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  • 13 April, 2021

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Lab on Wheels Programme by Delhi Technological University

Lab on Wheels Programme by DelhiTechnological University

Delhi Education Minister inaugurated Delhi Technological University (DTU) Lab on Wheels programme.

About Lab on Wheels Programme:

  • The Programme aims to impart education in the fields of Mathematics and Science.
  • Especially the students from marginalised and poor economic backgrounds.
  • The programme aims to stimulate their interest in these subjects while pursuing higher education.
  • The programme becomes mutually beneficial if some of these students decide to take admitted to DTU once they finish schooling.

Key Features of the programme:

  • Delhi Technological University students will travel in a bus across Delhi & will teach government school students and underprivileged children.
  • The bus will comprise 16 computers, two televisions, one 3D printer, one laptop, cameras and one printer. It will also be Wi-Fi enabled with 100% power back up and fully air-conditioned.
  • The programme will cover basic computer training for students, regular classwork for Class 10 and 12 students, and 3D printing training.

Source: TH


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