DEHRADUN, July 2 -- UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun, extended institutional support to the Digital Catalyst Program (DCP) 2026, an initiative designed to equip young learners from rural and underserved communities with artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, digital skills, computational thinking, and social innovation capabilities. The 11-Day event was organised by Kalpavriksh Sustainable Development Society in collaboration with the UPES Department of Social Outreach at the Bidholi campus of UPES.

The program brought together 45 meritorious students from across 13 districts of Uttarakhand, many of whom come from remote hill and rural regions of the state. Through an immersive, project-based learning experience, participan...