Aditi Tatkare Praises Students Digital Innovations in Mumbai

Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare Visits Sneh Asha Foundation in Mumbai, Appreciates Students’ Digital Innovations

Mumbai, November 2026: Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare visited the Digital Literacy Lab of Sneh Asha Foundation at Bhavani Shankar CBSE Municipal Public School in Dadar, Mumbai. During her visit, she interacted with students, explored their innovative projects and learned about the Foundation’s efforts to improve educational opportunities for children.

Women and Child Development Minister Explores Digital Literacy, Scholarships and Skill Development Initiatives

Youth Leader Sushant G. Jabare also joined the visit. The interaction provided an opportunity to understand how the Foundation is using digital education, scholarships and skill development programs to support students and prepare them for future opportunities.

Aditi Tatkare Appreciates Students’ Digital Projects and Creativity

During the visit, Minister Aditi Tatkare met students Ansh, Neel and Aarush, who presented mobile applications they had developed. She showed interest in their ideas, asked questions about how the applications were created and learned about the process behind their projects.

She also interacted with Akshara to understand her project and learning experience. The students shared their work and explained how access to digital education has helped them develop practical computer skills and explore their creativity.

The Minister appreciated the students' enthusiasm and efforts, highlighting the importance of providing children with opportunities to learn technology through practical experience.

Sneh Asha Foundation Explains Its Three Major Education Programs

Siddhi Jaiswal, Founder of Sneh Asha Foundation, and Madhumita Prasad, Head of CSR and Planning, introduced the Minister to the organization's vision, mission and three major programs: Digital Literacy, Educational Scholarship and Jeevan Kaushalya.

The team explained its digital learning model, which follows the principle of one computer per child. Under this approach, every student receives regular hands-on computer training through two one-hour sessions each week.

The initiative currently reaches students across 15 schools, including 14 schools in Mumbai and one school under the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The program aims to make digital education more accessible and help children build technology skills from an early age.

Jeevan Kaushalya Program Supports Practical Skills and Career Readiness

The Foundation also presented its Jeevan Kaushalya initiative, which was launched in Palghar to help students develop essential life skills.

The program focuses on practical learning areas such as financial literacy, functional English, everyday life skills and career readiness. These activities are designed to help students become more confident, independent and prepared for future challenges.

The discussion also covered the Foundation's Educational Scholarship program and the progress made by its beneficiaries.

One of the inspiring examples shared was Siddhi Dalvi, a visually impaired swimmer who is preparing to compete in a National Swimming Championship. Her journey reflects how educational and personal development support can help students work toward their goals.

Foundation Shares Future Plans for Early Childhood Education

The visit also highlighted Sneh Asha Foundation's future plans for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The organization aims to expand its education-focused efforts across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Palghar, Gadchiroli and Nandurbar.

These plans reflect its broader commitment to reaching more children, strengthening early learning opportunities and supporting their overall development.

After the visit, Aditi Tatkare shared her positive experience and appreciation for the students through a social media message:

"Extremely glad to have visited the computer lab today, established by Snehasha, happy to have interacted with the students and their enthusiasm, best wishes."

Her interaction with the students and the Foundation's team highlighted the value of community-led educational initiatives and the role of practical learning in building a brighter future for children.

About Sneh Asha Foundation

Founded by Siddhi Jaiswal and Sneha Jaiswal, Sneh Asha Foundation is a Mumbai-based non-profit organization working to improve educational opportunities for children from underserved communities.

Through its Digital Literacy, Educational Scholarship and Jeevan Kaushalya programs, the Foundation focuses on technology education, academic support and essential life skills. Its initiatives aim to help children gain knowledge, confidence and practical abilities that can support their long-term growth and development.