The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation has expanded its flagship education programme, Digital Shiksha, to the NeeV Learning Centre in Gurugram with CSR support from TBO Tek Limited. With this latest installation, the initiative has now positively impacted over 15,000 students across India.
Driven by the vision of former India international cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, the foundation—philanthropic arm of the Da One Group—continues to strengthen access to modern learning tools for underserved communities across the country.
The Digital Shiksha programme upgrades classrooms with state-of-the-art Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) and a licensed K–12 digital curriculum, replacing textbook-heavy learning with an engaging, visual and technology-enabled format. At NeeV Learning Centre, the installation delivers immersive digital content across science, mathematics and languages, enabling a more interactive classroom experience and supporting structured, digital-first teaching methods.
Speaking on the expansion, Anshita Sharma Gupta, Group CEO, Da One, said, “We have always believed that education should be inclusive, future-ready and accessible to every child. Digital Shiksha reflects that belief by bringing immersive learning into classrooms that need it most. We are focused on building a wider network of schools where technology becomes an enabler of progress.”
Sophie Shine, Group COO, Da One, added, “Meaningful social impact is created when vision is matched with thoughtful execution. Digital Shiksha brings together technology, training and continuous support to build a sustainable learning ecosystem that empowers both students and educators to thrive.”
Highlighting the partnership, Preeti Sandhal, Vice President – People Success (India Business), TBO Tek Limited, said, “At TBO, we strongly believe that access to quality education is one of the most powerful equalizers. Our partnership with the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation for the Digital Shiksha initiative reflects our commitment to enabling inclusive and technology-driven learning for every child. We are proud to support the installation at NeeV Learning Centre, which will create a more engaging and future-ready classroom experience for students. As a technology-led organization, we understand the transformative impact that digital tools can have on learning outcomes, confidence and aspirations.”
The foundation’s digital education journey began with the Smart Libraries Initiative in 2022, which introduced basic digital tools for everyday learning. This initiative laid the groundwork for Digital Shiksha, which is now active in over 25 underserved schools with average enrolments exceeding 500 students per school. The programme also includes teacher training, student orientation, regular monitoring visits and backend analytics to track usage, adoption and support needs, ensuring consistent and measurable impact.
Digital Shiksha has seen particularly strong adoption in remote and technology-scarce regions. The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation was the first to introduce immersive digital learning in Ladakh, installing the region’s first IFP in Kargil, where it recorded 30 hours of active usage within the first 30 days. Participating schools have reported improved student attention, clearer understanding of concepts and higher classroom participation.
With Digital Shiksha now established as a proven model for low-resource environments, the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation will continue to focus on strengthening programme effectiveness, monitoring long-term impact and ensuring that children across underserved communities benefit from structured, technology-enabled learning experiences.
