Rockwell Automation has inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Tinkering Lab, known as Robo Shiksha Kendra, at Hujurpaga Girls School in Pune. This initiative is an important step towards strengthening Rockwell Automation's ongoing commitment to support STEM education amongst girls. Rockwell Automation has sponsored and promoted a total of 12 Tinkering Labs across India till date.

Speaking about the initiative, Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India, said, “Promoting STEM is a top CSR priority for Rockwell Automation India. This initiative not only marks a new chapter for the school in Pune and its beneficiaries, but also strengthens our role as a responsible citizen of society. Our commitment to promote STEM among girls paves the way for these students to fully utilize their potential in fields that are traditionally under-represented by women.”

"Our collaboration with Rockwell Automation to launch the Robo Shiksha Kendra at Hujurpaga Girls School marks a significant step in making STEM education accessible to girls. By fostering hands-on learning and providing the right resources, we aim to inspire young women to pursue STEM careers and become future leaders,” said Sudhanshu Sharma, Founder Director, India STEM Foundation.

The inauguration event, led by dedicated CSR volunteers and members from the RASWE India ERG team, including Shikha Maheshwari, Manisha Revankar, Kaveri Waghe, and Yaseer Jahagirdar, with the support of India Stem Foundation, began with a warm Maharashtrian-style welcome. The enthusiasm and energy displayed by the school students, staff, and management were palpable throughout the ceremony, which featured captivating performances by the students.