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The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education among school students and provide professional development opportunities for teachers. The recently signed agreement between the two government institutes marks the first-ever collaboration between KVS and any IIT for STEM outreach programme. The two institutes have described this as a step towards formalising the ongoing collaboration between the two in various capacities. The mutual agreement will include encouraging participation of students of KV school in Delhi-NCR in the Sci Tech Spins (STS) Lecture Series, organised by the Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives, IIT Delhi. STS completed eight sessions at IIT Delhi this year, engaging school students (Classes 9 to 12) from various institutions across Delhi NCR, with a special focus on participants from Government schools, particularly from Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs). Approximately 3,000 students from KVs participated in this popular series in 2025, the statement added. As a part of this agreement, KV students and teachers will be encouraged to participate in various STEM activities organised by the Office of Academic Outreach and New Initiatives at IIT Delhi. The collaboration seeks to provide students exposure to scientific concepts in a fun and engaging manner, and allow them to see real-world applications of the concepts they read in textbooks. In addition to this, faculty and students from IIT Delhi will conduct outreach sessions in KV schools, with the aim to inspire young minds to pursue careers in STEM. he training will cover the use of emerging technological tools, advancements in STEM, and innovative teaching methodologies. These sessions will empower KV educators with innovative teaching methodologies, and the latest advancements in STEM education to enhance classroom learning. The agreement also establishes a structured feedback mechanism to assess the impact of these programmes. IIT Delhi will collect insights from students and teachers to refine and improve the programme’s structure, which emerges from IITD’s constant strive to improve. This partnership marks a crucial step in IIT Delhi’s efforts to raise curiosity among learners at an early age and equip them better for STEM subjects, the statement added. While working alongside KV teachers, this initiative aims to build upon their strong foundation, addressing emerging needs in modern teaching approaches to further enhance classroom learning.
