The Tech Panda takes a look at the efforts at skilling, upskilling, and reskilling in the tech industry.
Navneet Education Builds a National CBSE Presence with Future-Ready Learning Tools
Navneet Education Limited announced a strong growth of its CBSE portfolio, which has expanded from 45 titles at launch to over 1000+ titles today. The expansion reflects the company’s sustained focus on developing products aligned with the evolving needs of CBSE schools. Navneet established an office in Delhi in 2018 to strengthen its presence in the CBSE segment. Since then, the portfolio has grown more than tenfold.
Harshil Gala, President – CBSE & EdTech, Navneet Education, said, “For more than six decades, Navneet Education has been committed to empowering students through quality education. As we look towards 2030, our ambition is to strengthen our national CBSE presence by adding 10,000 schools to our partner network and introducing 300+ new product to our portfolio. Alongside this growth, we are accelerating innovation in AI-powered classroom education to create more meaningful learning experiences for students and empower teachers with the tools to support better teaching and learning. Being named CBSE Publisher of the Year for the third consecutive year is an encouraging recognition as we continue to build for the future.”
Vashi Parivaar Foundation Launches Skills Development Programme for Families of Indian Army Personnel
Vashi Parivaar Foundation, the CSR arm of Vashi Integrated Solutions Ltd, launched a Tailoring Skills Development Programme for family members of Indian Army personnel at the Vocational Training Centre under the Colaba Army Unit. The programme was inaugurated with a batch of 30 women trainees, in the presence of representatives from the Indian Army, Vashi Parivaar Foundation and Naigaum Social Service Society, the knowledge Partner for the initiative. The workshop will be conducted for 6 months, followed by a government-recognized examination.
Shweta Dodeja, Managing Director, Vashi Parivaar Foundation & CSR Head for Vashi Integrated Solutions Ltd., said, “We feel honoured to serve the army who serve the nation so selflessly. It’s a privilege for Vashi Parivaar Foundation to implement this program with Naigaum Social Service Society and contribute in a small way for the people who protect us while we sleep peacefully in our homes.”
IGDTUW & CyberPeace Launch CyberPeace Keepers & Cyber First Responders
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) and CyberPeace, with support from Google.org, announced the CyberPeace Keepers and Cyber First Responders initiative — a trained cohort of students who will work towards building safer, informed and cyber-resilient communities.
Prof. Ranjana Jha, Vice Chancellor, IGDTUW said “When women come together with knowledge, confidence and opportunity, they do not merely enter new fields — they help redefine them.”
Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE said “India’s greatest technological asset is its talent; the opportunity before us is to transform that talent into indigenous innovation, particularly by bringing more women into the future of science and AI.”
Mr. Rajesh Ranjan, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google said “The same frontier AI capabilities that can strengthen our defenders can also empower those seeking to exploit our systems — and that is the defender’s dilemma we must prepare for.”
CyberPowerPC India Expands Education Focus, Helping Institutions Build Smarter High-Performance Technology Infrastructure
CyberPowerPC India is expanding its focus within the education ecosystem, working with schools, colleges, universities and specialised institutes to help them build technology environments around the actual needs of their students and learning programmes. The company has already been working closely with institutions including Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, and Whistling Woods International, supporting their efforts to equip students with high-performance computing infrastructure for demanding creative and technology-led workflows.
“High-performance PCs have traditionally been associated with gaming, but the technology has a much broader role to play in education,” said Vishal Parekh, COO, CyberPowerPC India. “We are seeing institutions think more carefully about what they want their students to learn and the kind of environment they want to create. Our role is to understand those requirements and help them make informed decisions about the technology supporting them. If an institution wants to build a programme around game development, AI, VFX or 3D creation, the infrastructure needs to be designed around those ambitions. We want to be part of that conversation before the investment is made, not simply when it is time to purchase the hardware.”
Dr Kusum Agarwal, Dean Academics , Karnavati University, said, “At our University, we have always believed that delivering the best learning experience requires us to work with the best partners across every part of the ecosystem. Our focus is on giving students the environment and opportunities to excel, and that means being equally discerning about the technology that supports their learning. CyberPowerPC has established itself as a name synonymous with high-performance computing, and we trust their expertise to help us build the kind of technology infrastructure our students and programmes demand. We are confident that this partnership will give our students the performance, reliability and capabilities they need to turn their ideas into reality.”
Jaydev Dhakan, H.O.D., Game Design, Whistling Woods International, said, “At Whistling Woods International, technology has always been an important enabler of the creative process. As India’s premier institute for Film, Communication, and Creative Arts, we have seen first-hand how rapidly the creative arts industry is evolving. Our association with CyberPowerPC to launch the game room at Whistling Woods International allows us to bring high-performance technology into the learning environment, giving students the computing capabilities to work with increasingly sophisticated creative applications and workflows. It is important that the technology available to students keeps pace with the ambitions of the creators we are nurturing.”
Vertiv India Launches YUVA Leadership Development Program to Build the Next Generation of Channel Leaders
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a critical digital infrastructure company, launched Young Upcoming Visionary Achievers (YUVA), a leadership development program designed to nurture the next generation of channel leaders in the VertivTM Partner Program, to help drive transformating in India’s critical infrastructure sector.
Vertiv India, managing director, Subhasis Majumdar said, “India’s digital infrastructure ecosystem is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by AI, data centers and increasing demand for resilient critical infrastructure. As the market evolves, the role of our channel partners is also evolving from solution delivery to providing deeper strategic and consultative support for customers. Through YUVA, we are investing in the people who will lead this transformation. By equipping the next generation of channel partner leaders with business insights, leadership capabilities and closer engagement with Vertiv’s leadership and operations, we are building a stronger partner ecosystem that can create long-term value for customers and the industry.”
Vertiv India, channel leader, Raghavendra Kale said, “Our channel partners have played a significant role in Vertiv’s growth in India, and YUVA reflects our dedication to invest in their future success. The program goes beyond product knowledge to help emerging leaders strengthen their strategic thinking, understand evolving market dynamics, and develop the skills needed to grow sustainable businesses. We see YUVA as the beginning of a long-term leadership journey that empowers our partners to seize new opportunities, build stronger customer relationships and contribute to the continued growth of India’s critical digital infrastructure ecosystem.”
