Snapchat And Niti Aayog Will Train 12,000 Indian Teachers On AR Learning Tools
Snap, the parent company of popular app Snapchat has partnered with Niti Aayog to train 12,000 Indian teachers in augmented reality.
To drive the adoption of AR solutions in the country, Snap will train teachers over the course of next two years. In addition, Snap also announced partnerships with India's startup ecosystem through Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) with bootcamps for AR advertising and ad credits.
So far, the Snap Lens Network of creators in India has grown by over 200% since September, IANS reported.
End goal - teaching young girls
"Augmented Reality is the future, given its varied applications in a rapidly digitizing India. We're excited to utilize Snap Inc's expertise in Augmented Reality to create a cadre of GenZ students that are skilled in this futuristic technology," said Chintan Vaishnav, Director of Atal Innovation Mission.
"We are excited to help the Atal Tinkering Labs in its mission to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India, and help India become an Augmented Reality hub," said Uthara Ganesh, Public Policy Head, India at Snap.
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Snap has also launched "Lensathon" to boost the participation of young women and girls above 13 who may be interested in augmented reality.?
The company is expected to undertake numerous workshops hosted by Women Lens Creators. Advanced sessions will be carried out by members of the Snap Lens Network.
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References
A. (2022, March 8). Snapchat partners with Niti Aayog to train 12,000 Indian teachers in AR. Free Press Journal.?
