Well, if it still doesn’t ring a bell, please note that the sport is making a debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

Skateboarding may not be as popular in India, but skating parks have sprung up recently across a few cities, though the sport remains largely an urban phenomena in our cricket-obsessed country.

So to expect young kids in a non-descript village – 700 kilometres from Delhi – taking to skateboarding in a big way would be a huge surprise for many of us.

Welcome to Janwaar, a small village near the historical city of Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), where young school kids are preparing to become India’s skateboarding stars.

The Sun rises and sets in Janwaar to the sound of skateboards rolling on the cemented park, competing with the laughter of children. Skateboarding is a huge incentive for kids in this small village, where the sport is unifying communities and encouraging them to attend school. The story of Janwaar’s skateboarders is about People, Excellence, Co-Prosperity and Change – all Samsung Values. And a testimony to the fact that somewhere in India, Dreams are Getting Bigger.

Samsung Newsroom India travelled to Janwaar to capture the passion for skateboarding among young kids and bring their story to the World.

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As part of its Smart Healthcare program, Samsung provides advanced and innovative healthcare equipment such as ultrasound and digital x-ray manufactured by the Company free to select government hospitals across the country.

Dr. Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur inaugurating the Samsung Smart Healthcare Centre in Imphal, Manipur

The Samsung Smart Healthcare facility in Manipur was inaugurated by Smt. Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur.

The facility in Bhopal was inaugurated by Shri Rustam Singh, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh and Smt. Gouri Singh, Principal Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of other dignitaries.

Shri Rustam Singh, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh at the launch of Samsung Smart Healthcare at Jai Prakash Government District Hospital in Bhopal

“Quality healthcare facilities are the need of the hour today. I am happy that companies such as Samsung have made a start and have come forward to set up programs like Samsung Smart Healthcare. We are dedicated to offer affordable and advanced healthcare facilities for the people of Madhya Pradesh and welcome the support from Samsung to equip our hospitals with the latest healthcare equipment,” said Shri Rustam Singh, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare.

Samsung Smart Healthcare is Samsung India’s flagship citizenship initiative in the healthcare space.

“Samsung works on the core value of transforming communities and creating a better life for people. We are pleased to offer healthcare solutions with the effective use of technology in Bhopal. Through this, we aspire to provide many more people in the state easy access to advanced healthcare facilities. Samsung Smart Healthcare program combines good infrastructure, latest technology and best available medical expertise under one roof,” said Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Vice President, Samsung India.

Manipur Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla at the Samsung Smart Healthcare centre at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal

Samsung Smart Healthcare program aims to support the Government’s efforts to benefit communities with limited access to quality healthcare. With innovative products such as ultrasound, digital x-ray and accessories that facilitate healthcare intervention and multiple medical examinations, since 2015, Samsung has collaborated with 16 government hospitals across to country for the Samsung Smart Healthcare program.

Over 3.5 lakh patients from economically and socially weaker sections of society have benefitted from the Samsung Smart Healthcare program till date. Doctors, technicians and radiologists are also trained to handle state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and software.

Samsung India recently partnered with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to add 20 new Samsung Smart Healthcare centres across the state and provide affordable and quality healthcare to patients from the economically and socially weaker sections of society.