HP & Google join forces to manufacture 'Made in India' Chromebooks, revolutionising digital education

In a significant stride towards strengthening the digital education landscape in India, HP and Google have joined forces to manufacture Chromebooks within the country. This partnership reaffirms their commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, aiming to provide affordable, safe, and high-quality computing devices to education authorities, schools, and institutions.

The production of HP Chromebooks is set to commence on 2 October 2023, at the Flex Facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing laptops and desktops since August 2020.

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. https://t.co/PuzZnck1wo

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 2, 2023

Empowering digital education

Under this collaboration, HP and Google share a vision of supporting the digital education ecosystem in India. The primary focus is on empowering students and educators by making computing more accessible. Chromebooks have emerged as essential tools for K-12 education worldwide, benefiting over 50 million students and teachers.

These devices, equipped with ChromeOS, offer built-in accessibility and security features, enhancing classroom connectivity and safeguarding user information.

"Make in India" initiative

Manufacturing Chromebooks in India aligns perfectly with HP's commitment to advancing digital equity. By expanding its manufacturing operations within the country, HP aims to facilitate easier access to affordable PCs for Indian students.

This initiative directly contributes to the ‘Make in India’ vision of the government, promoting local production and self-reliance in the technology sector.

HP is committed to advancing digital equity, and we have been driving many initiatives to enable digital education across India. Manufacturing Chromebook laptops in India will allow Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs. By further expanding our manufacturing operations, we continue to support the Make in India initiative of the Government.

Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, PersonalSystems, HP India

Fostering digital transformation

Bani Dhawan, Head of Education, South Asia, Google, expressed their dedication to supporting the digital transformation of education in India. Google has been actively collaborating with the local education ecosystem, assisting them in transitioning to digital-first learning experiences through their products and teacher programs.

The local production of Chromebooks in partnership with HP marks a pivotal step in accelerating technology adoption in more schools, ensuring every student and educator has access to the necessary tools and skills for realising their potential.