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 NASSCOM Foundation, over the years, has spearheaded many programs that leverage the power of ICT for the benefit of the society and development of community as a whole. There is of course no doubt that channelised dissemination of IT knowledge can go a long way in poverty alleviation and create job opportunities for the marginalized sections of the society.
NASSCOM Foundation works as the intermediary between the industry and the society by making aids accessible to the grassroots. Over the years, NASSCOM Foundation has grown in terms of number of states it operates in and has also initiated numerous innovative programs. The technology philanthropy program, BiG Tech, made technology accessible at the lowest costs and helped organizations save money which they could employ for other purposes. The Poverty Alleviation Program aimed to provide skills/build capacities for empowerment. Skills for Employment, a program that increased livelihood options for women, adolescent girls & youth from marginalized communities in rural areas and urban slums has proved to be quite successful.
We have started true to our commitment of making inclusive development of India where each member of the community is an equal participant in its progress and nobody is left behind in our march towards excellence.
Jaithirth (Jerry) Rao
Chairman
NASSCOM Foundation
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