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Mankind Pharma Limited has inaugurated Digital Smart Classrooms in Ghaziabad under its flagship CSR platform KindCare, strengthening access to technology-enabled education in government schools.

Launched in partnership with SEEDS Impact and inaugurated by Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the initiative marks a key milestone in bridging the digital learning divide.

🚀 Impact at a glance:
▪️ 400 government schools targeted across Uttar Pradesh
▪️ 460 digital classrooms already operational
▪️ 2,400+ teachers trained to integrate digital tools into daily teaching
▪️ Curriculum-aligned audio-visual learning using K-Yan devices
▪️ Special focus on schools with limited physical infrastructure

Beyond infrastructure, the programme invests deeply in teacher capacity-building—with hands-on training, classroom simulations, and continuous support systems—ensuring that digital learning translates into real classroom impact.

Mattel India has launched its first Autistic Barbie® doll in India, marking a powerful step towards inclusive representation and neurodiversity in play ✨

Co-created with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the doll reflects lived experiences with thoughtful design—from sensory-friendly fashion and stimming-supportive articulation to AAC tools, fidget accessories and noise-cancelling headphones.

Because when children see themselves in their toys, it builds confidence, pride and belonging.

Ecolab has released the India insights from its 3rd annual Watermark Study, highlighting a critical reality: India’s AI and digital boom must be powered by smart water stewardship 🌍

📊 Key takeaways from the study:
🔹 70% of Indians recognise AI has a significant water footprint
🔹 86% link AI with high energy use
🔹 64% worry AI-driven water use may worsen community water scarcity
🔹 Two-thirds believe water conservation & reuse are essential for long-term business growth

As data centres and advanced manufacturing scale up, water circularity, reuse and AI-enabled water management are no longer optional—they’re a business and economic imperative.

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, along with Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, marks 3 impactful years of JFARM—its CSR-led skill development programme that has enabled 5,000+ young people to step into sustainable careers across India’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector 🎓✨

🔹 5-week industry-ready training model
🔹 Implemented across 12 states, with focus on North-East & Tier-2 cities
🔹 70%+ placement rate per batch
🔹 70% of alumni continue in QSR careers, building long-term livelihoods

Designed for accessibility (minimum Class 10 qualification), JFARM blends classroom learning, hands-on training and placement support—turning skills into real opportunities.