NEW DELHI, India, July 9, 2026: Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ: HON) today announced a key milestone under Saksham, its flagship education and skilling initiative in India, with the inauguration of its first future-ready STEM education and school transformation program.  The initiative was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta at Shalimar Bagh Village Government Girls Senior Secondary School.
As part of the program, Honeywell Technologies aims to transform 12 government and government-aided girls’ schools across the country, reaching more than 12,000 students by 2029 through interventions focused on STEM education, digital literacy, student well-being and teacher development. While the most students and teachers will be impacted in Delhi, the initiative is also being implemented across Pune, Bengaluru and Gurugram.

Implemented in partnership with Ladli Foundation Trust, the intervention combines modern learning infrastructure, teacher capacity building and global exposure opportunities to help create more inclusive and future-ready learning environments for adolescent girls.

Speaking at the inauguration, Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, said, “It is heartening to see Shalimar Bagh Village Government Girls Senior Secondary School transformed into one of Delhi’s finest government schools. With smart classrooms, a computer lab, a STEM lab and an AI-enabled toilet block for our daughters through Honeywell Technologies’ Saksham initiative, this school is now setting a benchmark for future-ready learning. I sincerely thank Honeywell Technologies for its contribution to our daughters and our schools. A state can truly progress only when the government and society work together, and this collaboration is a strong example of what we can achieve together.”

“Building India’s future workforce starts with expanding access to quality education and providing basic infrastructure,” said Ashish Modi, President, India and Asia Pacific, Honeywell Technologies. “Through Saksham, we are bringing STEM labs, digital access and experiential learning to our young students. The intervention at Shalimar Bagh school is symbolic of our effort to expand opportunities for the students and strengthen India’s pipeline of future-ready talent.”

The intervention at Shalimar Bagh Village Government Girls Senior Secondary School, a key milestone in Saksham’s broader school transformation effort, includes:

• STEM laboratories that promote hands-on science and technology learning, innovation and critical thinking.
• Digital ICT and computer labs equipped with computers and interactive learning tools to improve digital literacy and technology access.
• Smart classrooms that enhance student engagement and support technology-enabled teaching.
• Safe and hygienic toilets and WASH infrastructure that promote menstrual dignity, hygiene and student well-being.
• Awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene, nutrition, cyber safety, financial literacy, and reproductive health that help students build confidence and life skills.
• Training for 60 teachers on digital tools and interactive teaching methodologies to support long-term learning outcomes.
• A global Space Science learning opportunity, through which five students from participating schools will be selected to attend an immersive workshop at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

As India continues to build a technology-driven and innovation-led economy, ensuring equitable access to digital learning and STEM education remains a critical challenge. According to NITI Aayog’s recent report – ‘School Education System in India’[1], more than one-third of schools lack access to computers or internet connectivity, while nearly seven in ten schools do not have smart classrooms. Through Saksham – focused on advancing inclusive STEM education and building future-ready skills, Honeywell Technologies is helping bridge these gaps by combining modern learning infrastructure, teacher capacity building and experiential learning opportunities, enabling students to develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the future workforce.

Implemented through Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF), Honeywell Technologies’ philanthropic arm in India, Saksham is creating pathways for young people to develop their skills and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. In Delhi, the initiative will deliver interventions across government schools in Mehrauli, Tughlakabad and Shalimar Bagh, directly benefiting nearly 5,000 students, primarily adolescent girls from underserved communities. With plans to expand to an additional government school in Janakpuri during FY2026–27, Saksham continues to advance educational equity through improved infrastructure, teacher empowerment and experiential learning opportunities.

Marking a significant milestone, the conference was officially recognised as a Pre-Summit Event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, underscoring its relevance at a time when children’s digital exposure, AI adoption and online risks are rapidly increasing.

The conference brought together over 300 students, school authorities, educators, policymakers, law enforcement officials, technology leaders and civil society representatives, with 35 schools joining virtually from Maharashtra, Goa and Jaipur, alongside global participation from organisations in the UK, US and other countries.

Welcoming the gathering, Mrs. Sonali Patankar, Founder & CEO, Ahaan Foundation, said;“Responsible Netism was initiated 13 years ago, when online safety and digital literacy were not even recognised as concerns. Today, as digital harm intensifies with evolving technologies and AI, safeguarding children has become critical. This conference reflects our belief that children must be actively involved in shaping the conversations, policies and safeguards meant for their own protection.”

She highlighted that Ahaan Foundation’s Responsible Netism initiative has grown into a nationwide movement, empowering over 18 lakh children and 10 lakh adults, supporting the resolution of 65,000+ digital harm cases, and establishing India’s first Cyber Wellness Centres across five states, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Speaking on WeSchool’s continued association with the initiative, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool, said;“Education today must address the realities of the digital world children inhabit. Partnering once ag with Ahaan Foundation and Responsible Netism reinforces WeSchool’s commitment to enabling young minds to navigate technology with responsibility, resilience and ethical awareness.”

Designed as a unique ‘for children, by children’ platform, the day-long conference featured child-led panels, interactive demonstrations and performances covering critical aspects of digital life. Key sessions explored real-life case stories of digital harm, building cyber resilience and effective reporting mechanisms, and the impact of online gaming and gaming safety.

With a strong future-facing lens, sessions such as ‘AI: Friend or Foe’ examined children’s preparedness for artificial intelligence, ethical AI use and emerging risks, while discussions on trust and safety in technology focused on kindness, empathy and responsible online behaviour. The conference also showcased student-led skits and live demonstrations, reinforcing cyber safety concepts through peer learning.

Each panel and discussion will be consolidated into a Children’s Online Safety Manual, capturing children-led recommendations on cyber wellness, to be shared with schools and government bodies to support the adoption of safer digital practices across school ecosystems.

Addressing students and educators, Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, emphasised that “the internet is no longer a place we visit, but a space we live in,” highlighting the need for awareness, guidance and collective responsibility in safeguarding children online.

Reinforcing the urgency of responsible digital conduct, Mr. Brijesh Singh, IPS, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, cautioned students about the permanence of digital footprints and stressed the importance of protecting identity, reputation, privacy and mental well-being in the online world.

With participation from technology leaders such as Google and Snap Inc., mental health experts, educators, policymakers and law enforcement, the conference reaffirmed Ahaan Foundation’s leadership in advancing child digital safety, supported by academic institutions like WeSchool.

As India advances towards a digitally empowered and AI-driven future, the 10th Responsible Netism National Cyber Psychology Conference, hosted at WeSchool and led by Ahaan Foundation, emerged as a defining platform, celebrating children’s voices, advocating ethical technology use, and working towards a safer, more inclusive internet for all.