Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Telangana Reaches 9 Lakh Students Through Digital STEM Programme
Telangana started a digital programme to help students learn science and mathematics.
In its first year, more than 9 lakh students joined it.
Teachers were trained through several levels of trainers.
First, 200 Master Trainers were prepared.
They trained Mandal Resource Persons, who trained teachers in their areas.
School leaders helped by using computers already available in schools.
Students were encouraged to practise regularly.
In KGBVs, more than one lakh students registered, and science was especially popular.
More than 9 lakh Telangana students reached the digital STEM programme in its first year.
A statewide cascade training model ensured mathematics and science teachers received training.
The State Council of Educational Research and Training and Khan Academy India prepared 200 Master Trainers.
Master Trainers trained Mandal Resource Persons, who then trained teachers at the mandal level.
KGBVs recorded more than one lakh registrations, nearly 84% of their student base, with strong interest in science.
- Who
- The Telangana school system, the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Khan Academy India, teachers, and students.
- What
- A digital STEM programme reached more than 9 lakh students during its first year and trained mathematics and science teachers statewide.
- When
- During the programme’s first year.
- Where
- Across Telangana, including schools and KGBVs at the mandal level.
- Why
- A statewide cascade training model was used to take teacher training to the last mile and support student access to computers and regular practice.
- Student reach
- More than 9 lakh students in the first year
- Training partners
- State Council of Educational Research and Training and Khan Academy India
- Master Trainers
- 200 prepared for the programme
- Training model
- Master Trainers trained Mandal Resource Persons, who trained mathematics and science teachers
- Teacher coverage
- Every mathematics and science teacher in the system received training
- KGBV registrations
- More than one lakh students
- KGBV registration share
- Nearly 84% of the KGBV student base