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Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food Leads to Decline in Bone Health, Stunt Growth

New Delhi, April 8^th, 2023: Tatsat Foundation, in association with National Association for Blind, today, organised an educational workshop for Persons with Disability (PwDs) on Bone Health & Nutrition in Children. The workshop was conducted by renowned orthopedician, Dr Dhananjay Gupta, Director of Orthopaedics and Joint Surgeries, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, and sponsored by Shubham Housing Development Finance Company Ltd.

The highly interactive workshop, specially designed for visually impaired children aged between 10 to 19 years, was held at the National Association for Blind campus in R.K. Puram, New Delhi, was intended to educate PwDs students from class 4th to 12th about the importance of bone health, bone structures, functioning of joints, cartilage and muscles, functions of the skeletal system, and the role of nutrition for developing a healthy skeletal system.

The most important takeaway from the workshop was the adverse impact of processed and ultra-processed food on the body’s skeletal and musculoskeletal systems. The students were made aware how industrial (processed) foods, which have become a part of our diets, are low on vital nutrition and high on calories adversely impact overall health, including bone health.

The workshop also highlighted some of the most common injuries and sports injuries and how to treat them. Further, one should avoid conditions caused by poor nutrition, genetics, or problems with the rate of bone growth and rebuilding, which further leads to diseases or disorders such as Osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease, Bone Infection, Osteonecrosis, Bone Tumours, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scoliosis, Low Bone Density, and Gout, to name a few.

Dr Dhananjay Gupta, Director of Orthopaedics and Joint Surgeries, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, said, “Bone diseases and disorders generally cause musculoskeletal disability. For example, arthritis and malnutrition is a disorder that can severely impair the function of the musculoskeletal system. To have strong bones when you are young, and to prevent bone loss when you are older, you need to get enough calcium, Vitamin D, and exercise. A diet consisting of foods from several food groups provides all the required nutrients in proper amounts.  Cereals, millets, and pulses are major sources of most nutrients. Milk which provides good quality proteins and calcium should be an essential item of diet, particularly for children and women. Further, a study on bones development in 2021, showed that Ultra-Processed food targets bone quality via endochondral ossification. Simply put, it means that consumption of processed food on regular basis stunts growth.  It’s important for us to understand that processed food should not be a part of regular diet. Foods that are subjected to technological modifications, either for preservation or for converting into ready-to-use or eat foods are called ‘processed foods’. These types of food items include ready mixes, dehydrated foods, readymade pasta products, canned foods, confectioneries, bakery, processed dairy products, and breakfast items. Processed foods being rich in fats, salt, sugar, and preservatives may pose a health risk if consumed regularly.”

Dr Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation, said, “It is a positive and healthy change to see a strong resurgence of millets across the world. Recently, the United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets on the recommendation from the Indian Government in 2019. Millets are rich in dietary fibre, both soluble and insoluble. The insoluble fibre in millet is known as ‘prebiotic’, which means it supports good bacteria for the digestive system, making these grains great for a healthy digestive system and better gut health. High in protein, gluten-free and low in glycaemic index, millets are rich in Vitamin A and B and minerals like phosphorus, potassium, niacin, calcium, iron with ample amount of antioxidants.  It makes these grains a powerhouse of nutrition and helps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure. Bajra (pearl millet) is loaded with a variety of nutrients including protein, fibre, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Similarly, Ragi (finger millet) is high in protein, iron, calcium, and various essential amino acids. Foxtail millet and Jowar (sorghum) are rich in Vitamin B12, which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart and healthy functioning of the nervous system. Millets are good for skin and hair growth as well. It is commonly stated that millets are better than oats for their higher calcium content. According to a study, ragi has more than five times calcium than Oats and bajra has three times more iron content than Oats.  Other All types of millets are renowned for their high nutritional value and health benefits.”

On this occasion, Mr. Ashish Vasudev, Executive Director, National Association for Blind, (NAB), said, “Educational workshops like Bone Health & Nutrition in Children are very useful and informative for our students, which form practical knowledge supporting the classroom curriculum. Such initiatives help a step forward towards inclusive education and assistive technology for people with physical disability. This initiative is highly encouraging and we welcome more of such efforts”.

Mr. Sanjay Chaturvedi, CEO & Founder, Shubham Housing Development Finance Company Ltd, on this occasion said, “Education is essential for all children and we at Shubham, believe equal opportunity must be provided to all children alike. We are glad to be a part of the educational workshop on Bone Health & Nutrition in Children, organised by Tatsat Foundation today.

This will  contribute towards better and inclusive education for the underprivileged children with multiple disabilities”.

Dr Dhananjay Gupta and his team of specialist doctors explained to students aged between 10 to 19 years about bones, bone structures, importance of nutrition and health of bones. Among the topics discussed in the workshop, the attendees were explained how 206 bones and 32 teeth function like living tissues and are constantly going through a cycle of renewal, where older bone tissues are replaced by newly formed bone tissues through the process of ‘remodelling’.

They were also taught how health or condition of bones is generally measured by using the bone density metric. It is an indicator of bone mass. Generally, bone density is at its peak amongst young adults between the age 15 to 20 years. Thereafter, bone density starts reducing for which a regular intake of calcium, Vitamins, including Vitamin D, minerals, strength-training and weight-bearing exercises, and medications like Estrogen replacement therapy needs to be undertaken for maintaining a healthy bone density.

About TATSAT FOUNDATION: Skilling The Social Sector

TATSAT FOUNDATION (www.tatsatfoundation.com), registered member of NGOs Association of India u/s 25, Company Affairs India. Tatsat Foundation specialises in bridging the gap between India’s organised and the vast unorganised sector by educating and skilling NGOs, social auditing, ranking and certification for developing an impactful mechanism and aligning with the government’s aim of making a difference at the grassroots level. The company, steered by Founder Director, CSR professional, Sumi Gupta, recognises that improving people’s lives means starting with education and skilling the social sector workers will create valuable professionals.

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Shubham Housing Conducts Workshop on Birds for Children with Multiple disabilities at Saksham School, Noida

NOIDA, April 27, 2022: Shubham Housing Finance, in collaboration with Tatsat Foundation, organised a workshop on birds for children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities at Saksham Trust, NOIDA on Wednesday. The chief guest of the workshop was the Nest Man of India, Rakesh Khatri, who has been working in the field of environment conservation for the past two decades and has confidence that artificial nests can help birds in sustaining themselves in cities.

The workshop was a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of Shubham Housing Finance, a leader in providing housing finance solutions to those with informal incomes. It trained 20 students in the age group of 8 to 20 years on types of birds and how may can we build homes for them and help them survive in mega cities.

The half-day workshop had sessions on types of birds, their physical features and ways to identify them through their calls, beaks and claws. An interesting part of the workshop was an activity on nest making by Rakesh Khatri. The students were given kits to make nests for birds to be carried home after the exercise.

About Shubham Housing Finance (https://shubham.co)

A leading provider of housing finance in India, Shubham’s motto is to help build happy homes for those who are outside the formal income circle. Its customised solutions have impacted over 55,000 families and 1,80,000 lives. The organisation has transcended from document-based underwriting to customised credit programmes for each customer.

About Nest Man of India (https://www.ecorootsfoundation.org)

A documentary filmmaker by profession but environmentalist by passion, Rakesh Khatri has built over 2.5 lakh nests in his life, thus, garnering the title of Nest Man. Khatri also teaches people to create nests and has trained lakhs of students to date. He also teaches them about climate change and e-waste recycling.

About Tatsat Foundation: Skilling The Social Sector (www.tatsatfoundation.com)

Tatsat Foundation, registered member of NGOs Association of India u/s 25, Company Affairs India, steps in to bridge the gap at organizing the vast unorganized sector, in educating and skilling NGOs, in their auditing, ranking and certification to ensure an impactful mechanism, aligning with the government’s aim of making a difference at the grassroots level. The company, steered by Founder Director, CSR professional, Sumi Gupta, recognises that improving people’s lives means starting with education and skilling the social sector workers will create valuable professionals.

About Saksham Trust (https://saksham.org/who-we-are/)

Saksham Trust is a National award-winning NGO working for persons with visual impairment and low vision. It runs programmes in the field of inclusive education, assistive technology, accessible books and cultural inclusion. The Trust has established centres in Delhi, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It also runs a school in Noida for children with visual impairment, multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

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IGPR &GVS LAUNCH THE FIRST PRI TRAINING MATERIAL IN BRAILLE

New Delhi, April 15, 2022: Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj & Gramin Vikas Sansthan (IGPR & GVS), Government of Rajasthan, under the auspices of the Government of India, in collaboration with Tatsat FoundationTM, today announced the launch of a series of training material for the benefit of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI). The introductory training book in Braille was launched today, to provide greater accessibility and all inclusivity to PwDs, at the National Stakeholders Conference on Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri. Ravi Shankar Shrivastav DG IGPRS, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Dr. Roderico H Ofrin, Representative – WHO, Shri. Sunil Kumar, Secretary, MoPR, Shri. Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary MoH&FW, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar Additional Secretary, MoPR, Smt. Rekha Yadav, Joint Secretary, MoPR, along with officials of Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, Tatsat Foundation and IGPR & GVS, Government of Rajasthan, amongst others.

On this occasion, Shri. Sunil Kumar, Secretary, MoPR, said, “As a signatory to the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development, India is committed to implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the country. The SDG slogan, ‘Leave no one behind’, is our effort to promote universal access to health care along with economic, social, and environmental security for all. In the wake of regional and global partnerships, and the country’s commitment to ‘Leave no one behind’, MoPR steps into the Decade of Action across India, and will continue to work collaboratively with all domestic and global stakeholders including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) towards furthering its goal of accessibility and inclusivity for all, in order to accelerate efforts for a sustainable planet for future generations”.

On this occasion, Shri Ravi Srivastava, DG IGPRS, Jaipur, Rajasthan, said, “This initiative by IGPR &GVS will be a watershed in the empowerment of PwDs and functionaries not only in Rajasthan but across India. Rajasthan is the torch bearer in this respect and we look forward to further the task of implementation of SDGs in Rajasthan effectively”.

Government of India and Government of Rajasthan has initiated a resource center, to build a rich repository of training material, rules & regulations, notifications among others in Braille, NVDA and sign languages, for the benefit off and use by the public officials of PRIs and rural development. The resource center will be used training, orientation and work processes will be available under open access for use by public officials and various stakeholders for the capacity building in the task of programmes under the PRIs across India.

On this occasion, Dr. Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation, said, “The pledge to Leave no one behind (LNOB) is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It represents commitment by all UN Member States. The key objective is to eradicate poverty, end discrimination and exclusion, and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities . The Braille project by IGPR & GVS in collaboration with Tatsat Foundation is a concerted effort to identify and lift up those who are furthest behind first, by promoting greater inclusivity for PwDs into the mainstream of Panchayati Raj system across India”.

The first training book in the series of Braille books, themed The 73rd Amendment and Panchayati Raj Institutions, is in English and Hindi along with Braille. The organisations will launch more books on other key subjects and Indian languages for the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals for the fulfilment of Agenda 2030. The introductory training book in Braille includes chapters on the 73rd Amendment, Roles and Responsibilities, Structure of Panchayati Raj, among others. Besides the Braille training book, the contents of the training manual will also be accessible in Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) and sign language.

Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj & Gramin Vikas Sansthan (I.G.P.R. & G.V.S.) is an autonomous organization promoted by Government of Rajasthan, as an Apex Institute of the State, with a view to develop human resources in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the Rural Development Sector. The Institute was registered as a Society in 1989 under Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958. From July 1999, it has also been established as the State Institute of Rural Development (S.I.R.D.) under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

TATSAT FOUNDATION (www.tatsatfoundation.com), registered member of NGOs Association of India u/s 25, Company Affairs India, steps in to bridge the gap at organizing the vast unorganized sector, in educating and skilling NGOs, in their auditing, ranking and certification to ensure an impactful mechanism, aligning with the government’s aim of making a difference at the grassroots level. The company, steered by Founder Director, CSR professional, Sumi Gupta, recognizes that improving people’s lives means starting with education and skilling the social sector workers will create valuable professionals.

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Celebrating the spirit of being a woman with UN designated 14Th Edition of the International Women’s Day Awards

• Honourable Dr Shashi Tharoor,
• Honourable Rajya Sabha MP Padama Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh
• Shri Dinesh K Patnaik (Director General at ICCR)
• Smt. Tara Gandhi
• Smt. Aruna Oswal
• Dr Annurag Batra (Chairman of Business World)

• Anjalee Kapoor, Fashion Designer
• Asha Kamal Modi, Jewellery Designer
• Jyotika Jhalani, Fashion Entrepreneur
• Karishhma Lamba, Motivational Blogger(GirlonHotWheels)
• Neelima Dalmia, Adhar Author
• Neha Khanna, Media
• Riya Rastogi, Legal Professional
• Saskia Rao, Music
• Shilani Sadh, Digital Diva
• Shaunali Nanda, Interior Design
• Sutapa Basu, Publishing

• Radhika Rastogi : +91-98992 21104
• Shahana Mookerjea : +91-99991 01999
• Kavita Malhotra : +91-82850 10947

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TATSAT FOUNDATION tie-up for MEDHA 2020 carves out a distinctive niche

New Delhi, December 7, 2020:Award-winning Tatsat Foundation that has been focused on community drives and reaching out help for frontline workers during the pandemic, in yet another landmark event, joined hands as Media Partner for MEDHA 2020, an awards and musical event honouring visually impaired talented artistes. The event again establishes Tatsat Foundation as a leading organization geared towards inclusive goals.

MEDHA 2020 was held on December 5, 2020. The unique event showcases talents of visually impaired. A national awards ceremony to commemorate World Disability Day 2020 was also held at the event. The evening included a grand sufi musical event and an awards nite, held in partnership with the National Association for the Blind-Delhi (NAB-Delhi) and Golden Shine Cultural Welfare Trust event.

The event was held at the National Association For the Blind, Sector 5, RK Puram, New Delhi, 6 pm onwards. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, limited and select authorities from NAB were present on the occasion, with large participation virtually via digital media, by dignitaries including Shri Rajiv Aggarwal, Head of Public Policy, Uber, India and South Asia, Mrs Babli Kalha, Head of Wadah India, a branch of Indonesia-based international organisation, Mr Vikram Dut, Head of the CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation) program of the All India Confederation of the Blind.

MEDHA is a ticket event and the proceeds from the sales of the tickets will go towards helping families of persons with disabilities who have been badly hit due to the ongoing pandemic. The program featured awards for persons with disabilities in various categories such as: Best Role Model, Best Organisation, Best CSR, and many more. For the first time ever, “THE MUSICABLE AWARDS” were given to the Best Emerging Musician, Person with Disability, and the Best Cultural Organisation. These awards have been instituted by the Golden Shine Trust and will be given annually starting this year at MEDHA 2020.

On the occasion, Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation (www.tatsatfoundation.com), said: “UNESCO has announced that it will organize a global awareness campaign, to tell stories and enable rights, on its official social media channels, focusing on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living with disabilities and on the immediate response to the crisis through open, inclusive and innovative use of digital solutions, tools and resources. We, at Tatsat Foundation, are very pleased to partner with NAB and Golden Shine in furthering their endeavor for an inclusive and accessible world, where persons with disabilities have access to all that is needed in realizing their potential. We shall continue our efforts at Tatsat Foundation, through new age communication tools and reach out to as many people across the globe through social media and other means in order to spread the message by bodies like NAB, UN and UNESCO.”

Mr Prashant Ranjan Verma, General Secretary, NAB (www.nabdelhi.in), said: “We are very happy to partner with Golden Shine Cultural Welfare Trust, as the talent, inspiration and enthusiasm, they bring to children is amazing. NAB Delhi believes that these awards will inspire the present students and trainees to perform to their potential and aspire to achieve excellence in whatever they do”.

Mr Ankur Gupta, Founder, Managing Trustee, Golden Shine Cultural Welfare Trust (www.goldenshine.org), said: “The world over, People with Disabilities (PwDs) have been affected disproportionately by the health, social and economic consequences of the global Covid-19 pandemic, as per UNESCO. Thus, we all need to pull in collective efforts, and each one to the best of their capabilities, must contribute towards Education, Awareness, Sustainability, Employment and support in any manner possible, for an inclusive, accessible and sustainable world, especially for persons with disabilities. We are very thankful and welcome the support from our media partner Tatsat Foundation and sponsors Civic Services, Dev Pickles, Aertrip, and Tuskar’s (www.tuskarsresort.com), whose passion and efforts resonate with our mission in this journey.”

Shri Rajiv Aggarwal, Head of Public Policy, Uber, India and South Asia, said: “According to the United Nations Organisation, out of the one billion population of persons with disabilities, 80 percent live in developing countries. One in every five women is likely to experience disability in her life, while one in every ten children is a child with a disability. An estimated 46 percent of older people aged 60 years and above are people with disabilities. We all have a moral and humane duty to inculcate a sense of compassion among all human beings on Earth.”

It is interesting to note that the World Disabled Day, also known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), is observed on December 3. The day aims to promote awareness of disability issues and the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities. Each year, the UN announces a theme to observe for International Day of People with Disability. The theme for IDPwD 2020 is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-Covid-19 World”.

Tatsat Foundation, founded by Ms Sumi Gupta, is the first organization that is building awareness and providing CSR-specific education, certifications and consultancies. Ms Gupta is an unparalleled industry leader with over 20 years of experience in the US, UK, Philippines, India and Australia over a broad spectrum of firms related to Luxury Retail, Consumer Products, Healthcare and Financial Services, handling CSR, Corporate Communications, Brand and Reputation Management. Ms Gupta was honoured by the prestigious Confluence Award at the House of Commons, UK, is in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of Education for Social Workers and for the innovative concept of “SeedPaper”, an eco-conscious way of recycling paper and giving it back to the earth for planting the seed-embedded paper to grow more saplings.

The tie-up for MEDHA 2020 is part of Tatsat Foundation’s concerted efforts to achieve a sustainable, robust and inclusive society.

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands to Transition towards Eco-Tourism with its first ever ‘Go Green campaign that aims to promote Sustainable Tourism and invite Investments

New Delhi, January 27, 2020:Member of Parliament, and president of Andaman and Nicobar Pradesh Congress Committee, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, championing green causes, has taken his green initiative one step further, with the launch of ‘Andaman & Nicobar Islands Go Green’ campaign that’s aims to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable travel sector and attract business investment in the region Kuldeep Rai and his green champions unveiled the campaign with the pledge to eradicate single use paper and plastic, with the introduction of Seed Paper products by Tatsat Foundation. The Seed Paper concept, provides measures to fix environmental issues through recycling and helps to reduce CO2 emissions generated by traditional waste disposal systems.

Andaman & Nicobar island on Green campaign aims to promote green tourism and boot coastal projects, through an ecological conservation drive and by brining in green energy solutions among many long term projects.

The ‘Go Green’ campaign invites businesses and non for profit organisations to invest in the growth and resiliency of small business, as well as work directly on grass-root development areas, to achieve ecological sustainable businesses in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which will act as a powerful lever to mitigate climate change.

With an audacious goal of transforming the union territory as the ‘eco-tourism capital of India’, the campaign targets business investments to also generate employment opportunities though youth participation, improving education sector facilities, promote IT/ITES growth, and boost digitalization in the region.

On this occasion Kuldeep Rai Sharma said, “The urgency of tackling the global climate crisis is finally being felt across the world and India can play an important role in it. Saving the planet is a pressing concern that no one can afford to ignore any longer. In the Andamans, we get to see how closely the local communities are interdependent on forest wealth, and all our developers have to understand and respect this vital link between man and nature. Towards our sustainability pledge. I and my team are working closely with Tatsat Foundation towards creating a range of programs and initiatives under the Go Green campaign to boost social and economic growth in the Andaman Islands, while having utmost respect for the local community and the inspiring natural environment.”

Says Sumi Gupta. Director. Tatsat Foundation “It gives me immense pleasure to come on board for this campaign that aims at creating inclusive growth in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is not just a crown jewels of Indian Tourism but also has huge potential to be an capital for sustainable business models. Likewise, Seed Paper, was one of our flagship projects when we started that got us standing ovations from global audiences. The initiative had a humble beginning but today the very idea of sustainable initiatives has manifested into larger green initiatives that addresses climate, environment, and human right issues all at once.

Jyoti Mayal President of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) applauds and Supports the seedpaper initiative taken by Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma and says “Mr. Sharma’s efforts to promote green and sustainable tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a great step towards and environmental practice to promote ecotourism focused on ecological conversation and fulfilling social responsibility. We wholeheartedly support this initiative and extent our offices to promote scotourism in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands”.

Tatsat Foundation will also help the campaign team to report progress of all these initiatives towards sustainable development and responsible business.

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TATSAT FOUNDATION organizes a series of blood donation camps across Indian cities

New Delhi, January 20, 2020:Tatsat Global Education and Welfare Foundation, an Award-winning not-for-profit organization, organized a successful blood donation camp, and a books, clothes and toys donation drive, with support from Xceedance, Indian Red Cross Society, and Neki Ki Deewar (known for innovative philanthropy drives involving catchy slogans and graffiti). The camp, organized at Candor TechSpace, SEZ,in Sector 48, Gurugram, saw overwhelming participation. It was heldunder the supervision of experts and doctors. The objective was to spread a message of compassion and shine the spotlight on issues that matter.

About Tatsat Foundation: Skilling The Social Sector (www.tatsatfoundation.com)

Tatsat Foundation, registered member of NGOs Association of India u/s 25, Company Affairs India, steps in to bridge the gap at organizing the vast unorganized sector, in educating and skilling NGOs, in their auditing, ranking and certification to ensure an impactful mechanism, aligning with the government’s aim of making a difference at the grassroots level. The company, steered by Founder Director, CSR professional, Sumi Gupta, recognises that improving people’s lives means starting with education and skilling the social sector workers will create valuable professionals.

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Tatsat Foundation