GRS News India : Kolkata, 1st February 2026. In a step towards inclusive education and community empowerment, the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, in association with the Lions Club of Kolkata IEM and the Lions Club of Salt Lake IEM, on Saturday launched Project Diksha, a social outreach initiative focused on improving English communication and basic computer skills among underprivileged children.
The programme was inaugurated at IEM’s Management House and began with the participation of 25 children, marking the start of a structured, long-term educational intervention.
Classes under Project Diksha will be held every weekend and will be offered completely free of cost, ensuring accessibility for students from economically weaker sections.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti, director of the IEM–UEM Group, said the initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to social responsibility alongside academic excellence. He noted that strengthening communication skills and digital literacy is critical to bridging the widening digital divide and preparing children for future academic and professional challenges.
The initiative is being actively supported by the Lions Club of Kolkata IEM. Its president, Prof. Dr. Prabir Kumar Das, underlined the importance of collaborative community efforts, saying that Project Diksha aims to provide guidance, resources and confidence to children who need them the most. He also appreciated the voluntary involvement of IEM faculty members and students in mentoring the children.
Project Diksha seeks to build self-confidence among participants by equipping them with essential language and computer skills at an early stage. The collaboration stands as an example of how educational institutions and social organisations can work together to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development through education.
