Inauguration of Advanced STEM Lab at CM Shri School in Janakpuri
Launch of the STEM Lab
On Friday, Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood, alongside Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson of Da One Group, officially opened a cutting-edge STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Lab at CM Shri School in Janakpuri. This initiative is part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, celebrating 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public service and aiming to engage citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Expansion of Technology-Enabled Learning
The establishment of the STEM Lab is a key component of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation's STEM Shiksha initiative, which aims to enhance technology-driven education across Delhi's government schools. According to a press release from the Foundation, this lab represents a significant step in expanding the Digital Shiksha program, providing dedicated spaces for students to engage in hands-on learning and experimentation.
Government's Vision for Education
Ashish Sood emphasized the Delhi government's commitment to advancing education through technology. He stated, "Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership, we are dedicated to creating innovative and future-ready educational opportunities for children in government schools. The introduction of STEM Labs is crucial, allowing students to learn through practical experiences rather than just textbooks. It is heartening to see our vision from the initial STEM Lab launch in August materialize further with this new facility at CM Shri School."
Empowering Students with STEM Shiksha
Shikhar Dhawan expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative's growth, stating, "The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation is thrilled to see STEM Shiksha expand to more schools in Delhi. Our goal has always been to enhance access to technology-based learning under the guidance of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood. We are also thankful to Sportskeeda for partnering with us in this endeavor, as we aim to empower children and make digital education more accessible."
Collaborative Efforts for Educational Growth
Anshita Gupta, CEO of Da One Group, highlighted the importance of collaboration with the Delhi government, stating, "The partnership with the Government of Delhi has been a source of inspiration for us to expand the STEM Shiksha initiative across various government schools. We appreciate the trust and support from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood. Additionally, we are grateful to our CSR partner Sportskeeda for aligning with Shikhar's vision of creating meaningful educational opportunities for children."
Focus on Hands-On Learning
Since its inception, the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation's Digital Shiksha initiative has prioritized technology-enabled education, with STEM Shiksha enhancing this mission through dedicated spaces for experiential learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The initiative is spearheaded by Sophie Dhawan, COO of Da One Group, and Anshita Gupta, CEO of Da One Group, who are committed to advancing the Foundation's educational initiatives and strategic partnerships.