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Hindustan Zinc launches campaign to spotlight women in mining
Young women get first-hand experience in Stem and core operations
UDAIPUR: Hindustan Zinc is putting women in the spotlight with its new initiative, She Knows the Ground She Stands On, giving young women a chance to step directly into the world of mining and metals. Timed with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the campaign offers a hands-on peek at mining, smelting, and Stem careers, showing that the sector is no longer just a man’s world.
Over the next month, students from top Indian science colleges including IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, MNIT Jaipur, Banasthali Vidyapith, and MBM Jodhpur will tour operations, explore underground mines, visit smelters, and see labs in action. The first cohort, spanning disciplines from mechanical and mining engineering to geology and metallurgy, has already experienced life on the shop floor, discovering the scale, technology, and excitement of modern industrial operations.
For many, the experience was a revelation. MBM University Jodhpur’s mechanical engineering student Ankita Gour said, “It was amazing to see the theories from our books come alive in real life.” IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s mining engineering student Shruti Kumari added, “Seeing women leading operations across all levels is inspiring. It shows that efficiency and capability know no gender.”
Hindustan Zinc employs over 700 women, including 200 engineers in core operational roles, and aims to reach 30 per cent women representation by 2030. CEO Arun Misra highlighted the importance of inclusion, saying, “Opening our operations to young women is about shifting perceptions, inspiring confidence, and building a future-ready workforce for the metals and mining sector.”
The company also offers flexible policies, wellness leave, extended parental sabbaticals, and even night shift roles for women. With digital advancements like robotics, automation, and remote mining, Hindustan Zinc is making technical roles more accessible and appealing, reinforcing mining as a vibrant, modern, and inclusive career path for women in science.
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
