IEM, Lions Clubs Launch ‘Project Diksha’ to Skill Underprivileged Children….

GRS News India : Kolkata, 1st. February, 2026. In a meaningful 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 aimed at enhancing English communication and basic computer skills among underprivileged children.
The programme was inaugurated at IEM Management House, Kolkata, with the participation of 25 children, marking the beginning of a structured, long-term educational intervention. Classes under Project Diksha will be conducted 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, IEM–UEM Group, said the initiative reflects IEM’s commitment to social responsibility alongside academic excellence. He emphasised that strong communication skills and digital literacy are essential to bridging the 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, highlighted the importance of collaborative community efforts and noted that Project Diksha seeks 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 who have come forward as mentors.
Project Diksha focuses on building self-confidence, language proficiency and basic computer literacy at an early stage, laying a strong foundation for holistic development. The collaboration stands as a strong example of how educational institutions and social organisations can work together to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development through education.
Dignitaries Present at the Launch
The programme was graced by senior members of the Lions fraternity, including:
PDG Lion Anand Chopra
PDG Lion Babulal Banka
PDG Lion Kedar Nath Gupta
District Secretary Lion Neetu Baid
District Treasurer Lion Daksha Shah
Lion Ashok Bajoria
Lion Nirmal Jain
PP Lion Krishna Raj Gupta
PP Lion Basant Khaitan
PP Lion Arun Agarwal
PP Lion Bimal Jain
Lion Vivek Adukia
Lion Arvind Banka
Lion Pradeep Agarwal
PP Lion Vijay Saraogi
Lion Vishnu Bajaj
Lion Kamal Kr Jain
Lion Rakesh Sethia
Lion Jeetendra Rampuria
Lion Ritesh Kyal
Lion Rajesh Bahety
Lion Vinod Jain
Lion Vinod Lohia
Lion Kamal Kr Surana
Lion Neelam Singh
Lion Vikash Gaur