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Entrepreneur-student makes ‘green’ pens, helps visually impaird eke
out a living
KOLKATA: A polytechnic student who had lost two academic years to
financial constraints during the pandemic is going the green way to
continue with his studies and, at the same time, helping
visually-impaired people make a living by selling eco-friendly ballpoint
pens he makes at home. He is also financing the studies of his sister
who will sit for Madhyamik next year.
Subhajeet Saha (22) from Noapara, a diploma student of electronics and
communications at Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Science and Technology,
Baruipur, has garnered attention from social organisations and
environment enthusiasts for the paper- pens filled with seeds of
saplings he makes. He also launched paper pencils and bamboo
toothbrushes under his brand — Rohit Ecofriendly.
Saha has teamed up with around 100 visually-impaired hawkers, including
10 women, to sell these pens on trains, buses, and on the streets.
These hawkers belong to 35 NGOs that also help Saha sell his green
products at various events.
“The process of making the pens is simple. It takes a few seconds to
wrap a refill with art paper and put a seed at the rear. At least six or
seven pens can be made from one art paper. I have engaged around 50
women from NGOs to make the pens. My mother also helps out,” said Saha,
who is now contemplating making fountain pens with bamboo, and looking
for a deal with nib manufacturers.
Source:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/entrepreneur-student-makes-green-pens-helps-visually-impaired-eke-out-a-living/articleshow/99021624.cms
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Job
Fifty posts for Visually Impaired as Apprentices in Central Bank of
India in different states.
Age: 20-28 years
Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized
University or any equivalent qualifications recognized as such by the
Central Government.
Candidate need to register himself/herself on the apprenticeship portal:
www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
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apprenticeship in the Bank. Candidate with 100% completed profile on the
apprenticeship portal only is eligible to apply to the Bank for
Apprenticeship.
Period of Engagement : Period of Engagement shall be 1 year
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION/INTIMATION FEE:
P W BD candidates: Rs. 400/- + GST
Apply online:
https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/apprenticeship/opportunityview/6412cbf5977ed17c321d25e2
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Last date: April 03, 2023
For complete details:
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More at: http://eyeway.org.in/?q=apprentices-central-bank-india
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