Abhay Bhutada's Bridging of the STEM Education Gap

This presentation highlights how the Abhay Bhutada Foundation is transforming science education for underprivileged students across India. Through its STEM Kit Donation Program, the Foundation enables hands-on learning experiences that make science both engaging and accessible. By complementing India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the initiative promotes inquiry-based education, boosts student participation, and helps bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. It’s a story of empowerment—where access to science becomes the foundation for equality and innovation.

1. Bridging the STEM
Education Gap

3. Bridging the STEM Education Gap
●The Abhay Bhutada Foundation is empowering
underprivileged students with STEM kits that
make science education interactive,
accessible, and exciting.

4. India’s STEM Challenge
●Only 30% of Indian students pursue STEM.
Limited resources and a lack of labs make
science theoretical instead of practical.

5. Abhay Bhutada Foundation’s Vision
●Founded by Abhay Bhutada, the Foundation’s
goal is to bring hands-on learning to students
who lack access to proper science tools.

6. STEM Kit Donation Program
●STEM kits are portable lab alternatives that
help students conduct real experiments and
learn through observation and exploration.

7. Learning by Doing
●Students develop curiosity, problem-solving
skills, and a deeper understanding of science
through interactive learning.

8. Aligning with NEP 2020
●The initiative supports India’s National
Education Policy by promoting experiential
and inquiry-based learning for all students.

9. Impact So Far
●Teachers report higher engagement and
enthusiasm among students. Many now show
greater interest in pursuing STEM subjects.

10. Conclusion
●Through its STEM initiatives, the Abhay
Bhutada Foundation is bridging educational
gaps and inspiring India’s next generation of
innovators.