

Plot: The movie is based on the novel “2 States” written by Chetan Bhagat. It narrates the love story between a Punjabi boy and a Madrasi girl. They meet in IIM college and fall in love with each other. Due to the huge cultural difference, their family goes against their marriage. Somehow they manage to convince their family.

IMDB: 6.9/10

8. Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)

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Director Shashank Khaitan
Cast Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Gauhar Khan, Sahil Vaid
Budget 39 crores
Box Office 206 crores

Plot: Badrinath Ki Dulhania is a love story drama set in a small town. When Badrinath (Varun Dhawan) meets Vaidehi (Alia Bhatt), they fall in love. Badri wants to marry her but she runs away because of her ambition to become an air hostess. On the other hand, Badri follows her to win her.

IMDB: 6.1/10

9. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)

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Director Shashank Khaitan
Cast Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Shukla, Ashutosh Rana
Budget 33 crores
Box Office 119 crores

Plot: Kavya (Alia Bhatt), who hails from Ambala, is about to be married to an NRI boy. But Kavya wants to wear an expensive kilt at her wedding. To get her Lahanga, she goes to Delhi. There she meets Humpty (Varun Dhawan) and even after knowing about Kavya’s engagement, both fall in love.

IMDB: 6.0/10

10. Student of The Year (2012)

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Director Karan Johar, Punit Malhotra
Cast Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Manjot Singh
Budget 59 crores
Box Office 109 crores

Plot: This is the story of three final year school friends, Rohan (Varun Dhawan), Abhimanyu (Sidharth Malhotra), and Shanaya (Alia Bhat). Rohan is the boyfriend of Shanaya. To select a student of the year, a competition is organized in the school. Meanwhile, the story takes a new twist when Abhimanyu falls in love with Shanaya.

IMDB: 5.3/10

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My dear countrymen, Namaskar! I want to share a good news with you all at the beginning of Mann ki Baat today. Every Indian will be proud to know that a very oldidol of Devi Annapurna is returning to India from Canada. This idol was stolen from a temple of Varanasi and smuggled out of the country around 100 years ago somewhere around 1913. I express my gratitude to the Government of Canada and to all those for this large heartedness who made this propitious deed possible. Mata Annapoorna has a very special relationship with Kashi. Now the coming back of her Idol is pleasing for all of us. Just like the idol of Mata Annapurna, a lot of our invaluable heritage has suffered at the handsof International gangs. These gangs sell them at a very high pricein the international market. Now not only are they being subjected to heavy restrictions; India has also increased her efforts for their return. Because of such efforts, India has been successfulin bringing back lots of such idols and artifacts in the past few years.There is a coincidenceattached with the return of theidol of Mata Annapurna… World Heritage Week was celebrated only a few days ago. World Heritage Week provides a wonderful opportunity to the lovers of culture to revisit the past and to know about thehistory of these important milestones. In spite of these times of corona, this time, we saw people celebrate this Heritage week in an innovative manner. Culture helps a lot during crisis, plays a major role in handling it. Even with the help of technology, culture works like an emotional recharge. Today, lots of museums and libraries in the country are working to make their collection fully digital. In Delhi, our National museum has made some commendable efforts in this respect. National museum is working on introducing around ten virtual galleries- isn’t this interesting! Now, sitting at your home, you can tour National Museum galleries of Delhi. On the one hand it is important to take cultural heritage to the maximum number of people through the medium of technology, the use of technology is also important for the conservation of this heritage. Recently I was reading about an interesting project. There is an island named Svalbard in the north of Norway. A project,Arctic World Archive has been setupon this island. Invaluable heritage data has been stored in this archive in such a manner that no natural or manmade disaster can affect it. Just recently,we have received information that the heritage of Ajanta caves is also being digitized and preserved in this project. A full view of the caves of Ajanta shall be on display in this. Along with the digitalized and restored painting, it shall also have important documents and quotes related to it. Friends, the pandemic has on the one hand changed our ways of working; on the other it has provided us with an opportunity to experience nature in a new manner. Our perspective in observing nature has also undergone a change. We are now stepping into the winter season. We will get to see myriad hues of nature. For the past few days Internet is full of viral pictures of Cherry Blossoms. You might be thinking that when I am referring to Cherry Blossoms I am talking about Japan’s distinct identity but it’s not like that. These are not pictures of Japan. These are pictures of Shillong of our Meghalaya. These cherry blossoms have further enhanced the beauty of Meghalaya.

Friends, this twelfth of November marked the commencement of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Salim Ali ji. Dr. Salim has done illustrious work in the field of bird watching – the avian world. This has also attracted bird watchers of the world towards India. I have always been an ardent admirer of people who are fond of bird watching. With utmost patience, for hours together from morn to dusk, they can do bird watching, enjoying the scenic beauty of nature; they also keep passing on the knowledge gained to us. In India too, many bird watching societies are active. You too should connect yourselves with this subject. Amid the hectic routine of my life, recently in Kevadia, I alsogot a memorable opportunity to spend time with birds. Time spent among birds will bond you closer to nature, it will also inspire you towards the environment.

My dear countrymen, India’s culture and Shaastras, knowledge has always been a centre of attraction for the entire world. Many people came to India to discover & study them & stayed back for ever, whereas some of them returned to their respective countries as carriers of this culture. I got an opportunity to know about the work of Jonas Masetti, also known as Vishwanath. Jonas teaches Vedanta & Geeta to people in Brazil. He runs an institution named Vishwavidya, situated in the hills of Petropolis, an hour’s distance from Rio De Janeiro. Jonas, after studying Mechanical Engineering worked in his stock market company. Later he was drawn towards Indian culture, especially Vedanta. From stocks to spirituality, it has truly been a long journey for him. Jonas studied Vedanta Philosophy in India, staying at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Coimbatore for four years. Jonas has another specialty- he is using technology to propagate his message. He regularly conducts online programmes. He also does a daily podcast. During the last seven years, through his free open courses on Vedanta, Jonas has taught over a lakh & a half students. Jonas is not only doing great work – he is doing it through a language understood by a large number of people. People are much keen on knowing how this could be of help to them during these times of Corona & quarantine. Through the medium of Mann Ki Baat, I congratulate Jonas on his efforts & wish him well for his future endeavors.

Friends, similarly, one piece of news might have caught your attention. Newly elected MP in New Zealand Dr. Gaurav Sharma took the Oath of office in one of the ancient languages of the world – Sanskrit. The dissemination of Indian culture on part of an Indian fills us with pride. Through the medium of Mann Ki Baat, I extend best wishes to Gaurav Sharma ji. All of us wish he attains newer achievements in the service of the people of New Zealand.

My dear countrymen, tomorrow on the 30th of November, we shall celebrate the 551st Prakash Parv, birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. The world over, the influence of Guru Nanak Dev ji is distinctly visible.

From Vancouver to Wellington, from Singapore to South Africa his messages are heard all around. It is mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib –“sevak ko seva bun aayee”, that is the work of a sevak, a servant is to serve. In the past few years at many important junctures we had the opportunity to serve as a Sevak. Guru Sahib awarded us the opportunity to serve. 550th Prakash Parva of Guru Nanak Dev ji, 350th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Govind Singh ji, next year we will have 400th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur ji too. I feel that I have been specially blessed by Guru Sahib that he has associated me very closely with his work.

Friends, do you know that there is a Gurudwara, Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib, in Kutch.Shri Guru Nanak ji had stayed at Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib during his Udaasi, his spiritual travels. During the 2001 earthquake this Gurudwara too faced damage. It was the blessings of Guru Sahib that I was able to ensure its restoration. Not only was the renovation done; its glory and grandeur were restored too. All of us were bestowed with ample blessings of Guru Sahib. The restoration efforts of Lakhpat Gurudwara were honored with the Award of Distinction by the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award in 2004. The jury that gave away the award found that during the restoration, the fine details of the art and architecture were given special care. The jury also noted that in the restoration of the Gurudwara not only did the Sikh community participate actively; it was done under their guidance too. I had the good fortune of visiting Lakhpat Gurudwara when I was not even the Chief Minister. I used to feel immenselyenergizedbeing there. Everyone feels blessed on visiting this Gurudwara. I feel very grateful that Guru Sahib has granted me the opportunity to serve regularly. Opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor in November last year was historic. I will cherish this lifelong in my heart. It is the good fortune of all of us that we got the opportunity to serve Shri Darbaar Sahib once more. It has now become easier for our Sikh brothers and sisters abroad to send contributions in the service of Darbaar Sahib. With this step, the Sangat, the followers all over the world have come closer to Darbaar Sahib.

Friends , it was Guru Nanak Dev ji who started the tradition of Langar and we saw how the Sikh community all over the world continued the tradition of feeding people during this period of Corona , served humanity – this tradition always keeps inspiring us. I wish we all keep working as a Sevak. May Guru Sahib keep taking services from me and countrymen in the same manner. Once again, many best wishes on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

My dear countrymen, in the past few days I had the opportunity to interact with students of several universities across the country and be a part of important events in their journey of education. Through technology I was able to connect with students of IIT- Guwahati, IIT-Delhi, Deendayal Petroleum University of Gandhinagar, JNU of Delhi, Mysore University and Lucknow University. To be amongst the youth of the country is extremely refreshing and energizing. University campuses in a way are like Mini India. In these campuses on the one hand we see the diversity of India; on the other we also find great passion for changes for a New India. Before Corona when I used to go for a face to face event at any institution, I would urge that poor students from nearby schools to be invited to the function. Those children have been attending the functions as my special guests. When a small child in the grand function watches a young person becoming a Doctor, Engineer, Scientist, sees someone receiving a medal, new dreams awaken in the child- ‘I too can do it’, this self confidence arises. There is inspiration for resolve.

Friends, besides this, I am always interested in knowing who the alumni of the institution are, what the arrangements by the institution for regular engagement with its alumni are,how vibrant their alumni network is.

My young friends, you are a student of an institution only till you study there, but you remain an alumni of that institution lifelong.

After leaving school or college, two things never end - one, the influence of your education, and second, your bonding with your school or college. Whenever alumni interact with each other, in their memories of school or college, greater time is given to reminiscing about time on campus and moments spent with friends than about books and studies, and, from these memories, a feeling is bornto do something for the institution.

What can bring greater happiness than to lend a hand in development of the place where your personality was moulded? I have read certain such efforts, where the former students have given back to their old institutions in great measure. Nowadays, alumni are very active in this. IITians have provided their institutions many facilities like Conference Centres, Management Centres& Incubation Centres set up by their efforts. All of these endeavors improve the learning experience of the current students. IIT Delhi has initiated an endowment fund, which is a brilliant idea. There is a culture of such endowments inrenowned universities across the world, which helps the students. I think that universities of India are also capable to institutionalize this culture.

When it comes to returning something, nothing can be deemed big or small. Even the smallest help matters. Every effort is important. Often, alumni play a very important role in technology upgradation of their institutions, in construction of buildings, in initiating awards and scholarships and in starting programs for skill development. The old student associations of certain schools have started mentorship programmes. In these programmes, they guide the students of different batches and also discuss educational prospects. Alumni associations are robust in many schools, especially in boarding schools, where they organize activities like sports tournaments and community service.

I would like to urge former students to keep consolidating their bonding with the institution in which they have studied!Whether it is at the level of school, college, or university. I also urge the institutions to work on new and innovative ways of alumni engagement and develop creative platforms so that alumni can be actively involved. A strong vibrant & active alumni network is needed not only in big Colleges and Universities but also in schools of our villages.

My dear countrymen, the 5thDecember is the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. The more we read Sri Aurobindo, greater is the insight that we get. The more my young friends learn about SriAurobindo, greater will they learn about themselves, enriching themselves. The state of inner consciousness in which you are, where you are engaged in trying to achieve the many resolves, amid all this you will always find a new inspiration in Sri Aurobindo; you will find him showing you a new path!Just as at present when we are moving forward with the campaign 'Vocal for Local', Sri Aurobindo's philosophy of Swadeshi shows us the path.

There is a very profound poemin Bangla.

‘Sui ChhutoPoy-Monto Ashe Tunga hote’.

Diya-ShalaiKathi, Tau aasepote ||

Pro-deeptiJaliteKhete, Shutee, Jethe.

KichhuteLokNoyaShadhiaan ||

That is, here, even the sewing needle and match stick come on a foreign ship! The people are not free even in eating, drinking, sleeping!

He alsoused to say that Swadeshi means that we give priority to the things made by our Indian workers and artisans. It is not that Sri Aurobindo ever opposed learning anything from abroad. Wherever there is anything new, we should learn from there and then support and encourage what can be good for our country-and that is the spirit of the Vocal for Local Mantra in the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. Especially what Shri Aurobindo opined about adopting Swadeshi should be read by every citizen today.

Friends, likewise, Shri Aurobindo's views on education were very lucid. He did not consider education to be limited only to bookish knowledge, degree and job. Sri Aurobindo used to say that our national education should focus on training of the hearts and minds of our younger generation, that is, scientific development of the mind and Indian ethos residein the heart should also be there, then only a young person can become a better citizen of the country. Whatever Shri Aurobindosaid about national education and expected then, the country is now achieving it through the new National Education Policy.

My dear countrymen, new dimensions are being added to agriculture and its related activities in India. The agricultural reforms in the past few days have also now opened new doors of possibilities for our farmers. The demands that have been made by farmers for years, that every political party, at some point or the other made the promise to fulfill, those demands have been met. After a lot of deliberation, the Parliament of India gave a legal formto the agricultural reforms. These reforms have not only served to unshackle our farmers but also given them new rights and opportunities. In just a short span of time, these new rights have begun to ameliorate the woes of our farmers. You too should know how Jitendra Bhoiji, a farmer from Dhule district in Maharashtra made use of the recently promulgated farm laws. Jitendra Bhoiji had sown corn and decided to sell his produce to traders for a right price. The total cost of the produce was fixed at approximately Rupees Three Lakh thirty two thousand. Jitendra Bhoi even received an advance of Rupees twenty five thousand. It had been decided that the outstanding amount would be cleared in fifteen days. However, later such circumstances developed, that he did not receive the remainder of his payment. Buy the crop from the farmer, keep the payment pending for months on end ; probably this was the long standing tradition that the buyers of corn were following. This continued for four months wherein Jitendra ji was not paid his dues. In this situation, the new farm laws that were passed in September came to his aid. Under this law, it was decided that all dues of the farmers should be cleared within three days of procurement, failing which, the farmer can lodge a complaint. Another notable aspect of this law is that the area Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) has to ensure grievance redressal of the farmer within one month. Now, with our farmer brother empowered with this law, his grievance had to be redressed ; consequently, he lodged a complaint and within days his outstanding payments were cleared. This correct and complete knowledge of the law became the strength of Jitendra ji. Whichever the field, correct knowledge, free from misconceptions and rumors can act as a force multiplier for every individual. Mohammad Aslam ji from Baran district in Rajasthan is working in a similar fashion to increase awareness among farmers. He is also the CEO of a farmer producer organization. Yes, you heard it right! - the CEO of a farmer producer organization.I hope this is heartwarming news for the CEOs of major companies - that farmers from far flung areas of the country are now also becoming CEOs of farmerorganizations! Friends, Mohammad Aslam Ji has made a Whatsapp group comprising several farmers from his area. On this groupeveryday he shares updates with the farmers on prevalent prices at neighboring Mandis in the area. His own FPO also buys produce from farmers, hence, this effort of his also helpsfarmers in taking a decision.

Friends, awareness beget spiritedness. Shri Virendra Yadav ji is one such farmer entrepreneur, who has influenced the lives of thousands through his awareness. Sometime ago, Virendra Yadav ji used to live in Australia. Two years ago, he came to India and now lives in Kaithal, Haryana. Just like others, the stubble in the fields was a big concern for him too. Work is being done on a massive scale to find the solution to this issue, however, today in Mann Ki Baat, I am especially mentioning Virendra ji because his efforts are different and show a new way forward. To find a solution to stubble, Virendra ji bought a Straw Baler machine to make bundles of straw. For this, he also received financial assistance from the Agricultural department. With this machine, he began to make bundles of stubble. After having made the bundles, he sold the stubble to agro energy plants and paper mills. You will be amazed to know that in just two years, Virendra ji has traded in stubble in excess of Rupees Two and a Half Crores and has earned a profit of approximately Rupees Fifty Lakhs. The benefit of thisalso accrues to the farmers of those fields from where Virendra ji sources his stubble. We have often heard of ‘waste to wealth’, however, this initiative is a unique example of earning money and righteous goodwill while finding a solution to the problem of stubble. To the youth, especially the lakhs of students who are studying agriculture, it is my request that they visit villages in their vicinity and talk to the farmers and make them aware about innovations in farming and the recent agricultural reforms. This way, you will become stakeholders in major reforms underway in the country.

My dear countrymen, in Mann Ki Baat, we refer to a wide range of issues and topics. However, it has been one year of one such incidentwe would never want to remember fondly. It has been roughly one year since the world came to know of the first case of Corona. Since then, the entire world has seen several ups and downs. Coming out of the lockdown now the discussion on a vaccine has commenced, however, any sort of negligence regarding Corona can be deadly even now. We have to firmly keep fighting against Corona.

Friends, Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s Punya Tithi, death anniversary is in a few days from now on the 6th of December. Besides paying our homage to Baba Saheb, this day is also an occasion to reaffirm our resolve to the country and abiding by the duties, assigned to us by the Constitution as an individual. A large part of the country is also witnessing the onset of winter. Many areas are experiencing snowfall. In this weather, we must take care of the children and elders in the family, especially the ailing and take precautions ourselves too. It gives me joy to see people assisting the needy around them ; helping them with warm clothing.Winter brings many problems for destitute animals too and many people come forward to their aid. Our young generation takes active part in such initiatives. Friends, the next time when we meet in Mann Ki Baat, the year 2020 will be drawing to a close. With new hopes and faith, we will move forward. Whatever suggestions or ideas you may have now, do continue to keep sharing with me. My best wishes to all of you. May all of you stay healthy, stay active for the country.

Many Many thanks.

DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of PM’s speech. Original speech was delivered in Hindi.

Sources https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1676933

English rendering of PM’s address in the 18th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat 2.0’ on 29.11.2020
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