PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Oct 14: In a major step toward fostering holistic youth development, Tata ClassEdge has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tata Steel Sports Department, Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF), and Hockey Ace Foundation (HAF).
The collaboration seeks to integrate education, sports, and adventure learning to build well-rounded, resilient, and future-ready young individuals.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Corporate Services Office of Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, by D.B. Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel, and Chairman, TSAF and HAF, and Tarun Bhojwani, CEO & Managing Director, Tata ClassEdge.
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The event was graced by senior leaders from both organizations, including Baldeep Singh, Chief Business Operations and Strategy, and Shivam Jha, General Manager, Tata ClassEdge; along with Mukul Vinayak Choudhari, Chief, Sports, Tata Steel; Hemant Gupta, Head, Sports Academies & TSAF, and CEO, HAF; and Anuj Mehandiratta, Head, Business Finance, Corporate Services, Tata Steel.
Speaking on the occasion, D.B. Sundara Ramam said, “This partnership is a step towards creating a generation of learners who are not only academically strong but also physically active, emotionally resilient, and socially responsible.”
Echoing his views, Tarun Bhojwani added, “We are excited to collaborate with Tata Steel to bring the power of integrated learning to young minds across India.”
About the Partners
Tata ClassEdge: A Tata Group edtech venture, reaching over 1.5 million students across 1,900+ schools with NEP-aligned, experiential learning solutions.
Tata Steel Sports Department: With a sporting legacy since 1920, it runs academies in football, hockey, archery, athletics, and climbing, nurturing thousands of young athletes.
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Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF): Promotes leadership and self-discovery through adventure, mountaineering, and outdoor education.
Hockey Ace Foundation (HAF): A not-for-profit initiative managing the Naval Tata Hockey Academies in Jamshedpur and Bhubaneswar, producing national-level hockey talent.
