. NEW DELHI: Giving a push to science education among girls from disadvantaged groups, Delhi government set up a model astronomy laboratory at one of its schools in southeast Delhi’s Badarpur.A senior Delhi government official said the lab aims to help students grasp complex concepts of astronomy and space science through interactive and visual tools, including detailed models of the solar system, celestial bodies, rockets and satellites, as well as visual representations of galaxies, stars and other cosmic phenomena.“Efforts are being made to improve facilities in state-run schools and bring them on a par with private educational institutions,” the official said.Established by Aahwahan Foundation, a non-government organisation working with economically disadvantaged communities, with support from tech major Nokia, the lab was designed as an immersive, hands-on learning space to encourage observation, inquiry and critical thinking, while fostering scientific temperament and conceptual clarity.Braja Kishore Pradhan, chief executive officer and founder of Aahwahan Foundation, claimed the school earlier lacked a properly equipped astronomy lab, making it difficult for girls to understand concepts through practical learning. “With the introduction of this lab, these girls will now be able to learn science practically, just like students in large private schools,” Pradhan said.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosInqilab Moncho To March Nationwide Seeking Justice For Sharif Osman Hadi14 Naxals Neutralized In Sukma And Bijapur As Security Forces Launch Anti-Maoist OperationHimachal College Horror: Student Dies After Alleging Sexual Harassment, RaggingIndia Reveals First Vande Bharat Sleeper Offering Faster Overnight Travel On Kolkata-Guwahati LineHindu Businessman Khokon Das, Hacked And Set Ablaze By Mob in Bangladesh, Dies 3 Days After Attack‘Slavery Destroys Heritage’: PM Modi’s Big Message After Unveiling Sacred Buddha Piprahwa RelicsBCCI Asks KKR To Release Bangladesh Player From IPL After Outrage Over Attacks On Hindu MinoritiesGovt Sends Notice To Elon Musk’s X On Grok AI Chatbot Misuse, IT Ministry Seeks Action ReportUttarakhand Minister’s Husband Sparks Outrage With ‘Bihar Girls’ Remark, Congress Hits Out At BJPPakistan Backs China’s Claim That It Mediated In Conflict With India123Photostories5 best Indian forests to see wild Asian elephants in JanuaryKrystle D’Souza’s roles that defined her TV career: ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ to ‘Belan Wali Bahu’:TV celebrities’ cutest baby name choices: From Bharti Singh-Harsh Limbachiyaa’s Gola to Nakuul Mehta-Jankee Parekh’s Sufi and Rumi8 short and engaging books you can read in a single day8 traditional and comforting Maharashtrian rice dishes that are worth a tryTravel trend 2026: 5 destinations in Asia perfect for slow travel and ‘quietcations’Krystle D’Souza’s stunning ethnic fashion diaryLord Chandra Names According To Your Birth Date10 must-visit January events in Delhi you can’t missFrom ‘Saiyaara’ heartbreak to ‘FA9LA’ swagger and ‘Name Chale’ grit: Songs that turned 2025 into loudest viral soundtracks123Hot PicksOperation SindoorVande Bharat Sleeper TrainJanuary Bank holidayGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk
NEW DELHI: Giving a push to science education among girls from disadvantaged groups, Delhi government set up a model astronomy laboratory at one of its schools in southeast Delhi’s Badarpur.A senior Delhi government official said the lab aims to help students grasp complex concepts of astronomy and space science through interactive and visual tools, including detailed models of the solar system, celestial bodies, rockets and satellites, as well as visual representations of galaxies, stars and other cosmic phenomena.“Efforts are being made to improve facilities in state-run schools and bring them on a par with private educational institutions,” the official said.Established by Aahwahan Foundation, a non-government organisation working with economically disadvantaged communities, with support from tech major Nokia, the lab was designed as an immersive, hands-on learning space to encourage observation, inquiry and critical thinking, while fostering scientific temperament and conceptual clarity.Braja Kishore Pradhan, chief executive officer and founder of Aahwahan Foundation, claimed the school earlier lacked a properly equipped astronomy lab, making it difficult for girls to understand concepts through practical learning. “With the introduction of this lab, these girls will now be able to learn science practically, just like students in large private schools,” Pradhan said.
