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Vi Foundation and Vodafone Intelligence Solutions Celebrate e-Vidya Impact in Hyderabad

Vi Foundation, the CSR arm of Vodafone Idea, in collaboration with Vodafone Intelligence Solutions (VOIS), hosted the 21st Century Learning Fest: e-Vidya for Brighter Futures at Government High School Jama-E-Osmania, Hyderabad.

The event brought together students, teachers and principals from 30 Government and Government-aided schools to celebrate the transformative impact of the e-Vidya initiative, a program focused on strengthening government school ecosystems through digital learning tools, modern teaching methodologies and experiential learning practices.

The fest showcased how e-Vidya has enhanced classroom engagement, strengthened teaching practices and boosted students’ confidence, aspirations and holistic development. Students and educators shared first-hand experiences of how technology-enabled classrooms are shaping future-ready learning environments.

The programme featured a guided tour of e-Vidya classrooms, followed by keynote addresses from Shri B. Praveen Kumar, Advisor – TRAI Regional Office, along with Hyderabad District Education Officer Mrs. R. Rohini and Deputy Education Officer Mr. K. Shravan Kumar. Cultural performances and student testimonials further highlighted the program’s meaningful impact.

Students were felicitated for achievements in innovation, academics, sports, arts and culture. Exhibitions included STEM models, robotics projects, hands-on mathematics demonstrations and digital storytelling aligned with 21st-century skills. Teachers also presented best practices in experiential and student-centric methodologies, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

By integrating interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations and a dedicated career guidance zone, the event reinforced Vi Foundation’s commitment to building model schools and nurturing a future-ready generation through technology-driven empowerment.

Telangana’s Gurukul Schools to Introduce Coding Lessons from 2025-2026

Hyderabad: In a major step towards digital empowerment, Telangana’s Gurukul schools will begin offering coding classes to students from Class VI through Intermediate starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The initiative will be rolled out across all 238 schools under the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), which announced the decision on Monday.

Following a successful pilot program at a school in Moinabad, TGSWREIS decided to expand the initiative statewide. The United Kingdom-based Raspberry Pi Foundation will support the five-year rollout, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed to formalize the partnership.

Under this initiative, students will be introduced to computing as a core subject, receiving two hours of classroom instruction and two hours of project-based work each week. In its first year, approximately 1.5 lakh students are expected to participate.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation will assist in designing the curriculum, training educators, and evaluating the program’s progress. The syllabus will align with international standards, covering areas such as coding, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and digital tools. Printed textbooks will be provided, and students will undergo regular assessments. Certificates will be awarded based on their performance.

Students showing exceptional interest and aptitude will be given opportunities for advanced learning. Each year, around 250 students will be selected to work on practical tech projects, which will be showcased online to attract the attention of companies seeking young talent. Promising students may be offered job placements.

Additionally, each school will designate five student mentors to support peer learning, creating a network of over 1,000 student mentors reaching nearly 90,000 learners.

To facilitate the program, TGSWREIS is upgrading school infrastructure, including the development of computer labs and installation of digital classroom equipment.

Dr. V.S. Alagu Varshini, Secretary of TGSWREIS, said the program aims to equip students with essential digital skills and prepare them for future career opportunities in the tech-driven world.