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Hello Kids expansion plan disadvantaged socio-economic back- education, and enhanced career op-
grounds. portunities.
New delhi, march 1. Hello Kids, In- “This project supports underprivi- The 1+1 Master’s Program offers
dia’s largest preschool chains based leged yet meritorious students to turn students the opportunity to pursue
on the no-royalty model, has crossed their dreams into reality, shaping a one year of study at a partnering In-
a significant milestone by establish- brighter future for themselves and the dian university, followed by a second
ing 1,000 centres in India and Ban- nation. Through the Hyundai Hope year at Steinbeis University, Germa-
gladesh. Under a new plan, Hello Kids Scholarship Program we aim to level ny, leading to dual-degree certifica-
now aims to cross 2,000 centres in the playing field and empower un- tion. Beyond academic excellence,
the next three years and provide ear- derprivileged students to contribute the program is designed to facilitate
ly childhood education to more than to our nation’s social and economic postgrad placements in Germany,
100,000 children by year 2028. Cur- progress,” said Gopalakrishnan Si- enabling students to acquire interna-
rently predominantly in the southern varamakrishnan, trustee of HMIF, tional work experience before return-
cities of Bengaluru and Hyderabad, it speaking on the occasion. ing to India.
is set to expand its footprint to major “The 1+1 Master’s Program is de-
cities in northern and western states. PhysicsWallah awards signed to provide students not only
Founded in 2005 by edupreneur academic excellence but also industry
Pritam Kumar Agrawal, Hello Kids Noida, february 3. PhysicsWallah, exposure that aligns with the evolv-
has grown from a single preschool in (PW), the well-known online educa- ing needs of the mobility sector. By
Bengaluru to a robust network of over tion platform, felicitated 1,581 stu- integrating applied research, innova-
1000 franchised preschools across dents who emerged as top performers tion, and hands-on learning, we aim
peninsular India and Bangladesh un- in the PW National Scholarship Ad- to equip students with the skills nec-
der Agrawal’s experiential leadership. mission Test (PWNSAT) 2024 open to essary to thrive in an international en-
His perseverance was boosted when students countrywide. The top three vironment,” said Dr. Prof. Bertram
his wife, Sunita Jain, a software engi- students in classes VII-XII received Lohmuller, Director, Steinbeis
neer, came aboard the venture. cash prizes of Rs.2 lakh, medals and School, speaking at the MoU signing
“As we expand further, we remain trophies. A total amount of Rs.2.2 ceremony.
committed to providing safe, engag- crore was awarded as prize money at
ing, and stimulating environments for the felicitation ceremony. PWNSAT Plaksha’s D.S. Brar centre
early learners, ensuring they build a 2024 attracted the participation of
strong foundation for the future,” 1.55 million students. New delhi, february 6. Plaksha Uni-
Sunita Jain, Director-CEO of Hello “This Rs.250 crore scholarship versity, Mohali (estb.2021) a new-
Kids. amount isn’t just a number, it rep- age technology university committed
In 2022, Hello Kids was acknowl- resents our commitment to enabling to reimagining higher education and
edged as India’s most Respected Early students’ future. The 1,581 students research in India, launched the D.S.
Childhood Brand by an Education- we are felicitating have worked hard, Brar Centre for Girls and Women in
World Grand Jury, and celebrated as and this is our way of recognising STEM, in collaboration with Banga-
Leading Preschool Chain at the Elets their efforts. The real success will be lore-based IT major Mphasis Ltd.
World Education Summit 2022. when they achieve their dreams and The D.S. Brar Centre aspires to
help others do the same,” said Al- bridge the gender gap in STEM by
Hyundai Hope Scholarship akh Pandey, Founder-CEO of PW, offering a robust support network of
role models across government, aca-
addressing award winners.
Program demia, and industry. The centre will
ASDC-Steinbeis University also launch a women entrepreneur-
New delhi, february 18. Hyundai Mo- ship program to ease access of wom-
tor India Foundation (HMIF), the concordat en to accelerator bootcamps, master-
CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd classes and mentorship sessions. “At
(HMIL), announced disbursement of New delhi, february 21. The Auto- Plaksha, we are dedicated to making
scholarships valued at Rs.3.38 crore motive Skill Development Council STEM education accessible to all and
under its Hyundai Hope Scholar- (ASDC) signed a landmark Memo- aim to achieve 50 percent enrollment
ship Program. Launched last August randum of Understanding (MoU) of women in our programs, setting a
(2024), the program attracted appli- with Steinbeis University, Germany, benchmark for equity and excellence
cations from 23 states countrywide. to introduce a 1+1 Master’s Program in STEM education,” said Prof. Ru-
Scholarships were awarded to 783 aimed at providing students with dra Pratap, Vice Chancellor, Plak-
talented and deserving students from global exposure, industry-relevant sha U, speaking on the occasion.

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