GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited (GSK), in partnership with Ahmedabad-based non-profit Yuva Unstoppable, celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 100th smart classroom at DN Patil Madhyamik Vidyalaya and Junior College, Gangapur, Nashik. This initiative is part of GSK’s commitment to promote equitable access to quality education by transforming traditional classrooms into technology-enabled learning spaces, marking a major step forward in reducing educational disparities.
As part of this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, since 2023, GSK has facilitated the upgrade of 100 traditional classrooms, positively impacting more than 35,500 students in government-run schools across Nashik. Each smart class is equipped with digital teaching devices, interactive multimedia content, projectors, and audio systems, with comprehensive teacher training to ensure seamless integration of technology into daily learning. By integrating audio-visual content and gamified lessons into the curriculum, these smart classes enhance the learning experience, leading to better learning outcomes, and are also preparing students for a digital future.
The 100th smart class was inaugurated by Mr. Bhushan Akshikar, Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mr. Sanjay Dhivare, Income Tax Commissioner-Nashik, Mr. Nitin Bacchav, District Education Officer (Primary), Nashik and Pavan Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Yuva Unstoppable.
The inauguration ceremony featured an interactive Q&A session where students had the opportunity to engage with the dignitaries present, share their experiences and perspectives about the current curriculum in their school and explain how the addition of a smart classroom will enhance their experience.
Programme highlights:
- *Smart Classroom Project launched in 2023
- *35,500 students from 5th-10th grade and 1,040 teachers reached
- *Transformed 100 traditional classrooms into smart classes
Addressing the students and the school administration, Mr. Bhushan Akshikar, Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, said, “At GSK, we believe that access to quality education is key to shaping a healthier and more equitable society. The inauguration of the 100th smart classroom in Nashik is a testament to our commitment to bridging the education gap through digital learning solutions. By empowering students with technology, we are investing in a future where knowledge is accessible to all, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
Amitabh Shah, Founder, Yuva Unstoppable, said, “Education has the power to transform lives, and this partnership with GSK is enabling thousands of students to dream bigger and achieve more. By turning traditional classrooms into digital learning hubs, we are fostering a culture of inspiration, curiosity, and growth, ultimately contributing to a brighter future for these children.”
GSK believes that true progress lies in the health and empowerment of communities. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are rooted in this belief, focusing on addressing critical national priorities in healthcare, education, and community development.
