16/06/2026
On 15th June, in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Mrs. Sunetra Pawar, MLA Maval Mr. Sunil Anna Shelke, and CEO, Zilla Parishad (District Office) Pune, Mr. Gajanan Patil distributed ODIN Education devices.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Gajanan Patil articulated a bold vision for transforming rural education through technology-enabled learning and expressed his intent to introduce the Odin Education digital learning ecosystem by DHEL Universal Foundation and Jendamark India across rural schools. The initiative aims to create Smart Schools by empowering students, teachers, BEOs, and educational leaders with AI-enabled learning tools, modern pedagogy, career guidance, and future-ready skills.
Mr. Sunil Anna Shelke reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening model schools across the Maval constituency and ensuring that rural students receive the opportunities, exposure, and educational support needed to excel in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world.
During the event, Mrs. Sunetra Pawar distributed 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 and emphasized that while rural students possess immense talent and potential, access to quality education, guidance, and technology is essential to unlock it. She underscored the importance of digital learning in enabling rural learners to participate confidently in India's growth story.
Mr. Gajanan Patil also appealed to CSR partners to support this mission, highlighting that investments in digital education can significantly accelerate the creation of equitable, future-ready learning ecosystems and contribute to building a stronger, more empowered India.