“As part of this phase, Vivo will provide 100 Vivo smartphones worth INR 10 lakhs and a cash scholarship worth INR 1.5 lakhs to support education of 100 underprivileged kids,” the company said in a statement.
Vivo added that the program aims to bridge the social and fiscal divide, and support students from low-income families to continue their education.
This will enable students to continue their online distance learning during these challenging times.
“In this time of distance learning, smartphones are a lifeline to students. As a brand, we strongly believe that technology can simplify work, help education and knowledge acquisition, support passions and beyond. We are delighted to find ways to help more and more students realize their dreams,” said Yogendra Sriramula, Director, Brand Strategy<\/a>, Vivo India<\/a>.
Under this leg of the initiative, students who are studying in class 11 presently will be provided with a Vivo smartphone and a cash scholarship.
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