Hindalco Industries Launches Digital Classroom In Odisha’s Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Limited and Aditya Birla Group has launched a digital classroom initiative under “Project Anveesha” in Odisha’s Sambalpur district.

Implemented in 7 high schools in proximity of the company’s Hirakud plant in the district, the project aims at contemporarising the learning environment. Students are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which opens doors to enhanced educational opportunities in the digital age.

“We are dedicated to expand the digital classroom initiative to ensure that the students across Hirakud can benefit from the advantages of modern education technology. By fostering digital literacy and improving access to quality education, the initiative will contribute to the learning process,” said Sandip Roy, Head of Hirakud FRP plant.

Project Anveesha seeks to transform traditional classrooms into interactive, tech-driven spaces. These digital classrooms will be equipped with smart boards, e-learning platforms, AI interfaces, and IoT-based systems, providing a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. In addition, the platform will offer multi-language
content in Odia, Hindi, and English, catering to a diverse student body.

“The launch of Anveesha underlines Hindalco’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by driving technological advancements in education and empowering the next generation of learners. It is expected to reshape the educational landscape, allowing students to gain digital literacy while enhancing their overall academic experience,” added Roy.

The UPMS Larpank headmistress Himadari Dehuri said, “Our students are excited to embrace the new way of learning. With the digital tools now available, we can offer a more engaging and effective educational experience. We are grateful to Hindalco Industries Limited, Hirakud, for their continued support in advancing education.”

In Odisha, the Aditya Birla Group reaches out to more than 5 lakhs people touching over 2 lakh lives in 128 villages. The Group’s CSR is conducted under the aegis of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development chaired by Rajashree Birla.