Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Tamil Nadu Launches Robotics Labs in Government Schools
The Tamil Nadu government is starting a new program to teach students in Classes 6 to 9 about robotics and electronics.
They are setting up special labs in 15 districts where students can do hands-on experiments.
The course will be mostly practical, with only a little bit of classroom teaching.
Each lab costs Rs 40 lakh and has advanced kits for learning.
Students will get certificates from Anna University if they complete the course.
The government is funding this program themselves after the central government withdrew support.
This is a big step to help students learn important skills for the future.
Tamil Nadu government is launching a robotics education initiative for Classes 6 to 9 in government schools.
15 robotics labs are being set up in 15 districts as part of a pilot program.
The course structure is 90% practical and 10% theory, with students performing 10 experiments.
Each lab is equipped with 11 types of advanced kits and costs Rs 40 lakh.
Students will receive certificates from Anna University upon successful completion of the course.
- Who
- Students in Classes 6 to 9 in Tamil Nadu government schools
- What
- New robotics education initiative to strengthen STEM learning
- When
- Implementation in phases, with the first phase already underway
- Where
- 15 districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Coimbatore
- Why
- To spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Initiative
- Robotics education initiative for STEM learning
- Classes
- 6 to 9
- Pilot Program
- 15 robotics labs in 15 districts
- Course Structure
- 90% practical, 10% theory
- Lab Cost
- Rs 40 lakh per lab
- Kits
- 11 types of advanced kits
- Assessment
- Practical assessments by Anna University
- Funding
- Fully funded by Tamil Nadu government
