Shell launches new EdTech initiatives to strengthen its STEM education programme in India

Introducing the new programmes, Latika Taneja, Head of Corporate Relations, Shell India added, “At Shell, we are more than just advocates for STEM education; we are its passionate champions! With these new innovative programmes, we are excited to harness the power of digital technology to design personalised learning curricula and make learning more fun and interactive. Our new partnerships, coupled with our ongoing association with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission for NXplorers, are pivotal to our mission of fostering inclusive growth and empowering the next generation.”

Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, AIM, NITI Aayog, said, “When systems thinking is harnessed effectively, it can spark transformative movements. Shell’s NXplorers programme demystifies complex systems thinking, transforming it into engaging workshops that empower students to become innovative problem solvers. As we are expanding our partnership with Shell India, we aim to reach more students, equipping them with the tools and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to India’s growing innovation ecosystem.”

In the coming years, these programmes will be implemented in multiple schools across Delhi NCR, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Comprehensive teacher training will accompany these efforts to create a dynamic and personalised learning environment, enabling students to overcome foundational learning gaps and gain access to advanced STEM skills.

Shell India will further expand its ongoing NXplorers programme, which aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Building on the successful pilot in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, the programmes will now scale to more schools over the next three years.

About Shell India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewables and Upstream with deep capabilities in R&D and digitalisation. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through its strategic investments in the country. Our lubricants business has a strong network of over 200 distributors and operates a world-class blending plant at Taloja, Maharashtra. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities. Shell owns and operates an LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit, that is helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. Sprng Energy, acquired by Shell in 2022 in a $1.55 billion deal, is a leading renewable energy company in India with solar and wind assets. Our three capability centres across Bengaluru and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes. We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through our programs in STEM education, skilling, and livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups focused on accelerating energy innovation through Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon and have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

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