Project Jigyaasa is a nationwide STEM learning initiative by ISPF, supported by Siemens India, that aims to spark curiosity and strengthen scientific thinking among middle school students in government schools across India.
Built on the principle of learning by doing, Jigyaasa combines hands-on exploration, digital learning, and community engagement to make science and technology accessible, relevant, and exciting for every child.
The STEM Clubs form the core of Project Jigyaasa, and students are the heart of these clubs. Each club is a vibrant space where children explore, experiment, and express ideas through hands-on activities, experiments, and design challenges. Club students also play a key role in enabling peer learning within their classrooms, helping their classmates understand concepts through demonstrations and group activities.
The clubs are supported by on-ground ISPF teams who mentor teachers, coordinate activities, and help sustain regular STEM learning in schools. Teachers, too, are trained and guided to lead these sessions and nurture inquiry-led learning environments.
Students engage in a wide range of activities under Jigyaasa, including:
- Astronomy sessions to observe the night sky and understand our universe.
- Robotics and coding modules that build creativity, logic, and computational thinking.
- Digital literacy sessions that strengthen technological confidence.
- Environment education sessions promoting sustainability and awareness of local ecosystems.
- Exposure visits to industries, science centres, and innovation hubs.
- Career guidance sessions introducing learners to STEM pathways and opportunities.
- STEM fairs and exhibitions where students showcase their ideas and innovations.
- Celebrations of special days like Engineers Day, National Energy Conservation Day, and other thematic events that connect learning with real-world relevance.
Through Jigyaasa, ISPF envisions a generation of confident, creative problem-solvers who can think scientifically, act responsibly, and innovate for their communities.