{"id":22613,"date":"2025-11-03T02:26:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T20:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=22613"},"modified":"2025-11-03T02:26:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T20:56:37","slug":"ifcci-and-arkema-empower-students-with-edubench-to-meet-dreams-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=22613","title":{"rendered":"IFCCI and Arkema Empower Students with EduBench \u2013 \u201cTo Meet Dreams\u201d Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pune: In a concerted effort to enhance learning environments for school children, the\u00a0<strong>Indo-French Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (IFCCI)<\/strong>, in collaboration with\u00a0<strong>Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong>, successfully launched the\u00a0<strong>EduBench \u2013 \u201cTo Meet Dream<\/strong>s\u201d initiative in presence of Mr Vivek Kumar Jagtap, Managing Director, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd, Mr Vipul Sawant &#8211; AGM &#8211; HR &amp; Admin, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd, Mr Abdul Azeem &#8211; CSR Manager, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce\u00a0and\u00a0Industry and Mr Prit Pal Singh, Director of Programmes and Board Member, Indian Society for Applied Research &amp; Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indo-French Chamber of Commerce&nbsp;and&nbsp;Industry. The project aims to provide&nbsp;<strong>new school desks<\/strong>&nbsp;to students across&nbsp;<strong>17 schools in Mumbai and surrounding areas<\/strong>, ensuring children have a safe, comfortable, and conducive environment for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566-1024x776.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566-1024x776.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566-86x64.jpg 86w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493566.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this initiative, IFCCI and Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. reinforce their commitment to&nbsp;<strong>quality education and student well-being<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI<\/strong>, remarked:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><em>&#8220;EduBench is about giving children more than just desks, it\u2019s creating a space where they can feel comfortable, focus on their studies, and let their dreams take flight. We\u2019re 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.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vivek Kumar Jagtap, Managing Director, Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong>, added:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><em>&#8220;Supporting education is at the heart of&nbsp;Arkema Group&nbsp;CSR initiatives. By providing these desks,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>we aim to create a lasting impact on students\u2019 learning environments and enable them to thrive academically so as to reach their full potential.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is part of the broader CSR strategy of both IFCCI and Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., aimed at&nbsp;<strong>enhancing educational infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>promoting student development<\/strong>&nbsp;in under-resourced schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493567-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493567-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493567-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493567-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000493567.jpg 962w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune: In a concerted effort to enhance learning environments for school children, the\u00a0Indo-French Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (IFCCI), in collaboration with\u00a0Arkema Chemicals India Pvt. 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