Changing the Course of STEM Education in India with the Abhay Bhutada Foundation

This presentation focuses on how the Abhay Bhutada Foundation is changing the course of STEM education through its STEM kit donation program. It shows how the kits address the lack of hands-on exposure in rural and underfunded schools, inspiring students to pursue science and technology careers. By bridging educational gaps and preparing a diverse talent pool, the Foundation’s efforts are helping India move toward a future where innovation and opportunity are accessible to all.

1. Changing the Course of STEM
Education in India with the
Abhay Bhutada Foundation
How STEM kits are inspiring
underprivileged students to become
the innovators of tomorrow

2. Introduction
•India’s working-age population will soon be
the largest globally, yet only about 30% of
students study STEM.
•This skills gap could slow the country’s
innovation and limit opportunities for young
talent.
•The Abhay Bhutada Foundation is responding
by donating STEM kits to underprivileged
students, making hands-on learning widely
accessible.

3. The Gap in STEM Access
•Despite improved connectivity, many schools
still lack labs or practical science tools.
•Students from underserved communities rely
on rote learning with little experimentation.
•This discourages them from pursuing science
or technology-related careers.

4. Why STEM Education Matters
•Fields like artificial intelligence, renewable
energy, biotechnology, and robotics need
skilled professionals.
•A robust STEM-trained workforce can position
India as a world leader in innovation.
•Without enough STEM graduates, India may
face skill shortages in critical sectors.

5. The Abhay Bhutada Foundation’s
Action
•The Foundation donates STEM kits to help
children explore scientific concepts through
hands-on activities.
•Students can build small models, test circuits,
and conduct safe experiments under guidance.
•This fosters curiosity, confidence, and
analytical thinking essential for future jobs.

6. Bridging Educational Inequality
•Urban schools often have better labs and
teaching tools, but rural schools struggle.
•By bringing STEM kits to underserved areas,
the Foundation ensures no student is left
behind.
•This inclusion taps talent that would otherwise
remain hidden.

7. Looking Forward
•The initiative acts as a bridge between
classroom learning and practical skills.
•Expanding programs like these can transform
India’s STEM participation from minority to
mainstream.
•By 2030, India could have not just the largest
workforce but one of the most innovative too.

8. Factbox & FAQs
•Factbox Highlights:
•- Initiative launched: 2023
•- Beneficiaries: Underprivileged students
across India
•- Objective: Boost STEM participation, spark
curiosity, and build critical skills

•Key FAQs:
•- Why does STEM education matter to India’s
future?
•- How is the Abhay Bhutada Foundation
promoting STEM?
•- What benefits do STEM kits offer
underprivileged children?
•- Why are private initiatives needed alongside
public programs?
•- How can schools encourage students to
choose STEM subjects?