The first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) laboratory in Gujarat was established at Adarsh Primary School in Telav village of Ahmedabad’s Sanand taluka. “STEM laboratory project is a project-based, hands-on learning solution that allows students to apply their knowledge,” according to the Directorate of Information. It is a mini science centre that benefits children from nearby schools.”
The laboratory has been set up with the help of two voluntary organisations Yuva Unstoppable and Curio O Box. “It took 15-20 days to build up the lab. Around two months back the lab was set up. It has 35-40 table tops equipped with experimental equipment. It allows 4-5 students at one such table,” said Utsav Patel, from Yuva Unstoppable.
“STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths laboratory is provided by us to various schools. It is in tandem with the New Education Policy (NEP) of the government,” said Kushal Thakkar, the founder of Curio O Box. Principal of Adarsh Primary School Vijaybhai Patel said the initiatve was made possible with the help of Mukesh N Patel, the District Primary Education Officer, Ahmedabad
“The lab was set up before the summer vacation. It’s been just a week that we have reopened the school and it is yet to become fully functional,” said Vijayabhai Patel.