Historic Indore Girls' School to Launch Robotics Lab This July
Come July, the corridors of the 104-year-old Govt Sharda Kanya Higher Secondary Girls' School at Bada Ganpati in Indore will witness a technological transformation. Students will be writing codes and building small machines as the school establishes a dedicated robotics lab on its campus.
Laboratory Setup and Academic Integration
The school, which was established in 1922, has already received laboratory equipment and is preparing a dedicated space for this innovative facility. Starting from the upcoming academic session, girls from classes 9 to 12 will be introduced to coding, decoding, and basic robotics through hands-on practical sessions.
"We have been trying to get an Atal Tinkering Lab set up in our school for the last few years," school principal Sunayana Sharma told TOI. "We have received the laboratory equipment and material now. The lab is being set up with teachers' training planned in May and June."
Comprehensive Teacher Training Program
The teachers will undergo specialized training in several key areas:
- Coding fundamentals and applications
- Proper use of laboratory equipment
- Project-based teaching methodologies
- Robotics implementation strategies
Following this training, they will conduct regular sessions for students throughout the academic year.
Advanced Laboratory Equipment
The robotics lab will be equipped with a comprehensive range of components that will enable students to create functional technological models:
- Various types of motors for mechanical movement
- Multiple sensor systems for environmental detection
- Capacitor kits for electrical storage
- Bluetooth modules for wireless communication
- LED systems for visual displays
This equipment will allow students to build working models such as motor-based robots, sensor-driven devices, and simple display systems, providing practical understanding of electronics and automation fundamentals.
Expanding Educational Access
The school, which currently has approximately 950 students from classes 9 to 12, plans to extend the robotics lab facility beyond its own campus. Students from nearby government schools who show interest in learning robotics will also have access to the laboratory, creating a broader educational impact in the community.
Building on Existing Scientific Infrastructure
Sharda Kanya School has already established a reputation for practical learning through its astronomy lab, which remains one of the few such facilities in government schools across Indore. Equipped with telescopes and detailed models, this lab enables students to study space and related astronomical concepts in depth.
Transforming Educational Methodology
With the addition of the robotics lab, the school is introducing a significant new dimension to its teaching approach. For a government school with such a long academic history, this change represents a substantial shift in classroom dynamics. Students will now move beyond traditional textbook learning to engage in hands-on work, building functional models and understanding how basic technology operates in real-world applications.
This initiative marks a progressive step in STEM education for girls in government schools, combining historical academic tradition with modern technological learning.
