Educomp Solutions Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Educomp School Management Ltd has signed a MoU with IIT Chennai to develop a world class Science Enrichment Program to enhance science education in schools.

The program aims to develop Science Enrichment Materials which would include designing hands-on and computer based activities in Physics and Chemistry based on the CBSE syllabus from class 5 to 12 for implementation in the classrooms, an official release said.

This will include planning and developing problem based worksheets and activities which will make science fun and easy for children. The program also includes training for the science teachers to improve their skills as well as understanding using some of the best materials and getting advice from eminent professors from IIT.

Experts believe that this MOU will leverage the best of expertise of both Educomp and IIT Chennai with one focus i.e. to improve the quality of School Education.

Educomp Solutions Ltd, incorporated in 1994 has grown as the largest technology driven innovative education company in India. The company has a track record of implementing large scale Public-Private-Partnership projects. The Company works very closely with various State and Central Government agencies, Ministries of IT and HRD, and Governments of other countries. With an employee base of over 2970 professionals, Educomp presently serves over 3.6 million learners and educators across India, USA and Singapore. Educomp has 9 Offices in India, 1 each in the US, Canada, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The company has sales presence in over 57 locations for different Programs.

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