CSR: Xiaomi India and GlobalHunt Foundation to skill 400 underprivileged students in mobile phone repairing

Bengaluru, India: Xiaomi India, the country’s leading smartphone and smart TV brand, today announced a partnership with GlobalHunt Foundation to support 400 students from economically weaker sections of society in their mobile phone hardware repair course. The collaboration aims to create a technically skilled workforce that can cater to the rising demands of the Indian mobile service and support industry. The program will provide the candidates with relevant technical skills and help them advance in their careers.

As part of the program two new labs will be set up at ITIs in Delhi and Guwahati respectively. The labs will be equipped with the latest machinery, tools, and technology to give students a live experience of job requirements in the industry. T-shirts, an ID card, and a course kit containing a curriculum book and stationery will be given to the students. Additionally, merit scholarships will be awarded to select 100 students based on their performance in the course.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Muralikrishnan, President at Xiaomi India said, “In our continued commitment to creating a positive impact on the communities, we are delighted to partner with GlobalHunt Foundation to upskill and support these students. This partnership will enable students to unlock opportunities and build a promising future with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital age.”

Sunil Goel, Managing Director, GlobalHunt Foundation said, “We are pleased to receive support from Xiaomi India to provide skilling support for these students. The collaboration will enable us in equipping 400 students with the knowledge to succeed in a highly competitive landscape which will further contribute to the development of the wider community.

The collaboration reflects Xiaomi’s firm belief in making technology accessible to everyone and investing in the future to create a skilled and future-ready workforce. With the assistance of the GlobalHunt Foundation, Xiaomi India is paving the way for a better future.