A revolutionary project, Project Zul, led by 17-year-old Mumbai boy Arav Kaul, is revolutionizing STEM education in Jammu and Kashmir by incorporating robotics and coding in the curriculum. Following are the major highlights of this innovative project:
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Mission and Impact: Project Zul seeks to promote innovation and technological development by providing students in grades 9 and 10 with practical skills in microcontroller programming. It has already made a difference to more than 1,000 students in the region.
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Support and Recognition: The project has been lauded by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as part of the region's vision for technological upgradation and youth empowerment.
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Program Structure: Arav has held extensive teacher training sessions in 15 government and private schools, both online and offline. Free Arduino kits have been provided to students to create real-world machines, with weekly sessions taking them through circuitry, sensors, and coding.
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Future Plans: A final exhibition is scheduled to showcase student innovations, from functional gadgets to innovative solutions. Arav is looking for partnerships to take the program further.
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Personal Relevance: For Arav, whose father is from Jammu and Kashmir, this project is of personal relevance, seeking to motivate students to envision limitless opportunities in STEM.
Source: Deccan Herald, DevDiscourse, The Print