Aravind SundaramThe Coaching Federation of India (CFI) and Pedagogy, an application development company has come together for a CSR initiative set to transform Indian students’ career trajectory. This coalition promises to deliver education to needy students whose interests are compromised for money while introducing them to the digital era of learning that helps them stay one step ahead.
In a virtual curtain-raiser event held on October 11th, Honorable Chief Guest Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor Himachal Pradesh; Mr. Bijaya K Sahoo, Advisor to Government of Odisha with the Minister of State Rank; renowned cricketer Mr. R.P. Singh, and the members of the Coaching Federation of India shared the screen. The event was staged to announce the initiative and how it’s a breakthrough for the coaching institutes and the passionate learners of today!
The initiative titled ‘Saathi Haath Badhana’ magnifies the root problems of students who are devoid of resources and don’t get enough access to quality education. It aims at two primes objectives for the 2020-2021 session; firstly training 1,000 students of Hindi Medium for competitive exams such as JEE Basic, NEET, JEE Advanced for zero money, and secondly introduce a technological ecosystem to small and medium-sized coaching institutions and capacitate their operations for maximum efficiency. It is genuinely a step forward in making the NEP-2020 a success and giving the Indian Youth an educational transformation. It equips them with adequate resources so that ‘No child is left behind.
Pedagogy offers trusted and popular digital content with a highly engaging online education platform for the students and the teachers. The company has acceded to gratuitously vest 3,000 android apps in October and November and empower the change-makers of the educational system. These futuristic apps will help these education providers become dynamically adept and steer through the challenges of the ongoing pandemic.
Welcome address was given by Mr.Krishna Chaitanya Kasula, Gen. Secretary CFI where he highlighted the role of teachers in shaping the nation. The event gauged the achievability and plausibility’s of this ground-breaking initiative that earned excellent appreciation from the Chief Guest Hon. Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor Himachal Pradesh, who expressed his contentment with the real-time work done by the CFI and how this action will help a thousand dreams come true! His Excellency suggested that the teacher should not just share information but motivate students and impart knowledge so that they shine all along. He also emphasized the need of teaching in vernacular medium so that the learning becomes seamless.
Mr. RP Singh CAC Member emphasized the importance of coaches be it in sports or in Education. He identified and resonated with the efforts put forth by students and children to cherish their dreams to his cricket training. Mr. Mrityunjay R Narayanan, President CFI assured the members that CFI will strive for the betterment of the student and teacher community and will take every step needed.
Mr. Brijesh Maheshwari, Director Allen Institute came forward to share his Happiness APP free of cost to all students and teachers. Mr. Nitin Vijay, Vice President, CFI came forward to share his video classes free of cost to all Hindi Medium students. Mr. Praveen Tyagi offered his Gamification App free of Cost to the students. Mr. Archin Shah, Director Pedagogy opined that it is a great opportunity to server deserving students through this Endeavour.
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Aravind Sundaram
