Did you know that Mumbai has the second largest slum in the world? Today, when the delegation headed off to Dharavi, the word “slum” let them imagine a great mixture of social challenges and poor infrastructure. But when we finally arrived, within the first few minutes of our slum tour, it was clear that the people living and working here have an orderly social structure, they follow invisible rules and a have a tight work schedule. The tour guide told…
Dear Readers, India is amazing! In the melting pot of Mumbai one will find surprises on a daily basis. Today, our trusty bus decided to break down on the journey to our main sponsor Accenture. But luckily our Indian driver shined with excellent improvisation skills and repaired it quickly by himself. The delegation was more than happy to finally be welcomed at the Accenture Mumbai office. Ms Khan, Java specialist and recently recruited employeee, took us by our hands and…
The Focus India delegation left bright and early in the morning to visit PRS Permacel. After a two hours drive, we were warmly welcomed and had a brief photo session; PRS Permacel served a delicious local Indian breakfast, which is typical of the state of Maharastra, providing us with an explanation of the local dishes. The official part started with a short company presentation, which was followed by a safety and security instruction. Actually, PRS Permacel produces different types of…