Microchip Technology Strengthens CSR Initiatives in India

Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP), a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control and processing solutions, has strengthened its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in India. Through investments in education, skills-based development and community programs, the company continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment to youth development and educational advancement.

Microchip India’s CSR program focuses on advancing education and workforce readiness in alignment with India’s CSR regulation. Through initiatives that promote STEM learning such as vocational training, Microchip aims to expand access to quality education in underserved communities to help prepare youth for future careers.

The company has helped reconstruct various schools near Bengaluru’s rural districts, undertaken road improvement projects leading to the schools and is constructing two new schools in Karnataka to expand access to foundational education. In Tamil Nadu, Microchip inaugurated an upgraded Centre of Excellence in 2022 to benefit children from Krishnagiri and has helped reconstruct schools and hostels in the area. Additionally, Microchip leads a monthly school clean-up initiative in Chennai, engaging employees and their families in community service.

In Hyderabad, Microchip partners with the Telangana Social Impact Group (T-SIG), Youth-Hub (Y-Hub), and Inqui-Lab Foundation to support innovation aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Together, they launched an innovation space at a Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society all-girls’ high school in Maheshwaram, offering students access to hands-on learning through prototyping kits, maker tools and teacher training.

“Our CSR programs in India reflect our deep commitment to shared growth, particularly through education and vocational training. We hope to foster resilient communities and contribute to a more sustainable future for all," said Srikanth Settikere, vice president and managing director of Microchip’s India Development Center.

Microchip India’s CSR efforts also extend to environmental stewardship, social and healthcare responsibility, and broader community engagement. The company remains committed to scaling its impact in India through continued collaboration with local partners and stakeholders.