Huawei Telecommunications, a leading global telecom solutions provider launched the ‘E-HOPE for Computer Education’ program in the capital today. The initiative was inaugurated at the Delhi secretariat by Honorable Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit.

As a pilot program in the national capital territory, ‘E-HOPE’ will initially be launched in select districts of Delhi. Imparting computer literacy to high school students, ‘E-HOPE for Computer Education’ intends to reach about 100,000 children annually. Huawei India plans to replicate the E-Hope initiative across India, building a knowledge network of 1,000 rural schools.

 “We truly believe it is imperative that a responsible corporate integrates its core expertise and business acumen to the contribution towards society, said Max Yang, CEO of Huawei India. 

As a pilot program in the national capital territory, ‘E-HOPE’ will initially be launched in select districts of Delhi. Centre for Market Research & Social Development (CMSD), the implementing partner for the project will be responsible for the successful execution and roll-out of the program in these schools.

Also present at the event were Shri Sandeep Dikshit, Member of Parliament from East Delhi; Shri Rakesh Mohan, Principal Secretary of Education, Delhi; Shri P Krishnamurthy, Director of Education, Delhi; and Mr Max Yang, CEO, Huawei India.