Samsung Launches ‘DigiArivu’ Program To Boost Digital And STEM Education In Tamil Nadu

Samsung has announced a new education initiative in India, and this time, the focus is on helping students in Tamil Nadu get better access to digital and STEM learning. The tech giant, in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), has launched DigiArivu, which is set to empower Students Through Tech, a program designed to strengthen digital and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education across government schools. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, S26 price hike over Galaxy S25 series? Here's what the latest leak suggests

Under DigiArivu, Samsung will support 10 government schools across Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts, impacting more than 3,000 students. The goal is simply to upgrade school infrastructure, introduce modern digital learning tools, and support teachers in adapting to tech-led classrooms. Also Read: Latest renders left no room for guess ahead of Samsung Galaxy S26 launch; Check here

Samsung says its model is community-centric, meaning students, teachers, and local communities will all be involved in the transformation process. The programme structure is based on research conducted by UN GCNI and feedback gathered from Samsung’s employees at the Sriperumbudur plant. Also Read: 7 best budget ANC earbuds under Rs 5,000

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Here’s what Samsung plans to introduce in these schools:

• Upgraded Learning Spaces
• DigiArivu will revamp physical spaces using Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) concepts-basically turning walls, corridors, and open spaces into interactive learning tools.
• Digital & STEM-Based Classrooms
• Students will get new equipment that supports digital learning. This includes activity-based STEM modules that help them learn concepts through hands-on experience.
• Teacher Training
• Teachers will receive training sessions to understand digital tools, interactive teaching methods, and STEM-based learning approaches.

Apart from academics, the initiative also covers:

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• Library setups with books in Tamil and English
• Sports kits
• Career guidance for Class 12 students
• Expert speaker sessions
• Health awareness camps
• Celebration of important days with the community
• Government Support & Launch Event

Samsung has revealed in a blog post that the programme was officially launched at The Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The event was attended by Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Dr. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, along with the district collectors of Kancheepuram and Ranipet-signaling the state’s support for strengthening digital and STEM learning in government schools.