How Gaps in Indian STEM Education Become Opportunities

“From Chasm to Opportunity” reimagines STEM education as a bridge to equal opportunity for India’s next generation. The slides explore how poverty, lack of infrastructure, and limited mentorship restrict millions from pursuing STEM. By introducing STEM kits and engaging learning tools, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation is transforming challenges into opportunities. The presentation also connects these initiatives to India’s 2030 vision—where a skilled, STEM-ready workforce drives progress and innovation. It concludes with a call to action for individuals and organisations to join this movement and make STEM education accessible to all.

1. How Gaps in Indian STEM
Education Become
Opportunities
Reimagining STEM for India’s Next Billion

3. A Startling Number
●Only 30% of students take up STEM subjects.
●Opportunity and potential remain untapped
for millions.

4. Understanding the Barriers
●Financial hardships keep STEM out of reach.
●Rural and government schools lack labs and
updated materials.
●Scarcity of role models and mentors in STEM.

5. A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
●Picture a bridge—some students cross to
opportunity, others are stranded.
●The “gap” symbolizes inequity in education
and access.

6. Breaking Barriers with STEM Kits
●Kits provide hands-on activities—bringing
theories to life.
●Foster creativity and confidence through
experimentation.
●Target the most underserved students and
schools.

7. Abhay Bhutada Foundation’s Mission
●The Abhay Bhutada Foundation is focused on
donating STEM kits to marginalized
communities.
●Seeks to make STEM both engaging and
accessible.
●Building critical skills for tomorrow.

8. Towards 2030: A Workforce
Revolution
●India’s demographic dividend will peak by
2030.
●STEM-ready youth are the foundation of
innovation and progress.
●Broader STEM access ensures shared
prosperity.

9. Your Role in the Revolution
●Support, mentor, or partner—every action
helps close the gap.
●Create pathways so every child can cross the
bridge.
●Together, we can transform the chasm into
endless opportunity.