New STEM Lab Launched at Janakpuri School
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood and Shikhar Dhawan launch a state-of-the-art STEM Lab at CM Shri School under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
In a significant boost to technology-driven education in the capital, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood and Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson of Da One Group, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri, on Friday.
The inauguration took place under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, an initiative organized to commemorate 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service and to align citizen efforts with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Advancing Digital Shiksha through STEM Shiksha
The new facility has been established under the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha initiative. This program builds upon the foundation's ongoing efforts to expand technology-enabled learning across Delhi Government schools. The Janakpuri lab represents an expansion of the Digital Shiksha programme, moving beyond traditional classroom settings into dedicated spaces designed for hands-on exploration and scientific experimentation.
This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at creating future-ready learning environments for students. By focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the lab seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical textbook knowledge and practical application.
Commitment to Future-Ready Education
Speaking at the event, Ashish Sood, Minister of Home & Education for the Government of NCT of Delhi, emphasized the government's dedication to educational advancement through technology. He noted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is focused on providing advanced learning opportunities in public schools.
"STEM Labs are an important step in this direction, enabling students to move beyond textbook learning and learn through experience, exploration and experimentation," Sood stated. He also expressed his encouragement for the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation to expand this vision to more schools across the city.
Empowering Students through Collaboration
Shikhar Dhawan, Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, expressed his gratitude to the Delhi Government for their trust in the STEM Shiksha initiative. He highlighted the goal of making digital education more accessible to children and mentioned that Sportskeeda has joined as a CSR partner for the STEM Lab project.
Anshita Gupta, CEO of Da One Group, added that the partnership with the Delhi Government has been a driving force in scaling the initiative across multiple government schools. The leadership of the foundation, including COO Sophie Dhawan, continues to drive these strategic educational partnerships to empower the next generation.