Finolex Industries and Mukul Madhav Foundation have been associated with Sangram Singh for the past 5 years, extending their support as part of their shared commitment to promoting strength, perseverance, and holistic well-being. Their collaboration with the celebrated athlete reflects both organizations’ belief in empowering individuals who embody resilience and positive values—qualities that deeply align with their own ethos.

Speaking on the association, Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee of Mukul Madhav Foundation, said: “We are incredibly proud to support Sangram Singh on this remarkable journey. His determination, humility, and dedication perfectly reflect the values we champion at both Finolex and MMF. This milestone not only brings pride to India but also highlights the spirit of perseverance that inspires communities everywhere.”

Through this partnership, Finolex Industries and MMF continue to extend their CSR mission beyond traditional boundaries—encouraging physical and emotional well-being, nurturing emerging talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Sangram Singh’s victory is a testament to the power of belief and persistence. His achievement adds another chapter to India’s growing presence in international sports and stands as an inspiration for millions striving to overcome challenges through discipline and determination.

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BENGALURU: In a bid to increase awareness about blood stem cell donation, DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer, celebrates young women who recently donated stem cells. Recognizing women blood stem cell donors ensures more participation of young people in the stem cell registry, increasing the chances of finding a match and ultimately saving lives.

Sowmiya, a 28-year-old medical professional from Tamil Nadu, is an inspiring example of a woman committed to making a difference through stem cell donation. In March 2021, Sowmiya was matched with a patient. However, due to family concerns and COVID-19, she could not come forward for donations. Nevertheless, she was informed that she was the only person in the world whose HLA (tissue type) matched a blood cancer patient who desperately needed a stem cell transplant to survive. “The idea of being a lifesaving match for a patient was very captivating,” said Sowmiya. The patient could not find any other match and Sowmiya agreed to give a second chance at life to this patient after two years.

Sowmiya had some concerns and felt a bit anxious because her family was not supporting her decision, but the DKMS-BMST team addressed all her worries. They conducted various tests to ensure her health and well-being for donation, keeping her informed at every step and explaining the process thoroughly.

“Something so simple could potentially save someone’s life,” Sowmiya said. “I realized that the chances of finding a perfectly matched HLA type are one in a million, and I was ready and willing to be a donor,” she added.

Indians are underrepresented in stem cell registries. Increasing female participation can inspire others to follow. Their actions help create a more diverse and inclusive registry, boosting the chances of finding a match for anyone in need. “We hope Sowmiya ‘s story encourages more women to take this simple yet potentially life-changing step,” said Patrick Paul, CEO, of DKMS-BMST. “Together, we can build a strong and diverse stem cell registry offering hope to patients in need.”

Every 5 minutes, someone in India is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood disorder like Thalassemia or Aplastic Anemia. Many such patients are children and young people whose only chance of recovery is a stem cell transplant. For a successful stem cell transplant, the patient needs to find an HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) matched donor. Most often, the majority of the patients are unable to receive a transplant due to the unavailability of a matching blood stem cell donor. With very few individuals signing up as potential blood stem cell donors, finding a matching donor is difficult. This increases the need for more people of Indian ethnicity to register themselves.

DKMS-BMST urges all eligible individuals to consider registering as stem cell donors. The process is simple and takes five minutes of your time.

To register as a potential stem cell donor, you must be a healthy Indian adult between 18 and 55 years of age. When you are ready to register, all you need to do is complete a consent form and swab the inside of your cheeks to collect your tissue cells. Your tissue sample is then sent to the lab to be analyzed and listed anonymously on the international search platform for matching stem cell donors. If you’re eligible, take the first step to register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at www.dkms-bmst.org/register

So far, DKMS-BMST India has registered over 1,00,000 stem cell donors in the country, out of which 35,000 are women. DKMS-BMST has facilitated 110 stem cell transplants, out of which 14 donations are made by matched women donors, significantly impacting the fight against blood cancer. The organization aims to register more donors in India to give as many patients as possible a second chance at life.

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The summit will cover talks on managing diabetes complications, cost-effective diabetes care, new advances, and the role of technology in diabetes management. One of the important risk factors of diabetes is excess weight gain or obesity – and the treatment of obesity will be discussed in detail in the summit.

Eminent international speakers from Mayo Clinic in the USA, Imperial College, University of Leicester, University of Dundee, Keele University in the UK, Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, Stellenbosch University in South Africa, National University of Singapore in Singapore and over 70 renowned Indian faculty members will  speak at the summit

Over 80 young researchers will present free papers to win the Chellaram Foundation Diabetes Research Awards – 2024 Basic and Clinical Science Categories (Rs 2,00,000 and Rs 1,00,000).

Children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes will participate in the “Run for Diabetes” – a 3 km marathon organized by Chellaram Diabetes Institute and the Blue Circle Foundation on Sunday 17^th March.

Lal L. Chellaram, the Patron of the 8th International Diabetes Summit 2024 and the Chairman of Chellaram Diabetes Institute, says “The Chellaram Diabetes Institute is at the forefront of tackling the diabetes epidemic, via clinical care, research, education, and awareness initiatives”.

Dr. Unnikrishnan AG, C.E.O. Chellaram Diabetes Institute, says, “The 8^th International Diabetes Summit 2024 offers a necessary academic bridge where eminent Diabetes experts contribute their knowledge about diabetes care strategies thereby effectively helping save lives”.

Dr (Brig.) Anil P Pandit, C.M.D. Chellaram Diabetes Institute, says “Chellaram Diabetes Institute is equipped with hi-tech and state-of-the-art facilities and services under one roof which enables us to be at the forefront in the fight to tackle Diabetes and its complications”.

The 8^th International Diabetes Summit – 2024 aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about Diabetes and its complications to Indian healthcare practitioners. 

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Rohit Mali, Director of Firefly Fire Pumps, expressed his gratitude stating, “I am truly honored to receive the prestigious Business Excellence Award on behalf of Firefly Fire Pumps. This recognition highlights Firefly’s unwavering dedication to ensuring safety and reliability for our clients worldwide. The award is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to excellence, and we are deeply privileged to be acknowledged for our commitment to keeping communities safe. We are thrilled to secure this prestigious award as we celebrate our 61st year of business in India and globally. This achievement signifies our dedication to producing premium fire pumps under the ‘Make in India’ initiative for the global market. At Firefly, we take pride in leading in business performance and corporate social responsibility. Our proactive fire safety approach underscores our dedication to positively impacting society and the environment, ensuring the safety of lives and properties. This recognition motivates us to continue our journey of innovation and responsible business practices for a safer and more sustainable future”.

MAHATech 2024, currently in its 20th edition, is a pivotal B2B industrial exhibition focusing on the diverse industrial products essential for the manufacturing sector. Held in Pune, the exhibition serves as a major platform, particularly for the SME segment, contributing significantly to the backbone of the economy in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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