By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
25th October:- Microsoft India released their
2017 India Citizenship Report this week. The report captures an overview of the
company’s citizenship programs and impact in the one-year period between April
2016 and March 2017. In 2016-17, Microsoft extended support to over 4000 Indian
start-ups, supported skill trainings for 30,000 youth, helped train 26,000
teachers, working closely with many government departments, industry
bodies and not-for-profit organizations in the country.
Madhu Khatri, Associate General
Counsel, Microsoft India said that we are committed to digitally
empowering Indian youth and communities. Our various not-for-profit programs
help young people attain new
skills, find jobs and start new businesses. We are committed to making our
technology and our resources work for India’s inclusive growth.
Assuring
continued support in the future, she
added that we support many projects that empower youth and the
communities in India and are particularly proud of the work our employees do.
During the last year, our employees have supported over 100 not-for-profit
organizations in the country and donated in excess of INR 29million for community
development projects.
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