EqualSTEM
EqualSTEM is a flagship initiative by UDGI Foundation aimed at bridging the digital and scientific divide among rural school students. We believe that every child, regardless of geography or economic status, deserves equal access to quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
Our mission is to foster curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and develop future innovators from rural and underserved communities across India.
Why EqualSTEM
Despite the growth in digital learning and technology, millions of rural children in India still lack access to basic STEM education.
Here’s why we launched EqualSTEM:
Lack of Labs & Resources: Most rural schools lack science labs, computers, internet, and experiential learning tools.
Limited Exposure: Students are unaware of career paths in science, engineering, and technology.
Outdated Teaching Methods: Theoretical and rote learning dominate, leaving little room for innovation and application.
STEM = Future: STEM is essential for preparing youth for the jobs of tomorrow – AI, clean energy, robotics, biotech, and more.
EqualSTEM exists to change this reality, starting at the grassroots level.
How EqualSTEM Works
We follow a hands-on, inclusive, and localized approach to deliver STEM education in rural areas:
🧪 1. STEM-on-Wheels / Mobile Labs
A van converted into a moving lab reaches remote villages with science kits, robotics tools, solar models, microscopes, and more.
🧑🏫 2. STEM Fellows & Local Teachers
We train rural youth and local educators in practical STEM pedagogy and deploy them as EqualSTEM Fellows to schools and learning centers.
🧠 3. Concept-to-Application Curriculum
Our bilingual (Hindi-English) curriculum is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and focuses on:
Inquiry-based learning
Real-world problem solving
Innovation challenges and science fairs
💻 4. Digital & Offline Modules
No internet? No problem. We provide:
Preloaded tablets
Offline smart projectors
Interactive printed STEM workbooks
👩🚀 5. Exposure & Mentorship
Students interact with:
Scientists and engineers
STEM role models from their own region
Virtual lab visits and DIY home experiments
STEM Sessions
Astronomy Lab Sessions
Digital Literacy Programs
AI and Robotics Workshops
Education Cumulative
Impact
5000+ Children Empowered
with Interactive STEM Experiences
100+ Teachers Trained
in STEM and Technology focussed pedagogy
50+ Schools Transformed
through innovative teaching learning practices
Our Reach
35 States and Union Territories
Our Contributors
Support EqualSTEM – Empower a Child Through Science & Innovation!
At UDGI Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to quality STEM education, regardless of their background.
Through our EqualSTEM Project, we are conducting impactful sessions in Government Junior High Schools across India — focusing on:
- Provide STEM kits to underprivileged schools
- Set up digital classrooms and mobile labs
- Train educators in emerging technologies
- Inspire young minds to become future scientists, innovators, and changemakers