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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Computer Lab On Wheels Launched for NMC School Students
Nagpur: In a transformative step to promote digital literacy among students at the schools run by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), a new initiative — Wings Fly High-Mobile Computer Education Bus Lab — was launched at Pardi Marathi Upper Primary School on Tuesday. Inaugurated by NMC additional commissioner Vaishnavi B, the initiative aims to bring computer education to students of NMC-run schools, fostering an interest in technology and equipping them for a brighter future. The mobile computer lab, a collaborative CSR initiative by Elkem ASA, and Sahyadri Foundation, Nagpur, is designed to provide free computer education to students in NMC schools. The launch event was attended NMC education officer Sadhana Sayam, Elkem plant head Kumar Kislay, senior manager Sanjay Bedekar, Sahyadri Foundation director Devendra Kshirsagar, Wings Fly High project manager Nitesh Nagdeve, the school's headmistress, teachers, and students. The project aims to offer hands-on computer training through a fully equipped mobile lab to students of Classes 5 to 8. For the next three months, the bus will visit NMC upper primary schools with high student enrolment, ensuring access to quality digital education. This initiative marks a significant milestone in bridging the digital divide and empowering young learners in Nagpur's municipal schools.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Igniting Minds: DIY Science Revolution At A NMC School
Nagpur: Inside a set of three transformed classrooms at Hindi Mor School in Ramdaspeth, science is no longer a subject limited to books or blackboard teachings. Beakers bubble, models whirl, and students' eyes light up with curiosity. This is the Young Kalam Discovery Science Centre, a vibrant space where learning becomes an experience, not a lecture. Launched by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in partnership with the HCL Foundation and the Social Economic Development Trust (SEDT), the centre is designed to spark scientific thinking among students of Classes 5 to 10 studying in NMC-run schools. The goal is to cultivate a generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators who engage with science not as a subject, but as a tool to understand the world. "This centre allows students to experience science," explains additional municipal commissioner Vaishnavi B. "They don't just hear about Newton's Laws or DNA structures — they see them in action and understand how it applies to real life." The process begins with a 30-mark objective test to evaluate students' existing knowledge, followed by immersive experiments in physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The initiative enjoys strong backing from municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari. During a recent visit to the centre, Chaudhari expressed his appreciation for the initiative's ability to transform dry classroom theory into exciting learning journeys. "It's about building scientific temper, as envisioned by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam," Chaudhari said. The science centre's journey began in 2017, when NMC and HCL Foundation first collaborated to introduce interactive science education tools for municipal school students. Initially based in Lalganj, the centre was shifted to Barrister Sheshrao Wankhede Vidyaniketan in Ramdaspeth in 2019. Three classrooms were redesigned into full-fledged science laboratories. The materials and experimental kits used at the centre were sourced from HCL Foundation's hub in Kerwadi, Parbhani, known for its pioneering work in rural science education. The centre's team of facilitators, including Nikhil Lakshane and Kalidas Nakade, bring science alive through engaging, demonstrative teaching. Each session is carefully curated to align with the school curriculum while going far beyond textbook explanations. Students handle solar energy models, DNA helix kits, Newton's colour wheel, water harvesting systems, and even soil-type samplers. "Hands-on learning brings clarity," says Lakshane, adding: "Students who were once unsure about basic principles now articulate them confidently." After going through the experiments, students take another test, and the improvement in scores often surprises both students and teachers. Beyond the curriculum, the centre nurtures creative scientific expression. Students are encouraged to design and present their own models at science festivals. Many have gone on to win Inspire Awards, a national initiative recognising innovative projects built by young minds. The three laboratories are filled with vibrant, tactile teaching tools, from a model of the Tower of Pisa demonstrating centre of gravity to interactive games explaining solar and lunar eclipses. Students explore human anatomy, illusions, wind turbines, and more — all designed to make complex ideas accessible and exciting. "Children remember what they enjoy," says Sadhana Sayam, NMC's education officer. "These labs not only build knowledge but also foster imagination and problem-solving. They leave children wondering, exploring, and dreaming bigger," she adds. As India seeks to strengthen its future in science and innovation, initiatives like the Young Kalam Discovery Science Centre are quietly, yet powerfully, laying the foundation — one experiment at a time.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NMC issues promotion orders to 39 engineers after 5-month delay
Nagpur: Facing flak for inaction, municipal commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari on Wednesday finally issued long-pending promotion orders for 32 junior engineers and seven deputy engineers. They have now been elevated to the ranks of deputy and executive engineers, respectively. Along with the promotions, Chaudhari also approved a reshuffle of five executive engineers, three deputy engineers, and 12 junior engineers. For the first time, posts of executive engineers were created in two departments — education and sports and cultural. Until now, the sports department was handled by Sports Officer Piyush Ambulkar, while buildings of NMC-run schools were monitored by executive engineers from respective zonal offices. The creation of dedicated posts is expected to streamline operations and bring focused oversight to these sectors. The promotions come nearly five months after the state govt's resolution dated December 16, 2024, which endorsed Chaudhari's proposal to promote engineers under the unified cadre structure of 17,981 posts approved by the urban development department. Despite completing all formalities, including scrutiny and shortlisting of eligible candidates in September, the civic body had delayed signing the actual orders.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NMC schools selected under PM Shri Scheme achieve excellence in SSC results
Nagpur: Two schools run by (NMC), selected for the central govt's ambitious 'PM Shri' Schools (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme, have shown significant progress in overall student performance and attendance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Out of the total 114 NMC-run schools, two girls stood first among all the Hindi-medium schools, while the overall pass percentage crossed 90% in these schools. Due to proper guidance from teachers, the number of students scoring above 85% also increased. Sanjay Nagar Hindi School and Lal Bahadur Shastri Hindi School are now covered under this scheme and are receiving funds from the govt for educational and infrastructural transformation to provide students with quality education. Lal Bahadur was selected under PM Shri in 2023 and showed remarkable progress, with its enrolments reaching 1,500. Last year, Sanjay Nagar was also selected based on certain parameters, and its enrolment reached 300. NMC education officer Sadhana Sayam told TOI that these schools now offer private-like facilities and teaching standards. "The first phase of disbursal of Rs4,000 to girl students with 80% or more attendance has already been done. This will further motivate kids and parents from poor homes," she said. In 2022, the central govt launched the ' Scheme' nationwide to modernise govt schools and improve education for children. Schools developed under the PM Shri Schools Scheme are distinct from regular schools. Selected schools across the country have been enriched with modern educational facilities and developed as model schools. These two schools offer excellent educational facilities, modern technology, and quality education. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This gives students the opportunity to learn in a better environment. Under this scheme, digital learning resources, teacher training, and improved classroom facilities have been provided. Additionally, laboratory arrangements have been made, and students are given practical knowledge of various subjects. Separate arrangements have been made for visually impaired students. Earlier, Sanjay Nagar School was selected under 'Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Ideal School' by the Maharashtra govt in 2020. Initiatives under 'PM Shri Schools' include various programs like field visits, lectures, and guidance by renowned national and international experts, yoga and sports training, health camps, development as green schools, creating vegetable and medicinal gardens, waste management education, vermicomposting, planting trees and greenery in school premises, cleanliness drives, allowances for children with special needs, home guidance, provision of materials and equipment, reading allowances for partially blind students, attendance allowances to increase girls' education, distribution of sanitary pads, programs for adolescent girls, and forming a young editorial student writing board.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NMC schools post 93.91 pass %, girls top in Arts and Commerce
Nagpur: Muskan Firdous stood first with the highest score of 81.83% among students of all Nagpur Municipal Corporation-run junior colleges. Muskan is a student of Arts stream from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad School. Nirmal Kailas Mate from Dr Ambedkar Junior College secured the top position in Science stream with 79.67%, while Fiza Mohammad Rizwan Hashmi from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad College topped Commerce stream with 71.83% among NMC schools. Students from NMC's junior colleges achieved remarkable success in the HSC results. The combined pass percentage for the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams of NMC-run institutes stood at 93.91%. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Junior College recorded a pass percentage of 98.27%, highest among the NMC schools. Students from the NMC junior colleges performed excellently across all three streams in the HSC exams. Sneha Pimpalkar, a student from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Junior College, achieved 57.50% in the Science stream in the differently abled category. Nirmal Kailas Mate secured the top position among the backward class category too. Sane Guruji Urdu Junior College pass percentage stood at 71.42%, Tajabad Urdu Junior College at 94.73%, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Urdu Junior College at 93.15%. A total of 128 students from the NMC junior colleges appeared for the HSC exams, with 2 passing with distinction, 13 in the first division, 77 in the second division, and 31 in the third division. Municipal commissioner Abhijit Chaudhary, along with additional commissioner Vaishnavi B and education officer Sadhana Sayam, congratulated all the successful students from the municipal junior colleges and extended their best wishes for future endeavours. A felicitation ceremony for these outstanding students will be held on Tuesday at the NMC headquarters.
