Micro Tech Global Foundation
{{Short description|Indian non-profit organization}}
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| formation = 2010
| founder = Micro Technologies (India) Limited
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| purpose = Promoting the fields of education, research, sports, art and culture
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Micro Tech Global Foundation (MTGF) is an Indian non-profit and non-governmental organization which focuses on promoting the fields of education, research, sports, art and culture.{{cite news|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Rasika-Ranjani-Sabha-marches-ahead/articleshow/16056266.cms|title=Micro Tech Global Foundation signed MOU with Rasika Ranjani Sabha|access-date=26 March 2012|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror|date=25 September 2010}}{{cite web|last=Shetty|first=Prashasti|title=NGO announces tech contest for aspiring engineers|url=http://dnasyndication.com/showarticlerss.aspx?nid=1vm3TJ3dPulseIMjAWYqaWRJcHiygSjYRPLU9oCKJkI/RzaI=|publisher=DNA Syndication|access-date=27 April 2014}}{{cite news|title=MicroTech Global Foundation|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/MicroTech-Global-Foundation-MTGF-a-nonprofit-organization-steadfastly-engaged-in-the-promotion-of-the-welfare-of-the-citizens-announced-today-that-it-will-be-hosting-Micro-Innovation-League-which-will-commence-on-May-11-and-culminate-with-a-grand-show-on-August-15-2012-/articleshow/13095104.cms|work=The Times of India|date=11 May 2012 |access-date=29 April 2014}} Set up by security devices manufacturer Micro Technologies (India) Limited in 2010 as a corporate social endeavour, MTGF strives to amalgamate technology with both sports and cultural activities, and also offered support to innovators.
Projects
In September 2010, MTGF began working with Rasika Ranjani Sabha to open a recreational complex for citizens to promote art, culture, music, sports and health. MTGF promotes innovation by supporting student technology projects through their Micro Innovation League which culminated in an exhibition for the projects in the following fields: 'Information Technology' (Embedded or Hardware), 'Security Based Technology' and 'Mobile Based Technology'.{{cite news|title=Innovations galore|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/innovations-galore/article3975813.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 April 2014|date=2012-10-08}}{{cite web|title=Micro Tech Global Foundation hosts 'Micro Innovation League|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120511/1983053.html|access-date=29 April 2014|date=11 May 2012|publisher=Web India 123}}{{cite web|title=MicroTech Global Foundation honours students' excellence in innovation|url=http://icicitrinity.com/innovation_news89.aspx|publisher=ICICI Trinity|access-date=29 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140602050530/http://icicitrinity.com/innovation_news89.aspx|archive-date=2 June 2014}} 35,000 rupees were awarded to the winner of the league.{{cite web|title=Micro Tech Global Foundation Honours Innovative Students|date=17 September 2012 |url=http://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2012/09/micro-tech-global-foundation-honours-innovative-studnets/|publisher=Digital Learning|access-date=29 April 2014}} After a successful event in 2012, MTGF announced that the MIL would become an annual event from 2013.{{cite web|title=Mirco Tech Global Foundation Honors Talented & Innovative Students|url=http://www.indiacsr.in/en/?p=12237|publisher=India CSR|access-date=29 April 2014}}
MTGF has opened branches in Europe, America and Africa. Rwanda was the first African country which MTGF has branched into,{{cite web|title=Multi-million Indian firm to invest in Rwanda|url=http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/m/news.php?action=news&issue=15261&article=63652|publisher=NewTimes|access-date=29 April 2014}} with MTGF planning to invest several million US dollars to promote development in education, information and communications technology, health and good governance, among others.{{cite web|last=Bisimwa|first=Serge|title=Le Rwanda, la 1ère destination africaine de Micro Tech Global Foundation|url=http://www.radio10.rw/?p=4071|publisher=Radio 10|access-date=29 April 2014}}{{cite web|title=ICT firm based in Mumbai, India, has announced intentions to invest in various sectors in Rwanda|url=http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/91996397/ict-firm-based-mumbai-india-has-announced-intentions-invest-various-sectors-rwanda|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304024005/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/91996397/ict-firm-based-mumbai-india-has-announced-intentions-invest-various-sectors-rwanda|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016|publisher=African Business News|access-date=29 April 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bizrika.com/news-item/indian-ict-firm-spoils-for-multi-niche-investments-in-rwanda|title=Indian ICT firm spoils for multi-niche investments in Rwanda|publisher=Bizrika|access-date=29 April 2014}}
MTGF has published a series of books on security requirements of various states in India as well as other countries such as Australia, Israel and the United States.{{cite web|title=MTGF launched book entitled "Security Requirements OF Maharashtra-A National Perspective"|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/MTGF-launched-book-entitled-Security-Requirements-OF-Maharashtra-A-National-Perspective/5342767892|publisher=India InFo Line|access-date=29 April 2014}} An example is Security Requirements of Mumbai - A National Perspective.{{cite web|title=The Mumbai Protector, Vol 2 Issue 6|url=http://www.newmediacomm.com/pdf/The-Mumbai-Protector-Jan-Feb-2012.pdf|publisher=The Mumbai Protector|access-date=29 April 2014}}{{cite web|title=Seminar to strengthen bond between public, cops|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/seminar-to-strengthen-bond-between-public-cops/article1-792584.aspx|publisher=Hinduistan Times|access-date=29 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220175646/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Seminar-to-strengthen-bond-between-public-cops/Article1-792584.aspx|archive-date=20 February 2012}} MTGF's Chairman, Dr. P Sekhar, has additionally published books on "Secured Governance", highlighting the prospects of national growth through tourism in India and how the security requirements in tourism can boost the economy.{{cite web|title=Book on Secured Tourism For India Launched By Dr. K. Chiranjeevi, Tourism Minister| date=22 June 2012 |url=http://www.indiacsr.in/en/?p=12239|publisher=India CSR|access-date=29 April 2014}} MTGF partnered with other organizations to organize a disaster management programme for schoolchildren, who were able to watch a live staged demonstration of a rescue operation, including fire-fighting, rescue of victims from high buildings, bomb detection (with the aid of dogs) and disposal and first aid. There was also an exhibition of modern rescue equipment.{{cite news|last=Nayak|first=B B|title=Civil defence contingent shows off disaster management skills at Vashi|access-date=29 April 2014|publisher=Mumbai Mirror|date=20 December 2010|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Civil-defence-contingent-shows-off-disaster-management-skills-at-Vashi/articleshow/16081499.cms}}
MTGF has organized the "Micro Premier League" (MPL) for young and unprivileged people to get involved in sports at an early age through training camps with specialized trainers for sports such as cricket, badminton, table tennis, volleyball and football, amongst others.{{cite news|title=Micro Technologies announces the Micro Premier League Awards for Sports|access-date=26 April 2014|url=http://gujarati.economictimes.indiatimes.com/cmpnewsdisp.cms?companyID=3698&newsid=338356|publisher=India Times}} An extension to the programme was the MPL Cup, an annual football tournament for youth which was watched by over 15,000 people in 2012.{{cite web|title=Hundreds of fans attend MPL II opening ceremony|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Hundreds-of-fans-attend-MPL-II-opening-ceremony/articleshow/16183728.cms|publisher=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=29 April 2014}}{{cite web|title=Micro League's sparkling finale enthuses soccer buffs|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx/PUBLICATIONS/HT/HP/2011/09/25/ArticleHtmls/viewer.aspx?issue=87332012120500000051001001&page=30&article=95b2ac1b-9d0d-456a-8066-9906a2627206&key=xu2qTq0Q9tZBU98kbtJ1YQ==&feed=rss|publisher=Hinduistan Times|access-date=29 April 2014}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
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External links
- {{url|http://www.microfoundation.net|Official website}}
Category:Non-profit organisations based in India