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TCS unveils Team SDG Universe for young learners
MUMBAI: TCS has decided that saving the planet should start with playtime, and it is giving children a whole universe to learn in. Marking Children’s Day with purpose and imagination, Tata Consultancy Services has launched Team SDG Universe, a free, interactive digital platform designed to help children explore and embrace the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
Developed by TCS iON, the company’s learning and assessment unit, the platform turns global challenges such as climate action, gender equality and responsible consumption into story-led missions. Children aged eight and above can navigate games, nano-videos, comics and interactive pledges that culminate in an SDG Ambassador certification.
Operating on a self-service model, Team SDG Universe aims to bridge the gap between awareness and real-world action by encouraging creativity, curiosity and responsible choices. Schools can integrate the programme into their curriculum, and several have already done so, including Vidya Mandir School in Chennai.
Vidya Mandir School principal Kanchana Mala S H, said the initiative aligned with the school’s aim to make screen time meaningful. “Our students found the activities enjoyable and insightful. It is heartening to see them talking about SDGs with interest and understanding. Inspired by this experience, our class eight students have chosen the UN SDGs as the theme for their annual project day,” she said.
Accessible through the TCS iON webpage, the platform encourages interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Learners are guided by three friendly mascots Shreya Sustainable, Dhruv Development and Gyan Goals, who help make the journey engaging and relatable.
TCS iON global head Venguswamy Ramaswamy, said the initiative reflects the company’s belief in purposeful learning. “By combining play with purpose, Team SDG Universe helps young learners internalise global values through local action. True innovation is measured by its impact on society, and this platform empowers children to become global citizens,” he said.
The gamified approach responds to a growing need for interactive, scalable and meaningful sustainability learning tools. Available free to children across India, it offers schools and families a simple way to introduce SDG concepts in a format that feels fun rather than formal.
With Team SDG Universe, TCS strengthens its commitment to nation-building through education, while TCS iON further expands its mission to deliver productive learning experiences across institutions, enterprises and government departments.
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Uidai partners with Google to help users locate Aadhaar centres
Verified Aadhaar centres to appear on Maps with services and access info
MUMBAI: Finding an Aadhaar centre may soon be as easy as finding your favourite café. In a move aimed at making public services more accessible, the Unique Identification Authority of India has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The feature, expected to roll out in the coming months, will allow residents to locate verified centres quickly and confidently.
More than 60,000 Aadhaar centres, including state of the art Aadhaar Seva Kendras, will be mapped. When users search on Google Maps, they will be directed to authorised facilities rather than unverified listings, helping curb misinformation and confusion.
The listings will do more than drop a pin. Users will be able to see the nature of services offered at each centre, whether it is adult enrolment, child enrolment, or limited to address and mobile number updates. Details such as operating hours, parking availability and divyang friendly infrastructure will also be shown wherever applicable.
Uidai CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, said the collaboration is part of the authority’s continued effort to improve ease of living for Aadhaar holders by making authorised centres simpler and faster to navigate.
The partnership will deepen in its next phase, with Uidai using Google Business Profile to manage information and respond directly to public feedback. Looking ahead, the two organisations are also exploring the option of enabling appointment bookings through the Google Maps interface, potentially allowing residents to plan their visits with greater efficiency.
Google India country head, strategic partnerships Roli Agarwal, said integrating verified Aadhaar centres would help millions access trusted services with confidence, bringing essential government infrastructure closer to the people who need it most.
If all goes to plan, a routine Aadhaar update may soon begin not with a queue, but with a search bar.
