Union Bank of India wins SKOCH GOLD AWARDS – 2018

Mumbai: Union Bank of India,   a   leading Public Sector Bank, has   won   two “SKOCH Gold Awards” viz.

-        Banking & Finance Gold for Technology-Strategic Transformation (Union Samriddhi Kendra model)          & 

-        Cyber Security Gold for Governance Risk Management and Compliance Tool.

Union Bank of India also bagged SKOCH "Order of merit" for

1. Technology: Strategic Transformation & Financial inclusion initiatives under top Banking & Finance Project in India.

2. SIEM Tool, Governance Risk Management

3. Compliance Tool & Anti DDOS Solution under top cyber security projects in India.

These Awards were received by the Bank during 55^th SKOCH Summit “The Economic Manifesto” held on 22^nd December 2018 at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

Union Bank’s pioneering & ambitious initiative “Hub & Spoke Model” for Rural & Semi-Urban branches has been implemented to improve the asset quality as well as sales productivity of the branches. Union Samriddhi Kendra is a centralized processing centre which processes and sanctions all type of loan proposals of spoke branches mapped to it under one roof. The objectives of the model are to increase sales productivity through partnerships and dedicated outbound processes; specialized and dedicated credit cell for improved flow of proposals through digitized (paperless) processing; rapid adoption of new age Digital channels for increased migration of walk-ins, ensuring more quality interaction at branch and better customer experience by providing improved coverage through outlets.

This initiative of the Bank aims to accelerate the credit flows to Retail, Agri & MSME sectors through focused sales and marketing, enhance customer service through improved Turnaround Time, better credit appraisal and developing expertise required for examining and processing of rural credit, reduce NPA. Dedicated teams of RDOs are serving rural folk at their doorstep for credit requirements and bring awareness about social welfare schemes.

Actress Pooja Hegde and Asian Marathon Champion- Gopi T, unveil the Official ASICS ‘Race Day Tee’ for the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2019

 

Mumbai 20^th December 2018: ASICS and Procam International, today unveiled the official ‘Race Day Tee’ for the 16^th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon. ASICS, the brand globally synonymous with running, celebrates its tenth year as the official ‘Sports Goods Partner’ for Mumbai’s iconic racing event. Actress Pooja Hegde, an avid runner and fitness enthusiast, along with Asian Marathon Champion, and India’s very own, Gopi T, did the unveiling of the 2019 edition of the 2019 Race Day Tee. The unveiling also marked the 30-day countdown to India’s only IAAF Gold Label Marathon.

The ASICS ‘Race Day Tee’ is a mark of accomplishment for every full marathoner in the Tata Mumbai Marathon and will be a part of his or her Race Day Kit, along with the race bib.

Commenting on this long standing association and the Race Day T-Shirt unveiling; Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, ASICS Indiasaid, “Running is the core of ASICS and it is a constant endeavor of the brand to present shoes with technological advancements that supports the athletes in achieving their running goals and create newer benchmarks in the running segment in India. As global leaders in running, ASICS has been a constant partner for runners across the globe throughout their full and half marathon-journey; through their training program, up until they cross the finish line. We have had a long-standing relationship with the Mumbai Marathon and mark 10 years with this edition as their official ’Sports Goods partner.’ Through this association, we wish to keep enabling athletes and amateur runners to keep pushing themselves to achieve new goals.”

Anil Singh, MD, Procam International said, “We always look forward to associating with brands that embody a zeal for running. Having ASICS as a long-standing partner to the event highlights, the brand synergies and the unremitting ethos of #BeBetter. Runners are our biggest stakeholders and each year we work towards enhancing the experience for them. The Ascis ‘Race Day Tee’ acts as a symbol of achievement and is a great way to boost the morale of our marathoners.

While unveiling the t-shirt, actress Pooja Hegde said, “I have always loved the brand ASICS for its high-performance sports gear. It’s an absolute honor to unveil their official Race Day Tee for the most awaited event of the year, the Tata Mumbai Marathon. Each year, ASICS helps every runner participating in the marathon have a comfortable and memorable run. The endurance and hard work each participant puts in for the race day is admirable and I am looking forward to it.”

Speaking about the event, Gopi T said, “Tata Mumbai Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathon events in Asia. It has helped me in many ways to accomplish my athletic journey as a runner. ASICS has played an instrumental role in my journey it has provided me the right kind of gears required for my trainings and regular field practice. The shoes GEL technology used in each of the ASICS shoes gives the right cushioning and is of light weight, comfort aimed to give runners their best performance from start to finish every year. I look forward to participating in the marathon as it gives me a platform to co-learn from fellow runners and achieve new goals.”

The Tata Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 20^th January 2019. Participating will be 47,000 runners and we expect more than 2,50,000 spectators, to cheer them forward. The event has become a global showcase of the indomitable sporting spirit of Mumbai.

French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian to confer French honour on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj

French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian
to confer French honour on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj
at the 2nd Indo-French Professional Meetings of the Film and Television Industry

Following its successful launch at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, the Embassy of France in India is
organising the second round of Indo-French professional meetings for the Film and Television
Industry on 13 - 14 December, 2018, in Mumbai.
In a boost to Indo-French ties in this sector, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, H.E.
Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, on a two-day visit to India, will preside over the closing ceremony of the
meetings. He will announce the institution of a special fund to encourage Indo-French co-
productions and exchanges.

On this occasion, Minister Le Drian will confer the French honour of Knight of the National
Order of Merit on renowned producer Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and CEO - Hyde Park
Entertainment Group, during a reception
on Friday, 14

Godrej host Agri- Conclave

 – “Shaping the Future of Indian Agriculture” to highlight the role of corporates and civil society in doubling farmer income

Mumbai, 11 December 2018: Godrej Group, a diversified conglomerate, today, hosted an agri-conclave focusing on ‘Shaping the Future of Indian Agriculture’. In the run-up to Kisan Diwas, the aim of the conclave was to focus on the role of allied stakeholders, such as corporates, civil society, and academia, in doubling of farmer income.

Thought leaders from Corporates, Non-Profit Organisations, Academia and Media came together to discuss agri-interventions that will empower farmers to significantly improve household income and also explore how the sector can be made more attractive for women and youth. In addition, they also discussed the role of millets and protein sources from both a nutrition and livelihood standpoint.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadir Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Limited and Managing Director, Godrej Industries Limited said, “With the government laying special emphasis on the agriculture sector with the vision of doubling farmer’s income by 2022, we are positive about the growth and foresee a lot of potential for farmers. The coming together of like-minded professionals and academia will create much needed awareness on the areas of importance in agriculture”.

Women farmers, Kalavathi V, Rathnamma M, Maya Bai and Neelam Sahu shared their experiences and stories from the farm. The conclave witnessed participation from industry stalwart such as Dr Avinash Kishore, Research Fellow, IFPRI, Dilip N Kulkarni, President, Sustainable Agriculture & Strategy, Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Raghunathan N, Co-Founder of Vrutti; Jinesh Shah, Founding Partner, Omnivore; Arun Ambatipudi, Founding Trustee & Advisor, Chetna Organic; Dr. Yasmeen Ali Haque, UNICEF Head India; Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Kurush Dalal; Culinary Anthropologist, and Balakrishnan S, COO, Vrutti.

Adding further, Mr Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet said, “The agriculture sector offers tremendous opportunities and we at Godrej aim to be at the forefront of these developments. With our focus on research and technology, we strive to offer innovative solutions to enhance the productivity of the sector”.

Vikas Goswami, Head - Sustainability, Godrej Industries Ltd. said, “Women farmers are the backbone of Indian Agriculture. To create a vibrant rural economy it is important that in partnership with women farmers we revive sustainable agricultural practices. The revival of millets along with sustainable agricultural practices will also positively impact long-term soil health and productivity. With this conclave, we aim to not only acknowledge but also bring in the forefront, the important role women play in agriculture landscape.”

Godrej is a prominent player in agriculture and is dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services.

INDUS HEALTH PLUS LAUNCHES PERSONAL GENETIC TEST

DNAwise

• DNAwise Empowers Individuals to Personalize Their Health & Lifestyle

December 11 2018, Mumbai: Indus Health Plus, the pioneer in the preventive healthcare sector, launched a revolutionary next-generation preventive healthcare service, DNAwise. DNAwise is a personal genetic test that decodes the genetic makeup and generates a report through which one can understand the health risks & personalize diet and fitness according to what suits them the best.

Mr Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director, Indus Health Plus said, “The growing number of lifestyle diseases, irrespective of the age groups, stimulated us to create this unique platform of prevention. In an endeavor to create healthy future for individuals by expanding the umbrella of prevention, we have launched DNAwise. DNAwise analyses the health risks and food & fitness traits on the basis of one’s genetics. It can empower people to personalize their health checkups and make informed lifestyle choices. Knowing the genetic predispositions to various diseases helps an individual to delay/prevent the onset of diseases by modifying lifestyle.”

“With the launch of DNAwise, we are advancing our mission to make healthcare accessible, available and affordable. At Indus, we believe that the culture of prevention and healthy wellbeing should start at an early age” added Mr Naikawadi.

DNAwise is a salvia based user-friendly genetic test which can be done from the comfort of home. The reporting and testing involves cutting edge technology and international standards.  DNAwise is designed for all age groups and has 60 parameters related to Health, Nutrition and Fitness. The package is available pan India, at INR 14,999+GST and includes saliva sample kit, report and counseling by a qualified genetic counselor.

A successful pilot project of DNAwise genetic test was conducted recently across 17 Indian cities. It was accepted very well amongst the consumers and they are now taking it for their family members. We have received a feedback that the report and recommendations are empowering them to live a happy and healthy life. Many are also taking the report to their doctors, fitness trainers and dieticians for more benefits and help in lifestyle personalization. DNAwise is once-in-a-lifetime investment for health that is recommended for all family members to know the predisposition of diseases, followed by yearly health examination. The genetic test report can be the guide for one’s lifelong wellness.

A PAWFECT WEEKEND FOR DOGS AT “DOGS DAY OUT”

Tremendous response to the adoption drive and pet fancy dress fashion show hosted at Inorbit mall, Malad

Mumbai, 09 December 2018: It was an awesome Sunday evening for the pets and pet parents, as Inorbit mall Malad hosted an extravagant social evening for some of the cutest canines in the city. The Malad mall had transformed into a party place for pets with some special surprises at the “Dogs Day Out Season 3”. The key highlight of the evening was a Pet Fancy Dress Fashion show where the pets and pet parents could take centre stage and walk the ramp. In addition to this several dog lovers and volunteers showed their generous support for the homeless pets at the pet adoption drive hosted by the mall in association with PALS, an NGO that works towards welfare of pets.

Dogs Day Out gives you an opportunity to reciprocate your love towards the pets. This event has gained lot of popularity and tremendous response from people of all age groups. This year more than 250+ canines had an amazing evening with a relaxing dog spa, a special caricature zone and exclusive photo booth for the pets. The pet parents too indulged in some serious shopping for pet clothing and accessories. Kids too had a great time in mingling and taking selfies with the friendly pets. Purebreds like Labrador, Golden retriever, Great Danes, Boxer, Malteez, Beagles, Pugs, Siberian Husky were spotted at the event.

Commenting on the tremendous response to the event, Naviin Ibhrampurkar, Head of Marketing and Corporate communications said, “We are happy with the tremendous response that the third season of Dogs Day Out has garnered. This one of its kind event gives us an opportunity to show compassion towards the canines who are deprived of outings. Also the adoption drive is our small step towards spreading happiness among the pets and dog lovers by giving our canine friends a new home. We thank PALS and our other partners for being a part of this extraordinary event.”

T-20 international cricket tournaments for physically challenged - Wadekar Trophy 2018

Sachin Tendulkar will be present at the ceremony of prize distribution – Vinod Kambli

1^st T-20 cricket match between India and Afghanistan of physically challenged players for the “Ajit Wadekar Trophy” was organised by the All India Cricket Association for Physically Challenged (ALCAPC). This ceremony is inaugurated by cricketer Vinod Kambli, Consul General of Afghanistan in India Mohammed Zia Salehi, Mumbai University Vice- Chancellor, Dr. Suhas Pednekar, Trade Attache of Afghanistan Abdul Nafi Sarwari, “Avaya” Regional Sales Head Rahul Bhave, CS Infocomm Managing Director and Anil Jogalekar and All India cricket Association President Ashok Wadekar at Air India ground, Kalina, Santacruz East on 9^th December 2018

The tournaments is started from 9^th December to 17 December2018, at Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kandivali and the prize distribution ceremony would also be held at the same venue.

The international tournament has been organised in memory of cricket star and former captain of India Ajit Wadekar. All India Cricket Association for Physically Challenged had been working under guidance of Wadekar for the last three decades to promote cricket among physically challenged players. Earlier the cricket Associations from 28 states had participated in 5 nations’ international tournament held in Bangladesh.

Ajit Wadekar’s brother and President of All India cricket Association Ashok Wadekar, who was present during inaugural match turned emotional and said that “Ajit had been doing hard work for the physically challenged people for the last 30 years. He was giving a chance to them to play on international platform and helped them to improve their status in the society so that they too could achieve celebrity status. He also help them to improve their self-esteem and team spirit. Ajit’s dream has finally came true. In fact BCCI should have given the affiliation to AICAPC for which he had been trying since 2002. But BCCI is yet to respond to the request. As per the Supreme Court’s decision and the Lodha committee’s recommendations, AICAPC may get the recognition, but one doesn’t know how much time it would take” he added.

The tournament is being held under the International Cricket Council's “T20 cricket tournament format”. In the zonal leg was Maharashtra, New Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh participated.

दिव्यांग क्रिकेटपटूनच्या टि-२० वाडेकर ट्रॉफी २०१८ चा शुभारंभ

पारितोषिक वितरण समारंभाला सचीन तेंडुलकर ची उपस्थित - विनोदी कांबळी

मुंबई दि. ७ डिसेंबर - दिव्यांग टि -२० मालिका इंडिया विरुद्ध अफगाणिस्तान क्रिकेटस्पर्धेचे उद्घाटन आज सायंकाळी ५:३० वाजता एअरइंडियाच्या प्रागंणात शुभारंभ करण्यात आले. या क्रिकेट्स्पर्धेचे आयोजन ऑल इंडिया क्रिकेट अससोसिएशने केले असून हि स्पर्धा ९ डिसेंबर ते १७ डिसेंबर २०१८ पर्यंत चालणार असून या स्पर्धेचे उद्घाटन एअरइंडियाच्या प्रागंणात करण्यात आले असून उर्वरित स्पर्धा सचिन तेंडुलकर जिमखाना कांदिवली येथे होणार आहे. यावेळी माजी क्रिकेटपटू - विनोद कांबळी, कॉऊन्सिल जनरल - अफगाणिस्तान मोहम्म्मद झिया - उप कुलपती - डॉ. सुहास पेडणेकर, व्यापार अटॅच अफगाणिस्तान अब्दुल नफी शरवारी, रिजनल सेल हेड - राहुल भावे, मॅनेजिंग डिरेक्टर सी एस इन्फोकॉम - अनिल जोगळेकर.

ऑल इंडिया क्रिकेटअससोसिएशन गेली ३० वर्षे दिव्यांगांसाठी काम करीत आहे. कै. अजित वाडेकर यांच्या स्मृती प्रित्यर्थ, भारत विरुद्ध अफगाणिस्तान आंतरराष्ट्रीय दिव्यांग क्रिकेट मालिका दि. ९ डिसेंबर ते १७ २०१८ डिसेंबर या कालावधीत तीन२०-२० व दोन एक दिवसीय आयोजन केले आहे.

ही क्रिकेट स्पर्धा आंतराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट कॉन्सिल टि -२० मालीकेच्या फॉरमॅट मध्ये होणार आहे. या क्रिकेट्स्पर्धेचे आयोजनऑल इंडिया क्रिकेट अससोसिएशने केले असून ही स्पर्धा ९ डिसेंबर ते १७ डिसेंबर पर्यंत चालणार असून या स्पर्धेचे उद्घाटनएअरइंडियाच्या प्रागंणात करण्यात आले असून उर्वरित स्पर्धा सचिन तेंडुलकर जिमखाना कांदिवली येथे होणार आहे. यावेळीमाजी क्रिकेटपटू - विनोद कांबळी, कॉऊन्सिल जनरल - अफगाणिस्तान मोहम्म्मद झिया - उप कुलपती - डॉ. सुहासपेडणेकर, रिजनल सेल हेड - राहुल भावे, मॅनेजिंग डिरेक्टर सी एस इन्फोकॉम - अनिल जोगळेकर.

ऑल इंडिया क्रिकेटअससोसिएशन गेली ३० वर्षे दिव्यांगांसाठी काम करीत आहे. कै. अजित वाडेकर यांच्या स्मृती प्रित्यर्थ, भारत विरुद्ध अफगाणिस्तान आंतरराष्ट्रीय दिव्यांग क्रिकेट मालिका दि. ९ डिसेंबर ते १७ डिसेंबर या कालावधीत तीन २०-२०व दोन एक दिवसीय आयोजन केले आहे.

ही क्रिकेट स्पर्धा आंतराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट कॉन्सिल टि -२० मालीकेच्या फॉरमॅट मध्ये होणार आहे. या स्पर्धेसाठी भारतातीलवेगवेगळ्या राज्यांचे संघ सहभागी झाले आहेत

Costa Cruises – Celebrates 3rd Season of Homeporting in the Indian Waters

• 4 nights Mumbai – Kochi to start from December 2018

• 3 nights Kochi – Maldives to start from December 2018

• 7 nights Maldives - Mumbai to start from December 2018


December 7, 2018, Mumbai: Europe’s No 1 cruising company, Costa Cruises, is commencing its India 
season for the 3rd time with the arrival of its ship, Costa neoRiviera at the Mumbai International cruise 
terminal today. The Mumbai home port starting today, was celebrated in the presence of Shri.Tawde, Hon'ble 
Minister School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare, Hon'ble Minister of State, Water Resources, Ms 
Stefania Costanza, Consul General of Italy, Shri. Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust, Mr. 
Ashish Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary Transport and Ports, other senior Government officials, Marco 
Salvatico, Director, MICE & India Business Development, Costa Cruises and Smt. Nalini Gupta, Managing 
Director, Lotus Destinations, Representative of Costa Cruises in India. 
The event kicked off with an announcement of the sailing of Costa neoRiviera from Mumbai to Maldives via 
Cochin for the 3rd season. The sailings are from 08th December 2018 to 16th March 2019. This is the 3rd season 
that Costa Cruises will be homeporting in Indian waters and is the only international cruise liner in India to 
offer regular cruises directly from Mumbai to Maldives, confirming its strong interest in proactively 
developing the Indian cruise market.
This year Costa Cruises, has deployed its ship, Costa neoRiviera which will begin its first sailing from 
Mumbai with a Indian Wedding. The built-in infrastructure on the ship makes it particularly easy for groups 
to hold large events in one location. This classic cruise ship has a total of 654 cabins, including sea view 
cabins and suites with private balconies. With around 670 crew attending to approx. 1,700 passengers, the 
ship maintains its exclusivity and provides dedicated services to guests. Fully-equipped with a Casino, 
Theatre, Disco, Ballroom, Grand Bar, it aims to provide plenty in entertainment from Magic shows, 
operas and dancers that will captivate even the most well-travelled folks with spectacular performances.
The ship prides itself in serving up a culinary feast, catering to different dietary needs. Italian food is a 
speciality, with provision made to ensure customisation towards the Indian market by providing Indian 
& Jain meals. The wellness centre is spread across 1,300 sq. m with a gym, treatment rooms, sauna and 
steam room. It also has an outdoor jogging track, 4 Jacuzzis and 2 swimming pools. For those who would 
like to go shopping, the cruise ship has a duty-free shopping centre, and also offers a wide selection of books 
in the library for book lovers.
Massimo Brancaleoni, SVP Worldwide Sales, Costa Crociere, said keeping in mind the demand for cruises 
which is set to grow from India, Costa Cruises in 2019, will be bringing in an even larger ship, Costa 
Victoria with guest capacity of 2300 passenger. This has been in line with Costa Cruises being leaders in 
recognizing opportunities in new markets and paving the roads in fulfilling the same. 
Sanjay Bhatia Chairman Mumbai Port added “Cruise Tourism is a niche travel segment and its demand 
is expanding amongst Indians. Observing this trend, we have planned to encourage Cruise Tourism by 
inviting cruise liners to explore Indian waters. I am thankful to our Minister who acknowledged and 
supported our efforts to boost Cruise Tourism”.
Nalini Gupta, Managing Director, Lotus Destinations, GSA Costa cruise India, says “this is exciting times 
to be in the cruising industry in India. I am quite confident, every Indian who experiences cruising with 
neoRiviera, will take away nostalgic memories with them” .

सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड ने यात्रियों को सिंगापुर घुमने का मौका देने के लिए ओला के साथ किया सहयोग

एसटीबी और ओला द्वारा ओला के यात्रियों को भ्रमण का अनूठा अनुभव प्रदान किया जायेगा

मुंबई, 4 दिसंबर, 2018: सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड (एसटीबी) ने कार सुविधा प्रदान करने वाली दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी कंपनियों में से एक, ओला के सहयोग किये जाने की आज घोषणा की।

इस सहयोग के तहत, ओला ने पश्चिम और मध्य भारत के 19 शहरों1 अपने ग्राहकों के लिए अपने अपने प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर 1 से 15 दिसंबर तक अभियाने चलायेगा। इस अभियान के जरिए ओला के ग्राहकों कोसिंगापुर2 की सैर करने का मौका मिल सकेगा। ओला ग्राहकों को कंटेस्ट में भाग लेने के लिए ओला की कम-से-कम 3 राइड लेना होगा और प्रोमोकोड “SINGAPORE” दर्ज करना होगा। तीन जोड़ी विजेताओं काचयन किया जायेगा और 31 दिसंबर 2018 तक उन्हें ईमेल के जरिए सूचित किया जायेगा। इस अभियान के अलावा, एसटीबी के ब्रांड ‘पैशन मेड पॉसिबल’ को ओला के प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर प्रदर्शित कर इसे आगेमजबूत किया जायेगा।   

भारतीय ग्राहकों के लिए मोबिलिटी को तकनीक के जरिए पुनर्परिभाषित करने के साथ, एसटीबी का लक्ष्य इस पार्टनरशिप के जरिए ओला के प्लेटफॉर्म पर भारत के डिजिटल देशवासियों तक पहुंचना है। एसटीबीके क्षेत्रीय निदेशक - दक्षिण एशिया, मध्य पूर्व और अफ्रीका (एसएएमईए), जीबी श्रीथर ने कहा, ‘‘ओला भारतीय ग्राहकों के दैनिक जीवन का अनिवार्य अंग है। यह साझेदारी हमारी अनोखी विपणन पहलों में से एकहै, ताकि भारतीय ग्राहकों के साथ जुड़ सकें और उन्हें सिंगापुर आने व हमारी विभिन्न पेशकशों का अनुभव करने के लिए लुभा सकें। उदाहरण के लिए, भारतीय मिलेनियल्स डिजिटल स्पेस को अपने सोशलसर्किल; अपने दोस्तों और रिश्तेदारों का विस्तार मानते हैं। उन्हें शारीरिक रूप से नजदीक रहने या अन्य औपचारिक जुड़ावों के बजाये साझा शौक एवं जुनून के जरिए अधिक बेहतर तरीके से परिभाषित कियाजाता है। ओला के साथ हमारा करार इन भिन्न-भिन्न ‘‘पैशन ट्राइब्स’’ पर लक्षित अनुभवों को प्रदर्शित करने हेतु सिंगापुर के लिए एक असाधारण अवसर प्रदान करना है। ‘‘पैशन ट्राइब्स’’

के बारे में अधिक जानकारी हेतु अनुलग्नक ए देखें।

ओला के बिजनेस हेड, शेखर दत्ता ने कहा, ‘‘हमें अपने ग्राहकों के लिए शानदार राइडिंग अनुभव प्रदान करने पर गर्व है। हमें सिंगापुर टूरिज्म बोर्ड के साथ जुड़ने की खुशी हैं, ताकि अपने ग्राहकों को सिंगापुर मेंजाकर वहां की संस्कृति, खान-पान और विभिन्न पेशकशों को सराहने और उसमें तल्लीन हो जाने का मौका दे सकें, जहां दुनिया भर के पर्यटक आकर आनंद लेते हैं।’’

वर्ष 2017 में भारत से सिंगापुर जाने वाले पर्यटकों की संख्या रिकॉर्ड 1.27 मिलियन से भी अधिक रही, जो आगंतुकों के आगमन के अनुसार वर्ष-दर-वर्ष आधार पर 16 प्रतिशत अधिक है और सिंगापुर के लिएभारत तीसरा सबसे बड़ा आगंतुक आगमन सोर्स मार्केट बन चुका है। एसटीबी को यह बताते हुए खुशी हो रही है कि जनवरी से सितंबर 2018 तक, सिंगापुर आने वाले भारतीय आगंतुकों की संख्या 1.1 मिलियनरही, जो वर्ष-दर-वर्ष आधार पर 14.6 प्रतिशत अधिक है।