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Uttarakhand's Mobile Tech Lab Drives Skill Development & Teacher Appointments

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the 'Lab on Wheels,' a mobile facility to provide students with hands-on training in AI, coding, and IoT. The initiative, set to tour educational institutions for five years, aims to address the shortage of practical learning opportunities in the state. In a separate event, Dhami distributed appointment letters to 1,035 assistant teachers, emphasizing their role in shaping the future. The Chief Minister also chaired a review meeting on various state agriculture missions, including those for millets, apples, and honey.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Flags Off 'Lab on Wheels' for Student Skills

  • Mobile lab for AI & coding skills
  • Five-year state-wide educational tour
  • Bridges hands-on training gap
  • 1,035 teachers appointed
  • Agriculture missions reviewed
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Uttarakhand CM flags off 'Lab on Wheels' to boost skill development

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launches mobile tech lab for AI, coding & IoT training, reviews agriculture missions, and appoints over 1,000 teachers.

"Teachers are the architects of the country's bright future. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, January 29

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday flagged off the 'Lab on Wheels' from the Chief Minister's Camp Office to promote skill development among students.

This mobile lab will provide hands-on learning opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, coding, IoT, and other emerging technology domains. It will also assist students in learning various science experiments through virtual modes, a release said.

The Lab on Wheels will offer students an effective platform for learning by doing. Over the next five years, the Infosys Springboard Lab on Wheels will travel across educational institutions throughout the state, creating awareness among students, providing hands-on training, and connecting them with global opportunities.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap in the availability of hands-on training for students in the state. The practical and experiential learning facilities available in the Lab on Wheels will be beneficial for students pursuing higher education, technical education, and school education.

Earlier today, Dhami chaired a review meeting to assess the status of agriculture-related GI tags, House of Himalaya, Millet Mission, Apple Mission, Kiwi Mission, and Honey Mission.

He also reviewed the department's action plan for the coming year. The meeting was held at the State Secretariat in Dehradun.

A day earlier, the Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to 1,035 assistant teachers (primary education), including 17 special educators, at Government Doon Medical College in Patel Nagar in Dehradun.

Extending his best wishes to all the selected candidates on Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister expressed confidence that the newly appointed teachers would play a significant role in improving the standard of education in the state.

Dhami stated that the responsibility for shaping Uttarakhand's future rests with them.

"When a child receives quality education along with moral values, it not only transforms their own life but also makes a valuable contribution to the development of society and the nation. Teachers are the architects of the country's bright future," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
'Learning by doing' is the need of the hour. Our education system focuses too much on rote learning. This mobile lab for IoT and virtual science experiments can spark real innovation. Kudos to the CM and Infosys for this partnership.
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Rohit P
Good step, but execution is key. Will it reach every block? Or will it just do rounds in Dehradun and a few major towns? The review of Apple and Kiwi missions is also important - skill development in agriculture is equally vital for Uttarakhand's economy.
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Sarah B
As an educator, I'm thrilled. Combining this with the appointment of 1000+ teachers shows a holistic approach. Teachers need these tools to inspire students. The focus on connecting skills to global opportunities is what will make our youth future-ready.
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Vikram M
Finally! Our kids shouldn't have to move to metros for quality tech exposure. A lab on wheels visiting schools in Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi... this is revolutionary. Hope they maintain the equipment properly and have good trainers.
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Karthik V
The article mentions GI tags and Millet Mission too. This is smart - developing both tech and agricultural skills. Uttarakhand has unique produce. Skilling youth in tech to market these products globally could be a game-changer. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️

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