Infosys Foundation and Indian National Academy of Engineering Collaborate to Transform Engineering Education in India
With an investment of over INR 38 crore from Infosys Foundation, collaboration to focus on enhancing engineering education through educator upskilling and project-based learning over the next four years
Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced that it has signed a four-year MoU with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) to enhance and transform engineering education in India. This collaboration will aim to upskill educators associated with INAE and provide students with quality internships and project mentorship assigned by INAE. Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over Rs 38 crore for this initiative, to uplift the quality of training for engineering professionals and institutions.
Through this initiative, educators will be able to upskill themselves through a mix of in-person and virtual support, strengthen their technical expertise, classroom management ability, and enhance student engagement. Under this program, INAE will provide students enrolled in Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) and Bachelor of Engineering (B. E.) courses with project-based internships and year-long mentorships. INAE will also equip them with essential technical and professional skills which will boost their employability. Around 600 accomplished mentors, drawn from the top academic institutions in India, will aim to mentor over 2,000 teachers and 1,700 students.
Prof. Indranil Manna, INAE, said, “We thank Infosys Foundation for helping us take forward our mission to raise the quality and credibility of the engineering education ecosystem in India. By bridging the gap between academia and industry through practical learning and educator development, we aim to inspire a new generation of talent, a refreshed engineering curriculum and teaching methodologies.”
Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “Our collaboration with INAE furthers Infosys Foundation’s commitment to shaping the future of education in India. By working with INAE, we hope to empower educators with the right set of teaching skills, and provide students with real-world learning experiences through internships, and meaningful guidance from mentors that will collectively contribute towards boosting employability of the engineering workforce in India.”
About Infosys Foundation
Established in 1996, Infosys Foundation supports programs in the areas of education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability, amongst others. Its mission is to work with the underprivileged across the country and strive towards a more equitable society. Infosys Foundation takes pride in working with all sections of society, selecting projects with infinite care, and working in areas that are traditionally overlooked by society at large.
For more details, please log on: https://www.infosys.com/infosys-foundation
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
