Nokia’s parent company, HMD Global, has partnered with Shikhar Dhawan Foundation to distribute smart devices among underprivileged students of Delhi NCR for the promotion and support of e-learning.
The first drive of device distribution on 19th September 2022, was held at NeeV Learning Centre, Village Nangli Umarpur, Gurugram, in the presence of Shikhar Dhawan (Cricketer and Founder, Shikhar Dhawan Foundation) and Sanmeet Singh Kochhar (Vice President- INDIA and MENA, HMD Global), as well as key leaders of both the organizations. Nokia mobile phones and tablets worth 35 Lakhs were distributed in the first drive of this initiative, reads the press release.
This CSR initiative is a part of HMD Global & Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s collective efforts to promote e-learning among underprivileged students in India who cannot afford such devices.
“Without access to proper smartphone mobiles devices & internet, school-going underprivileged students are the ones who are suffering the most,” said Shikhar Dhawan. “With this problem in mind, our team has been working towards the same to address the issue, and I congratulate my team for taking this initiative up, which is very close to my heart,” Dhawan added.
Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President-India & MENA, HMD Global said, “This initiative is in tune with HMD Global’s commitment to ensuring everyone has access to affordable and long-lasting technology. We are delighted to be partnering with Shikhar Dhawan foundation, who share our values and ideals of creating deep and sustainable impact in people’s lives. We feel blessed to be able to support the journey of these bright young minds by equipping them with the right tools to further their education. As a part of HMD Global’s ongoing campaign, “Smarter Banega India,” we intend to empower people with the right technology. “We will continue to undertake such social initiatives that align with the HMD Global vision and values.”
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