India, Dec. 15 -- In many government schools across India, science is still taught mainly from textbooks. A new collaboration in Karnataka is trying to change that. Nasscom Foundation and Applied Materials India have jointly set up seven STEM labs in government schools in Malur, Kolar district, with a focus on hands-on learning for students from classes 8 to 12.

The initiative targets schools in tier-2 and tier-3 locations, where access to digital tools and practical STEM education remains limited. By combining infrastructure, teacher training, and student workshops, the partners aim to make science and technology more accessible and engaging for young learners.

The newly established labs are equipped with robotics kits, do-it-yourself ...