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Parle Products rallies for a cause this Holi with ‘Holi Ke Mazelo’ campaign
MUMBAI: Parle Products has launched a new digital film on the occasion of Holi titled ‘Holi Ke Mazelo’. The digital film carries the crucial message of water conservation during the festival and features its popular fruit flavored candy Mazelo. The film aims to sensitise people to the fact that the festival of colours can be celebrated with equal fun and gusto while being environmentally conscious at the same time.
The film opens on a playful and fun note with two children discussing how they plan to celebrate Holi this year and unfolds to reveal their resolve to conserve water during celebrations due to its scarcity. The digital film carries a message that if children understand the necessity to save water during Holi then why not everyone else. The film closes with the tagline ‘Iss Holi Paani Nahi, Khushiyon Ke Mazelo’.
Speaking about the campaign, Parle Products senior category head Krishna Rao said, “Holi occupies a special place in each of our hearts. We all cherish such exciting memories of the fun we would have with colours during the festival while growing up. This year, our objective was to stir up the nostalgia that we all have around playing Holi and simultaneously remind everyone that the essence of the festival lies in the fun that’s shared while playing it rather than how it is played. From there, it was only apt to bring Mazelo into the picture, being the popular and colourful and fun filled brand that it is.”
Director Hardik Patel and producer Trupti Kataria who have both been associated with advertising for 10 years now, were really excited when approached for the Parle Mazelo film. “It’s a great initiative by Parle! We wanted to create a film that not only encourages people to conserve water during Holi but also keeps the spirit of the festival intact. In today’s day, this connect is absolutely necessary and is, ultimately, for the greater good.”
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Karnataka clears Rs 4,824 crore investment projects across 13 districts
37 new industries approved, projects expected to create 14,525 jobs.
MUMBAI: If investment is the fuel of economic growth, Karnataka has just stepped on the accelerator. The Government of Karnataka has approved industrial projects worth Rs 4,824.31 crore, a move expected to generate 14,525 new employment opportunities across the state, according to a report by Press Trust of India. The approvals were granted during the 158th meeting of the Karnataka State Level Single Window Approval Committee, chaired by state industries authorities.
Karnataka industries minister M B Patil said the committee cleared 37 new industrial proposals and two additional investment projects spread across 13 districts, including Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Chitradurga, Kolar and Ramanagara.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as information technology infrastructure, sugar manufacturing, technical textiles, compressed biogas, aerospace, jewellery manufacturing, electronics, software services and hospitality, including five star hotel development.
Patil said the diverse mix of industries reflects Karnataka’s strategy of attracting investments across both traditional manufacturing sectors and emerging technology driven industries.
Of the total proposals cleared, 22 projects fall under the large and medium industry category, each involving investments of more than Rs 50 crore.
Together, these projects account for Rs 3,908.68 crore in investment and are expected to create approximately 12,475 jobs.
Another 15 projects are classified as new industrial ventures with investments ranging between Rs 15 crore and Rs 50 crore. These projects collectively represent Rs 350.60 crore in investment and are expected to generate around 1,750 jobs.
In addition, the committee approved two further projects worth Rs 565.03 crore, which are expected to create about 300 employment opportunities.
Among the notable proposals cleared by the committee is a major information technology infrastructure development project by Bagmane Constructions Private Limited with an investment of Rs 494.65 crore.
Another significant project involves Karnataka Bangaru Sugars Pvt Ltd, which received approval to establish a sugar manufacturing facility worth Rs 443.50 crore.
In the textiles sector, Kleine Pax Ltd secured approval to set up a technical textiles manufacturing unit involving an investment of Rs 376 crore.
The hospitality sector also saw a major proposal, with Trishul Buildtech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd receiving approval to develop a five star hotel project worth Rs 300 crore.
Meanwhile, the state also cleared a compressed biogas production facility by Troult Grass Pvt Ltd involving an investment of Rs 257.77 crore in Mudhol.
In the electric mobility segment, Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt Ltd has been approved to set up a motor and controller manufacturing facility for electric vehicles, with an investment of Rs 250 crore.
Officials said the distribution of projects across multiple districts is expected to strengthen regional industrial development and expand employment opportunities beyond the state’s established technology hubs.
With the approvals spanning sectors from traditional manufacturing to next generation technologies, Karnataka aims to reinforce its position as one of India’s leading investment destinations while supporting job creation across diverse industries.
