Science and Technology is shaping the world around us. It influences how we live, work, communicate, and solve problems every day.

As technology continues to transform industries, these skills are becoming increasingly important. AI alone is expected to create up to 4 million jobs in India by 2030.

For children from marginalised communities, early exposure to STEM can be transformative. It sparks curiosity, builds confidence and strengthens problem-solving skills. It will open doors to higher education, meaningful careers, and economic mobility.

LAB IN A BACKPACK : CLASSROOM LEARNING

STEM LABORATORIES

Imagine sitting in a science class learning about magnetism. Instead of simply reading about it in a textbook, you have magnets in your hands. You test, observe, and experiment. Now, the concept is no longer just theory, it comes alive.

That is the idea behind Lab in a Backpack. Our educators travel from one government school to another carrying backpacks filled with low-cost scientific equipment – from beakers and lasers to robots and simple machines – transforming ordinary classrooms into interactive science labs.

Designed for students in standards 6, 7, and 8 living in socio-economically challenging circumstances, the program brings experiential STEM learning directly into government schools. One-hour sessions are conducted within school hours with each class receiving a Lab in a Backpack lesson once a week. Lessons are aligned with the school curriculum and help children connect scientific concepts in their textbooks to the world around them. Instead of learning by rote, students explore, experiment, question, and discover. This helps harness their potential.