25,000 Students in Vizag Govt Schools to Benefit from New AI and STEM Labs

Government schools in Visakhapatnam district are set to receive a major upgrade with the launch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratories. For the first time, public school students will gain hands-on training in AI and robotics—opportunities that were earlier available mostly in private schools from Class 7 onwards.

The project is supported by Cyient, a Rushikonda-based organisation, and was envisioned by its founding chairman Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy. The goal is to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), AI, and robotics into the curriculum of government schools.

The initiative will run for five years at an estimated cost of Rs 8 crore. It is being implemented through the Cyient Charitable Foundation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in education, digital literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

“This initiative is being carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh to support the State’s development. Visakhapatnam has been chosen as the pilot district,” a spokesperson for the foundation said.

Project Highlights

• 50 schools to be covered in five years.
• Investment of Rs 5 lakh per school.
• 25,000+ students and 200 teachers to benefit.
• Labs to include computers, IoT devices, and robotics kits.
• Students of Classes 7–10 to receive training in coding, robotics, and STEM tools.
• A team of 50 trainers will guide students and mentor teachers.
• Every year, 5,000 students will complete a 40-hour AI training module.
• Students will get certificates and opportunities to join competitions.

The Education Department will provide space for the labs, while Cyient will handle setup and equipment.

Teachers believe this move will help bridge the gap between government and private schools.“Our students rarely get exposure to such advanced tools. With this lab, they can learn coding and robotics at a young age, which will boost their confidence,” said a teacher from one of the selected schools.

By the end of five years, over 25,000 students in Visakhapatnam will have direct exposure to AI, robotics, and STEM education—skills that will prepare them for higher studies, careers, and national-level competitions.