Infosys-Ashoka MOU
New Delhi, May 10. Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys Technologies Ltd, announced an MoU with Ashoka University, Sonipat (Haryana) to augment scientific research at the university’s chemical biology lab. The foundation has committed a grant of Rs.27 crore for the upgradation of the laboratory into a world-class Advanced Chemical Biology Lab to enhance education and research opportunities for undergraduate students.
“We are delighted to have Infosys Foundation join us in our mission to enhance science education at Ashoka University. This collaboration will equip our students and faculty with cutting-edge resources, empowering them to excel in research and sciences,” said Dr. Somak Raychaudhury, vice chancellor, Ashoka University, speaking on the occasion.
Added Sumit Virmani, trustee of the Infosys Foundation: “Through this initiative, we envision a future in which chemistry and life sciences education will enable youngsters to realise their full potential in STEM-related fields.”
Internshala–AICTE partnership
New Delhi, May 27. Internshala (estb.2010), a Gurugram-based career-tech platform, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Delhi, have renewed their strategic partnership to provide internship opportunities and enhancing skill development of graduate students. Under an MoU exchanged between Internshala and AICTE, the two organisations will cooperate to place students in internships that align with their academic interests and career aspirations.
“Our goal is to enhance employability of millions of students nationwide, nurturing a workforce equipped to tackle the evolving demands of industry,” said Prof. T.G. Sitharam, chairman of AICTE, speaking on the occasion.
Sarvesh Agrawal, founder-CEO of Internshala, expressed satisfaction with the Internshala-AICTE partnership. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to bridge the industry-academia gap and get 45 million college students countrywide career-ready by providing practical learning experiences to them,” he added.
Studely scholarships
Bengaluru, May 8. Studely, a French FinTech company specialising in supporting foreign students in France, announced the fourth edition of its Studely Scholarship Program for the academic year 2024-2025.
This year the company will provide 30 scholarships, each valued at €1000 (Rs.91,000) under its Studely Scholarship program initiated in 2021 to support Indian students enrolled in higher education institutions in France to meet tuition and residential expenses. Thus far, the program has successfully assisted 90 international students with an aggregate of €90,000.
Application forms for the scholarship can be accessed at https://www.studely.com/en/bourse/ and be submitted by midnight June 30, 2024. The scholarship will be disbursed in one installment directly into the student’s payment account opened in the student’s name after her arrival in French territory at the start of the academic year.
The application and selection process for the scholarship is entirely digital. Successful applicants will be notified via email by September 30, 2024.
“The scholarship program has been a great success for the past three editions. In Studely our aim has always been to provide students with support in their higher education journey abroad. With our expansion in India, we have identified an immense pool of talented students and we are eager to help them attain their academic and professional aspirations. India is one of the fastest growing markets for students seeking international education,” says Claire Noguera, CEO of Studely.
Mega Skill Training Centre
Hyderabad, May 23. Raminfo Ltd, a Hyderabad-based (estb.1994) provider of innovative technology solutions, and service training provider and Shri Technology India Pvt. Ltd, have been contracted to provide skill development training programs for the Jharkhand Skill Development Mission.
Under the agreement, Raminfo will establish and operate a Mega Skill Training Centre in Dhanbad. This centre housed within a three-storey building will host state-of-the-art amenities in eight classrooms and six laboratories to provide concurrent training sessions to 2,000 students per annum. Students will receive hands-on training in a variety of skills to prepare them for jobs such as sewing machine operator, general duty assistant, inventory clerk, electrician and warehouse packer.
“Raminfo has worked with some of the largest government and private sector companies providing services in the banking, insurance, retail, healthcare, defence, logistics and tourism sectors. A quarter of India’s citizens are covered by our services. In this initiative, our focus is on practical, industry-aligned training that will help graduates of the Mega Skill Centre to emerge as highly skilled and job-ready individuals,” said L. Srinath Reddy, managing director, Raminfo, speaking on the occasion.
Added Vinay Kumar, placement manager, Jharkhand Skill Development Mission: “The Mega Skill Centre will equip students with industry-relevant skills that will not only enhance their employability but also spur economic growth and prosperity in the region.”