Archive · 18 Jul 2026
West Bengal to launch digital content labs in 500 schools
The West Bengal government is starting something exciting in 500 schools.
They will teach students from Classes 9 to 12 how to create digital content like animations, games, and comics.
This will happen over the next five years and will help about 100,000 students each year learn important skills for the future.
The government sent a letter about this on July 14.
Some people think this is a great idea because it prepares students for new jobs, while others believe schools should focus more on traditional subjects.
West Bengal government to set up Digital Content Creator Labs in 500 schools over five years.
Targeting students from Classes 9 to 12, aiming to train 100,000 students annually.
Skills to be taught include animation, gaming, visual effects, and storytelling.
The initiative aims to enhance digital creativity, literacy, and enthusiasm for information technology.
Education Department issued a letter to district inspectors on July 14.
- Who
- Students of Classes 9 to 12 in West Bengal government schools
- What
- Digital Content Creator Labs
- When
- Over the next five years
- Where
- 500 government schools in West Bengal
- Why
- To equip students with future-ready skills in digital content creation
Education Advocates
Traditionalists
Curriculum Focus
Education Advocates
Digital content creation skills are essential for future job markets and student engagement.
Traditionalists
Traditional academic subjects should remain the primary focus of school education.
- Number of Schools
- 500
- Target Classes
- 9 to 12
- Annual Student Training
- 100,000
- Implementation Period
- 5 years
- Skills Taught
- Animation, gaming, visual effects, storytelling, digital creativity, literacy, comics
- Announcement Date
- July 14