New Delhi, March 12 -- Students in Assam's PM Shri Adarsh Vidyalayas will soon experience mathematics and science through immersive virtual reality (VR) in their local languages, thanks to a pioneering metaverse platform developed by IIT Guwahati.

The "Gyandhara" project, a collaboration between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Assam Department of Education, will launch as a pilot program in 56 schools later this year.

It aims to make abstract concepts more accessible and engaging for students aged 13-18 (grades 8-12) by utilizing VR to create interactive 3D environments.

Dr. Keyur Sorathia, the IIT Guwahati Associate Professor leading the initiative, explained that "Gyandhara" seeks to revolutionize traditional learning ...