Athena Global Technologies announced its entry into the Ed-tech industry through the launch of its subsidiary "Tutoroot". Tutoroot technologies has developed an in-house "LEARN" personalised platform that provides access to Live interactive classes, adaptive assessments, live simulations, subject demo videos and courseware for students preparing for IIT-JEE, NEET, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE & IB curriculum.

The company has plans to enter international markets and will be launching its services by the end of 2021.

M. Satyendra (Satish), MD, Athena Global Technologies and Tutoroot, said, "Tutoroot marks a new phase of Athena Global Technologies. The Indian education system has witnessed a massive change with digital technology advancements and technological innovations. The new age classrooms need to empower students to leverage and use e-Learning as a medium to learn any subject, faster, quicker, anytime and from anywhere.

"Train the Teacher is a CSR initiative that adds great value to the schools and teachers, and we have collaborated with industry leaders ensuring best-in-class training modules. We are also glad to offer a Free Certificate program on Virtual Teaching for teachers and equip them to deliver online classes and get accredited with a certificate," he further added.

Shares of the company gained Rs 1.50, or 2.34%, to settle  at  Rs 65.55.  The total volume of shares traded  was  4,906 at  the BSE (Friday).