Amazon intends to broaden the reach of its computer science initiative, Future Engineer, to include India, signaling the company’s increasing involvement in the educational sector within the world’s second-largest internet-using population.

According to a job posting, Amazon is currently conducting preliminary research to introduce Amazon Future Engineer to India. This program is designed to provide computer science education to children and young adults from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. The selected individual for this role will collaborate with local nonprofit organizations and government authorities.

The company stated in the posting that the program’s launch in India is anticipated in 2021. Currently, this program operates within the United States, where it provides computer science education to over 5,000 schools and a student body exceeding 550,000, as detailed in a recent press statement.

“Amazon India is particularly focused on empowering children and young adults from underserved and economically challenged communities, enabling them to create improved opportunities for their futures,” the company explained in the job description. A request for further comment from the company was not immediately answered.

The major e-commerce company, having already invested over $6.5 billion in India, has been exploring opportunities in the country’s education landscape for several years. Last year saw the introduction of JEE Ready, an application designed to assist students preparing for admission to India’s leading technology institutions. JEE Ready has since been renamed Amazon Academy and provides complimentary online courses alongside performance analysis through practice exams.

Earlier this year, Facebook collaborated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the governmental organization responsible for overseeing education in both private and public schools across India, to introduce a certified curriculum focused on digital safety, online well-being, and augmented reality for students and educators.

Facebook also made an investment this year in Unacademy, a Bangalore-based startup specializing in online learning courses. Google, having invested in the Indian edtech startup Cuemath this year, has also partnered with CBSE to provide training to over 1 million teachers in India and offer a suite of free tools, including G Suite for Education, Google Classroom, and YouTube, to facilitate the digitization of education nationwide.

Microsoft has similarly engaged in partnerships with various Indian governmental and industry organizations, such as the National Skill Development Corporation and Nasscom, to help more than 1 million individuals enhance their skills.