KV Toys to Acquire 50% Stake in Play Panda for ₹45M, Marking Strategic Entry Into India’s Fast‑Growing Educational & STEM Toys Market

• Proposed acquisition to strengthen KV Toys' presence in the rapidly growing educational and STEM toys segment, combining Play Panda's product innovation capabilities with KV Toys' manufacturing and distribution strength 

KV Toys India Limited, one of India's leading toy makers with a strong Made-in-India range, has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire a 50% stake in Play Panda Private Limited, for a consideration of up to INR 45 million. The transaction, which remains subject to the execution of definitive agreements and customary closing conditions, marks KV Toys' strategic entry into the fast-growing educational and STEM toys segment. Once completed, the deal aims to combine Play Panda's product innovation capabilities with KV Toys' manufacturing and distribution strength.

Play Panda was started to make learning fun and easy for kids. Over the last few years it has built a solid name in educational toys. Its products focus on STEM-based learning and help children build creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking Play Panda products are available at Hamleys, Amazon, and other leading retail stores.

KV Toys already has strong manufacturing units and a wide distribution network across India. Play Panda brings design strength and a portfolio of learning-focused toys. Together, the two aim to grow faster and reach more parents looking for toys that teach while kids play.

Karan Narang, Director of KV Toys India Limited, said:

“The toy market in India is changing. More parents now want toys that combine learning with play. Educational and STEM toys are growing fast because families care about overall child development. This investment in Play Panda fits our long-term plan to expand into high-growth categories and keep building quality products for children. We’re excited about what both teams can do together.”

With this partnership, KV Toys will add more products that focus on hands-on learning and skill building. It also gets access to Play Panda’s existing range and customers, while Play Panda can use KV Toys scale to reach more cities and stores.

Tushar Saigal, Founder of Play Panda, said – This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Play Panda. KV Toys' manufacturing scale and nationwide distribution network will allow us to bring our educational, DIY and STEM-focused toys to many more children across India. We've always believed that learning through play can shape how kids think and grow, and this collaboration gives us the platform to do that at a much larger scale," said Tushar Saigal Founder, Play Panda.

India’s educational and STEM toys market is growing quickly. Parents are more aware of experiential learning. Incomes are rising. And there’s more focus on building future-ready skills from an early age. This partnership puts both companies in stronger position to tap that demand and support the growth of India’s toy industry.

About KV Toys Limited

KV Toys Limited is India's leading toy manufacturer, serving millions of consumers through a diverse portfolio of innovative, safe, and affordable toys. Through its flagship brand QUCO and extensive retail partnerships, the company has established a strong presence across the domestic market. Backed by strong manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to Make in India, K V Toys is focused on building globally competitive toy brands for domestic and international markets.

About Play Panda -

Founded in India, Play Panda is an educational toy brand designed and manufactured to global quality standards. Its product range — including magnetic puzzles, brain games, alphabet magnets, and arts & crafts kits — is crafted to spark curiosity and build foundational skills in early learners through play. With safety, quality, and developmental value at its core, Play Panda is committed to bringing the best of Indian design and craftsmanship to children across the world. Play Panda — because great minds start with great play.

12 Women to Receive STEM Study Support Through Prodigy Finance and NovaGrad’s ProdiSHE Award

Prodigy Finance, together with NovaGrad, have launched ProdiSHE, a new initiative created to support women who want to study STEM subjects abroad.

The idea came from a simple reality that their teams kept seeing. More women are applying for science, technology, engineering, and maths courses overseas, yet many still struggle to make it to the starting line. In some cases, it is the cost of an application fee. In others, it is a visa appointment, or the worry of paying for life abroad. For some students, there is also a lack of support at home. Even USD 200 can be a big amount for a student from a rural area in India or Africa with a big dream and limited financial backing.

Prodigy Finance and NovaGrad say the award is meant to help students at that exact point, when ability and ambition are there, yet money becomes the reason a plan is delayed or dropped.

Sonal Kapoor, Global Chief Business Officer at Prodigy Finance, said, “We’ve seen a growing number of women wanting to study STEM abroad over the past year.. Women often face more difficulties when deciding to study overseas. Sometimes, even a small financial help, whether it’s a 1,000 USD award or an application fee waiver, can make a real difference for the one in need. At Prodigy Finance, we see talented women around the world stepping into international classrooms and building global careers. ProdiSHE is our way of supporting that journey.”

The award aims to support students who genuinely need help in taking their next step. The selection process is merit based. Each student will be asked to submit a short essay explaining their goals, their background, and how studying abroad could shape their future. They hope that this support reaches students who are not only talented but also need practical financial help to move forward.

The competition includes two opportunities for eligible students.

Through Prodigy Finance, eligible students who apply for a Prodigy Finance loan during the campaign period may be considered for the ProdiSHE Impact Award. Two recipients from India will receive USD 1,000 off their loan amount.

Through NovaGrad, students who apply to selected partner universities during the campaign period may be considered for application fee reimbursement of up to USD 200. Ten recipients will be selected globally, and a Prodigy Finance loan is not required.

Applications are now officially open at the Prodigy Finance official website and NovaGrad and will close on 10 May 2026. Selected students will be announced by 10th June 2026 on the Prodigy Finance and NovaGrad official sites.

Women planning to pursue STEM degrees abroad are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

For more information on the Prodigy Finance and NovaGrad competition and to apply, please visit : https://prodigyfinance.com/ https://novagrad.ai/scholarships-support.

About Prodigy Finance

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Finance is an international student lender that has helped over 45,000+ international master's students attend the world's top universities. To date, Prodigy has disbursed over $2.3 billion in funding to students from more than 150 countries. Prodigy Finance is fueled by impact investors and other privately qualified entities who invest in tomorrow's leaders while earning a financial and social return. Prodigy's borderless lending model enables students to apply for a loan based on their future earning potential and not just their current circumstances and credit history.

*Prodigy Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

*Loan offers are subject to our eligibility, funding, and credit assessment criteria.

*Loan amounts are subject to the cost of attendance limits set by schools.

*12.15% variable, based on a total credit amount of USD 41,680 (USD 40,000 amount borrowed + 4.2% admin fee), repayable over 180 months at a variable interest rate of 11.07%(7.4% fixed + 3.67% variable). Initial monthly repayments of USD 100 (30 Months). Subsequent monthly repayments of USD 573.36 (150 Months). Total interest payable USD 64,525.66. Total amount payable USD 106,205.66.

GlobalLogic Launches AI-Driven STEM Lab in India to Equip Next-Gen Female Innovators

• The fully equipped robotics lab serves 763 girl students from Grades 6 to 9 at Renuka Swarup Memorial Girls High School in Pune
• The lab is designed to foster hands-on learning in emerging technologies such as robotics, AI, electronics, and coding
• The program is designed to create a sustainable impact through a model that not only provides hands on learning for children, but also trains the STEM teachers over a period of time to enable a long-lasting impact in STEM Education for the school.

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a leader in digital product engineering, in collaboration with the India STEM Foundation, inaugurated the 'Robo Shiksha Kendra' a STEM Innovation Lab at Renuka Swarup Memorial Girls' High School in Pune, Maharashtra. Launched under the company’s flagship CSR initiative “Educate to Empower”, the lab aims to provide immersive, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education to 763 girl students from grades 6 to 9 and deliver structured training to teachers—equipping them to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence, electronics, and coding into mainstream classroom learning.

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to nurture innovation, critical thinking, and technical confidence among underserved students. Senior dignitaries including Ms. Kamladevi Awate - Deputy Director- SCERT, Maharashtra and Mr. Sudhanshu Sharma, Founder & Director, India STEM Foundation graced the inauguration along with the GlobalLogic leadership. Their presence underscored the growing recognition of the importance of early access to digital tools and emerging technologies for India’s youth.

Emphasising the company’s social mission, Ms. Monika Walia, Head- Corporate Social Responsibility, GlobalLogic said “With nearly 59% of girls discontinuing STEM education due to financial barriers, equitable access is not just a social issue—it’s a strategic necessity for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat. At GlobalLogic, we view technology as a powerful equalizer. By embedding advanced STEM education in underserved schools, we are not only addressing access gaps but also cultivating the next generation of innovators who will drive India's digital and inclusive growth. Our collaboration with India STEM Foundation through the Robo Shiksha Kendra is a catalyst for systemic change—breaking down economic barriers, enabling hands-on learning in robotics and AI, and empowering both students and educators to actively contribute to India's tech-driven future.”

Highlighting GlobalLogic’s commitment to building India’s next generation of technologists, Mr. Vikram Puranik, Senior Vice President – Engineering (Communications, Consumer & Media), GlobalLogic, said: "Our innovation-led commitments align with India’s mission to drive technology-led growth, and this STEM innovation lab is a step in that direction. Pune—both an IT hub and the education capital—is the ideal place to nurture future-ready talent. By making learning in AI, robotics, coding, and automation accessible to underserved schools, we are creating opportunities and building a strong pipeline of future technologists, while also complementing GlobalLogic’s digital engineering expertise. This lab is about equipping young minds with visual, engaging and hands-on experiences that reduce drop-out rates and spark curiosity—fueling the innovation of tomorrow."

The impact of the lab is already evident through student achievements. A standout example is the "Future Femmes" team—three students from the school who qualified for the national round of the World Robot Olympiad in Hyderabad. Their project, AmritDarpan, an AI- and IoT-powered solution addressing water quality and accessibility, stood out among 293 of the nation’s brightest teams. Their journey reflects not only technical brilliance but also a deep sense of social responsibility.

Mr. Sudhanshu Sharma, Founder & Director, India STEM Foundation said, “Our collaboration with GlobalLogic represents a pivotal milestone in advancing STEM education across India. Their dedication to nurturing future-ready talent through CSR gives tremendous strength to the Robo Shiksha Kendra initiative and reflects our common vision of empowering the innovators of tomorrow. With GlobalLogic’s partnership, we can expand our reach, enrich learning experiences, and inspire young minds to drive the future of technology and societal progress.”

Since 2022, GlobalLogic’s STEM Innovation Lab journey has expanded significantly, beginning in Noida with 580 students, followed by Bangalore in 2023, reaching 980 students, and by 2024, scaling to four more labs nationwide. Today, six labs across India serve over 4,700 students, promoting access to STEM learning and innovation in education.

Educate to Empower, GlobalLogic’s CSR flagship initiative, is focused on providing tech-based education. The program supports the development of inclusive, equitable, and quality learning ecosystems by providing underprivileged students with access to advanced technologies, structured training, and real-world exposure. Through this initiative, GlobalLogic reinforces its commitment to co-creating societal impact and nurturing India’s next generation of changemakers.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic (www.globallogic.com) is a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise, we help our clients imagine what’s possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centres around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, semiconductor, and technology industries. GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business.

Siemens Stiftung Launches Open Digital Resource to Scale Up STEM Education in India's Schools

STEM Education for Innovation: Experimento India project offers digital Open Education Resources that would benefit students from low-income communities

Siemens Stiftung (Foundation), a non-profit foundation established by Siemens AG in 2008, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Limited to deploy Experimento India in schools.

Experimento India is a collaborative project launched by Siemens Stiftung, Siemens Limited (India), and Pratham Education Foundation.

Experimento India's digital Open Education Resources (OER), integrated into Project Jigyaasa of Siemens Limited will be accessible to all school students.

The OER are integrated into Siemens Limited's Project Jigyaasa, which is active in over 170 government schools.

Experimento from Siemens Stiftung offers a diverse range of multimedia materials: from video activities for project-based learning, lesson plans for educators, student worksheets, quizzes and question banks. Its integration with Project Jigyaasa (curiosity-based learning initiative), will further enhance the learning outcomes in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects. Pratham Foundation is the project implementation partner.

Sunil Mathur, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Limited, said, “India’s young population requires extensive hands-on learning and skilling to harness its full potential. Siemens Limited's strategy on education is based on a lifecycle approach and aligned to the Skill India mission of the Government.”

Dr. Nina Smidt, CEO and Spokesperson of the Board, Siemens Stiftung, said, “Having worked in Africa, Europe, and Latin America for over 15 years, we have experienced that students learn best from resources that are rooted in their contexts. The digital learning materials are adapted from our internationally acclaimed education program Experimento to the needs and requirements of Indian students. The resources are co-created with Indian academic experts, teachers and families and offered to students in their mother tongues. Thereby, breaking language barriers to learning science and technology.”

Infosys Foundation Grants ₹ 27 Crore to Ashoka University, Sonepat for Building Advanced Chemical Biology Lab Augmentating Scientific Research

The Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has partnered with Ashoka University, Sonepat, Haryana to enhance scientific research. The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the university's Chemical Biology Lab.

The foundation has committed a grant of INR 27 crore to upgrade the lab into a world-class facility.

This initiative will provide undergraduate students at Ashoka University with access to advanced equipment like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (SEM-EDAX), High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), Imaging Mass Cytometry, and Spatial Nucleic Acid Hybridization System. The goal is to enhance education and research opportunities, enabling students to excel in science and research.

The Advanced Chemical Biology Lab will also host periodic courses, conferences, and workshops to foster awareness and opportunities within the Indian science community. It aims to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and institutions, thereby elevating Ashoka University's national and international visibility as a premier destination for science education and research.

As a non-profit university established under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, Ashoka University is located in Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana, India. For further information, visit www.ashoka.edu.in.

ICT Mumbai Launches its Own Tinkerers’ Lab

Padma Bhushan Prof. J.B. Joshi, the Guest of Honour (in grey coat)

Taking a step towards enabling students to go beyond working on metal, fabrications, clay, and plaster of Paris and providing students with more avenues to develop hands-on skills in a chemical lab environment, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) has embarked on setting up its own Tinkerers’ Lab. This facility promotes hands-on learning towards innovation. The lab, which was inaugurated today, has been established with funding from Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited.

Alky Amines is a leading manufacturer of aliphatic amines in India. This lab has been set up as a part of their CSR initiative, with the support of Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF), California, USA. The lab will facilitate hands-on learning for chemical engineering students, equipping them with a physical environment that is conducive to technological innovation.

Padma Vibhushan awardee and Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prof. M.M. Sharma, the Chief Guest, inaugurated the event, along with Padma Bhushan Prof. J.B. Joshi, the Guest of Honour. The inauguration was attended by dignitaries such as Shri Yogesh M. Kothari, Chairman and Managing Director of Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited, Prof. A.B. Pandit, Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, and Dr. Hemant Kanakia, Founder of MBF.

Padma Vibhushan awardee and Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prof. M.M. Sharma, the Chief Guest (in yellow shirt)

Padma Vibhushan awardee Prof. M.M. Sharma said, “Our country is at a stage where it is imperative that we provide a platform for people to explore their creativity, collaborate with others, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. While this happens in other fields, it will be interesting to see more innovative imprints in the field of the chemical industry. With the setting up of the Tinkerers’ Lab at ICT, I wish to see an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, experimentation, and skill development as a result of which an ecosystem of innovation should be created, which drives our economy and social progress. The country that does not innovate stagnates.”

Tinkerers’ Lab could be instrumental to Industry 4.0. In this context, Mr. Yogesh M. Kothari, Chairman and Managing Director of Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited, said, “At the rate at which we are experiencing rapid change in technology, industries, societal patterns, and processes in the 21st century due to increasing interconnectivity and smart automation, Tinkerers’ Labs are essential for industries in India, as they provide access to tools and resources that can help drive innovation, workforce development, rapid prototyping, collaboration, and incubation of startups. By leveraging the power of Tinkerers’ Lab, industries in India can stay competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.”

Speaking of the importance of hands-on learning, Dr. Hemant Kanakia, Founder of Maker Bhavan Foundation, added, “Hands-on learning is essential for developing practical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. It can help learners achieve a deeper understanding of the subject matter and develop the skills students need to succeed in their chosen field. It will be good to see the Indian STEM education system actively engaging with the subject matter through physical activities, such as building, experimenting, creating, and tinkering through Tinkerers’ Labs.”

Expressing his views, Prof. A.B. Pandit, Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, said, “Creating Tinkerers’ Labs in academic spaces provides students to develop practical skills and knowledge that are essential for success in their chosen fields. Our country needs learning environments that provide access to tools, technology, and resources for hands-on learning, experimentation, and creativity. We as academicians should work towards popularising Tinkerers’ Labs in academic settings for good reasons.”

About Tinkerers’ Lab

Tinkerers’ Laboratory (TL) is a student-run, Maker Bhavan Foundation-funded 24x7 lab that aims to provide technical facilities to students and encourage them to go beyond their curriculum; explore technology as a hobby, as fun; and start tinkering, building, and innovating to convert creative ideas into actual engineering products. It was set up with the idea that it will complement engineering education with some much-needed hands-on tinkering and, thus, foster innovation. 

About Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF)

Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF) was formed in 2019 as a US 501(c) 3 public charity with a vision of modernising STEM education in Indian science and engineering colleges by promoting a culture of making and active learning and nurturing talented makers – students and faculty. This helps students to learn to build realistic engineering projects that solve real-world problems, develop an inventive mindset, and acquire essential soft skills and habits of lifelong learning. MBF works with various institutes in India, its faculty, and students, to make education more relevant and responsive to the real-life needs of people and society.

Vishwakarma Awards 2023 Will Felicitate Students Innovating in Water and Sanitation, Clean Technology, and Smart Mobility

Vishwakarma Awards for Engineering Innovation Returns

Maker Bhavan Foundation, a US-based charitable organisation aiming to modernise STEM education in India, has announced the return of the Vishwakarma Awards for Engineering Innovation in 2023. Founded by the Maker Bhavan Foundation, the Vishwakarma Awards is a nationwide thematic prototyping challenge that aims to incentivise talented student innovators and tinkerers to develop scalable technological solutions that tackle real-world problems and boost India’s economy.

The three tracks of this year’s challenge are water and sanitation, clean technology, and smart mobility. Developing deployable technologies in these emerging areas would lead to considerable benefits for India. According to the World Bank, although India has 18% of the world’s population, it has only 4% of the world’s water resources, which makes it among the most water-stressed countries worldwide. As regards clean technology, a sunrise sector for the Indian economy, efforts to achieve India’s target of producing 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 could open up investment opportunities to the tune of USD 221 billion, according to Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, and reaching net zero emissions by 2070 could create USD 11 trillion in economic value in India, according to Deloitte. Likewise, in the smart mobility space, there is a wealth of opportunities to rethink India’s transport and mobility infrastructure to make it more sustainable and efficient. In March 2023, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia revealed that India’s drone market will reach Rs 3 lakh crore in value by 2030 and employ 3–4 lakh people. Thus, the Vishwakarma Awards presents an opportunity for solving real-world problems while increasing students’ employability skills and sparking new enterprises.

Commenting on the initiative, Ravi Mariwala, Advisor, Board of Members, Maker Bhavan Foundation, and Founder, Promoter, and CEO, of Smaart Water, said, “The second Vishwakarma Award for engineering marks a seminal milestone for innovations in engineering from the participants of tomorrow’s world. The world molded by population growth, urbanization, digitization and climate change has created its own sets of issues. Maker Bhavan Foundation recognizes these and believes that the thinking which created the issues can not solve the issues. We need fresh thinking. Vishwakarma Awards is an initiative to recognize the fresh thinking and innovation by the stakeholders of tomorrow’s world – the young generation of engineers to participate in this exciting journey through interdisciplinary and hands on experience. I look forward to seeing the rich depth and breadth of ideas and innovations to address the pressing problems of the world in practice.”

The Vishwakarma Awards was launched in 2022 by Maker Bhavan Foundation, a California-based public charity that works with science and engineering colleges in India to promote a culture of making and active learning in STEM education in India and, thereby, improve student learning outcomes. Maker Bhavan Foundation has partnered with Wheels India Niswarth (WIN) Foundation, Addverb Technologies, and the Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi (IIT-Delhi) for this year’s awards. IIT-Delhi will also be the host for the Vishwakarma Awards 2023.

Paresh Vora, Director of WIN India Programs, commented, “the second year of Vishwakarma Awards brings new opportunity for young student innovators to bring even more innovative ideas to solve India's water and allied challenges, and create new business and livelihood opportunities. This is in line with WIN Foundation's mission to promote innovations in Water and Sanitation and bring it to the grass roots for benefit of rural, tribal and urban slum communities. We are glad to partner with Maker Bhavan Foundation for these awards.”

Sangeet Kumar, Global CEO of Addverb Technologies, said, “We are pleased to partner with Maker Bhavan Foundation for the Vishwakarma Awards. There are exciting opportunities in the Smart Mobility space and India’s young minds can contribute meaningfully and significantly in developing futuristic solutions in this domain. Vishwakarma Awards is an excellent platform for these young minds to blossom.”

The grand jury and mentors are drawn from industry veterans, entrepreneurial leaders, angel investors, academics, and NGOs who represent the end users. Among this year’s grand jury is Meher Pudumjee, Chairperson of Thermax, who remarked, “It is an honour and privilege for me to be on the jury panel. Am very happy to see that this award is for STEM student innovators that develop scalable technological solutions tackling real world problems in the challenging areas of water & sanitation, clean technology and smart mobility. India and the world needs many such solutions for a sustainable future.”

Applications are now open for the Vishwakarma Awards 2023. Undergraduate and postgraduate students from science and engineering colleges across India will be invited to form interdisciplinary teams (of up to 4 members) and collaborate to develop an innovative, commercially viable product with a fully functioning prototype. Shortlisted teams gain financial support to build their prototype, mentorship from domain experts, and a platform to showcase their solutions.

The teams selected for having the “best product design” and “most innovative solution” in each of the three tracks will be awarded INR 1 lakh. Selected awardees who wish to further develop their prototype into a marketable product may get selected for the MBF Innovation Fellowship with maximum support up to an additional 2 lakh, released based on milestones defined mutually.

About Maker Bhavan Foundation

Maker Bhavan Foundation was formed in 2019 as a US 501(c) 3 public charity with a vision to modernise STEM higher education in India so that its students could inculcate a culture of making, active learning, real-world problem-solving, and life-long learning. The foundation works with higher education science and engineering institutions, their faculty, and their students to make STEM education more relevant and responsive to the real-life needs of people and society. It has partnered with institutes such as IIT (Bombay, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jammu, and Madras); BITS Pilani, Pilani and Goa Campuses; Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai; Nirma University, Ahmedabad; Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni; and Sai University, Chennai.

STEM Curriculum Introduced to the Visually Impaired Students in Govt Schools of Karnataka

Teachers from multiple government schools are getting trained by Vision Empower and Sankara Eye Foundation to teach STEM curriculum to visually impaired students.

Curriculum introduced by Vision Empower in collaboration with Microsoft India, Sankara Eye Hospital, CII – Young Indians

To make education more accessible to the visually impaired students in government special schools, Vision Empower in collaboration with Sankara Eye Hospital have introduced STEM education across 5 districts in Karnataka. Vision Empower is a Not-for-profit Organisation incubated at IIIT Bangalore.

The curriculum is introduced to 64 schools that includes both government and government-aided special schools across Kolar, Doddaballapura, Devanahalli, Nelamangala & Hoskote.

Speaking on the initiative, Vidhya Y, Co-founder & Trustee of Vision Empower said,“Children with special needs particularly from the rural areas often do not have access to an inclusive education. Our goal is to make STEM approachable to the visually impaired students. We create STEM content for students in the form of Braille books, audio books, and tactile diagrams for students at all grades. By introducing them to the government schools in rural areas of Karnataka we aim to empower the visually impaired students. We are glad to collaborate with Sankara Eye Hospital for this initiative.”

“We are delighted to be part of this unique initiative by Vision Empower and to introduce STEM Education to the visually impaired students in the government special schools of Karnataka for the economically weaker sections. Learning curriculum through customised content for the visually impaired students ensures STEM learning is fun and an enriching experience at the same time. We hope this initiative will make learning more interactive and engaging for the students enabling a colourful future to the visually impaired students”, said Dr. Kaushik Murali- President Medical Administration, Quality And Education, Sankara Eye Foundation India.

Vision Empower and Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore aims to implement STEM curriculum with specially designed content for visually impaired students across all government special schools in Karnataka by the next academic year.

About Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore

Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru an NABH accredited tertiary hospital is a unit of Sankara Eye Foundation. The hospital was established in 2008 with a vision to provide highest quality and value for money in eye care services. It is a centre of excellence in ophthalmology. The Department of Vision Rehabilitation at the Hospital provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services –early intervention, training in activities in daily living, educational guidance, environmental modifications, training in use of low vision devices, training in use of assistive software, vocation guidance, guiding in getting supportive benefits from the government, library for the visually impaired with braille, large print and audio books. Sankara Eye Foundation has its presence across India and is synonymous for World Class Eye Care with a Social Impact.

10 Indian Students Attend Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Once-in-a-lifetime weeklong experience encourages students in their pursuit of STEM careers

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced that 10 Indian students among 172 students from 25 countries attended a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience at the 11th Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA). The unique leadership program took place for two consecutive weeks at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This year, Honeywell chose eight students from Bangalore and two students from Pune.

The HLCA is a scholarship program for children of Honeywell employees worldwide that offers a weeklong immersive, science-oriented leadership experience. It is designed to encourage high school students ages 16-18 years old to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through real-world, hands-on activities in computer science, engineering, astronautics and coding.

 

“For more than 10 years, Honeywell has brought together students from around the world to travel to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to experience Space Camp, helping to build their technical, collaborative and communications skills,” said Jayme Meyer, Honeywell vice president, Internal Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility. “Today, the 30 fastest-growing occupations globally are in STEM, and Honeywell is proud to partner with the USSRC to empower the next generation of future-shaping innovators and leaders.”

Students are selected for the program through a rigorous application and review process based on academic achievement and community involvement. Honeywell and its employees help fund the scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition, meals, accommodations and program materials.

 

Yatharth Nehra, a participant from Pune said, “It was a great learning and networking experience. I believe there are only very few organizations that provide the advantage and the diverse knowledge as HLCA provides. Honeywell understands that the future is now, and the future is us. I would like to thank Honeywell for providing me with this opportunity.”

“Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at US Space and Rocket Center was once in a lifetime experience for me. It was a rare combination of technical knowledge, hands-on experience, meeting legends and having loads of fun,” said Bidipta Chatterjee, a participant from Bengaluru.

Bengaluru student Nisha Jain reminisced, “It was a wonderful opportunity to build my leadership qualities, challenge myself across different fields and also meet and learn from my peers from different cultures. We learned how to work as a team with mission control & incident control challenge, build a rocket, code a raspberry pi, train on MATs, use a flight simulator, experience 1/6 gravity, and climbed a 40-foot wall! Proud to have been selected for HLCA!”

Since its launch in 2010, Honeywell, in partnership with the USSRC, has sponsored nearly 3,000 students to attend space camps. Participants develop STEM leadership skills through numerous team-building challenges such as building, coding and testing rockets; simulated astronaut training; shuttle missions; and a low-gravity moonwalk. Students also use computational thinking and computer science to deepen their digital skills.

“Space camp was one of the most exhilarating and educative experiences for me with the exposure to space programs, leadership, critical thinking and teamwork.” shared Srinidhi Prabhakaran, a Bengaluru participant.

About U.S. Space & Rocket Center

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics, Aviation Challenge® and U.S. Cyber Camp as well as the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.

About Honeywell

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. All of Honeywell’s global businesses have a strong legacy in India, built over the last eight decades. Honeywell’s India commitment is evident in three state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering operations, and four global centers of excellence for technology development and innovation. Honeywell employs ~13,000 people across different locations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Madurai, and Pune. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

Apply the Magic of STEM to Fly-High at the Inter-School Competition to be Held in Coimbatore

Robotix India is going to organize an inter-school Robotics competition in Coimbatore. Around 1000 students of various ages from different Schools in and around Coimbatore district are expected to participate in this Inter-School Competition. This event will provide students with the platform to express their talent in various fun activities related to STEM.

The interschool competition that is going to be held at BVM Global School Coimbatore, on 05 & 06 December 2022 will foster teamwork, healthy competition, innovation, and a growth mindset. It will also enable students to learn new skills and develop themselves.

For the competition, Robotix is collaborating with BVM Global School.The events that are going to be a part of this AI & Robotics competition include:

Little Innovators	STEM Gurus	Tinker Ninja	Tech Tycoons	Into the AI verse
Half-day event for LKG and UKG students.	One-day event for Grades 1 and 2	One-day event for Grades 4 and 5	One day event for Grade 6, 7	Two-day event for Grade 9 and 10.
Do-it-yourself (DIY) competition using ice-cream sticks	Coding with Beebot	Constructing a model using the STEM Maker Kit	Solving Hamster maze using the Phiro Robot	Day 1: Events such as Go EV, Go Autonomous, and Go Hydrogen. The training and contest would be with Phiro Pro. Day 2: AI & Data Science events – Titanic Data Set Investigation using Google Colab + Is Metaverse the future of Virtual Reality?

All the participants of the competition will receive Gift vouchers, Free virtual courses, Certificates and lot more prizes from Robotix and AI World school.

Students from LKG to Class 10 can participate in the competition, to be held at BVM Global School Coimbatore, on 05 & 06 December 2022.

The event will be made more memorable by the Award ceremony, which will involve handing over the prizes to the young, budding participants.

Mr. Ramana Prasad, the chairman of Robotix and AI World School, believes that such Inter-School Competitions empower the students to excel in the field of Science and Technology. He is also looking forward to the enthusiastic participation of students from various schools in the event.

To register for the event, students and schools can open the link and fill the form given below.

For Registration - Click here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVLMXP5z4kZMllLl7zhW4wpv1phdLCoSD3rT8XRAaDB0rEtA/viewform

ABOUT ROBOTIX

Robotix, AI World School a unit of Meritus AI Learning experiences Pvt Ltd with a mission to inspire the next generation of innovators and creators, creates robotics & coding education programmes and robots for children to learn STEM and develop 21st century skills, such as problem solving, creative thinking, innovation, critical & analytical thinking, communication and collaboration.

https://www.robotixedu.com

ISRO Launches 'Antriksh Jigyasa', A Knowledge Portal for Active Learning & Exploring Space and STEM

Indian space agency, ISRO, has just launched 'Antriksh Jigyasa', a knowledge portal for active learning & exploring Space Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). This virtual platform also offers self-paced online courses on space science, technology, and applications.

One of the creative entry submitted to Antriksh Jigyasa for SkyPicks (Image - jigyasa.iisr.gov.in) 

The platform enables, learners to register and login to ISRO E-CLASS Learning Management System (LMS) for accessing e-learning contents and study materials. The learners has to follow the defined course guidelines of each course, participate in the online activities and assessments to get course completion certificate.

Courses offered include Remote Sensing Technology, Geographic Information System, Space Science, Technology & Applications, among others.

One of the STEM components of the platform called "Space Varta", where ISRO scientists share the theory behind scientific concepts related to specific areas of space science, technology and applications, their experience in implementing the systems and success stories & outcomes of major space missions. It is an interactive programme for the registered listeners. However the live sessions will also be available through social media platforms for large outreach.

The registered users can post the questions during the live session and the selected questions will be answered by the subject matter expert.

The free courses are available as Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The login credentials will be activate initially for three months and learners has to complete the course within this time frame.

Antriksh Jigyasa also encompasses a platfrom SKYPICKS — a creative platform for the kids to showcase their imagination, creativity and talent connected to astronomy, astrophysics, space and related activities. The platform enables to submit creative photography, painting sketches, drawings, creative videos by kids after registration. ISRO evaluates these creatives on periodic basis and recognises the best submissions in an appropriate way.

India's 1st Multi-Potential Learning Platform ‘Ulipsu’ Raises $1.5 Mn in 2nd Round Funding from the UK & Middle East Based Angel Investors

The startup has raised a total of Pre-series A 2.5 million USD fund since launch

Bengaluru based Ulipsu, India's first multipotential OTT like learning platform, from Kidvento Education and Research Private Limited, recently raised $1.5 million in funding from angel investors based in the Middle East and the UK. This round of investment comes as an addition to the initial $1 million USD Pre-Series A round funding received in October 2021.

With this, the Pre-Series A round of fundraising has amounted to a total of 2.5 million USD.

Ulipsu Founders- Sumanth Prabhu and Nikhil Bhaskar

The current round of fundraising will be used to improve overall product service, boost consumer engagement through strengthening the technology stack, gamification, and analytics for real-time user data evaluation, scale operations, and increase sales via new consumer acquisition initiatives.

The first round of funding was utilized for content, curriculum research and development, acquiring an initial set of customers, and building the platform.

Screens have become an undeniable part of children, and, therefore, Ulipsu is on a mission to create a healthy relationship by transforming passive screen time into active screen time with age-appropriate, engaging learning content.

The brand offers structured learning opportunities for all children from ages 6 to 16. The vast repertoire of curated ‘bit-sized’ courses covers 10+ skills, from music to art & craft, yoga to life skills, STEM projects to artificial intelligence, and many more, in just one subscription. Ulipsu courses also align with the National Education Policy (NEP) of holistic child development and digital learning inclusion. 

With the brand positioning of ‘Learn what you wish to’, Ulipsu is committed to the idea of democratizing learning, which lets young ones truly explore and learn at their own pace and space. Ulipsu subscriptions are cost effective and don’t require parents to pay separately for each of the courses.

Ulipsu is ever-growing, with new courses uploaded every week that are accessible through a single subscription. Ulipsu plans to have over 300 courses spanning 15+ skills by March 2023 and aims to secure over 300,000 paid subscribers by the middle of 2023.

At the moment, Kidvento employs more than 100 people and generates close to 1 million USD in sales annually.

Expressing his optimism over the new round of funding, Sumanth Prabhu, Co-founder & CEO of Ulipsu said, "Education as a market has been a hotbed of experimentation, and the Indian consumers are leading the market in style with their mature understanding of the product differentiation and value available to them. In that sense, we are at the right place at the right time. Our investors clearly understand this and strongly believe in the possibility of what Ulipsu could be! In 2 years, we will be the world's largest curated platform for skill learning for young minds".

Nikhil Bhaskar, Co-Founder & CTO, said, "We have a competitive advantage in the skill learning market as we truly understand our TG, whether it is the product or the technology. We are delighted that our investors find value in our business proposition. We are currently strengthening our product portfolio with a focus on technology-driven gamified content."

STEM Utsav 2022 - A Fun Learning Event for Students

Robotix India | USA and AI World School is organising STEM Utsav 2022, a three-month long event, focusing on STEM and Artificial intelligence training for Students of Grades 3 to 7 across India. This event will help inspire students to engage in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Artificial intelligence is everywhere a. The use of artificial intelligence technology will augment human capabilities and effectiveness in the future. Hence, it is essential for students to focus on STEM, AI learning right from a young age.

As a part of STEM Utsav 2022, children will learn about the concept of STEM, develop critical and logical reasoning skills, find solutions to real-world situations, and work practically on STEM projects. They will also learn about AI topics like speech analysis, computer vision, image classifier, language identifier, human finger identifier, impact of AI and AI ethics.

Robotix, a leading name in the world of STEM and Robotics products and AI World School, is offering a 10-session combo AI + STEM package that will focus on hands-on experiential learning along with fun AI projects to help students develop interest in STEM and AI. Introduction to Robotics is also covered. as a part of the package.

A unique offering by Robotix India | USA and AIWS that everyone will look forward to will be the attractive combo package of Physical STEM maker kits and virtual Tutor led AI courses. This is only a limited-time offer.

Mr. Ramana Prasad, the chairman of Robotix India, mentioned that events like STEM Utsav will help students acquire knowledge in STEM areas. He also cited the need for more STEM learning programs like STEM Utsav in the country that will allow students to learn about artificial intelligence, STEM, and coding concepts, and be future-ready.

https://www.robotixedu.com/

Progress Announces 2nd Annual Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India

Progress, the trusted provider of infrastructure software, today announced that applications are open for the 2022 Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM in India. Details about the scholarship can be viewed here.

Established in 2021, the Akanksha Scholarship is a four‐year, renewable scholarship of up to INR 160,000 ($2,000) annually to cover tuition, fees and educational expenses. Eligible candidates are women, or those who identify as women, who reside in India and are pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer information systems, software engineering and/or IT.

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on academic achievement; interest and experience in computer science, computer information systems, software engineering and/or IT; and personal attributes exemplifying courage, conscientiousness, resilience and excellence. The 2021 Akanksha Scholarship was awarded to Akhila Karanam, a student at Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.

"At Progress, we understand the value of diversity of thought, and we consider it our duty to open new opportunities to underrepresented people who want a career in computer science, software engineering, IT or computer information systems,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, Progress. “In its second year, the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM was created to empower deserving women in India who have a passion for technology, and we look forward to selecting this year’s recipient.”

Akanksha (origin: Sanskrit) translates to Aspire, which is a state of mind and spirit to seek progress and accomplish challenges with grit. Progress established the Akanksha Scholarship in 2021 to expand its impact in the communities in which its employees live and work. With a large employee population in India, establishing a STEM scholarship for women became a priority for the organization.

Employee diversity spurs innovation. To advance this ideal, our company established the Progress Women in STEM Scholarship series to increase the global representation of women in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems. We offer three distinct scholarship programs: The Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM (US), the Women in Tech Scholarship (Bulgaria) and the Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM (India).

Completed applications are due August 22, 2022 by 5:00pm IST. The selected recipient will be notified in September and a public announcement will follow. To submit an application, click here.

About Progress

Dedicated to propelling business forward in a technology-driven world, Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) helps businesses drive faster cycles of innovation, fuel momentum and accelerate their path to success. As the trusted provider of the best products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications, Progress enables customers to develop the applications and experiences they need, deploy where and how they want and manage it all safely and securely. Hundreds of thousands of enterprises, including 1,700 software companies and 3.5 million developers, depend on Progress to achieve their goals—with confidence. 

Robotix and AI School of India Impacts Students Learning STEM Education at Lavale Zilla Parishad Village School, Pune

AI school of India, a uniquely innovative and scalable educational platform is creating a sustainable positive impact through its new initiative on the rural student's transformation through AI, robotics, and STEM education. AI school of India partnered with FICCI Flo Pune and Oxford Golf Resorts to teach Robotics, Coding, STEM education, and Artificial Intelligence to the students of Lavale Zilla Parishad Village School, Pune. India. The inauguration event was held on World Earth Day, 23rd April 2022.

As a part of 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations, Students at the Lavale Zilla Parishad Village School, Pune.Robotic centre showed their grasping power and ability to adapt to new technologies with great enthusiasm. The full-fledged Robotics program at school is already catching the imagination of kids and helping them dream big.

Women's self-help group presented woven baskets, handcrafted rakhis, and Independence Day patriotic badges to the villagers at the Lavale Zilla Parishad Village School,Robotic centre.

“It is immensely satisfying to see such positive changes in people's minds that ensure the initiative's progress in a positive direction,” said Mr. Ramana Prasad, the Chairman of AI School of India and Robotix USA | India.

He also added that the scope of this initiation is to enhance the opportunity of children from rural villages to explore their creativity and understand the scope of technology in their future professions.

AI School of India is an online self-directed and tutor-led learning platform that provides AI & coding technology to students at home, women at home, and schools. The AI courses have been specially curated for students from ages 7 to 18, with guidance from leading global experts in education, robotics, and computer science. Our vision is to provide a world-class experience for everyone who wants to study AI.

SP Robotics Works Collaborates With McDonald’s to Host A (Steam) Creative-Tech Workshop for Kids

Workshop will be hosted in 40+ locations for kids of 7-17 years of age

SP Robotics Maker Lab, a chain of robotics & coding learning centres across India announces its partnership with McDonald’s India West and South, owned and operated by Westlife Development Ltd., to launch the “Creative-Tech Workshop”. The workshop will be a 2 Hour long session that will be held at a nearby McDonald's across 40 locations in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. This STEAM-themed (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) workshop will be loaded with fun activities for children between the age of 7 to 17. During the workshop the students will be provided with a take-away electronics & arts kit and taught about the basics of electronics, circuit building, LEDs, switches, and designing 4+ circuits with fun projects they can learn.

The workshop is carefully curated and aims to develop and strengthen their cognitive skills and instil the habit of practical learning in a collaborative environment. The approach helps develop cognitive abilities and aid them in the speed and quality of their problem-solving skills in children. The objective of the STEAM workshop is to focus on logical thought processes and problem-solving allows students to develop mental habits that will help them succeed in any field.

Sneha Priya, Co-Founder of SP Robotics Maker Lab, said, "Every child is curious in their own way - for example one child might be meddling with remote control cars, one child would break and explore all the electronics in the house. Now the question is how do you better mould the curiosity of these children? We want SP Robotics Maker Lab to be the platform where kids from any part of the country can enhance and develop their creative passion and help them discover themselves in a fun way. Through the workshop, students can explore science and technology, allowing them to discover their passion for the future. Teaching them in a fun and practical way is extremely important to kindle interest and passion which will also boost their problem solving and other essential skills.

SP Robotic Works, a D2C (direct to consumer) company founded by Sneha Priya and Pranavan S, raised their Series A funding of $3M in 2021. They have a hybrid model of learning online or from their Maker Labs (across 27 cities). It has an active community of students in the age group bracket of 7 to 17 innovating and solving problems in a practical way. It has designed reusable learning kits, enabling children to assemble, build algorithms and see their code in action through a robot or drone, making it more exciting and fun.

The workshop will be held in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad across 43 locations in nearby McDonald’s starting from July. The workshop is open for students between the ages of 7-17 years old with a registration fee of INR 1,250/- per student, which includes the take-away electronics+arts kit from SP Robotics and food from McDonald’s and one can register for the workshop on the SP Robotics website (www.sproboticworks.com) or call on +91 89519 44029.

STEM for Kids Workshop – A CSR Activity by Play Learn Foundation to Enhance Interest in Science amongst Govt School Students

A STEM learning CSR workshop was conducted by the Play Learn Foundation in association with AI School of India and Robotix India | USA for the underprivileged children of Chennai Higher Secondary School. Chennai, Tamilnadu, India The 3-day workshop was held between 25th to 27th April 2022 at Alwarpet Circle Library, Chennai. Tamilnadu, India.

Students from Grades 5-10 participated in this fun and engaging workshop where they created science models with their hands and learned various STEM concepts.

At the end of workshop, participating students were handed over certificates and prizes in a special valedictory function presided over by Mr V Arun, Manager – CSR of the Muthoot Group. During his address to students, Mr. Arun cited that science is present in our daily life and developing the basic idea of science helps us in handling our daily tasks also.

 

Ms. Revathy, Principal of the Chennai Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamilnadu who supported the project right from start, recalled her experiences as educator and urged the students to dream and work towards achieving the dream.

Mr. Jatin Sharma, Business Head, AI World School, spoke on how our mind has all the power and Technology and when we tinker with our little brain, it enables us to dream big and find solutions to problems around us. Every one of us has a scientist inside of us; all you have to do is feed him knowledge and curiosity and he will awaken and accomplish marvels beyond our expectations.

 

Mr. Elango, Librarian, Alwarpet Circle Library, Chennai, Tamilnadu motivated the students to always show interest to learn something new and Mr. AC. Rengaswamy, Study Circle Member, Alwarpet Circle library, Chennai, Tamilnadu suggested to use the provided opportunity for the betterment of attaining knowledge. Both of them ensured good support for students who attended the CSR Workshop

How did the STEM CSR Workshop benefit kids who participated?

• Playful and experiential learning of STEM concepts
• Interactive learning environment
• Practical applications and knowledge of scientific concepts

Need for STEM and AI

• Fosters creativity, imagination, and encourages the use of technology.
• Takes the students into a journey beyond the textbooks and theory.
• Students can solve real-world complex problems using STEM.

Tamil Nadu is all for promoting STEM learning

Tamil Nādu Government in recent times has been focussing more on enhancing the tech skills and employability of students. The construction of smart classrooms, computer coding labs, robotics lab, and holding state level hackathon events are some of the initiatives by the Tamil Nadu Government to encourage the use of technology and make the students industry-ready.

Mr. Ramana Prasad, the chairman of AI School of India and Robotix India | USA mentioned that STEM learning workshops lays the foundation for new ideas, creativity, and innovation. He also thanked Play Learn Foundation for giving AI School of India the opportunity to conduct STEM workshops for the underprivileged children of Chennai Higher Secondary School.

AI School of India to Teach Robotics, Coding, STEM and AI to Students of Lavale Village, Pune

AI School of India has partnered with FICCI Flo Pune and Oxford Golf Resorts to teach Robotics, Coding, STEM education and Artificial Intelligence to the students of Lavale Village school, Pune India.The inaugural event for working towards the rural transformation of Lavale vilage was held on World Earth Day, 23rd April 2022.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Saurabh Rao, IPS Divisional Commissioner, Pune and Mr. Ayush Prasad, IAS CEO Zilla Parishad. Assisting them in the inaugural function were Mr. Nilesh Gawde, Sarpanch of Lavale Gram Panchayat and Mr. Marne, Principal of Lavale Village School.

Mrs. Neelam Seolekar, Chairperson of FICCI FLO Pune and Mr. Anil Seolekar, Chairman of Oxford Golf Resorts were also part of the event.

Donations made by Oxford towards the development of the Lavale Village, Pune, India

• Desk and benches for the Lavale Village Government School for 540 students.
• Computer lab with 10 computers having the latest specifications.
• AI, Coding & Robotics Laboratory
• Vehicle for garbage collection

Advanced technologies will immensely benefit the students of Lavale village, Pune, India

• Learning Robotics, Artificial intelligence, and Coding will empower the students of Lavale Village school and make them Future-Ready.
• The advanced tech skills learned by the students of Lavale village will foster creativity, confidence, and competence. It will also help them develop a strong base in Math and Science.

"The objective of this CSR focussed activity is to democratise AI Education so as to impact the future of every school student at Lavale Village" said Mr. Ramana Prasad, the Chairman of AI School of India and Robotix USA | India.

Mr Ramana Prasad also thanked FICCI Flo Pune and Oxford Golf Resorts for choosing AI School of India as their partner. He also appreciated their efforts for the progress of the Lavale Village School, not only in education, but also in other areas like healthcare, sports, yoga, cleanliness and women empowerment