BHUBANESWAR, Odisha— Young Tinker Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, to expand hands-on STEM learning opportunities for school students across the state.
The partnership will support the rollout of the foundation’s flagship “Tinker on Wheels” initiative, a mobile innovation and learning platform designed to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education directly to students, particularly in underserved and remote areas.
Under the collaboration, the initiative aims to provide experiential learning opportunities through maker-based activities, innovation workshops and practical problem-solving exercises, helping students develop critical thinking and technical skills from an early age.
Education experts have increasingly emphasized the importance of hands-on learning models as India seeks to strengthen its future workforce in technology, engineering and innovation-driven sectors. Programmes such as Tinker on Wheels are intended to bridge gaps in access to STEM education by taking learning resources beyond traditional classroom settings.
The agreement also reflects Odisha’s broader efforts to promote innovation and skill development within the school education system. By leveraging mobile learning infrastructure, the initiative is expected to reach a wider student population and foster interest in emerging technologies among young learners.
Young Tinker Foundation said the collaboration with OSEPA marks a significant step in its mission to nurture the next generation of innovators, creators and problem-solvers across Odisha.
The partnership is expected to contribute to the state’s educational transformation agenda while strengthening industry-relevant skills and innovation capacity among school students.