Vodafone Idea Foundation, the CSR arm of telecom operator VIL, has collaborated with Ericsson India to arrange ‘robotic labs’ in ten faculties throughout the nation with a view to offering digital studying abilities to underserved college students.
The tie-up is aimed toward enhancing the scholars’ schooling and employment prospects throughout Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by offering a robust studying expertise and to develop abilities similar to teamwork, problem-solving, and demanding considering.
“With the objective of playing a role in building a future ready talent force from the school level onwards, Vodafone Idea Foundation…and Ericsson India have partnered to set up state-of-the-art Robotic Labs in ten schools across the country to provide new-age learning experiences to children from underserved communities, preparing them to participate in future technological studies,” a press release mentioned.
Through this partnership, ten digital labs can be arrange at Vodafone Idea Foundation faculties in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
“Digital skills are a necessity for the holistic growth of the youth in the digital era. Exposing school going children to coding and robotics helps spark creativity, stimulates critical thinking, imbues a collaborative mindset and opens up a world of opportunities,” P Balaji, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer at Vodafone Idea and Director – Vodafone Idea Foundation mentioned.
Source: www.financialexpress.com”