Agastya's Sandesh - Oct 2025
- Jashwanth HT
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 hours ago
Extra Boost For Curiosity: New Mobile Science Lab in Hyderabad
A new Mobile Science Lab (MSL), supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific India, was inaugurated at Zilla Parishad High School, Pragathi Nagar, Hyderabad.
To mark the launch, a science fair brought together over 600 children who showcased their creative experiments and innovative ideas. The MSL is designed to travel to remote schools, setting up hands-on science sessions where children can explore experiments, interact with scientific models, and apply concepts in real time. Through these interactive sessions, the MSL helps children develop problem-solving skills, sparks curiosity, and nurtures a scientific mindset.
Digi-Kshetra Brings Digital Learning to Life
Over 550 children and 40 teachers came together at the Digi-Kshetra tech fair in Delhi to explore Scratch programming, MS Office tools, Tux typing, and computer hardware. A sensor-based project built with the Cretile kit stole the spotlight, sparking excitement and inspiring young innovators.
Digi-Kshetra, supported by Adobe, is a modern digital learning hub that empowers students with 21st-century skills. Through hands-on sessions in robotics, drones, IoT, programming, AI, creative media, and virtual reality, the Hub makes technology learning fun, practical, and inspiring. Its mission is simple: nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the digital world.
Creativity to Classrooms Through Vida Vahini
A Teacher Training Program (TTP) was conducted at the District Institute of Education & Training, Ikauna, Uttar Pradesh, on 3rd and 4th September 2025. The training was supported by the Hyundai Motor India Foundation under the Vidya Vahini project. 16 teachers teachers participated in the session and trained in hands-on methods using low-cost models and simple experiments on topics like Acid-Base reactions and Metals and Non-Metals.
The session focused on practical learning techniques that make classroom teaching more engaging and accessible. Teachers appreciated the program’s relevance and shared how it will help them bring creativity and curiosity into their lessons.
Operation Vasantha Transforms With Digital Learning Centers
Digital Learning Centers have been set up under Operation Vasantha night village centers, in collaboration with ApniPathshala. Six schools in the Kuppam region of Andhra Pradesh and five in North Karnataka now host these centers, promoting digital literacy for children and youth.
Powered by dedicated volunteers, the centers provide a lifeline to those with limited access to traditional schooling. Beyond academics, they foster holistic development through arts and crafts, reading sessions, and hygiene awareness, nurturing both digital and life skills for the future.
