- Five-year MoU strengthens India’s largest teacher-focused STEM upskilling movement
- Over 73,800 CBSE educators engaged as IITGN’s flagship programme scales nationally
- Activity-based learning, NEP 2020 alignment and digital reach drive impact
- ‘Computing with Soap’ moment proves science can trend like cinema
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, FEB 10
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 03, 2026, to continue the nationally recognised 3030 Eklavya STEM programme for another five years, cementing a long-term partnership to transform professional development for school teachers across India.
The renewed collaboration follows a campus visit by Rahul Singh, Chairman, CBSE, to IIT Gandhinagar, where discussions focused on expanding innovative, activity-based and experiential learning models in school education—particularly in mathematics and science.
Spearheaded by the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) at IIT Gandhinagar, the 3030 Eklavya programme has emerged as a national benchmark in online STEM teacher training, reaching educators across regions, age groups and teaching contexts. Programme data reveals that over 73,800 CBSE teachers have actively registered and submitted assignments, while the 10-episode 3030 Eklavya video series has crossed 1.3 million views on YouTube, underlining its strong nationwide resonance.
Structured as a 30-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, 3030 Eklavya blends live demonstrations, hands-on STEM activities, classroom-ready curriculum integration and assessments aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Its emphasis on visual thinking, storytelling and real-life problem-solving has helped teachers move beyond rote instruction towards curiosity-driven learning.
One of the programme’s most memorable moments came when its debut episode, “Computing with Soap,” began trending on YouTube, prompting participants to comment, “Science looks more engaging than Bollywood!” Educators have consistently cited the programme’s narrative approach, relatable contexts and practical challenges as key reasons for sustained learner engagement.
With the new MoU in place, IIT Gandhinagar and CBSE aim to scale the programme’s reach and deepen its pedagogical impact, reinforcing creative, experiential teaching as a cornerstone of India’s evolving STEM education ecosystem.
IMPACT TRACKER | 3030 Eklavya STEM Programme
Programme Duration:
30-hour structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Lead Institution:
Centre for Creative Learning (CCL), IIT Gandhinagar
Partner:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Reach & Participation:
• 73,800+ CBSE teachers actively registered and submitted assignments
• Participation spanning urban, semi-urban and rural schools across India
Digital Footprint:
• 10-episode STEM video series
• 1.3 million+ YouTube views nationwide
• First episode “Computing with Soap” trended online
Pedagogical Innovation:
• Hands-on, activity-based STEM learning
• Storytelling and real-life classroom connections
• Visualisation-led mathematics and science teaching
Policy Alignment:
• Fully aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
• Supports experiential, inquiry-driven and competency-based learning
Teacher Feedback Highlight:
“Science looks more engaging than Bollywood!”
Future Outlook (2026–2031):
• Five-year MoU to scale reach and deepen impact
• Expanded adoption of creative, experiential pedagogy in Indian schools
