On November 19, 2025, Samsung, in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), unveiled an innovative educational program titled DigiArivu – Empowering Students Through Tech. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing digital and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Tamil Nadu. The program was officially launched by Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, the Minister for School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, at The Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What? Launch of DigiArivu – Empowering Students Through Tech
Entities Involved: Samsung in partnership with UN GCNI
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Coverage: 10 government schools in Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts
Beneficiaries: Over 3,000 students
The DigiArivu initiative places a strong emphasis on digital and STEM learning, alongside teacher training and infrastructure upgrades. Additional support includes the provision of libraries, sports kits, career guidance, and health awareness camps.
The initiative covers 10 schools located in the Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts, benefiting over 3,000 students. It has been developed using insights from UN GCNI research, Samsung employees, and input from local community members. The infrastructure leverages Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) designs to create interactive learning environments.
DigiArivu provides digital learning equipment for seamless classroom integration. The program incorporates activity-based STEM modules and structured teacher training on digital tools and pedagogy. This approach aims to foster hands-on learning, strengthen conceptual understanding, and facilitate the adoption of interactive, technology-supported teaching practices.
The initiative supports holistic student development by establishing libraries, distributing sports kits, offering career guidance for Class 12 students, arranging expert speaker sessions, organizing health awareness camps, and celebrating significant days with community participation.
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