NetApp joined hands with the Agastya International Foundation to unveil the NetApp Data Explorers Lab at Agastya’s Kuppam campus in Andhra Pradesh. The inauguration drew an illustrious gathering of dignitaries, Mr. Himanshu Gupta IAS, Secretary, CBSE; Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman of ISRO; Mr. Ramji Raghavan, Agastya’s Founder; K Thiagarajan, Executive Vice Chairman; and Hariharan Ganesan, Executive Director – Partner Relations at Agastya International Foundation, each lending their distinguished support to this ambitious initiative.
Representing NetApp were Vasanthi Ramesh, VP – Engineering and India Site Lead, accompanied by Anirudh Atyanand (Senior Legal Counsel, India & South Asia & CSR Committee Member), and the members of the NetApp Social Impact team.
The Data Explorers Lab is set to provide structured, hands-on data literacy education for over 1,200 government school students during the 2025–26 academic year, culminating in more than 30,000 cumulative hours of transformative learning.
Vasanthi Ramesh, VP – Engineering and India Site Lead, NetApp, “Data literacy forms the bedrock of modern citizenship and professional success. The launch of this lab underscores our conviction that, when entrusted to young minds, data becomes a catalyst for curiosity, innovation, and societal progress. At its core, NetApp believes that intelligent data should enrich lives, fostering deeper connections and meaning.”
Ramji Raghavan, Founder of Agastya International Foundation, said, “This partnership with NetApp merges creativity, technology, and mentorship. The Data Explorers Lab will spark the imagination of thousands of children, encouraging them to think independently, act responsibly, and harness the power of data for the greater good. We hope this collaboration inspires a ripple effect, enabling learners and educators everywhere to engage more profoundly with the world.”
