Newgen Software supports 800 children through remedial education program

In November 2019, Newgen Software Technologies and Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India (KHUSHII) joined hands to provide holistic development to 800 students studying in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

This collaboration will help in empowering the children from poor and marginalized communities with quality education, leading to improved quality of life.

In December 2019, a stakeholder workshop was organized in the school to discuss the objective and vision of the program. Stakeholders from school (Headmaster & teachers), representatives from Newgen and the partner NGO participated in the workshop.

Moving forward, these stakeholders will play a very crucial role in executing the program and capturing the impact.

Under the program -

The program shall see: teachers in Spoken English (1), English language (1) and Social Science (2) will be provided to the school as resources which will strengthen the basics of the students. Counseling support by providing a certified counselor, extracurricular activities and events will be organized.

Additionally, channelization of resources to train teachers and monthly maintenance of sanitation facilities will be undertaken to improve the learning experience for children. Thus partnership will address the challenges of low Pupil-Teacher Ratio, low learning levels and drop-out in the intervention school.

"At Newgen, we believe that education is the key to a successful future and improved quality of life which is why we have decided to eliminate the educational gaps in our society. We are extremely excited about our association with KHUSHII and look forward to being instrumental in changing the lives of our 800 beneficiaries from Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nandambakkam, Chennai by providing remedial education,” said Priyadarshini Nigam, Head-CSR of Newgen Software.

“Being a very progressive organization, Newgen Software Technologies Limited has a very keen interest in shaping the future of the less privileged. This partnership is very strategic, as it will enable a transformational  journey for 800 children in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Nandambakkam, Chennai resulting in quality education at school and promising future goals and career aspirations,” concluded Aanchal Singh, Executive Director of KHUSHII.