HCLFoundation, which leads the corporate social responsibility initiatives of HCLTech in India, and Pearson have launched a Discovery Science Center in Bengaluru to provide underserved students with hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The center aims to help students develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills through practical learning. Along with interactive STEM labs, students will benefit from year-round activities such as STEM clubs, workshops and competitions. The initiative is expected to reach more than 1,500 students every year.
The Bengaluru center builds on the success of a similar initiative in Noida and further strengthens the partnership between HCLFoundation and Pearson to improve access to quality education through technology-led learning.
Earlier this year, the two organizations also worked together to support 400 students by setting up smart classrooms equipped with smart boards and laptops. The initiative also provided assistive devices for children with special needs, including students with visual impairments, helping them participate more effectively in classroom learning.
Vishaal Gupta, India Chair and President, Enterprise Learning & Skills, Pearson, said, “Every student should have the opportunity to explore science and technology through hands-on learning. This center gives students in underserved communities a place to explore, build skills and unlock what they can do. Through our work with HCLFoundation, we’re focused on expanding access to quality learning where it is needed most.”
Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President and Global Head, CSR at HCLTech, said, “This partnership demonstrates what is possible when technology expertise, the science of learning and grassroots execution come together with a shared purpose. By strengthening digital learning ecosystems and embedding inclusion at the core, we are building pathways for the most underserved learners to access quality education and build skills for the future.”
