Initiative aims to ensure civic school students get exposure to industries that private school students are often already familiar with
Std IX students from MPS Shankarwadi English School, at the drone and robotics workshop held on campus. Pics/By Special Arrangement
In a first for the school, nearly 55-60 Std IX students of MPS Shankarwadi English School, Jogeshwari East, participated in a drone and robotics workshop on Saturday, January 24.
The 2.5-hour introductory session was conducted to help bridge the gap between emerging drone technology and the current education system. The workshop began in classrooms, where students were given a basic understanding of how drones function, the technology behind them, and their multiple applications. The students were later taken to the school hall, where they watched a miniature drone being operated.
Career opportunities in the drone sector formed a key part of the session. “Even after completing Std X, students can obtain a DGCA-certified drone pilot licence and explore careers in drone engineering, aerospace engineering, drone piloting, photography, videography, aerial mapping, surveillance, logistics, agriculture, and disaster management, among other fields,” said Gaurav Jain, programme lead education, Nurture Aerospace, a robotics and drone solutions company.
The organisation is now in the process of tying up with the civic body to conduct similar sessions for students of different grades and across other schools. After the examination season, students from Std VI, VII, and VIII of the same school will also participate in the workshops.
Gaurav Jain, workshop trainer, conducting the session
“There is a common misconception that drones are a niche subject and students may not be interested. However, we found that school students are extremely curious and eager to learn new technologies,” Jain added.
Officials said the initiative aims to ensure civic school students get exposure to industries that private school students are often already familiar with. “This programme has been launched on a pilot basis at the Jogeshwari school to gauge the response from students and parents. Based on the feedback, we plan to expand it on a larger scale,” said education officer Sujata Khare.
Jan 24
Day when the workshop was held
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