Govt Launches JEEVAN & SHATAYU, Tech Tools for Elderly Care and Dignity

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched two major digital tools — the JEEVAN app and SHATAYU dashboard — to strengthen elder care in India by improving safety, welfare, and caregiver support for senior citizens.

Key Highlights

• Launch Date: 22 May 2026
• Initiative: Strengthening India’s elder care ecosystem through technology
• Platforms: JEEVAN App (mobile app for senior citizens) & SHATAYU Dashboard (caregiver support)

JEEVAN App – Empowering Senior Citizens

• Purpose: Enhance safety, dignity, healthcare access, and social inclusion
• Features:
  • Information on government schemes & welfare programmes
  • Emergency assistance and support services
  • Details of senior citizen homes supported by the Ministry
• Design: User‑friendly interface with simplified navigation and accessibility features

SHATAYU Dashboard – Supporting Caregivers

• Purpose: Strengthen caregiving services across India
• Features:
  • Information on availability of geriatric caregivers by district and state
  • Simplified functionalities for ease of access and service delivery
• Target Users: Care institutions, NGOs, and families seeking trained caregivers

National Workshop: “Creating a Well‑Functioning Care Economy”

• Event: Virtual programme alongside the launch
• Focus Areas: Technology‑driven care solutions, community participation, policy interventions
• Participants: Central ministries, states, academia, and experts
• Best Practices: Shared by Karnataka and Kerala on elder care models

Why It Matters

• India’s ageing population is growing rapidly, creating urgent demand for structured elder care systems
• These platforms aim to:
  • Provide real‑time support for seniors
  • Build a trained caregiver network
  • Promote inclusive and dignified ageing

Challenges & Next Steps

• Digital literacy among seniors may limit adoption — training and awareness campaigns will be crucial
• Caregiver availability varies across regions; SHATAYU must ensure equitable distribution
• Integration with healthcare services will determine long‑term success

Hinduja Scholarships Fuel MedTech Innovation at King's College London

Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group, has announced scholarships 2026 for Indian origin students to pursue the MSc in MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship at King’s College London. In 2024, the Hinduja Foundation UK made a significant philanthropic donation to world renowned King’s College London to establish the Hinduja King’s Health Partners’ Academy. This groundbreaking partnership includes support for full four-year PhD studentships in healthcare technologies at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences and one year MSc. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship will benefit healthcare communities in both the UK and India. Furthermore, the partnership has brought nurses’ training, observer ships and online leadership training courses provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to the P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.

Three PhD and two MSc Hinduja scholars started their studies at Kings College London in October 2025 and one PhD scholar joined in February 2026.

Applications are still welcome for four PhDs and five MSc scholarships for the coming 2026- 2027 academic year starting in October. Further details on the Hinduja Foundation UK PhD scholarships and instructions on how to apply can be found here Hinduja Scholars - Surgery CDT. Applications are open until 30 May 2026.

Meanwhile five MSc MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship scholarships are available – one at 80% and four at 50% for Indian citizens. Further details are given on this link Hinduja Scholarship for MedTech Innovation C Entrepreneurship MSc | King's College London and applications close on 19 June 2026.

The scholarships will empower Indian students with access to global expertise, real-world healthcare environments, and innovation-led learning, enabling them to address critical clinical needs and contribute to the future of healthcare in India and globally at King’s College London, recognised for its excellence in education and research. It is committed to driving positive and sustainable change through impactful research, outstanding education, and service to society, both in the UK and globally.

Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Foundation said, “Guided by our philosophy of ‘Act Local, Think Global’, we believe investing in future-ready talent is essential to building resilient healthcare systems in India that are aligned with global standards, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Through this partnership, we aim to enable Indian students to access global expertise. The focus is on strengthening India’s capabilities in healthcare and expanding the scope of knowledge and research linked to India. Over the long term, the objective is to advance India’s role in the global healthcare landscape.”

About Hinduja Foundation:

Deeply rooted on the philanthropic principles of the Founder of Hinduja Group, Shri Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, this Foundation is a public charitable trust established first in Mumbai in 1968. In its 50 years of existence, with the guidance of the Hinduja Family and support from Hinduja Group companies, its global presence has led to the development in the fields of Education, Healthcare, Water Stewardship, Sustainable Rural Development, Social Welfare, Arts & Culture and Sports. It also works actively with the Group Companies in delivering an aligned approach to creating Social Impact.

About Hinduja Group:

The Hinduja Group is a 111-year-old transnational conglomerate with over 250,000 employees across 100 countries. Founded in 1914 by Late Shri Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, the Group has evolved into one of India’s most respected diversified business houses, with a leadership in automotive and mobility, banking and financial services, IT and digital solutions, energy and healthcare. Through its enterprises, the Group has contributed to India’s industrial evolution and economic progress while building strong global partnerships and market presence worldwide. Anchored in robust governance, disciplined risk management and long-term value creation, the Hinduja Group is guided by its enduring credo, “My Dharma is to work so that I can give,” reflecting a legacy that combines global enterprise with nation-building and community commitment.

About King’s College London

King’s College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and 5th best in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework). King's has more than 42,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 190 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff.

ideaForge Q6 V2 GEO Wins DGCA Certification for Enterprise UAV Ops

ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading UAV technology company, today announced DGCA Type Certification for the Q6 V2 GEO, a multi-purpose enterprise and geospatial UAV designed for advanced surveillance, mapping, inspection, and multi-sensor aerial data acquisition, under the Drone Rules, 2021, in the Small category (2 to 25 kg).

The Q6 V2 GEO addresses the growing demand for reliable aerial surveillance, mapping, surveying, and geospatial data acquisition across enterprise and government operations, spanning infrastructure, mining, utilities, urban planning, forestry, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

Launched at PRAGYA 2025 as part of ideaForge’s geospatial technology initiatives, the platform supports five payload configurations: LiDAR, LiDAR with RGB imaging, high-resolution photogrammetry, 3D oblique imaging, and dual (day & night) payload operations. The platform is suited for applications such as perimeter surveillance and patrolling, terrain modelling, corridor mapping, volumetric analysis, infrastructure inspection, environmental assessment, glacier and avalanche mapping, river basin conservation, rural land digitisation, and high-resolution heritage and terrain documentation across challenging environments.

The Q6 V2 GEO is part of ideaForge's complete enterprise and geospatial stack, operating with the BlueFire Touch ground control system for terrain-adaptive mission planning and multi-UAV coordination, and FLYGHT CLOUD for video data analysis, mission data management, and processing orthomosaics, point clouds, NDVI layers, and 3D terrain models in the cloud. Together, the platform and the stack deliver an end-to-end workflow from flight to certified data output.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr Ankit Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, ideaForge Technology Limited, said: “We are pleased that Q6 V2 GEO has received DGCA Type Certification. The platform has been developed to address the growing need for reliable aerial intelligence, surveillance, mapping, and geospatial data acquisition across enterprise and government applications supporting safety, security, and governance operations. With support for advanced payloads including LiDAR, Q6 V2 GEO is designed to operate in demanding environments while enabling high-quality data capture for a wide range of surveying, mapping, and inspection workflows.”

With up to 45+ minutes of flight time, the Q6 V2 GEO is designed to support demanding survey and mapping operations across varied terrain and operational environments. This certification further expands ideaForge’s portfolio of DGCA-certified UAV platforms deployed across defence, homeland security, civil, and enterprise applications.

Allcargo Terminals FY26 Profit Surges 46% on Record Volumes

• Allcargo Terminals Reports 46% Y-o-Y Growth in FY26 PAT; Net Profit Rises 46%
• Volumes increased to 7.23Lakh TEUs, a 7% Y-o-Y Growth

Allcargo Terminals Limited has announced its financial results for the year ended March 31st, 2026. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹44 crore in FY26, registering a strong 46% year-on-year growth over the previous year. EBITDA has increased to ₹162 crore, reflecting a 26% year-on-year rise. Annual volumes also recorded healthy growth, increasing to 7.23 lakh TEUs, representing a 7% year-on-year increase.

Summary of Consolidated Financial Results.

(₹ in Cr)

Particulars (in ₹Crs)	Q4FY26	Q4FY25	Y-o-Y (%)	FY26	FY25	Y-o-Y (%)
Revenue	208	186	12%	821	758	8%
EBITDA	44	33.5	31%	162	128	26%
Profit After Tax (PAT)	8.8	-2.4	NA	44	30	46%

Suresh Kumar R, Managing Director, Allcargo Terminals Limited, said: FY26 was a year of strong progress and purposeful groundwork toward ATL’s three-year ambition. Supported by India’s growing EXIM momentum and our focused capacity expansion at key ports, PAT grew 46% over the previous year. Our continued emphasis on operational excellence further strengthened customer confidence across markets and enabled us to achieve our highest-ever annual volumes.

In line with our strategic priorities, we enhanced capacity at one of our two JNPT facilities and secured a ten-year extension for the other. Construction of the PFT-ICD at Farukhnagar also commenced in Q4, marking another important milestone in our growth journey.

We are well positioned for the future and remain committed to contributing meaningfully to India’s expanding EXIM ecosystem and logistics infrastructure development.

ABOUT ALLCARGO TERMINALS LIMITED.

Allcargo Terminals Limited (ATL) demerged from Allcargo Logistics, an India-born global leader in multimodal logistics solutions and is an independent entity listed in the Indian stock exchanges in August 2023. ATL offers India’s widest CFS networks and specializes in Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Inland Container Depots (ICD), operates at the strategic locations of Nhava Sheva JNPT, Mundra, Chennai, and Kolkata. Its best-in-class digital app and portal, myCFS enables contact-less CFS services. ATL adheres to unparalleled safety and security standards, including OHSAS, ISO and GSV (C-TPAT-compliant). ATL is dedicated to meeting diverse logistical needs and is well positioned to explore opportunities in terminals, including multimodal logistics parks and other ventures. Allcargo Terminals Ltd listed on the BSE Limited (Scrip Code- 543954) and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Scrip Code- ATL).

For further information, contact: pr@allcargologistics.com

Dalmia Cement Acquires Adani‑Owned JAL Assets for ₹2,850 Cr, Boosts Capacity to 54.7 MnTPA

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (“DCBL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, has executed a Business Transfer Agreement with Jaiprakash Associates Limited (“JAL”) (which has been acquired by Adani Group under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code “IBC”) and Adani Infra (India) Limited on May 21, 2026 for acquisition of Cement Undertaking comprising of plants located at Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Churk, Chunar and Sadwa (Uttar Pradesh) with 5.2 MnTPA cement capacity and 3.3 MnTPA clinker capacity at an Enterprise Value of Rs 2,850 Cr. The asset also entails 99 MW of thermal power capacity and railway siding at Rewa and Chunar, along with a common railway siding at Churk.

With the consummation of the transaction, Dalmia Bharat’s cement capacity will increase to 54.7 MnTPA. In addition to this, the ongoing expansion projects at Belgaum, Pune and Kadapa will further augment the company’s cement capacity to 66.7 MnTPA by Q2~Q3 FY28. The transaction is expected to be consummated within two weeks.

DCBL had entered into framework agreement in December 2022 with JAL for sale of business assets along with other relevant agreements in pursuant thereof including a business transfer agreement and cement sale purchase agreement. These agreements were entered into with a view to, inter alia, settle all disputes with JAL including under the ‘Long-term clinker supply agreement’. However, while the consummation of the same was pending, JAL was admitted to insolvency and the sale could not be completed.

Post approval of the resolution plan of Adani Group under the IBC framework with respect to JAL, DCBL requested that the earlier agreement should be considered with a view to settle all pending disputes with JAL. Considering overall interest of all stakeholders and to ensure that the Cement Undertakings are preserved and valuable economic activity can commence in the true spirit of resolution under the IBC, DCBL has executed a fresh Business Transfer Agreement with JAL and Adani Infra (India) Ltd. for the Cement Undertaking, to settle and bring quietus to all disputes and differences between them concerning the ongoing legal proceedings, the pending arbitral award and/or the Framework Agreement.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in advancing the Company’s vision of becoming a pan-India player and represents a key step towards achieving its long-term capacity expansion targets. The asset provides faster access to Central markets compared to a greenfield project and further offers expansion opportunity through debottlenecking as well as brownfield approach. Considering newer markets, relatively better prices and Dalmia’s proven cost leadership, these assets would augment EBITDA delivery and enhance overall returns for the company.

Commenting on the acquisition, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “I am very excited about addition of these assets in our portfolio. This serves as a great strategic fit for Dalmia. It helps us move forward in our journey to be a pan India player and provide a strong head start to serve the high potential markets in Central region. I am optimistic that the expansion potential of these assets along with close proximity with Dalmia’s captive mines will help us create a capacity hub for the future”. He further added, “Our familiarity with these assets under the earlier tolling arrangement gives us a deep understanding of the facilities and helps us establish strong connect with channel partners and vendors. We believe that this will help us in faster ramp up of capacities and quicker inroads into the market. As we look forward, I am very confident that we will be able to leverage the strengths of Dalmia to operate these assets in a manner where we can maximize value creation for all our stakeholders.”

About Dalmia Bharat:

Founded in 1939, Dalmia Bharat Limited (BSE/NSE Symbol: DALBHARAT) is one of India’s pioneering cement companies headquartered in New Delhi. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 49.5 MnT, Dalmia Bharat Limited (including its subsidiaries) is the fourth-largest cement manufacturing company in India by installed capacity. Spread across 10 states and 15 manufacturing units, Dalmia Bharat Limited prides itself at having one of the lowest carbon footprints in the cement industry globally. It is the first cement company to commit to RE100, EP100 & EV100 (first triple joiner) – showing real business leadership in the clean energy transition by taking a joined-up approach. Visit us at https://www.dalmiacement.com/