CM INITIATIVE
CM INITIATIVE

Virtual Lab

Inspiring Creative Minds for Future Innovation with STEM Exploration

Inspiring Creative Minds for Future Innovation with STEM Exploration

Project Vision

“Inspiring Creative Minds for Future Innovation with STEM Exploration” is a statewide initiative by Samagra Shiksha, Himachal Pradesh, in partnership with Agilo Research (STEMpedia). It equips students (grades 6–12) with modern tech education components such as virtual labs, coding bootcamps (teacher training programs), AI simulations, and more to spark curiosity and build future-ready skills. The program aligns seamlessly with India’s National Education Policy 2020, providing hands-on experiential learning to empower tomorrow’s innovators.

Objectives to Unlock Limitless Learning

  1. Enhance academic competency with OMR tests to personalize science and mathematics learning.
  2. Foster 21st-century skills through coding, AI & XR bootcamps to build analytical thinking and creativity.
  3. Transform learning spaces by enabling hands-on learning with 60+ virtual simulations.
  4. Promote holistic development by combining STEM with teamwork, leadership and communication.
  5. Empower educators through hybrid training sessions with a central LMS and mentorship support.
  6. Ensure sustainability by tracking and managing everything through one centralized platform.

Training Program Statistics

Empowering students and educators across Himachal Pradesh through large-scale training, immersive tech and wide-reaching participation.

154

VR Lab Setup

700+

Schools Participated

1400+

Teachers Trained

200,000+

Students Impacted

Core Components to make the initiative a SUCCESS

Students dive into immersive learning through XR Studios and Virtual Labs, exploring science concepts, coding intelligent systems with PictoBlox and accessing hands-on resources crafted for both learners and educators.

Proficiency Testing

Virtual Labs

21st Century Bootcamps

Teacher Training

Innovation-and-Entrepreneurship

State and National Hackathon

LMS

LMS

PictoBlox, Your STEM Creation Hub

PictoBlox is redefining 21st-century learning through immersive technologies. With state-of-the-art Virtual Labs and 3D-XR Studios being set up across Himachal Pradesh, students will dive into hands-on experiences in AI, robotics, game design and more, transforming classrooms into innovation hubs.

Block & Python Coding

Drag-and-drop for beginners. Full Python editor for advanced users

AI & ML Extensions

Computer vision, speech recognition, custom model training offline

3D and XR Studio

Build 3D/AR/VR experiences and virtual world

Hardware Support

 Quarky robots, Arduino, micro:bit for hands-on electronics projects

Multi-Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chromebook & offline mode.

Teacher Training & Capacity Building

  1. Online Modules: Hands-on VR lab & virtual lab simulations training.
  2. 2-Day Workshops: Coding, AI, and XR, test administration.
  3. Ongoing Mentorship: Regular webinars, peer-to-peer support, refresher courses.
  4. Master Trainers: District-level teacher champions driving local adoption.

Global Hackathon Participation

Selected students compete on the world stage in events like Codeavour International Hackathon:

  1. Statewide idea challenges: Top teams will be mentored by industry experts.
  2. 5+ teams in national finals, 2 teams in international rounds (Codeavour 2025).
  3. Projects on sustainability, smart cities, and healthcare, showcasing real-world impact.

Aspired Impact from the Program

  • Improved STEM proficiency of students and teachers. 
  • 21st Century Skills and Life Skills Development
  • High student engagement & creativity in class activities in science and mathematics
  • Data-driven policy inputs for state education planning

Implementation Partner

Samagra Shiksha HP – Samagra Shiksha Himachal Pradesh serves as the core enabler of the project, offering policy guidance, funding, and oversight. Its mission of equitable, quality education aligns the initiative with state and national goals, while the Education Department ensures seamless integration across all districts.

Implementing Agency

STEMpedia is an IIT Kanpur Alumni company, backed by ARTPARK, IISC Bangalore, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Government of Karnataka. STEMpedia equips K12 students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century, such as coding, artificial intelligence, and robotics.