Sheetal Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Mankind Pharma, explains the focus on teacher readiness and local impact
Digital teaching infrastructure is beginning to find structured adoption within government schools as part of a district level education programme supported by Mankind Pharma Limited. Under its CSR platform KindCare, the company has inaugurated Digital Smart Classrooms in Ghaziabad, marking a continued focus on technology enabled learning with an emphasis on community impact and local implementation.
The initiative has been launched in partnership with SEEDS Impact and was inaugurated by Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Sheetal Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Mankind Pharma Limited. The programme is designed to improve access to quality education in government schools by integrating digital tools into everyday classroom instruction.
As part of the Digital Smart Classroom Initiative, 400 government schools across Uttar Pradesh have been identified for implementation. At present, 460 classrooms are operational, enabling curriculum aligned digital learning for thousands of students. The classrooms are equipped with audio visual teaching tools, including the K Yan device, to support concept clarity and engagement, particularly in schools with limited physical resources.
Beyond infrastructure deployment, the programme places strong emphasis on teacher readiness as a critical enabler of sustainable change. More than 2,400 teachers have undergone structured training programmes focused on the practical integration of digital tools into daily teaching. These programmes include hands on learning modules, classroom simulations, and ongoing support through helplines and digital communities to ensure consistent adoption.
Speaking on the initiative, Sheetal Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Mankind Pharma Limited, said that education interventions must extend beyond technology deployment to focus on confidence, capability, and support for teachers and students alike. She noted that the KindCare approach prioritises districts and communities where access to quality education remains uneven, with the objective of building long term outcomes rather than short term visibility.
The initiative has also received support from state authorities. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said that technology led learning in government schools addresses gaps in access and quality at a time when digital literacy is increasingly essential for future opportunity. He highlighted the importance of programmes that combine infrastructure with teacher empowerment to ensure lasting impact.
The Digital Smart Classroom Initiative forms a core pillar of KindCare, Mankind Pharma’s CSR framework, which focuses on health and hygiene, education, environment, and livelihood development. Through partnerships with on ground organisations and alignment with local administration, the company continues to support education infrastructure that responds to community needs while contributing to broader development priorities.
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