IFCCI and Arkema Empower Students with EduBench – “To Meet Dreams” Initiative

Pune: In a concerted effort to enhance learning environments for school children, the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in collaboration with Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., successfully launched the EduBench – “To Meet Dreams” initiative in presence of Mr Vivek Kumar Jagtap, Managing Director, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd, Mr Vipul Sawant – AGM – HR & Admin, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd, Mr Abdul Azeem – CSR Manager, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr Prit Pal Singh, Director of Programmes and Board Member, Indian Society for Applied Research & Development.

Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The project aims to provide new school desks to students across 17 schools in Mumbai and surrounding areas, ensuring children have a safe, comfortable, and conducive environment for learning.

Through this initiative, IFCCI and Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. reinforce their commitment to quality education and student well-being, enabling students to focus better on studies and pursue their dreams without infrastructural barriers. By supporting 17 schools in the region, the project directly benefits hundreds of children and indirectly impacts communities, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI, remarked:                
“EduBench is about giving children more than just desks, it’s creating a space where they can feel comfortable, focus on their studies, and let their dreams take flight. We’re truly excited to partner with Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. to bring a little more inspiration and joy into these schools, and see these young minds thrive.”

Vivek Kumar Jagtap, Managing Director, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., added:  
“Supporting education is at the heart of Arkema Group CSR initiatives. By providing these desks, we aim to create a lasting impact on students’ learning environments and enable them to thrive academically so as to reach their full potential.”

This initiative is part of the broader CSR strategy of both IFCCI and Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and promoting student development in under-resourced schools.