Haryana Govt Schools Go High-Tech: AI & Robotics Labs Turn Class 6 Kids into Future Coders!
Picture a typical government school classroom in rural Haryana, where chalkboards once ruled, and rote learning was the norm. Now, imagine Class 6 students huddled around buzzing robots, their eyes wide with excitement as they code AI bots to sort trash or navigate mazes. This isn’t a sci-fi dream; it’s the new reality in Karnal district’s Government Model Sanskriti Schools, thanks to cutting-edge STEM labs rolling out AI, robotics, and hands-on innovation.
The transformation kicked off with three flagship labs in Karnal’s Railway Road, Gharaunda, and Taraori schools, targeting Classes VI to XII. Forget dusty textbooks; these hubs pack modern firepower, artificial intelligence tools, robotics kits like Quarky boards, block coding platforms, and tinkering stations. Students dive into model-making, debugging circuits, and real-world problem-solving, ditching passive lectures for active creation. “We’re not just teaching tech; we’re igniting curiosity and 21st-century skills,” beams Deepak Verma, District Science Specialist.
Take Rohit and Aryan, Class XI dynamos who’ve traded fear of failure for fearless experimentation. “We code robots with Quarky, train AI models, and even build gesture-controlled devices. It’s like playing with the future!” Rohit shares, his voice buzzing with pride. Aryan nods: “Block coding felt like magic at first. Now, I dream in algorithms.” Their stories echo across 20,000+ students statewide, empowered since the 2024 rollout in 50 schools spanning 13 districts, in partnership with STEM Education.
This high-tech push aligns perfectly with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasising experiential learning over exams. Labs feature 16 preloaded tablets running PictoBlox for AI and machine learning, high-speed Wi-Fi for global collab, and Quarky kits with sensors, motors, and DIY projects. Over 150 teachers trained, plus dedicated experts visiting twice weekly, ensure seamless integration into curricula. Early wins? Skyrocketing enrollment, girls outnumbering boys in robotics clubs, and national expo wins.
But Haryana’s not stopping. Buoyed by success, the Education Department pilots 100 virtual labs statewide, digital twins letting kids simulate rocket launches or neural networks from any device. “Physical labs build foundations; virtual ones unlock infinity,” Verma explains. Chief Minister’s vision amplifies it: Upgrading 615 senior secondary schools with 3D printers, more AI software, and tablets, bridging urban-rural divides.
Parents are thrilled. “My daughter, once shy, now leads AI projects,” says a Gharaunda mother. Educators agree: These labs foster critical thinking, teamwork, and resilienceessentials for a job market craving 97 million AI/robotics roles by 2030. Challenges remain scaling mentors, maintenance funding, but Haryana’s blueprint is a replicable gold for India’s 1.5 million schools.
As one student quips, “We’re not just coders; we’re creators.” From Class 6 whiz kids to future engineers, Haryana’s high-tech gamble is paying off big. Will your school be next? The robot revolution starts here, and it’s powered by young Haryana hands. Stay tuned for more updates!
