MR. RAJAN BHARTI MITTAL UNVEILS BHARTI COMPUTER CENTRE AT
ADHARSHILA, KALKAJI IN DELHI

Adharshila with Bharti Foundation sets up a Bharti Computer Centre to provide computer- education to underprivileged children and youth

New Delhi, November 5, 2005: Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal, Trustee, Bharti Foundation - a trust instituted by India’s leading telecom conglomerate, Bharti Enterprises today inaugurated the Bharti Computer Centre, in the presence of Mr. Subhash Chopra, MLA at the Kalkaji Centre of Adharshila, an NGO. Also present were Ms. Neena Jolly and Ms. Geeta Arora, co-founders of Adharshila. Bharti Computer Centre is an initiative focused on improving the quality of education among disadvantaged children through the use of Computer-aided Learning. The emphasis is on the first-generation learners, who will be incentivized by increasing their interest in education and thus improve their attendance. The Centre will also provide computer exposure and training to disadvantaged youth in nearby communities. The Computer courses provided in the Centre are recognized by the Jan Shiksha Sansthan, Ministry of HRD and the students completing the course will be provided with a JSS Certification.

Inaugurating the Bharti Computer Centre, Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal, Joint Managing Director, Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd., said, “Education for underprivileged children is the primary objective of Bharti Foundation’s efforts, and this is evident from its activities over the past four years. Many projects, specifically targeted at this group have been supported and implemented, touching the lives of children in many states. As a telecom service provider, which believes in making a difference to society, we are convinced that initiatives like Bharti Computer Centres will go a long way in improving the quality of education in the This particular Bharti Computer Centre, set up jointly with Adharshila, is intent on imparting vocational training to underprivileged children with primary education background. Children and youth from deprived sections of society very rarely have access to computers in their schools, and therefore lack the training and practice necessary for proficiency in computers. By receiving vocational computer training at the Bharti Computer Centre, children and youth from 14 years upwards will enroll more easily in higher education and get better jobs. In the long run, the vocational training will give them the self-sufficiency needed to create their own future.

About Adharshila: Adharshila is a young NGO whose mission is to build foundations at the grassroot level with dedication and sincerity.
Adharshila aims to work for the upliftment of the underprivileged section of society by enabling & empowering them through various development and awareness programs. Some of them include:
· Health & Nutrition Awareness programmes by foods & nutrition board, WCD Dept,Ministry of HRD,Go vt. of India.
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Vocational Training programs in Beauty, Health Care, Computer Application duly certified by Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Ministry Of H.R.D, Govt. of India.

• Tuition classes

• Health Check-Up Camps

• Aids Awareness programs

• Legal Awareness programs to name a few

Bharti Foundation was established in 2000, with a vision "To help underprivileged children and young people of our country realize their potential". The Foundation wishes to realize its vision by creating and supporting programs that bring about sustainable changes, predominantly in the field of education. Bharti Foundation has set for itself the goals of improving the quality of primary education for disadvantaged children and to ensure education and training opportunities for youth to help them achieve their potential.
Bharti Foundation undertakes projects primarily in the area of computers in education, libraries and reading programs for disadvantaged children. It provides scholarships to young people to help them complete their higher education, and has undertaken many other projects, including institutionalizing awards to recognize talent and thereby motivating other young people to aim higher. "Bharti Entrepreneur of the Year" award and "CII – Bharti Women Exemplar" awards are two such initiatives of Bharti Foundation.