Hima Das : After demolishing liquor vends, teenager brings laurels to country
KOLKATA: “I rocked the world while you were sleeping,” said the 18-year-old athlete Hima Das to her father on phone line after bagging the first gold medal for India.
Golden girl Hima broke records after running like the wind in the 400m race at the IAAF World U-20 meet in Finland. She reportedly cried when her father told her “we were all awake to watch you run on television.”
Besides a sports enthusiast, the world-class athlete is a socially conscious teenager who took the lead in demolishing country liquor vends in her village Dhing and its neighborhood. According to her neighbor “She has never scared to speak out against illegal things. Hima is a role model for us and for the country.”
Hima Das wanted to play football for India two year ago. But she made the change at the behest of her teacher Shamshul Shaikh, who was impressed by her speed while playing football, and shifted to athletics.
The incredible story of the feisty girl continued when Nipon Das, one of her two coaches, convinced her parents to let her shift to Dharwad. A local doctor Pratul Sharma helped Hima by raising money for her lodging.
While Nipon Das believes that Hima can win gold at the Asian Games and even break the 50-second mark, Hima is a source of motivation for another coach Ranjit.
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K'taka govt, Taiwan's Allegiance Group sign MoU to establish industrial technology innovation park
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka government on Friday signed an MoU with Allegiance International Co Ltd of Taiwan to establish an Indo-Taiwan Industrial Technology Innovation Park (ITIP) in the state, with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore.
The MoU was signed by Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, Director, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Lawrence Chen, VP, Allegiance Group in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister for Electronics, IT & BT Priyank Kharge, and senior officials.
The project will be undertaken by the Allegiance Group with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore, leading to the creation of about 800 direct jobs via the companies setting up operations in ITIP over a period of 5 years, the IT&BT Minister's office said in a statement.
The ITIP will serve as a dedicated hub for Taiwanese companies in electronics and semiconductors, fostering advanced manufacturing, R&D, and innovation. This collaboration aims to strengthen Karnataka's position as India's leading destination for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and accelerate the growth of the semiconductor ecosystem in the state.
Key highlights of the MoU include establishment of a world-class industrial park to house Taiwanese firms in electronics and semiconductor sectors; development of a robust supply chain ecosystem for components, PCBs, and chip design; creation of high-value jobs and skill development programmes in collaboration with academic institutions; and promotion of technology transfer and global best practices to enhance India's competitiveness in electronics manufacturing.
CM Siddaramaiah said this partnership marks a significant step towards realising Karnataka's vision of becoming a global hub for electronics and semiconductor innovation.
"The ITIP will attract cutting-edge technology and investments, creating opportunities for our youth and strengthening India's position in the global value chain," he said.
Minister Priyank Kharge said Karnataka has led India's technology revolution and continues to dominate in innovation, deep-tech talent, and semiconductor design.
"This partnership will accelerate our efforts to build a robust electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. We are committed to creating a level playing field and ensuring that Karnataka remains the preferred destination for global investors in advanced technologies," he said.
Lawrence Chen said, "We are excited to collaborate with Karnataka, a state known for its technology leadership. The ITIP will be a catalyst for Taiwanese companies to expand in India and contribute to the growth of the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem."
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