Founder Santosh Phad accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation’s team
PUNE (India CSR): ThinkSharp Foundation has been felicitated for its contribution to the Digital Class project being implemented in partnership with the Pune Zilla Parishad to strengthen technology-enabled education in government schools. The recognition was presented by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar and Padma Awardee Sudha Murty during a programme organised in Pune district.
Santosh Phad, Founder of ThinkSharp Foundation, accepted the felicitation on behalf of the organisation’s entire team. The recognition acknowledged the foundation’s efforts to improve access to digital learning facilities and modern educational resources for students, particularly those studying in rural and government-run schools.
Expressing gratitude for the honour, Phad said it was a proud moment for the organisation and its team members who have been working to improve learning opportunities through technology.
“It was an honour to be felicitated by the Hon. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar, and Padma Awardee Smt. Sudha Murty ji for our Digital Class project,” he said.
“I proudly accepted this felicitation on behalf of Team ThinkSharp Foundation,” Phad added.
Partnership With Pune Zilla Parishad
ThinkSharp Foundation has been working with the Pune Zilla Parishad on educational initiatives designed to create meaningful and measurable impact in government schools.
The Digital Class project aims to make classroom learning more interactive, accessible and engaging through the use of technology. The initiative supports schools with digital teaching tools that can help educators explain lessons through visual content, multimedia presentations and interactive learning materials.
The initiative, aimed at bridging the digital divide, has been made possible through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with global technology leader BMC Software India and implementation partner Thinksharp Foundation.
Such technology-based interventions are particularly important in rural schools, where students may have limited exposure to modern educational infrastructure.
The partnership combines the administrative reach of Pune Zilla Parishad with the grassroots experience of ThinkSharp Foundation. It seeks to ensure that students in rural areas are not left behind as education systems increasingly adopt digital learning methods.
Digital classrooms in Baramati schools seek to improve student engagement and bridge the rural–urban learning divide
Recognition for Educational Impact
The felicitation highlights the contribution of nonprofit organisations and their partners in strengthening public education systems.
By introducing digital resources into classrooms, the project is expected to support teachers, improve student participation and make difficult subjects easier to understand.
ThinkSharp Foundation thanked the Pune Zilla Parishad for providing the organisation with the opportunity to contribute to the district’s educational development.
“Our partnership with the Pune Zilla Parishad is driving meaningful impact through our various initiatives. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Pune Zilla Parishad for this incredible opportunity and honour,” the foundation said.
The initiative is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The recognition is expected to encourage further collaboration among government institutions, corporations and nonprofit organisations to expand digital education and improve learning outcomes in rural schools.
(India CSR)
