Google and popular gadget company HP have joined hands to manufacture Chromebooks in India. A statement by HP said that this partnership will “support the digital education ecosystem in India and help students enhance their learning.” The company further added that students’ education would be enhanced by providing affordable and high quality laptops to educational institutions.
According to Times of India, the Chromebooks will be manufactured at a Flex Facility in Chennai where HP has been manufacturing laptops and desktops at this facility since August 2020. Meanwhile, the production of Chromebooks in India will begin on Monday, October 2.
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google said that they have partnered with HP to manufacture Chromebooks and they will be the first of its kind in India. He said, “We’re partnering with HP to manufacture Chromebooks in India - These are the first Chromebooks to be made in India and will make it easier for Indian students to have access to affordable and secure computing.”
Meanwhile, Bhani Dhawan, Head of Education of Google for South Asia said that the local production of Chromebooks with HP marks their commitment to supporting the digital transformation in India. She added, “We hope this collaboration will help accelerate the adoption of technology in more schools so that every student and educator can have access to the tools and skills to pursue their personal potential.”