NetApp and Parikrma Humanity Foundation Join Hands to Raise Awareness about Climate Change

BENGALURU, India. February 08, 2024: In a pivotal stride in the direction of making a sustainable future, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the clever information infrastructure firm, furthered its long-standing partnership with Parikrma Humanity Foundation, an NGO dedicated to transformative schooling. Together they hosted the third version of the Parikrma Innovations Conclave with the purpose to encourage and equip kids to develop into change brokers by growing progressive concepts that contribute considerably to the worldwide battle in opposition to local weather change.

The theme of the Innovations Conclave – ‘Creative – Innovative Ideas to Impact Climate Change’ – served as a strong catalyst for the younger minds concerned. Participating student-teams from 27 faculties brainstormed over three months to develop sensible options to assist clear up local weather change associated challenges. The profitable groups from Inventure Academy, Parikrma Centre for Learning, and Government Urdu Higher Primary School introduced their concepts as a part of the occasion.

Working with younger folks inside communities shouldn’t be new to NetApp. Through a associated initiative known as the Data Explorers Program, NetApp empowers teenagers to uncover and develop crucial information science expertise, getting ready them to thrive and affect in a data-driven world. The program is designed to attain and have interaction under-represented youth in less-resourced communities and encourage them to carry about constructive change at a social stage. In India, NetApp has labored with over 1000 college students to carry about sustainable data-related consciousness and continues to broaden this system’s attain.

Speaking about the Conclave, Ravi Chhabria, Managing Director, NetApp India, said, “We’re actually honoured to stand alongside Parikrma Foundation of their effort to empower the nation’s youth and encourage them to problem-solve with information. We consider such occasions play a pivotal position within the holistic growth of our youth and present them with the instruments and inspiration wanted to envision a brighter, extra sustainable future.”

The occasion, which was graced by Prof. Balaram P, Retired Director, IISC, amongst different dignitaries, attracted an over 200 attendees, together with college students, educationists, and different thought leaders.

“The Parikrma Innovations Conclave stands as a testomony to its transformative affect on younger minds. This occasion’s outstanding success is a results of collective dedication and collaboration. We deeply admire NetApp’s assist. The convergence of numerous concepts and views, coupled with the shared dedication to innovation and transformative schooling, has created a platform that empowers tomorrow’s leaders.” concluded Shukla Bose, Founder and CEO, Parikrma Humanity Foundation.