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Dream Labs in govt schools, MoU signed with Japan firm
The UP government's Department of Secondary Education has signed an MoU with Tata Nelco and Yaskawa of Japan to set up Dream Labs in government secondary schools.
'The initiative aims to infuse practical and tech-driven learning into classrooms, creating a skilled workforce. Taking cues from global models like the US, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, UP is now aligning school education with industry needs to boost employability and innovation,' the government said in a press note.
Dream Labs aim to equip students with advanced technical training in areas such as robotics, manufacturing, automation, and design thinking.
This will also empower local MSMEs with technical support and strengthen product quality, innovation, and global competitiveness, the government said.
According to an official, Dream Labs are designed on the 'hub and spoke' model, where students will receive hands-on training, industry-relevant expertise, and preparation for employment opportunities. Skill development will be tailored to meet local needs across both rural and urban areas — such as agriculture, handicrafts, renewable energy, drone technology, and 3D printing, the official added.
The international component of Dream Labs will expose students to future-driven technologies like electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation, and robotics — technologies that are set to become the backbone of upcoming economies, the government said, adding the labs would cover a total of 15 specialized skill domains.
The step, the government stated, aligns state policies with the evolving needs of industries, building a skilled workforce that bridges classrooms and factories, and connects local impact with global opportunities.
