Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow initiative
New delhi, april 10. Samsung India, the well-known subsidiary of the Seoul-based Samsung Eletronics Co Ltd, announced the third edition of its flagship CSR initiative — ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, in collaboration with IIT-Delhi, the Union ministry of electronics & information technology, and United Nations (India). The objective of the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ programme is to “usher in a culture of innovative thinking and problem solving among the country’s youth”. This year, the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ programme has introduced new School Track and Youth Track initiatives.
School Track is designed for students aged 14-17, and focuses on the theme ‘Community and Inclusion’. School teams presenting the best project prototype for uplifting underprivileged groups, improving accessibility to health and social inclusion, will receive a Rs.25 lakh grant.
Youth Track targets individuals aged 18-22, with a focus on ‘Environment and Sustainability’. The team presenting best prototype for reducing carbon footprint, protecting the environment and promoting sustainability, will be awarded Rs.50 lakh.
“At Samsung, we strive to inspire and shape the future through innovative ideas and transformative technologies. Our mission revolves around fostering the next generation of innovators and catalysts for social change. Solve for Tomorrow is truly shaping up as a platform for India’s youth to come forward with meaningful innovations that can improve the lives of people,” said J.B. Park, president & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, speaking on the occasion.
Exeter U Award
Delhi, may 2. The University of Exeter, (UK) announced an India Global Leaders Award (valued at £3,000) which can be combined with the already established Global Excellence Award (£7,500) which has helped students worldwide study in the UK. This new scholarship means a student can potentially be awarded over £10,000 in scholarships to fund a Masters programme at Exeter, starting September this year.
According to a university press note, these scholarships are offered for a range of programmes in business management, economics, accounting & finance, computer science, engineering, law, sports science, humanities and social sciences, health sciences, psychology, among others.
“At the University of Exeter, we are proud to host students from over 150 countries, and we are fully committed to making studying in the UK as accessible as possible. We fully appreciate the value that students from India bring when they choose to study with us, and I am delighted we are able to offer additional support through our Global Leaders Scholarship to continue to attract the very best students,” says Victoria Isherwood, Director of Student Recruitment.
Kulish School, Jaipur
Jaipur, april 30. Patrika Group, publisher of the Rajasthan Patrika (estb.1956) and Patrika dailies in north India, launched the Kulish School, Jaipur (KSJ) in memory of Karpoor Chandra Kulish (1926-2006), founder of the Patrika Group of publications.
The school was formally inaugurated by Jagdeep Dhankar, Vice President of India. “This school is Rajasthan’s pride, a priceless diamond and a lasting investment in the future and history of education,” said the Vice President, speaking on the occasion.
“To Kulish Ji, education meant skilled and virtuous educators imparting knowledge that brings self-awareness and joy to individuals by developing not just intellect but also enriching their soul and minds,” said Gulab Kothari, chairman of the Patrika Group.
“We intend to harness the power of play and experimentation to expose our students to the most complex ideas of innovation and creative technology,” added Debashish Chakraborty, principal.
Established on a 6.2-acre campus in suburban Jaipur, the IB (Geneva)-affiliated K-IV KSJ admitted its first batch of 60 children on April 15.
Mission Schools of Excellence partnership
Ahmedabad, april 22. The Hyderabad-based Nischals Smart Learning Solutions (NSLS, estb.2010) will collaborate with the Gujarat state government to take the ‘Mission Schools of Excellence’ project, launched in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, forward. With a budget of Rs.10,000 crore, partially funded by the World Bank, this initiative is “the largest investment in education undertaken by any Indian state so far,” says a NSLS media release.
Under the project, 50,000 new classrooms, 1.5 lakh smart classrooms, 20,000 computer labs, and 5,000 tinkering labs will be established in 41,000 schools statewide.
Under an agreement with the state government, NSLS will provide math and science tinkering labs to “foster kinesthetic learning and scientific exploration among students.” Thus far, NSLS has successfully established tinkering labs and patented portable and microscale math and science labs in 2,180 government schools.
“Over 7 lakh students and 7,000 teachers across the state have already been impacted by this partnership,” says Nischal Narayanam, promoter-director of NSLS. “The project’s scale, size, and demonstrable impact highlight the transformative power of investing in innovative education models and solutions. We urge other states to consider replicating this successful model to enhance school infrastructure, enrich the academic experience, and elevate the quality of education throughout India,” he added.