Nivedita Mirajkar elected new Chairperson of ISTD Mangaluru-Udupi Chapter

Media Release

September 11, 2020

Mangaluru, Sept 11: Nivedita Mirajkar of Mangalore has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Mangalore-Udupi Chapter of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD).

The other office bearers are Dr. Malini Hebbar (Vice-Chairperson), Preetham Kamath (secretary), Dr. H V Balachandra Achar (Treasurer), CA MN Pai (National Council Member) and Divyashree Gatti, Brijesh Krishnan, Brian Fernandes and Shivani Baliga (Managing Committee Members).

The new executive committee will hold office for two years 2020-2022. The election results were announced yesterday by the returning officer V. Vijendra Bhat, after the ballots were counted at the Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Udupi.

Accepting the election results, the new Chairperson Nivedita Mirajkar said, "We have a dynamic team that aims to deliver value to the members. We have several initiatives in mind like bringing out a Trainers Directory and entering into tie-ups with Educational Institutions and Industrial Establishments. We also plan to have train the trainer workshops for members. We will roll out our plans from time to time."

Established in April 1970, ISTD is a national level professional body and non-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It has a large membership of individuals and institutions involved in the area of training and development of Human Resource from Government, Public and Private Sector Organization & Enterprises, Educational and Training Institutions and other Professional Bodies.

ISTD provides a platform to HR personnel, trainers and educationists to upskill, network and seek professional opportunities.

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Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

News Network

November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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