Aries Agro Offers Tech-CSR Initiatives for Rural Education and Assistive Healthcare

 

Aries Agro, a provider of micronutrients and specialised plant nutrition, is strengthening its CSR efforts in 2026 through two technology-led social impact initiatives focused on Education and Healthcare & Assistive Technology. The programmes are designed to address critical gaps in rural digital access, gender equity in education, and access to advanced assistive technologies for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

Through these initiatives, Aries Agro aims to create measurable and sustainable impact across underserved communities, with a combined direct reach of over 2,000 rural students, 55 visually impaired individuals and 90 upper-limb amputees across different parts of India.

The first initiative focuses on bridging the rural digital and gender divide in education by establishing computer infrastructure and dedicated STEM education programmes for young girls in rural Rajasthan. As part of the programme, Aries Agro is setting up functional computer labs equipped with laptops across eight rural schools, where digital infrastructure was previously non-existent. Contd

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Synology Lanches ActiveProtect Manager 2.0

Synology has launched ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 (APM 2.0), the latest software update for its ActiveProtect data protection appliances. This release introduces expanded platform coverage, cross-platform recovery, and enhanced security, with future updates bringing AI-driven threat mitigation.

"Managing fragmented backup infrastructure drives up costs and slows recovery. The ActiveProtect appliance unites purpose-built storage with powerful data management software into a single, predictable investment," said Jia-Yu Liu, Executive Vice President of the Synology Data Protection Group. "APM 2.0 builds on that value, enabling organisations to safeguard their entire hybrid infrastructure through one centralised, scalable solution." Contd

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LTTS FARM to Power Engineering Intelligence-led Deep-Tech Innovation

LTTS, a provider of Engineering Intelligence Solutions & ER&D Consulting Services, announced the launch of LTTS FARM, a startup engagement platform designed to accelerate the commercialisation journey of deep-tech startups through Engineering Intelligence-led collaboration, co-innovation and market access.

Built on the philosophy of “Collaboration First, Commercialisation Next”, LTTS FARM is targeted at startups with TRL 4+ technologies. They have validated their technical feasibility and are ready to explore industry adoption. The programme is focused on startups aligned with Software Defined Mobility (SDM), Plant Buildout & Modernisation, Energy and Industrial Automation, Digital Manufacturing, Next Gen Compute & Data Centers, Software Platforms and EI and MedTech. These are thought to hae the potential to further advance these strategic priorities through new technologies and solutions. By leveraging LTTS’ global presence, domain expertise and customer relationships, LTTS FARM seeks to create a structured launch pad for startups to progress from validated innovation to customer adoption and long-term growth. Contd

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Nepal Floods - IFRC Releases Emergency Funds of 1 Million

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is releasing nearly CHF one million in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society’s response to severe flash flooding in northern Nepal.

The funding, provided through the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF), will help the Nepal Red Cross respond to urgent needs while teams assess the scale of the destruction and identify communities requiring assistance.

A catastrophic flash flood originating upstream caused significant destruction in northern Nepal on 26 August, with some of the worst impacts reported in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. Homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure have been badly damaged. Contd

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World Bank Backs Water and Agricultural Resilience in Brazil's Paraná State

World Bank will support the State of Paraná, Brazil, strengthen water security and protect farmers and rural communities from climate shocks through a new project. It is expected to generate and protect between 54,000 and 78,000 jobs across agriculture, water services and associated economic activity in one of Brazil's most economically vital regions.

Paraná's economy depends heavily on agribusiness, which accounts for nearly a third of the state's output and the vast majority of its exports. But more frequent droughts and floods are putting this foundation at risk, threatening farms, disrupting water supplies, and eroding the livelihoods of millions of people. The proposed project aims to help reverse this trend by strengthening how water resources are managed across the state, improving resilience to climate extremes, and securing access to water and sanitation for vulnerable communities. Contd

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