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SME WORLD June 2021 issue

Digital Literacy can Accelerate Financial Inclusion in India

The COVID pandemic has made It evident that there is an urgent need to move beyond Just literacy to digital literacy. At the grassroots in particular, digital literacy can give a big thrust to progress In areas such as tele medicines, education and banking. Acknowledging the urgency and pushing the Digital India mission, the government has announced its plan to extend Internet services to six lakh villages in the next three years: With more than 70 percent of India's population residing in villages, digital inclusion is not an option but a necessity.

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Indian Farmers Discover the Benefits of Digital Networking

The Digital Networking has been successfully implemented with the proactive and practical approach of the farmers, entrepreneurs and government authorities working together. Apart from creating a well-designed web portal, accessibility of technology and resourceful personnel should always be the criteria for the successful implementation of Digital Network which can help improve farmer livelihoods.

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How Al Is Transforming The Manufacturing Industry

Artificial Intelligence has transformed both our personal and professional lives. The adoption of Alia a critical feature of Industry 4.0 because of its potential. It has brought many opportunities and challenges to various sectors. Many Al-powered innovations have to been built to boost the economy dramatically through improved quality of life. In India, AI is a significant contributor to various economic fields, such as agriculture, manufacturing and services such as banking, which pushes GDP growth significantly. However, it is possible to optimise the gains end minimise bases by Implementing the requisite resources and regulations. While many countries have agreed on their Al policy, a strategy has not yet been drawn up in India.

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Embracing Habits for Success: Leader Mindset & Emotional Intelligence Ensures Continuous Success

A key aspect In growth Is the way we look at situations and challenges In our day-to-day lives. Are we operating from the victim mindset or the leader mindset? its Important to shift focus from Ithls personlettuatIon did this to me' to 'this has happened; what can we do about this?. The energy in the former Is of powerlessness while In the latter we acknowledge the problem and divert energy to possible actions in order to get desired results.

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Checklist For Investing In Small Cap Mutual Funds

Over the past few years, the small cap funds have outperformed large cap funds by a significant margin, which makes them worth considering for investment.

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How can Cameras & Analytics Help in Making Highways Safer and Smarter

According to the latest report by the World Bank, India constitutes 11% of the global road accident deaths. The report titled 'Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society', highlights that about 45 lakh road crashes occur per annum, in which 1.5 lakh people lose their lives. These figures indicate that India leads the world in terms of road aciddents. However, this loss of human lives has Its toll on the well-being of the nation and oar economy at large.

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Why should HR leaders rely on Intelligent Automation for Organizational Growth?

A study conducted over six continents, involving six hundred HR Information Technology (IT) and HR leaders by PWC revealed that process automation or intelligent automation (IA) is the key area of focus for 45 percent of the participants. Intelligent automation of human resources, according to expert technologists, has the ability to change the HR function by increasing performance, maximising competitiveness, and promoting creativity.

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Indo Count Industries: Eyeing Global Market with Technology, Experience and Innovation as its Strengths

Established in 1988, Indo Count Industries Limited (ICIL) is one of the leading 'Made in India' players in the global Home Textile industry with an extensive product range. Indo Count exports to more than 54 countries across 5 continents and is set to widen its geographical footprint.

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Grafdoer: We Bank on Innovation and Our Commitment to Quality

The Indian consumer's rapidly growing appetite for style and aesthetics In their homes, kitchens and outdoor spaces are evolving day by day, searching for a stylish and durable sanitary-ware product within a budget Is a big task In the Indian market. People face a paradoxical situation to either go for an expensive brand or to for a cheaper one but compromise on the quality.

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AGRICULTURE SHINING BEACON OF HOPE FOR INDIAN ECONOMY AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Contrary to what many have believed, COVID-19 has hit us back with a renewed vigour, infecting more people and testing the healthcare infrastructure more than ever before.

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Zee Digital: Growing & Charting New Avenues

Zee Digital, a digital arm of Zee Group and one of the largest and one of the most successful digital media organizations in India has wired its presence across the globe.

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Facing Covid-19 Head-on: Zoomcar Goes Extra Mile to Ensure Employee Safety

Over the past 1 year, the world has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic that has left major economic disruption and loss of Life in Its wake. Even as the dust appeared to settle to an extent in late 2020 and early 2021, it was indeed the calm before the storm. India currently faces a catastrophic second wave that has led several states to reinforce lockdown measures amidst the nationwide ongoing vaccination drive for those above the age of 18.

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