Yuva English for young India

There are millions in the country who are deprived of their rights because they do not understand English,” said Mr.Vinod Khanna of Tech Mahindra Foundation while emphasising on the need to promote English among youth during a workshop organised at India Social Institute, New Delhi from October 5 to October 8, 2009.

Tech Mahindra Foundation organised a workshop to train NGOs in Yuva English, a specialised course designed by the Centre for Learning Resources, Pune for less privileged youth.  

Instructors from Smile Foundation’s Smile Twin e-Learning Programme and representatives from many other development organisations attended the workshop.

It may be mentioned that through the Smile Twin e-Learning Programme, Smile Foundation trains underprivileged youth in basic computers and English language. The Foundation has joined hands with Tech Mahindra Foundation for the setting up of Smile Twin e-Leaning Programme centres in different cities of the country.

The Yuva English curriculum has been designed after an extensive one year field research. Through the course, basic knowledge of communicating in English is imparted to the youth.

Speaking during the workshop, Dr. John Kurrien, CLR said, “The curriculum Yuva English is based on simple but important aspects like reading, speaking and listening, which is easy understandable.