Empower Education : Bridging the Tech Gap
Connecting Students with Technology for a Brighter Future : Empowering Students in Kolkata Slum Area
Description
Empower Education: Bridging the Tech Gap is a CSR initiative focused on providing smartphones to 1500 students aged 14 to 19, enhancing their educational opportunities. In today's digital age, technology is essential for accessing resources, fostering innovation, and preparing students for future careers. Many students, however, lack access to digital tools, which creates a barrier to learning and personal development.
Reasons for the Initiative:
Objectives:
Expected Impact:
By investing in this initiative, we provide not just smartphones but a pathway to knowledge and skills essential for thriving in a digital world. This project reflects our commitment to education, equality, and social responsibility, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Problem Statement
In today's digital age, technology is essential for accessing educational resources and preparing students for future careers. However, a digital divide persists, particularly affecting students aged 14 to 19 from underprivileged backgrounds who lack access to vital tools like smartphones. This gap hinders their engagement with modern educational resources and their ability to develop necessary digital skills. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the importance of digital access for continuous learning. To bridge this divide and provide equal educational opportunities, it is crucial to equip these students with smartphones, enabling them to access digital learning resources and prepare for a technology-driven future.
Project Goal
This project will accomplish these additional goals
Enhancing the Mobility of Education through Digital Learning .
The project aims to enhance learning opportunities for underprivileged students by providing them with smartphones preloaded with educational apps and internet access. This initiative will bridge the digital divide and equip students with essential tools for modern education, including online resources, virtual classrooms, and interactive learning. By partnering with schools, communities, and tech providers, the project will ensure sustainable implementation and support, fostering digital skills and improving educational outcomes in a technology-driven world.
Sustainable Development Goals
CSR Reg No No
Tax Benefit No
Beneficiaries Children
Sector(s) Promoting Education
Duration 12 months
Project Cost 2,25,00,000
Location Kolkata, Kolkata