Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi launched the 'Science on Wheels' initiative in Himachal Pradesh in October, 2026 to promote practical and interactive science education among students in rural areas. The programme was developed in collaboration with Plaksha University and the Igniting Dreams of Young Minds (IDYM) Foundation, with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It targets students from Classes 6 to 12 and provides six hours of laboratory-based learning per school. The initiative covers 50 schools across Mandi, Kullu, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Kangra districts.