23, May 2023
EuroKids hosts unique field trips across India for hands-on learning among 40,000 students across 600+ centres in AY23
Mumbai, 23rd May 2023 To create unique opportunities for early childhood learning among children, EuroKids, India’s Most Trusted Preschool network, has announced hosting unique field trips for over 40,000 students from across 600+ centres across the country during the academic year of April 2022 to March 2023. Among these were several one-of-a-kind outings such as the ‘Mom and Me’ outing to the Bannerghatta National Park in Bengaluru to involve mothers in their children’s learning journey, field trip to the Indian Coast Guard Enclave in Angamaly, Kerala, trips to zoos, museums and fire stations, etc.
EuroKids has always been at the forefront of defining early childhood education in India and providing innovative learning experiences to children through practical exposure. As part of its philosophy, EuroKids believes that early childhood education plays a crucial role in equipping young children with new skills. Therefore, the preschool network has meticulously curated its outings to inculcate students with first-hand learning of various concepts taught in class, such as colours, animals, plants, monuments, professions, etc.
With research pointing to a significant development in a child’s brain within the first five years, EuroKids’ preschool programmes and curriculum focus on inculcating life skills, social engagements and enhancing creativity among children. With its ‘Child First’ ideology, EuroKids provides a structured EUNOIA curriculum, allowing a holistic development of a Child’s Mind, Body, and Soul. In line with this, EuroKids also curates its field trips to help children exercise mindful practices such as attention, resilience and kindness to form a solid learning base in the early years.
The ‘Mom and Me’ field trip, undertaken by EuroKids centres in Vidyaranyapura and Yelahanka New Town in Bengaluru, gave a unique opportunity for toddlers to spend time outdoors at the city’s Bannerghatta National Park and Butterfly Park. The activity helped enhance the mother-child bonding while allowing children to learn and explore. For parents, the day out helped be a part of their children’s learning journey by watching them learn. The outing to the zoo and the Butterfly Park enabled the 45 children to learn about different species of animals and various kinds of butterflies – their natural habitats, the need for wildlife conservation, etc. The toddlers were seen as curious about the animals they came across and learning about the wildlife. Similarly, toddlers at EuroKids Angamaly in Kerala visited the Indian Coast Guard Enclave to watch and learn more about helicopters in person.
Commenting on the initiative by the preschool network, KVS Seshasai, CEO of the Pre-K Division, Lighthouse Learning, said, “We at EuroKids are driven to constantly strive to provide holistic learning opportunities and create meaningful experiences for young children. As part of our philosophy, early years learning is crucial for a child’s development. Real-life exposure and learning opportunities are crucial to imbibe 21st-century skills in today’s children. The various field trips curated by EuroKids centres across the country are our steps towards aiding in the overall development of children. We are glad to see such enthusiastic participation from children and parents in these activities. We look forward to introducing many more innovative activities for children during the ensuing academic year.”
Currently, EuroKids centres across the country are hosting summer camps for children, where they can experience the EuroKids curriculum, acquire new habits, build social skills and form a daily routine during the holidays through fun-filled activities that can instil creativity, confidence and bravery.
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23, May 2023
Star Sports Presents the Grand Finale of ‘the Incredible Ipl School Quiz’, Celebrating Young Cricket Enthusiasts Across India
Bangalore, 23rd May 2023– Star Sports, the official television broadcasters of the TATA IPL 2023, announces the highly anticipated national finale of the record-setting Incredible Premier League School Quiz. This ground-breaking initiative has captivated young cricket fans throughout the country, igniting their passion as the ongoing marquee tournament reaches its business end. One of the key highlights of the Incredible IPL School Quiz has been its seamless integration with the IPL broadcast, incorporating the engaging “Incredible Question of the Day” feature. This interactive component has challenged young minds and deepened their connection with the league they love.
The national finale of the Incredible IPL School Quiz is set to take place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at 5 PM, in the Star Sports studio in Mumbai.
This eagerly awaited event will serve as the thrilling culmination of the quiz, where the top eight teams from across the nation will showcase their skills and compete for the coveted championship title. The response to the quiz has been overwhelming, with a remarkable surge in viewership among children aged 2 to 14 years across all editions of the IPL.
The Incredible IPL School Quiz will be further enhanced by the presence of some of India’s legendary cricketers, who will serve as mentors to inspire and guide the finalists. Star Sports takes immense pride in involving young cricket enthusiasts from every corner of India through the Incredible IPL School Quiz. This endeavor has provided a unique platform for kids to showcase their cricketing knowledge and created a significant avenue for brands targeting this specific consumer cohort.
Renowned former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will mentor the teams representing the North Zone, consisting of Deepak Memorial Academy in Sagar and St. Anthony’s Senior Secondary School in Udaipur. Esteemed former India cricketer S. Sreesanth will mentor the teams from Kenbridge School in Gulbarga and Delhi Public School in Hyderabad, representing the South Zone. The East Zone will be represented by DPS, Kalinga, and DPS, Dimapur, mentored by the legendary former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Lastly, Manibai Gujarati High School in Amravati and Our Lady’s School in Mumbai will represent the West Zone under the guidance of esteemed former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan.
West Zone mentor, Irfan Pathan said, “It’s heartening to see young kids travel from across the country for the finale! This has been a wonderful initiative to engage the young fans and give them a platform to showcase their love for the league we love! I’m excited to be associated with the West Zone and am looking forward to the finale!”
South Zone mentor, Sreesanth said, “Having spent some time with the teams, it’s clear to see they’re pumped to be here! This quiz and the upcoming finale have served as the perfect stage for the young fans who follow every ball of our very special league to flaunt their knowledge! I can’t wait for the finale and hopefully one of my teams take the trophy home!”
23, May 2023
Students at Orchids The International School, Dwarka 19 Honor Mothers with a Fun-Filled Celebration
Orchids The International School, Dwarka 19, celebrated Mother’s Day in a unique and loving style this year. The school organized a special program to provide a platform for moms and children to bond through fun games and activities. Laughter and joy filled the air as moms and kids bonded over playful games on Mother’s Day at the school.
The program began with the Sanskrit Shlok and song for the invocation of God in the physical form of Mother. The program had a plethora of dance performances, poetries, skits and a variety of games and activities such as painting, DIY, skit, dancing and many more involving mothers and kids. The children and their moms were excited to spend quality time together.
“Orchids The International School has its own way to celebrate Mother’s Day and recognize the important role that mothers play in their children’s well-being. It’s always wonderful to see schools and communities come together to honor mothers and we took the opportunity to show appreciation for each other. It was also a great platform for the students to showcase their creativity and talent. We mothers had a wonderful time and felt loved and appreciated,” said Ms. Preeti, mother of Arshla Grade K2, Orchids the International School, Dwarka 19.
“The idea behind this programme was to create a special bond between the mothers and their children and help them connect over shared experiences,” said Ms. Rachna Juneja, Principal of Orchids The International School, Dwarka 19. “We wanted to create a fun and memorable experience for everyone to show our appreciation for all of the hard work and love that mothers give to their children.”
23, May 2023
CISCE organises National Pre-Yoga Olympiad in Kolkata; gears up to select candidates for the upcoming NCERT National Yoga Olympiad
Kolkata, 23rd May 2023: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is delighted to announce the National Pre-Yoga Olympiad, taking place from 22nd to 24th May 2023, at Kolkata’s prestigious South City International School. It offers a platform for students to showcase their yoga skills and represent CISCE in the NCERT Yoga Olympiad.
CISCE conducted Regional Yoga Olympiad from 1st April to 10th May 2023 in 13 regions across India and UAE. Out of 2,200 participants from the affiliated schools, 208 students were selected to represent their region at CISCE’s National Pre-Yoga Olympiad. The finalists were divided into different groups based on their gender and grade level. From each region, four girls from classes VI to VIII formed Group 1A, and four boys from the same classes constituted Group 1B. At the same time, Group 2A consisted of four girls from classes IX and X, and Group 2B included four boys from classes IX and X.
During the three-day event, the selected 208 participants will be assessed by a panel of three judges from leading educational institutions, schools, and yoga institutes across the country. The judges will assess students on various postures, including standing, sitting, prone, and supine positions. After a comprehensive evaluation of their skills and techniques, 16 students will be selected. The winners, accompanied by one female coach and one male coach, will represent CISCE in the NCERT Yoga Olympiad, to be held in Bhopal from 18th to June 20th 2023. They will compete against talented individuals from different regions, showcasing their abilities at the national level.
The esteemed Chairman of CISCE, Dr. G. Immanuel, will inaugurate the event, highlighting CISCE’s commitment to promoting physical well-being and holistic education among students. In a statement, he said, “Yoga is not only a physical exercise but a means to foster mental and spiritual well-being. We are honoured to witness the talent and dedication of young yogis who have shown exceptional commitment to this ancient practice. Our Pre-Olympiad on regional and national levels serves as a platform to inspire and motivate the participants to reach new heights in their yoga practices.”
On the final day of the National Pre-Yoga Olympiad, May 24th, 2023, Mr. Gerry Arathoon, Chief Executive & Secretary of CISCE, will preside over the prize distribution ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, he said, ” Students from affiliated schools across 13 regions in India as well as UAE are participating in our Yoga Olympiad events. We selected 16 students from each region in the Regional Yoga Olympiad. Our National Pre-Yoga Olympiad will not only showcases the physical prowess of these young athletes but also highlight the values of discipline, focus, and inner harmony that yoga instils. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have been selected in the regional olympiads and wish them the best of luck in their upcoming competitions.”
23, May 2023
AgriTech Startups Pivoting Indian Architecture Towards a Fruitful Future
The Indian agricultural industry has served as the foundational pillar of our nation’s economy since attaining independence and continues to evolve rapidly in the forthcoming years. With technological advancements in the field, the industry is poised to advance further and contribute towards enhanced input quality, production, and prioritizing sustainability measures to secure a more enduring future.
The agricultural industry of India is booming with AgriTech startups, supporting the farmers and other rural communities by providing them with innovative solutions across the value chain. As the NITI Aayogconfirmsthe betterment of smallholders through Agritech startups, it gears up to promote them through state-wise policy changes.
Keeping the same in view, here are the top fiveAgriTech startups in India, which are not only helping the farmers to have a better yield and earn better but are also working on the overall empowerment of rural communities.
1. Gramik: India’s first peer commerce in AgriTech, Gramik is actively fostering a more socially responsible ecosystem by substantially empowering rural communities of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The startup that came into being in 2021 has helped over 1.5 Lakh farmers. It assists farmers in increasing income by up to 300% and creating livelihood opportunities at the village level. Gramik is changing the rural picture by strengthening it through door-step access to quality farm inputs, technical innovations, expert knowledge, and business skills for farmers, women, and rural youth. The startup is especially committed to empowering women in the rural economy, resulting in 95% of ‘peer partners’ being females.
2. KongerAgritech: Through comprehensive training and guidance spanning the entire mushroom cultivation process, this agritech business specialising in mushrooms empowers farmers in Nagaland to achieve lucrative harvests. Consequently, mushroom cultivation in the region is experiencing notable growth and success. The organisation has trained over 800 farmers and mentored more than 1000 SHGs in the state. By acquainting local farmers with the expert farming methods and techniques of Dr.SosangLongkumer, the organisation is the only one in the country to produce the exotic – shiitake wood dowel spawn.
3. BharatAgri: Operating as a farming technology platform, BharatAgri collaborates directly with farmers and the complete agriculture value chain. They endeavour to bridge India’s technological and agricultural divide by reaching out to 140 million Indian farmers. They help farmers “Grow Efficiently, Grow More” by methodically implementing scientific procedures, giving vital information at the right moment, and regular monitoring. BharatAgri possesses a profound understanding of individual farmer requirements and firmly believes in providing every farmer with an opportunity for a prosperous future enabled by technology. Their approach involves enhancing agricultural productivity by systematically implementing scientific methods, provisioning vital resources, and consistently monitoring, all aimed at augmenting farmer incomes.
4. Bijak: A B2B platform for suppliers and consumers across India’s Agri value chain, Bijak was launched in April 2019. The platform intends to address the asymmetry of knowledge and lack of responsibility in the agricultural commodity trade. Since its inception, Bijak has grown to cover 22 states, 400 areas, and 80+ commodities. They presently have a lean workforce of around 60 people and are rapidly expanding. Bijak assists these consumers/MSMEs in discovering each other and their relative ratings, allowing customers to trade with minimal friction thanks to Bijak’s layer of trust and reliability. Similarly, the program facilitates suppliers and buyers in conducting transactions or discovering one another, thereby enabling them to access relevant meta-data for a faster and more reliable exchange of goods or services.
5. AgriVijay: Founded in 2020 by Vimal Panjwani with his mother and former government officer Shobha Chanchlani, AgriVijay provides farmers and rural people with a wide selection of renewable energy equipment tailor-made to their needs and infrastructure setup. The Pune-based startup is an aggregator, offering a variety of goods such as biogas generators, solar-powered water pumps, solar energy converters, and solar water heaters to meet clients’ individual energy demands. The startup primarily sells via its website, call centre, and social media platforms. Farmers may also purchase the products via the startup’s village-based offline storefronts. The cost of solar and biogas energy equipment ranges between Rs.9000 to Rs.35000.
With the poignancy with which Agritech platforms and their solutions have impacted farmers, the Indian agriculture sector is on the fast track to revolutionize itself and pivot it to being the thriving backbone of our economy.
23, May 2023
Transport Corporation of India Ltd. announces Results for the FY ending 31st March, 2023
Gurugram, India,23rd May 2023: India’s leading integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider, Transport Corporation of India Ltd., announced its financial results today for the 4th Quarter and year ending 31st March 2023.
Standalone
Performance Highlights: FY2023 vs. FY2022
▪ Revenue from operations of Rs. 3492 Crores, growth of 18.96% y-o-y
▪ EBITDA of Rs. 468 Crores compared to Rs. 422 Crores in FY2022
▪ PAT of Rs. 304 Crores compared to Rs. 267 Crores in FY2022 and grew by 13.49% Consolidated
Performance Highlights: FY2023 vs. FY2022
▪ Revenue from operations of Rs. 3812 Crores, growth of 16.36% y-o-y
▪ EBITDA of Rs. 495 Crores compared to Rs. 456 Crores in FY2022
▪ PAT of Rs. 321 Crores compared to Rs. 293 Crores in FY2022 and grew by 9.48%
Q4 & FY’23 Results Comments
Commenting on the results, Mr. Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director TCI Group said, in Q4 & FY’23, we have forged ahead with decent momentum across all service segments. The uptrend in the mobility sector, continued government and private capex and steady consumption trends have helped all our businesses.
Team TCI continues to achieve value for our customers through a solutions-based approach in India and the neighboring countries. Our rail and coastal multimodal services witnessed growing demand with GHG emissions savings as a clear goal. The implementation of control towers, ULIP integration and various other digital transformation initiatives have enhanced our service offerings.
Our commitment to sustainability has been further cemented with the recent launch of TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab in collaboration with IIM Bangalore. The lab aims to assist the corporates & the logistics industry in their net-zero journey.
The coming quarters will be impacted due to multiple domestic and global factors. However, the India story remains stable with continued investments in infrastructure projects. With various FTAs and PLI schemes boosting exports and manufacturing, India will become an important base in the global supply chains and move further up in the LPI index rankings. TCI remains committed to play its role by making necessary investments in ships, trains, containers, and green warehousing.
22, May 2023
How to Crack the Advocate-on-Record Examination: A Live Online Course by EBC Learning
22nd May 2023 New Delhi: EBC Learning by EBC Group, one of India’s most reputed legal publishing houses, announced the online revision course for cracking the AOR (Advocate on Record) Exam from June 1st–5th, 2023.
The Supreme Court’s AOR or Advocate-on-Record examination is one of the toughest exams. A committee of three Supreme Court judges appointed by the Chief Justice of India holds the AOR exam.
After the successful completion of the seven batches of EBC Learning’s Live Online Course for the Advocate-on-Record exam, EBC Learning is proud to present its upcoming batch of the much-awaited revision course on How to Crack the AOR Exam. The course comprises 5 online live classes covering all four papers by Dr. Charu Mathur, AOR, Supreme Court of India, 32 pre-recorded videos from their rich video library, delivered by Mr. Namit Saxena (2nd Rank Holder in the AOR Exam 2019), access to 64 leading cases, and much more.
EBC Learning has had phenomenal success with the previous batches. More than 50% of the aspirants from the last batches (3, 4, 5, and revision batches of 2022) have cleared the AOR exam.
There are less than 3000 advocates on record in India. To practice before the highest court of the land, i.e., the Supreme Court of India, is a privilege and one that does not come easy. It is a process that requires rigorous effort, attention, and structured preparation. The revision course is designed to enable professionals to improve, retain, and enhance their knowledge and exam preparation skills.
“The EBC Group has worked to help law professionals drive their careers forward. We are excited to extend these opportunities online now with EBC Learning. The revision course on How to Crack the AOR Exam is especially a goldmine for Advocates aspiring to become an AOR. We have a curated course designed by our experts and industry veterans, building on 80 years of trusted innovation for legal information in India,” shared Mr. Raghunandan Malik, Director of EBC Learning.
EBC Learning is India’s one of the leading providers of online courses in law. EBC Learning endeavours to provide Law Students, Legal Councils, and Lawyers with a parallel education ecosystem, so as to ensure tier-1 Law School education is available with a practical, market-ready approach.
22, May 2023
Unlocking Power of Data: Uber’s DataCon 2023 Sets Stage for Innovation, Insights
Bangalore,22nd May 2023: Uber’s India engineering team organized the second edition of its flagship data event, DataCon 2023, a full-day conference dedicated to data engineering, cutting-edge data platforms, and effective Data Management to make better business decisions.
The day long technology conference saw participation from members of academia including the likes of IIT Bombay, technology leaders and subject experts from Uber, and leading global technology companies such as Google, Meta along with innovative start-ups such as Browsee, who came together to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration on enhancing the quality and reliability of data at scale.
In today’s business landscape, large companies across various industries generate vast amounts of data, and Uber is no exception. DataCon 2023 exemplified Uber’s unwavering commitment to data innovation and its contribution to the growth of data engineering within the broader tech community. As an organization that prioritizes data, Uber recognizes the profound impact data has on key metrics, compliance adherence, feature performance, and issue identification. Through substantial investments in resilient infrastructure, comprehensive frameworks, advanced tools, and refined data models, Uber efficiently manages data and extracts valuable insights.
Speaking on the power of data to run the business, Manikandan Thangarathnam, Senior Director and Site-Lead for Uber Engineering, Bangalore, said, “As a mobile app and platform based service, data plays a crucial role in developing, managing and innovating Uber’s offerings. Continuous analysis of data is critical to optimize on our app performance and quality delivery of our service. Our engineers leverage data effectively to provide optimal experience for all users of our platform such as the Riders, Eaters, Drivers, and Delivery partners. For example, we utilize data to empower Drivers and Delivery partners to increase their earnings while ensuring Riders and Eaters receive accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations down to the last second.”
Vijay Mann, Director of Data Platforms at Uber, emphasized the significance of data by saying, “Data serves as a fundamental driver of our operations, fueling our pursuit of excellence. At Uber, we have built a resilient technological infrastructure that empowers us to harness the power of data in making impactful business decisions on a large scale. We consistently navigate challenges, from optimizing Kafka operations and storage to transitioning from Hive to Spark. DataCon ’23 presents a significant opportunity for us to engage with industry peers, exchange insights, and glean valuable learnings from their experiences.”
During DataCon 2023, a series of pivotal discussions and sessions took place, encompassing the following topics:
Unleashing Insights from Extensive Data Volumes using DataSketches: Uber showcased the power of DataSketches as a robust tool for real-time processing and analysis of large data volumes. By providing accurate approximations of data aggregates, DataSketchess optimize memory utilization and computational complexity.
Data Lineage for Spark Applications: This session delved into the criticality of data lineage in tracing the path of data flow within the system. Understanding data origins and destinations in Data Warehouse tables becomes possible through data lineage, facilitating comprehensive insights.
The Role of Data in Uber’s Monumental Redesign Initiatives: This session shed light on how data plays a pivotal role in validating system accuracy, resolving customer issues, overseeing deployments, and complying with regulatory obligations. It specifically addressed significant projects like Project One Earner, which involve large-scale fundamental re-architecture.
Data Processing and Compliance Regulatory Reporting for Supply and Geofence Levels: This two-part session explored the remodeling of Uber’s Supply hour and compliance regulatory reporting for geofence level data. Leveraging Supply hour data to achieve compliance objectives effectively was also emphasized.
Empowering the Notebook Experience at Uber: This session highlighted Uber’s Data Science Workbench (DSW) product, an all-encompassing platform for data science. The DSW offers an intuitive web application with fully configured and managed RStudio Server and Jupyter Notebooks, enabling seamless collaboration and efficient data analysis.
The external speakers at Uber DataCon2023 addressed some of the businesses challenges they are solving through data, highlighting the latest advancements in technology. A senior Staff Engineer at Google spoke about how the company is leveraging Cloud Data Fusion, a fully managed, cloud-native, enterprise data integration service for quickly building and managing data pipelines. Yet another senior engineer from Meta discussed the evolution of Scribe, Meta’s internal distributed buffered queuing system that is helping the organisation transports petabytes of data per hour and how it has undergone scale challenges and incremental rearchitecture to ensure its efficiency.
22, May 2023
Wakefit.co clocks in revenue of ~INR 825 crore in FY 2022-23 and aims to achieve ~INR 1100 crore by FY 2023-24
India,22nd May 2023:Wakefit.co, India’s largest D2C home and sleep solutions company, today announced that it has clocked in revenue of ~INR 825 crore in FY 2022-23 as per the provisional unaudited financials. The brand has put in focused efforts towards omnichannel expansion, scaling supply chain operations, and enhancing brand building initiatives. Having registered a 30% Y-o-Y growth in revenue compared to FY 2021-22, Wakefit.co continues its growth trajectory and moves towards becoming a one-stop-shop for everything home in India.
With an eye on profitability, Wakefit.co has set its sights on crossing the INR 1000 crore revenue mark in FY 2023-24. The company is pegging its next stage of growth on an ever-expanding portfolio and a wider geographic and demographic spread. Wakefit.co has serviced over 19,000 pin codes across the country, catering to over 2 million customers across seven years. The company aims to help Indians make the most of their homes by being a one stop home solutions partner during their different life stages over many years.
Sharing his views on the company’s growth, Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Director and Co-founder, Wakefit.co, said, “We are delighted to have served customers across the nation with our home and sleep solutions offerings. The 30% Y-o-Y growth in revenue is a testament to the immense satisfaction people have found in our products and we look forward to serving them even better this year. We are continuously working towards bringing premium-quality products at affordable prices and will continue to move towards achieving our vision of becoming India’s most loved home and sleep solutions brand.”
Ankit Garg, CEO and Co-founder, Wakefit.co,added,”We forayed into the home solutions market in 2020 and, since then, have witnessed rapid growth in those categories. FY 2023 further solidifies our position in the home and sleep solutions industry. This growth has been possible due to the continued support our customers have shown us. This year, our focus will be on pursuing our goal to become a market leader in the home and sleep solutions category.”
Omnichannel and Omnipresent
In FY 2023, Wakefit.co launched 22 physical stores across 15 cities in the country, which has helped in penetrating deeper pockets and being available closer to customer hubs in both metro and tier-2 cities. The offline stores have played a key role in clocking INR 825 crores in revenue in FY 2023 with stores steadily contributing a higher percentage of monthly revenue. The omnichannel push will continue to be a strategic growth driver in the next 3 years, with plans to open close to 100 stores across the country.
Furniture for everyone
In 2022, Wakefit.co unveiled India’s largest furniture factory, with the capacity to furnish almost 1 lakh Indian homes every month. This significantly improves the company’s manufacturing capabilities and positions it to become India’s most loved home solutions brand. With a range of products such as sofa, wardrobes, dining sets, bedside tables, shoe racks, coffee tables, bed frames, soft furnishings etc. that are part of the furniture portfolio, the segment currently contributes to ~20-25% of Wakefit.co’s revenue.
In FY 2022, the company clocked in a revenue of INR 636 Cr. In the past year, Wakefit.co has significantly ramped up its furniture portfolio and has also emerged as the most searched brand in the home and sleep solutions category. The company also emerged as the highest reviewed home and sleep brand having recorded over 6,00,000 reviews across online platforms.
22, May 2023
Electrosteel empowers students through computer literacy programme in Tirupati district
Tirupati, 22nd May 2023: In this dynamic world, familiarity with technology has become an essential skill. In keeping with the vision of promoting digital education in rural India, Electrosteel Castings Limited a pioneer in manufacturing of Ductile Iron Pipes and Fittings in India recently initiated Computer Literacy Training under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to empower students residing in villages around Srikalahasthi in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. ECL-Srikalahasthi, conducted Computer Literacy Programmes for around 140 students at Zilla Parishad (ZP) High School, Thondamanadu village, Tirupati district, for classes 6 to 9 students from June 2022 to April 2023. The training programme has been envisaged as a continuous CSR activity to be conducted year-round in different schools in Tirupati district. The next training programme will be conducted at ZP High School on 23-24 at Rachagunneri village, where 200–250 students are studying. The school is currently catering to students from 6 villages in Tirupati district.
Electrosteel set up the computer learning infrastructure with desktops at ZP High School along with identifying trainers from Softline Institute of Computer Education from Srikalahasthi. Periodically computer quiz contests and tests were organized to assess the students’ knowledge. ZP High School is one of the best government schools in Tirupati District and imparts lessons in English medium. At the end of every programme a test will be conducted along with a valedictory function and the top performing students will be awarded with digital tablets. The computer literacy programme at Thondamanadu village received immense support and appreciation from the villagers, students, and parents.
Commenting on this initiative, Mr Suresh Khandelwal, Chief Operating Officer-Srikalahasthi works said: “We have taken up this as part of our CSR Programme considering the importance of technology in the current socio-economic scenario. The programme has been designed to teach basic computer skills like MS Office applications, navigating websites, e-mail and other social media sites etc. We are committed to improving the livelihood of students and their families and to enable students to get better employment opportunities in the future.
Expressing gratitude to the company, a student at the computer literacy programme, said: “We are grateful to the company for this opportunity. This will definitely support our education and employment journey immensely.”
Over the years, the company has focused on many initiatives with the objective of improving the livelihood of village communities through active CSR in the areas of Health, Education, Empowerment, Infrastructure Development and Sports.
