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Tech Mahindra, Nucleus Vision to implement blockchain in retail, telco
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Nucleus Vision (NV), India’s biggest blockchain company.
Under the partnership announced at the International Blockchain Congress (IBC) here, Tech Mahindra will provide the technological expertise to broaden Nucleus Vision’s business reach, and will leverage its telecom affiliates to promote the offering at a global level.
This strategic partnership marks the beginning of Nucleus Vision’s global expansion strategy and Tech Mahindra’s foray into the blockchain market.
Founded in 2014, Nucleus Vision has made inroads into the Indian retail market with this new technology, an Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain-based customer identification platform ION which is being implemented for the first time in India.
“This collaboration is a testimony of Tech Mahindra’s commitment to enable, guide and support start-ups and companies leveraging next gen technologies. The aim of this partnership is to harness Blockchain-led innovation, and to channel it globally, by giving access to our vast and expansive customer ecosystem,” said C.P. Gurnani, CEO and MD, Tech Mahindra.
“Our product is highly customizable and has use across several verticals. We have proven its use and benefit in the retail space, and by having this partnership with Tech Mahindra, we will reach out to a vast and global network,” said Abhishek Pitti, CEO, Nucleus Vision.
The IBC also witnessed the launch of India’s largest blockchain initiative, ‘Eleven01 Protocol’.
A joint collaboration between Tech Mahindra and the Eleven01 Foundation, the initiative aims to foster a cutting-edge ecosystem for blockchain startups in India.
The Eleven01 foundation is a blockchain conglomerate that provides services across the blockchain ecosystem and has partnered exclusively with Tech Mahindra for technology innovation to create the Eleven01 Protocol – an emerging market centric blockchain protocol with government compliance standards, which serves as a foundation for decentralised applications.
Tech Mahindra is playing a pivotal role in the Eleven01 initiative as a partner to co-develop the technology and platform.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.