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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) installs digital smart boards in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh school to enhance digital learning

October 3, 2024

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

Routes2Roots partners with Tata ClassEdge to offer digital learning to schools across India

September 30, 2024

30th September 2024: Tata ClassEdge (TCE) Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Industries Limited, has entered into a partnership with Routes2Roots (R2R), a Delhi-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art, culture, and heritage, to integrate TCE’s proprietary educational content into R2R’s Interactive Flat Panels in schools where the NGO operates. This partnership will further enhance Routes2Roots digitized classrooms through Tata ClassEdge’s features such as 3D animations, gesture-controlled whiteboards, in-class games, and more. This collaboration will significantly enhance the learning experience for students, especially in remote and underserved areas across the country. Additionally, Tata ClassEdge will equip teachers with powerful tools to deliver interactive and engaging lessons to transform the classroom experience. Commenting on the partnership, Rakesh Gupta, Founder, Routes2Roots, said, “We

Ashoka University calls for Inclusive Higher Education at 2nd Annual Conclave

September 27, 2024

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

Entod Pharmaceuticals Drives Nationwide Effort to Combat Corneal Blindness During 39th National Eye Donation Fortnight

September 23, 2024

23rd September 2024: Entod Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with Matanand Welfare Foundation, drove a nationwide campaign to combat corneal blindness that reached an impressive 50,000+ people through a series of awareness rallies, webinars, and educational initiatives in key areas such as Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Berhampur, Puri, Pondicherry, Hubli, Sangli, and others. Continuing its commitment from last year, where they hosted eye donation awareness camps and rallies across states in India, including Coimbatore, Sangli, Hyderabad, and many more, this eye donation campaign showcased the urgent need for eye donation in combating corneal blindness—a condition that ranks third globally among the causes of blindness, after cataracts and glaucoma. The 2024 campaign saw remarkable participation, with over 10,000 individuals, including 150+ doctors, 2,060 volunteers, and

HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA SHRI D.Y. CHANDRACHUD LAYS THE FOUNDATION STONE OF JSW ACADEMIC BLOCK AT NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL, BENGALURU

September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024: In a significant milestone for advancing legal education in the country, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India (CJI) Shri Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud laid the foundation stone for the comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of the core academic block to be named the JSW academic block at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU). Under the proposed plan, the existing building will be transformed into a multi-story structure, providing state-of-the-art lecture theatres, seminar rooms, faculty offices, and collaborative research spaces that will facilitate students and researchers to benefit from an enhanced learning environment, allowing them to thrive in a fast-evolving legal landscape. The project is part of a broader collaboration aimed at transforming NLSIU’s academic infrastructure to push

Walplast empowers young minds and communities through its CSR platform Walplast Welfare Foundation

September 10, 2024

10th September 2024: Walplast is committed to driving national progress by empowering and educating girls. Demonstrating this commitment through its CSR arm, the Walplast Welfare Foundation, the company has reaffirmed its dedication by partnering with Project Nanhi Kali for the second year in a row to promote quality education for 1,000 underprivileged girls. This year’s focus cities include New Mumbai, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Nasik, and Pune. This collaboration aims to support the education of girls in India, enabling them to overcome regressive social norms and fulfill their educational aspirations for a brighter future. As part of this comprehensive program, each girl from Grades 6 to 10 will receive training in 21st-century skills and sports leadership. Project Nanhi Kali, an initiative started

Tribal Area Development Department, Govt. of Rajasthan, Partners With Magic Bus India Foundation To Introduce Life Skills Education In Ashram Hostels And Residential Schools

September 6, 2024

06th September 2024: The Tribal Area Development Department, under the Government of Rajasthan, signed MoU with Magic Bus India Foundation to introduce life skills education into the curriculum of Ashram Hostels and Residential Schools. This collaboration will equip approximately 42,000 adolescents with life skills through a teacher and warden-led, activity-based life skills education programme tailored to the specific needs of the State’s tribal communities, across 440 Ashram Hostels and 53 Residential Schools in 25 districts, ensuring that life skills education reaches some of the most underprivileged population in the state. The programme will be implemented over three years. The first year will focus on identifying and training Master Trainers from the Tribal Area Development Department, contextualising the curriculum, and rolling

CSR BOOSTS EDUCATION AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL IN RURAL AND URBAN INDIA

September 4, 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming more central to societal expectations from commercial organizations, and spending a certain percentage of corporate income on societal welfare has received the support of legislative sanction in 2014. – Vatika Singh Quality Education, enlisted as Goal 4 under UN SDGs (SDG4), aims to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” by 2030. In this context, the National Education Policy 2020 was laid down as the 1st Education Policy of the 21st century, aiming to address the many growing developmental imperatives of the country. The policy provided for revising and revamping all aspects of the education structure. By leveraging CSR initiatives and addressing key challenges, rural education in India

ibis India launches Nationwide Tree Plantation Drive in collaboration with Government Schools

August 22, 2024

22 August 2024: Ibis India is proud to announce the launch of a nationwide tree plantation drive across its 21 hotels, demonstrating a significant commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. This initiative reflects India’s dedication to creating a positive impact on both the environment and local communities. In collaboration with local government schools, IBS India has planted 500 saplings as part of this drive. Approximately 20 IBS employees from each hotel teamed up with 20 students from each partnering school to plant these saplings. This collaborative effort aims not only to increase local green cover but also to inspire and educate young minds about the importance of environmental stewardship. Mr. John Timson, Vice President of Sustainability and Safety, MEAPAC

Rockwell Automation opens Tinkering Lab for female students in Pune

August 22, 2024

22 August 2024: Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Tinkering Lab, known as Robo Shiksha Kendra, at Hujurpaga Girls School in Pune. This initiative is an important step towards strengthening Rockwell Automation’s ongoing commitment to support STEM education amongst girls. Apart from providing infrastructure, Rockwell Automation’s comprehensive program aims at equipping teachers and students with the necessary skills and knowledge. This holistic approach ensures that the STEM Tinkering Lab’s impact goes far beyond its physical presence, nurturing a generation of innovators and problem solvers. To date, Rockwell Automation has sponsored and promoted a total of 12 Tinkering Labs across India. Speaking about the initiative, Dilip Sawhney, managing