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New Delhi | 11 September 2026: Bharti Airtel Foundation and HQ Northern Command’s Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) today celebrated 10 years of partnership dedicated to advancing quality education, strengthening school systems, empowering educators, fostering innovation, and expanding opportunities for students across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Established in 2016, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to transforming educational outcomes and enabling children in the region to realise their full potential. The milestone event, held at Army Goodwill Public School, Pahalgam, was graced by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, and Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Co-Chairman, Bharti Airtel Foundation and Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, along with senior representatives from the Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Foundation.

New Delhi, 9th September 2026: For Devyani Jaipuria, education has been a personal area of philanthropic focus for more than two decades. What began with Shiksha Kendra as an effort to create access to education for children from underserved communities has grown into a sustained initiative spanning education and skill development, reaching more than 25,000 students over the years. This World Literacy Day, Jaipuria is highlighting the work as a long-term commitment to creating opportunities that extend beyond access to a classroom.Through Shiksha Kendra and the Pravah Skill Development Centre, the focus has been on helping children continue their education, supporting young people with skills and creating pathways towards employment and greater independence. The impact can be seen in the

Ludhiana, September 9, 2026: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, today reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through education as it marked over 25 years of impact across India. Since inception, the Foundation has positively impacted over 7.8 million beneficiaries, including more than 4.3 million students and 3.62 lakh teachers, across 37,000 schools and 25,000 villages in 20 states, through an integrated portfolio of initiatives spanning school education, teacher development, government school partnerships, scholarships and higher education. Punjab is the largest hub of Bharti Airtel Foundation’s school education initiatives, accounting for nearly 60% of its Satya Bharti School network. The Foundation operates 85 schools across the state, serving over 21,000 students (51% girls), while its Quality Support Program reaches more than 42,000 students in 105 government schools. The impact of these efforts is reflected in strong academic outcomes, with five Satya Bharti Adarsh Senior Secondary Schools recording a 99.6% Class X pass rate in the

Supports over 200 meritorious female students from underserved backgrounds covering the full duration of their graduation programs, ahead of International Literacy Day New Delhi, 9th September 2026: On the occasion of International Literacy Day on 8th September, PNB Housing Finance awarded scholarships to over 200 meritorious girl students of Miranda House, University of Delhi, reinforcing the commitment to strengthening women education and empowerment. As part of its Pehel Shiksha education intervention, the Company extended its support to girls from underserved backgrounds with scholarships covering the full duration of their three-year graduation programs across diverse streams. Access to higher education remains a significant challenge for many talented young women from economically disadvantaged families. By providing support throughout the duration of the

Advancing literacy and learning opportunities across communities, enabling millions to build sustainable livelihoods and better futures Mumbai, 8th September 2026: Marking International Literacy Day, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, reiterated its commitment to empowering individuals and communities through literacy, digital inclusion, and technology-driven learning. At the forefront of its efforts is the TCS Literacy Programme. Launched by Dr. F.C. Kohli, it has been transforming lives for over 26 years by addressing literacy needs, particularly among women and underserved communities, enabling greater participation in mainstream society in India’s growing digital economy. Since inception, the programme has empowered more than 5.1 million beneficiaries and 493,928 facilitators. In FY26 alone,