Samsung India Impacts 1.5 Million Lives Beyond Products

There is a version of the Samsung India story most people know, defined by market share, smartphone launches, and the sprawling Noida factory, one of the world’s largest mobile manufacturing facilities. While impressive, that narrative tells only part of the story. The more consequential chapter is unfolding far from product launch stages, in classrooms, coding labs, and innovation hubs across the country.

Building India’s Future Through Skills and Innovation

From Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to Maharashtra and Delhi NCR, Samsung is investing in human capital by building a robust innovation ecosystem. As it completes three decades in India, the company is focusing on education and innovation as drivers of inclusive growth.

“As we complete three decades in India, we see innovation and education as both an enabler of progress and a catalyst for inclusion,” said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung India’s citizenship programmes have already impacted 1.5 million people. Its CSR commitment stood at Rs 144.48 crore in FY2024-25 and is set to increase to Rs 193.89 crore in FY2025-26, among the highest in the consumer electronics sector.

At the core of this effort is the Samsung Innovation Campus, a flagship programme training youth in AI, IoT, Big Data, and coding. Since 2022, it has trained 6,500 students, with a sharp expansion planned to reach 20,000 students across ten states in 2025, ensuring strong participation of women.

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From Classrooms to Careers

Complementing this is “Solve for Tomorrow”, a national innovation competition developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, MeitY, and the United Nations in India. The initiative empowers young innovators to address real-world challenges, with funding support and incubation opportunities.

Parallelly, Samsung’s DOST programme equips youth from underserved communities with skills for frontline retail roles, ensuring employment pathways beyond technology careers.

Collectively, these initiatives signal a shift from standalone corporate programmes to scalable partnerships with government and institutions. As India stands at a demographic turning point, Samsung’s approach underscores a deeper commitment to building capabilities that will shape the nation’s future, far beyond the devices it sells.