Process

Empowering Service Providers

For years now, Service Providers have been “cleaning” within the parameters set by the client companies and these vary from client to client. It’s time now these parameters are redefined, start incorporating the needs of the actual cleaner and the quality of service delivery. Mohana M spoke to a cross-section of service contractors to find out areas where they need more cooperation from the client companies. There are issues like minimum wages, participation in decision making and delayed payments by the client companies.

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Carpet that cleans indoor air

Desso, an international carpet manufacturer, has launched a next-generation new carpet – AirMaster – that cleans indoor air. The carpet, primarily aimed at offices, hospitals, schools and other public buildings…

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Feminine-friendly Hotels

Hotel chains are constantly innovating and experimenting with accessories in rooms to give women that comfort zone. Are we women impressed? Well, yes, but there is always scope for more,…

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Improving infrastructure for tourism

Tourist inflow along with foreign exchange earnings has grown over the past years in India but the tourism destinations have been neglected. This calls for immediate revamp of these destinations along with conservation of ecology and environment. In a recent forum, M A Haque, Director, Ministry of Environment & Forests presented paper on the factors retarding the growth of tourism industry in India Excerpts:

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In the market for proper sanitation

Poor sanitation spreads disease, yet efforts to provide subsidised toilets have been resisted for cultural
reasons in many developing countries. To improve the rate of uptake, some people are now advocating a market-based approach.

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