Realizing that India’s tech revolution must also reach rural youth to prevent digital inequality, innovative IAS office Hari Chandana launched targeted skills programs in coding, app development and digital literacy during her tenure as District Magistrate and Collector of backward Narayanpet region. #Digital_Literacy #Rural_Development  

Through public-private partnerships, Chandana facilitated training for nearly 5000 government school students to make them employable in the IT industry in emerging fields like AI, cloud computing, animation and more. High-quality digital labs and teaching facilities were set up in schools lacking resources to deliver cutting-edge skills to talented students from economically weaker backgrounds at zero cost. #Digital_India #Corporate_Social_Responsibility

Students have leveraged these programs to earn freelancing income, internships and even job offers from tech majors. Chandana’s initiatives received acclaim for their aim to democratize technology education beyond just privileged urban pockets. Her emphasis on giving youth employable 21st century skills for self-reliance also aligns with PM Modi’s vision for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat driven by youth enterprise. #Youth_Empowerment #Self_Reliant_India #SheInspiresUs