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Establishing
Smart Digital classrooms that are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure
and powered by solar energy.
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Fostering
a community of ‘Green Ambassadors’ to take decisive climate action.
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September, 2024, New Delhi: With an aim to empower young students, Spreading
Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF), a collaboration between cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar (through
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation – STF) and Schneider
Electric India, a
leader in digital energy management and next-generation automation, have
reached a major milestone in their mission to empower young minds in rural areas
through digital education. Through the flagship SMITA program, the Foundation
has positively impacted 60,000 students across 300+ schools in India. Inspired
by the success and in celebration of World Literacy Day, SHIF has committed to
revitalising 500 rural government schools by 2025. It aims to touch the lives
of more than 100,000 young learners across aspirational blocks of India.
At the heart of the SMITA program are ‘Digital’
classrooms, designed to bring digital education to rural areas while promoting
sustainability. Till date, SHIF has equipped 300 schools with Digital
classrooms, situated in some of the remotest corners of the country, also serve
as hubs for fostering a community of 'Green Ambassadors' who are empowered to
take proactive climate action. These classrooms,
powered by renewable energy sources like solar, offer cutting-edge
infrastructure and virtual training opportunities, helping schools reduce
operational costs and expand access to quality education through virtual
training.
Highlighting the importance of expanding
digital education access, Mr. Sachin Tendulkar expressed, "The
Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation is dedicated to narrowing the digital gap
by granting students access to high-quality education, while also imparting the
significance of sustainability. SMITA program signifies our dedication to
cultivating a generation of responsible and knowledgeable citizens who will
guide us towards a sustainable future. Through the foundation, we are working
to ensure that every child, regardless of their location, possesses the
resources necessary to thrive in the contemporary world."
Access to quality education is an integral
pillar for achieving holistic sustainable development. The evolving digital world
has necessitated the timely modernisation and upgradation of educational
infrastructure for keeping the students ahead of the learning curve.
In line with this goal, Mr. Deepak
Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric
India, stated, "Schneider Electric is an impact-driven company, and
education is fundamental for creating a lasting, sustainable impact. We believe
that access to energy and education is a fundamental human right. Our Digital classrooms exemplify our
commitment to leading energy and environmental conservation to empower rural
communities. We have already positively impacted 60,000 children in 300 schools
and aim to transform 500 schools by 2025. We are honoured to partner with Mr.
Sachin Tendulkar to educate and empower our next generation, driving actions on
climate change and sustainability."
The SMITA Program is committed
towards nurturing an ecosystem of ‘Green Ambassadors’ through its interactive
learning program on Environment and Energy conservation. This program is
tailored to inform and educate students to make judicious and eco-friendly
choices in their daily lives.
The innovative SMITA program by SHIF is
making a positive impact on government schools in 12 states like Uttarakhand,
Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka including some aspirational
district blocks. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted learning
by making education available to students in regional languages.
About Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF)
Spreading
Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF) is a collaboration between Mr. Sachin
Tendulkar (https://sachintendulkar.com/), through Sachin Tendulkar
Foundation,(STF) and Schneider Electric India (https://www.se.com/in/en/),
the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation is the Tendulkar family’s philanthropic platform,
aimed towards creating a better world for children, through interventions in
health, education and sports. These
institutions have come together to provide Energy Autonomy to rural India
through Renewable Energy. With a vision to “Spread Happiness” and build a
sustainable tomorrow, SHIF is presently involved in providing access to energy,
solar-powered “Digital” classrooms, and creating awareness about the judicious
use of resources in rural communities of India.
About Schneider Electric
Our mission is to
be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
We are a global
industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in
electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries,
resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings,
and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we
provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions
with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital
twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.
We are a people
company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million
partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers
and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we
do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.