SP Chun, Corporate Vice President at Samsung Southwest Asia, said the company has reached 1.5 million people through its programmes while expanding initiatives in AI, coding, and innovation training across multiple Indian states.
Samsung is placing greater emphasis on education, skilling, and innovation as it marks three decades of operations in India, highlighting a shift beyond its traditional focus on consumer products.
The company said its citizenship programmes have reached 1.5 million people, reflecting a broader approach to building long term capabilities in the country. While Samsung’s presence is often associated with smartphones and manufacturing, it said its deeper contribution is being shaped through initiatives aimed at strengthening human capital.
At the centre of this effort is the Samsung Innovation Campus, a programme designed to train young people in artificial intelligence, internet of things, big data, and coding. Since its launch in 2022, the initiative has trained 6,500 students, with 3,500 certified in 2024 across states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
The programme has since been expanded to reach 20,000 students across ten states, with a focus on gender inclusion. According to the company, women participation stands at 48 percent nationally and exceeds 70 percent in Tamil Nadu. In Maharashtra, the initiative recorded a milestone with 1,000 students certified in a large scale rollout, while an additional 7,000 students were enrolled in coding programmes across ten states.
Samsung said its CSR commitment in India stood at Rs 144.48 crore in FY 2024 to 25 and increased to Rs 193.89 crore for FY 2025 to 26, supporting a range of programmes that link education, skills, and employment pathways.
SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia, said, “As we complete three decades in India, we see innovation and education as both an enabler of progress and a catalyst for inclusion. The focus going forward is on how this potential is translated into meaningful impact at scale. At Samsung, we are committed to nurturing a generation of young innovators with the skills, creativity, and collaborative mindset which enables them to grow and address complex societal challenges and contribute to a more inclusive future.”
Alongside training initiatives, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme encourages young people to apply their skills to real world challenges, offering funding and incubation support through partnerships with institutions such as IIT Delhi and government bodies.
The company has also introduced the Digital and Offline Skills Training programme to prepare young people for roles in retail and service sectors, extending opportunities beyond technology focused careers.
Samsung said these combined efforts represent a long term investment in India’s workforce, where the impact is measured through skills developed and opportunities created across communities.
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