Bengaluru, July 08, 2026: Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore (SRI-B), one of the largest Samsung R&D centres outside South Korea, has crossed a significant milestone in its education outreach efforts. With the distribution of 42,819 notebooks to 7,620 students across 195 government schools this year, SRI-B has now supported over 2 lakh students across Karnataka through the distribution of approximately 15 lakh notebooks since the initiative was launched in 2015.
This year's edition, which marks the 7th year of the programme, was driven by more than 100 SRI-Bians who volunteered their time to visit schools across Kolar and personally distribute notebooks to students. Their involvement reflects the institute's culture of giving back and its focus on creating a lasting impact in the communities around it.
The notebook donation drive was first conceptualised in 2015, when Samsung employees, during visits to government schools, interacted with students to better understand the challenges they faced. Many students pointed out that despite attending school regularly, they lacked basic educational supplies such as notebooks and stationery. Recognising this gap, employees at SRI-B came together to launch the initiative aimed at supporting education and encouraging students to remain in school.
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Speaking on the initiative, Mohan Rao Goli, Managing Director and Corporate Vice President, Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore, said, "At SRI-B, innovation and education go hand in hand. As engineers and innovators, we understand the transformative power of learning. A notebook may appear simple, but for a child it represents opportunity, confidence, and the freedom to dream. Through this initiative, we hope to empower students with the resources they need to write their own success stories and build a brighter future."
Over the years, SRI-B's contribution to government schools has extended beyond notebooks. The institute has donated tablets, student desks, flipboards, school kits and RO water filters to schools across Karnataka. It has also undertaken infrastructure development initiatives, including repainting government schools, rebuilding a government school in Kembodi and, most recently, carrying out a facelift of the Government Higher Primary School in Bodenahalli.
SRI-B stated that the notebook donation drive is part of its broader commitment to creating meaningful social impact through education. By supporting access to essential learning resources and improving school infrastructure, the institute continues to contribute towards building stronger educational foundations and enabling brighter futures for students across Karnataka.
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