Srinagar, Dec 4 : ‘Unacademy’- which is a learning platform today announced its National Mega Flagship Initiative- ‘Shikshodaya’.
With this initiative, Unacademy aims to commit to ‘Beti Sang Bulandi ki Ore’ that is, to educate and empower five lakh meritorious girl students across the country.
This initiative will enable girls who are school dropouts, currently in schools and in colleges by creating opportunities for them to be re-integrated into mainstream education.
Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog during the launch said, “This mega initiative is expected to transform not only five lakh girl students but also positively impact their families, society and the nation at large. Unacademy aims to use the power of technology to provide quality education to the remotest part of India.”
Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Manipal Global Education said, “Educating women will empower them to respond to challenges of life.
“At Unacademy, our vision is to democratize high quality education for everyone irrespective of their demographics and economic status. As we enter the 75th year of Independence women empowerment is critical for the upliftment of society and the economy,” said Gaurav Munjal, Co-Founder and CEO, Unacademy Group.
Unacademy also showcased their commitment to ‘Beti Sang Bulandi Ki Ore’ in a film titled ‘Shikshodaya’, which was showcased at the launch event of the initiative in New Delhi.
The event was graced by prominent senior government officials and sectoral leaders like Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and Som Parkash, Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
