Cognizant(CTSH) Prnewswire·2025-01-10 16:51Group 1 - Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar S, received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, recognizing contributions of the Indian diaspora [1] - The award was presented by the President of India at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, highlighting the importance of overseas Indians in promoting India's interests [1] - Cognizant employs nearly 70% of its 340,000 global workforce in India, emphasizing its commitment to the country's growth [2] Group 2 - Under Ravi's leadership, Cognizant launched the Synapse initiative in 2024, aiming to train one million people in emerging technologies by 2026, with a focus on AI [3] - The Synapse initiative has already reached over 275,000 individuals and is supported by over $70 million in philanthropic funds [3] - Cognizant has been a key player in India's growth for the past three decades and is the second-largest multinational employer in the Indian technology sector [4] Group 3 - Cognizant's Foundation and employee-volunteering program, Cognizant Outreach, focus on uplifting underserved communities [4] - The company leverages advanced digital technologies like AI and cloud to help clients modernize and transform their businesses [6] - Cognizant has a strong presence in various Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, among others [6]