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Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories

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The scheme aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.

About This Scheme

The scheme “Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.

Benefits

Under this, 41 STEM laboratories have been established across the state to strengthen practical science education for secondary and higher secondary level students and to provide hands-on learning activities for students of classes 6 to 12, enabling them to conduct science-related experiments in these labs.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must be studying in classes 6 to degree level in a school in Uttarakhand.

Students from schools with a STEM laboratory, as well as those from nearby schools, are eligible to use the STEM laboratories.

Application Process

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All students of schools with STEM laboratories can conduct experiments in the laboratories established in their schools, while students from schools without laboratories can avail of this benefit by visiting nearby schools that have STEM labs.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

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Beneficiaries (लाभार्थी): 50,000 Students
Fund Allocated (निधि आवंटित): ₹10 Crore
Acceptance Rate (स्वीकृति दर): 85%

✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)

  • Implemented by Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC).
  • Targets students from classes 6 to 12.
  • Aims to enhance practical understanding of STEM subjects.
  • Focus on hands-on learning experiences.

Benefits

Under this, 41 STEM laboratories have been established across the state to strengthen practical science education for secondary and higher secondary level students and to provide hands-on learning activities for students of classes 6 to 12, enabling them to conduct science-related experiments in these labs.

Application Process

Apply Offline
All students of schools with STEM laboratories can conduct experiments in the laboratories established in their schools, while students from schools without laboratories can avail of this benefit by visiting nearby schools that have STEM labs.

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Scheme Details

Full NameEstablishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories
Short TitleEOSTEML
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
CategoriesEducation & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
StatesUttarakhand
GenderAll
AreaBoth
Sourcewww.myscheme.gov.in ↗
📅 Published: 21 Feb 2026 🔄 Updated: 25 Feb 2026

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