Education

06th November 2024: India Market Entry (IME) proudly announces the launch of Earth Cubs in India, setting the stage for transformative sustainability education nationwide. Through the leadership of Grace Paljor, Principal of Leeds International Academy in Srinagar, Earth Cubs aims to engage 200,000 schools and impact 50 million children across India, with educational content focused on climate change, gender equality, biodiversity conservation, and more. With over 8,000 schools already engaged across 130 countries, Earth Cubs is primed to make a meaningful impact in India, empowering young minds with knowledge aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IME’s collaboration is crucial in helping Earth Cubs reach schools and educational partners throughout the country, making these critical resources accessible to

5th November 2024: Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to provide 1,000 scholarships for students pursuing the foundational level of the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications. This initiative aligns with IIT Madras’s vision of ‘IIT Madras for All,’ which strives to make high-quality education accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds across India. The MoU signing ceremony, held at IIT Madras, was attended by Shri Uday Prakash, VP – Strategy and Implementation, Herbalife India, along with Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations IIT Madras, Mr. Kaviraj Nair, CEO of Alumni and Corporate Relations, and other IITM

03rd October 2024: APM Terminals Pipavav inaugurated the Jhaverchand Meghani Learning Resource Centre in Thavi, a sub-village of Bherai, as part of its ongoing commitment to education and community development. The centre, named after renowned Gujarati laureate Shri Jhaverchand Meghani, will provide quality education to over 40 children from underprivileged families in the area. The centre was inaugurated by Shri Subir Mehrotra, Head of Engineering, and Shri Jignesh Adhyaru, Head of Projects, senior leadership from APM Terminals as well as village representatives. This new facility is part of APM Terminals Pipavav’s broader commitment to education through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The company currently supports the education of more than 6,000 students in surrounding villages through various programs. These

3rd October 2024: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in partnership with Y4D Foundation, installed two advanced digital smart boards at Government Kanya Higher Secondary School, Banda, Sagar District. The initiative was inaugurated by Shri Virendra Singh Lambardar, Member of Legislative Assembly, Banda, Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is part of HCCB’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, focused on enhancing the educational experience for students in the Sagar district. By integrating technology into the classroom, the newly installed smart boards aim to foster an interactive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment. The digital smart boards will be an essential tool in modernising the classroom experience, enabling teachers to offer more interactive lessons and enhancing students’ ability to grasp complex concepts through visual

27 September 2024: Ashoka University, India’s premier interdisciplinary higher education and research institution today successfully concluded its second edition of “Building Foundations for Inclusive Higher Education” conclave at the India Habitat Center (IHC). The event brought together experts from leading universities, institutions, and NGOs from across India to advance conversations on creating more inclusive higher education systems for students with disabilities. Organized by Ashoka University’s Office of Learning Support (OLS), the event was built on the discussions held from last year’s inaugural conclave to explore critical areas that need attention to ensure equal access to education for all.    A report titled “Access to Higher Education: An Unresolved Challenge for Students with Disabilities,” was unveiled by Ms. Reena Gupta, Director of