Education

Through the ‘STEP Up for Schools’ program, Convergint India colleagues dedicate their 25th Annual Social Responsibility Day to supporting underserved educational institutions across India India, June 5th, 2026:  Today, as part of Convergint’s 25th anniversary of global community impact, over 400 colleagues across India dedicated their time and expertise through the company’s 25th annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day, joining thousands of colleagues worldwide in supporting underserved schools and local communities. In India alone, teams are dedicating over 3,400 volunteer hours to support local schools and community institutions, with a strong focus on improving safety infrastructure and access to essential amenities in underserved communities.  In 2025, nearly 11,000 Convergint colleagues across 37 countries contributed approximately 60,000 volunteer hours supporting more than

New Delhi, 22 May, 2026: As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme ‘Acting Locally for Global Impact’, ITC’s large-scale and integrated biodiversity conservation initiatives demonstrate how grassroots action can deliver impactful ecological outcomes, build climate resilience and support livelihoods creation. Guided by the belief that shared natural resources are critical ecological infrastructure, ITC has integrated biodiversity conservation within its large-scale sustainability programme spanning water stewardship, forestry and climate-smart agriculture, among others. ITC’s biodiversity programme in collaboration with State Governments cumulatively covers nearly 7.8 lakh acres across 10 states in India till date and the aim is to cover 1 million acres under the initiative by 2030, as a part of its Sustainability 2.0 agenda. As

  Noida, May 11, 2026: HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, in partnership with Round Table India, has inaugurated a new primary wing at the Government Composite School, Chajjasri Village, Sector 63, Noida, under Round Table India’s flagship Freedom Through Education (FTE) initiative. The project has transformed the campus into a fully integrated, 32-classroom modern learning facility serving approximately 1,300 students annually. This initiative directly addresses the need for strengthened educational infrastructure in the region for children from underserved communities. Prior to the intervention, students were studying in makeshift sheds and open spaces, exposed to extreme weather conditions. The project delivers safe, and modern learning environments, aligning HDFC Bank’s long-standing mission to improve access to quality education and strategic

New Delhi, May 14, 2026: Building on its multi-year commitment to children’s mental health, Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is expanding its suite of emotional well-being resources with funding from MetLife Foundation. The new digital content empowers children and their caregivers through targeted outreach efforts in India, Mexico, Brazil, the Middle East, and the United States with practical knowledge and strategies to strengthen social connections and nurturing relationships.  Featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends, the resources emphasize core messages such as the value of taking others’ perspectives, doing kind things, and cooperating.These themes are also woven into select Tales from 123 segments, supported by MetLife Foundation as part of this global partnership, in Sesame Street’s

11th May, 2026: For thousands of high-potential students from low-income families, the transition after Class 10 is often where education comes to a halt. This is not due to lack of talent, but lack of financial and academic support. What if we told you, your ticket to a brighter, bolder future is just one application away? This is your opportunity. Your moment. Your Future ka Golden Ticket. Say hello to the Kotak Junior Scholarship your “Future Ka Golden Ticket”, a CSR initiative of Kotak Mahindra Bank, implemented by Kotak Education Foundation (KEF). Designed to empower 1,000 high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the programme focuses on supporting students at a critical academic juncture. The

April 29, 2026: Astrotalk Foundation, the non-profit arm of Astrotalk, has committed INR 20,00,000 towards scholarships aimed at supporting underprivileged students and recognising academically excelling individuals, as part of its ongoing efforts to drive education-led social upliftment. Through this initiative, approximately 200 students across Bengaluru have received financial assistance, helping them continue their education without the burden of economic constraints. The scholarships were distributed recently in collaboration with Nava Bengaluru Foundation at Sri Satya Sai Sadan, Koramangala, in the presence of actors Anil Shetty, Manushi Chhillar and other dignitaries, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in advancing social impact. Speaking about the initiative, Puneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of Astrotalk, said: “At Astrotalk Foundation, we believe that access to education

India, 24th April 2026 – ASUS India marks one year of its digital literacy initiative, implemented through VIDYA India (NGO), aimed at expanding access to technology and building future-ready skills among underserved communities. Since its inception, the program has reached close to 13,000 children and 650 youth across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, while also engaging more than 1,100 women through targeted digital awareness interventions. In the past year, the initiative has demonstrated strong on-ground engagement, with average attendance levels exceeding 82% across centers and active participation from both students and local communities. The program currently operates across 19 active projects, supported by trained staff and facilitators to ensure consistent delivery and learning outcomes. Designed as a structured, curriculum-led initiative, the