Students and teachers of government schools attend an event in Malur where Nasscom Foundation in collaboration with Applied Materials India announced the opening of STEM labs. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Nasscom Foundation in collaboration with Applied Materials India has set up seven state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) laboratories in government schools across Malur in Kolar district.
This initiative will offer students in grades 8-12 digital access and experiential learning, in addition to giving students hands-on exposure to STEM. Teachers will receive specialized training in modern STEM pedagogy, laboratory management and digital tools, ensuring sustained improvement in teaching quality and student achievement, according to the Nasscom Foundation.
Jyoti Sharma, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, said, “In India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology skills are becoming a gateway to opportunity. Yet students from underserved communities often lack access to quality STEM learning.”
She further said that the initiative will bring STEM learning directly into government school classrooms, allowing students to learn through experimentation, creativity and discovery.
Through this initiative, the newly established STEM labs will allow students to explore physics concepts, engineering principles, innovation and design thinking, robotics, programming and mathematics in a hands-on and engaging way.
Each lab was equipped with robotics kits, DIY experiment kits, tabletop models, science and math tools, and other learning materials to help students connect theoretical lessons with real-world applications.
“India’s next decade of innovation will be built on a solid foundation of STEM. At Applied Materials, we strive to align technology leadership with meaningful community impact,” said Avi Avula, President, Applied Materials India, at the inauguration of the STEM Lab at GJC Girls School, Malur.
Published – 16 Dec 2025 0:12 IST
