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Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India have partnered to establish seven STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) labs in government schools in Malur, Kolar district. This initiative aims to provide digital access and hands-on experiential learning in STEM subjects to students from Classes 8 to 12. Teachers will also receive specialized training in modern STEM pedagogy. The labs are equipped with various tools and kits to facilitate practical learning in areas like robotics, physics, engineering, and programming. The goal is to improve STEM education, bridge the opportunity gap for underserved communities, and contribute to India’s future innovation in STEM fields.
News Article:
STEM Education Boost: Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India Launch STEM Labs in Karnataka Government Schools
Malur, Karnataka – December 16, 2025 – In a significant boost to STEM education in underserved communities, Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with Applied Materials India, has announced the opening of seven state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) labs in government schools across Malur, Kolar district.
The initiative, unveiled yesterday at an event attended by students and teachers, aims to provide digital access and experiential learning to students from Classes 8 to 12. The labs are equipped with robotics kits, DIY experiment kits, and other learning materials designed to make STEM subjects engaging and relevant to real-world applications.
“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,” said Jyoti Sharma, CEO of Nasscom Foundation. “This initiative will take STEM learning directly into government school classrooms, allowing students to learn through experimentation, creativity, and discovery.”
Beyond providing resources for students, the initiative also includes specialized training for teachers in modern STEM pedagogy, lab management, and digital tools. This will ensure sustained improvements in teaching quality and student outcomes.
Avi Avula, president of Applied Materials India, emphasized the importance of STEM education for India’s future, stating, “India’s next decade of innovation will be built on strong foundations in STEM. At Applied Materials, we strive to align technology leadership with meaningful community impact.”
The newly established labs will enable students to explore physics concepts, engineering principles, innovation and design thinking, robotics, programming, and mathematics in a practical and engaging way. The partnership underscores a commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders in the STEM fields.
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