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The Department of Secondary Education of the Uttar Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Nelco and Japan’s Yaskawa.
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- It will set up Dream Labs in government secondary schools.
- The initiative seeks to integrate practical, technology-driven learning into classrooms to develop a skilled workforce.
- Drawing inspiration from global models such as those in the US, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, Uttar Pradesh is aligning school education with industry demands to enhance employability and foster innovation.
- Dream Labs are designed to provide students with advanced technical training in fields like robotics, manufacturing, automation, and design thinking.
- This initiative will also support local MSMEs by providing technical assistance, enhancing product quality, driving innovation, and boosting global competitiveness.
- Dream Labs follow a “hub and spoke” model, offering students hands-on training, industry-relevant skills, and preparation for employment opportunities.
- Skill development will be customized to address local needs in both rural and urban areas, focusing on sectors like agriculture, handicrafts, renewable energy, drone technology, and 3D printing.
- The international aspect of Dream Labs will introduce students to forward-looking technologies such as electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation, and robotics fields expected to form the foundation of future economies.
- According to the government, the labs will encompass training across 15 specialized skill domains.
- This initiative aligns state policies with the changing demands of industry, fostering a skilled workforce that bridges the gap between classrooms and factories while linking local development to global opportunities.