Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates India’s first ESG lab in Mumbai; urges students to prepare for technology-driven future

MUMBAI: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India's first ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Lab in Mumbai, urging students to prepare for a rapidly evolving world influenced by technology around climate change, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.“With AI now becoming influential in all walks of life, this laboratory is very important to make us ready for the future. It will ensure we remain a step ahead in science and technology while encouraging young minds to innovate,” he said. The event also included the felicitation of winners from the national robotics competition, organized by STEM Learning and Brilio. The event, held at the Pul Deshpande Academy in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, was attended by STEM CEO and Founder Ashutosh Pandit, Brilio Global Head and Senior Director Abhishek Ranjan, as well as students and teachers from various schools across the country. Fadnavis awarded prizes to winners of the robotics and model-making competitions. The first prize, including a cheque of Rs 1 lakh, went to students of S. D. Ganage School, Pune, for their tinkering innovation. Jadavpur University received the second prize, while Rani Saraladevi High School, Bengaluru bagged the third. Both were awarded Rs 50,000 each.STEM works towards the advancement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in government and government-aided schools.The institute has been recognised by UNESCO for its contribution to enhancing quality education and scientific approach and promoting environmental and sustainable education, and we have succeeded in launching India's first ESG lab, said Ashutosh Pandit, CEO of STEM.Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Ranjan, Senior Director, Brilio, said that Brilio STEM programs are pioneering science and technology for students in over 20 states. We bring mini science centers, astronomy labs and science labs to remote schools in India. We aim to reach one million children by 2030, he said.