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West Bengal Schools Showcase 3D Printing Innovation Event
Students from six schools in West Midnapore, a rural area in West Bengal, learned how to use 3D printers.
They made models and prototypes that they showed at a special event.
The event was organized by IIT Madras, a big university, and helped by a company called Vertiv Energy.
Teachers and experts from other universities and companies came to talk about science and jobs.
More than 1,000 people, including teachers and parents, visited the exhibition.
The program started in 2024 and is part of a plan to bring new technology to schools.
The students explained how they designed and printed their projects.
The event showed that even in remote areas, students can learn cutting‑edge skills.
It also hopes to inspire more schools to join the program.
Six West Midnapore government schools participated in a 3D‑printing program led by IIT Madras.
Over 200 students showcased 3D‑printed models at a four‑day exhibition in Moupal Deshpran Vidyapith.
The event, part of the Teach To Learn initiative, included lectures from IITs, universities, and industry leaders.
Vertiv Energy and Device Engineering Labs supported the program, aiming to expand to more schools.
The conference attracted more than 1,000 visitors, including teachers, administrators, and local residents.
- Who
- Students, teachers, IIT Madras staff, industry leaders, and local officials
- What
- A four‑day 3D printing exhibition and conference
- Where
- Moupal Deshpran Vidyapith, West Midnapore, West Bengal
- When
- 2024
- Why
- To bring advanced manufacturing technology to rural schools and inspire scientific curiosity
Key facts
- Event
- 3D Printing Exhibition and Conference
- Participants
- 6 schools, 200+ students
- Location
- Moupal Deshpran Vidyapith, West Midnapore, West Bengal
- Organizers
- IIT Madras Teach To Learn, Vertiv Energy, Device Engineering Labs
- Date
- 2024
Quotes
Professor Piyush Ghosh
IIT Madras faculty member who founded Device Engineering Labs
“I’ve convinced the people that there’s a need to do this in a modern super environment. The 3D printing programme has achieved remarkable success among school students in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. My primary goal was to extend this initiative to my home state of West Bengal, and launching it in these six schools is the first step in that journey. Our objective is not merely to create initial excitement but to build sustained interest in 3D printing technology and encourage greater corporate …”
thestatesman.com
“We never imagined that our school would host a conference and exhibition on a subject as advanced as 3D printing or that our students would participate in such an event. This has become possible through the collective efforts of everyone involved. I sincerely thank Professor Piyush Ghosh, the ‘Teach To Learn’ team, all the participating schools and the District Inspector of Schools Amit Roy …”
thestatesman.com
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