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dedicated skill development center has camps and weekly online sessions organized for NDDP
been set up in Okhla, New Delhi by students. The mothers of the NDDP students expressed
Newgen Software to help develop digital the desire to learn and grow as individuals as well.
skills in women and girls from the lesser
A privileged sections of society. Newgen, Armed with invaluable insights into their lives and
through the skill center aims to empower women with communities, Newgen took on the challenge to uplift
the tools and skills necessary to become self-reliant and these communities and bridge the digital divide through
thrive in today’s digital age. education and skill development for the women as well.
Expressing her enthusiasm at the Project Launch,
Digital The inauguration of the digital skill lab, marks a Priyadarshini Nigam, Head of CSR at Newgen Software,
said, “This innovative endeavor is a testament to our
milestone in Newgen’s commitment to nurturing talent
and fostering inclusive growth. The center, located
commitment to building and empowering less privileged
in Okhla, New Delhi will serve as a hub for imparting
girls and women with essential skills and knowledge.
Skill Lab skill training and essential digital education to the We wanted to go a step beyond empowering girls in
mothers of the students associated with the company’s
government schools through our NDDP program and
flagship social impact project, Newgen Digital Discovery
transform their communities.”
CSR efforts aids Paathshala (NDDP). The initiative is being developed in collaboration with
comprehensive Empowers Under the umbrella of the NDDP Samarth Saarthi well-known NGOs, such as Each One Feed One and I
digital education and Samuh program, this initiative seeks to transform the AM Wellbeing. The aim is to create a holistic ecosystem
lives of women from the Harkesh Nagar and Tekhand
that fosters skill development and promotes holistic
vocational training localities in Okhla. well-being of women and girls. Through this multi-
for promoting holistic Women to Newgen Software, a leading global provider of end- faceted approach, a tangible difference in the lives of
countless women and their families is expected to be
well-being of women to-end digital transformation solutions, has unveiled made.
and girls from low Become this pioneering initiative aimed at accelerating the As Newgen Software continues to champion
skill development and digital prowess of women in
income groups in New underserved communities. women’s empowerment, the inauguration of the skill
Delhi. The initiative took shape during regular interactions development center represents a symbol of hope and
Digitally Self with Newgen’s CSR volunteers at their digital summer digital literacy as well.
opportunity for future generations to gain access to
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