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Coca Cola’s conducts awareness program on rainwater harvesting with TERI
MUMBAI: Coca-Cola’s Indian subsidiary Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages along with Farmland Rainwater Harvesting Systems and TERI has implemented a rooftop rainwater harvesting system programme called ‘My Water.’ The programme has been constructed in five Kendriya Vidyalayas and awareness on water conservation is being created among students in thirteen schools in Bangalore.
The technical workshop held on 29 July witnessed a group of students from each of the participating schools educated about the design of rooftop rainwater harvesting and ground water recharge systems. Students from KV NAL displayed various simple devices that can be used in schools and at home to prevent wastage of water.
Launched on World Environment Day, a cumulative storage capacity of 54000 liters was implemented in five Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bangalore, with each school being able to store between 9000-15000 liters of harvested rainwater.
My Water is an awareness program on water conservation, targeting students from fifteen schools in Bangalore with the following
objectives:
(a) Create a sense of responsibility among students towards water conservation
(b) Provide an informed basis for their proactive efforts (c) Inspire them to take action towards implementing water conservation devices in their school premises
(d) Implement rooftop rainwater harvesting systems / groundwater recharge systems in these five schools in Bangalore.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
