NEW DELHI (India CSR): realme, the most popular smartphone brand among youth, today announced a landmark corporate social responsibility partnership with the iHub AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub stationed in IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab) to establish six state‑of‑the‑art Tinkering Labs in identified schools across India. This initiative aligns with realme India’s commitment on advancing education and skill development while nurturing innovation and scientific curiosity among the next generation of Indian innovators.
Under the programme, realme will support establishing 6 state‑of‑the‑art Tinkering Labs in selected schools across India, supported by structured mentoring and technical expertise from iHub AWaDH. Drawing inspiration from the framework of Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, these labs will function as dedicated innovation hubs designed to foster creativity, problem solving, and design thinking among students.
By providing hands-on exposure to cutting‑edge technologies like – IoT, robotics, electronics, and Cyber Physical System (CPS), the programme aims to inspire students to understand real-life technological systems and contributes to building a future-ready, innovation-driven workforce aligned with national development goals such as Digital India, Skill India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Francis Wong, CMO, realme India, said, “At realme India, we see technology not merely as a tool, but as a powerful disruptor and creator, one that can meaningfully contribute to building a future‑ready India. Aligned with the objectives of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), our partnership with iHub AWaDH to establish Tinkering Labs reflects our commitment to bring in inclusivity and nurture curiosity, creativity in young minds. Through this initiative, we aim to give school students hands-on opportunities to explore emerging technologies such as IoT, robotics, and artificial intelligence. We believe that igniting this spirit of innovation early will empower the next generation of thinkers, problem‑solvers, and technology leaders who will shape the India of tomorrow.”
Dr Radhika Trikha, CEO iHub-AWaDH, said, India has one of the world’s largest youth populations, yet the country continues to face a significant technology skill gap. Recent reports indicate that only about 42 – 56% of graduates are considered employable, while only around one in five young people currently receive training in advanced technologies such as AI and digital tools, highlighting a major gap between education and industry needs.
Through this collaboration between iHub – AWaDH and Realme, we aim to bridge this gap by creating a structured pathway-from tinkering labs in schools to advanced technology skilling centres-that enables young learners to gain hands-on exposure to electronics, innovation, and device technologies. Our vision is to empower students and youth with practical, industry-relevant skills that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and India’s technology workforce of the future.”
(India CSR)
